Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge dynasty. While driving 40 MPH the brakes failed. He had to shift the vehicle into neutral to decelerate. The manufacturer advised the contact that recall# 96v099000, service brakes, hydraulic, anti-lock was repaired with the previous owner which made him ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 180,000.
Dodge Dynasty brake failure problems
22 of the 393 owner complaints about the Dodge Dynasty describe brake failure, most of them for the 1992 model year.
- owner complaints
- 22
- worst model year
- 1992
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 dodge dynasty. While driving 30 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes failed. The contact stated that the antilock brakes locked, which prevented the vehicle from moving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired in 1999 according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The contact stated that there was a lifetime warranty on this recall; however, the dealer does not want to repair the vehicle again for free. The failure mileage was 100,000.
While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. Vehicle continued to accelerate. Consumer pulled over into a ditch in order to stop. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the ABS braking system unit needed replacement. Consumer informed the mechanic that the problem recurred.
While applying the brakes brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and had the vehicle towed with no brakes to plaza dodge. Mechanic determined that the pump motor needed to be replaced, and replaced it three times. However, the problem recurred. *ak consumer was driving on city streets going less than 20 MPH and was able to ditch in off roadway medians or drainage ditch with no damage to vehicle or property.
Consumer received recall 96v099000 concerning ABS brake failure. Abs brake light came on and stayed on. After driving 45 MPH, consumer smelled a burning odor. Consumer left the vehicle, but saw nothing burning. After getting back into the vehicle, and when pressing the brakes, consumer felt a pulsing sensation. Also, vehicle had four transmissions installed.
The ABS system failed and driver went through red light with no brakes. I am a friend of colledge student who is a friend of my sons, so I am kind of in the middle attempting to get this serious problem fixed. I know the car is old and chrysler says no recall is in effect now but this car has ABS recalls and we want to know if chrysler should contribute to the resolution of this obvious defect?
Steering column broke on impact also air bag didnot deploy until after steering column struck by driver, ABS brakes failed to work brakes locked up also transmisson has been malfunctioning for over 5 years have had three trans installed by dealer with out resolve. Also electrical problems ongoining for 7/8 years.computer problems since day one.brakes have been worked on for past 5 years many times mecanic unable to solve problem. Transmisson not shifting, making weard noises and failing to shift. Dealer never informed owners of defects or about repairs. Dealer in mobile or in enterprise , al
While driving at 30 MPH went to apply the brakes and the ABS brakes failed, causing the consumer to go around another vehicle and the vehicle slowed down. The consumer took the vehicle to the shop for repair service, and the dealer took care of the problem replacing the wire that had corrosion
Antilock brakes failed.
Repeating brake failure.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the ABS function could be lost and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will also be reimbursed for previous ABS component repair costs.
Recall number 96V099000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.
- Risk
- Fluid discharge eventually causes the loss of both theanti-lock brake system and hydraulic assist for the brake system, resulting inincreased likelihood of brake lockup and increased stopping distances, whichcould result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the ABS high pressure hose with a hose of different design and construction.
Recall number 91V191000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Front disc brake caliper guide pin bolts may not have been adequately torqued and could loosen.
- Risk
- This could cause reduced braking effectiveness and couldresult in an accident.
- Remedy
- Properly torque front brake caliper guide pin bolts to 250 pounds.
Recall number 90V162000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 1992 (10 complaints), 1990 (5 complaints) and 1993 (5 complaints).
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