Abs brake actuator motor failure. For the third time the ABS motor has failed. Chrysler claims the part is no longer serviced and will not honor the lifetime warrantee 96v099000. The part is available in the aftermarket for about $350.00 after a number of calls to fiat chrysler they would only offer to buy the vehicle from me for $300.00 which is the lowest value to be had by kbb.
1992 Dodge Grand Caravan: ABS light or ABS activating
37 of the 253 complaints about the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 37
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical mileage
- 181,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 dodge grand caravan. While driving 30 MPH, the contact stated that the brake light illuminated on the instrument panel and the brake pedal was difficult to depress. A mechanic stated that the ABS needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were approximately 152,513.
Dt: the contact stated recall 96v099000 repairs was done on the ABS brakes in 2004. However, he wa shaving a failure. The ABS light illuminated on the dashboard. Upon inspection by the service dealership the ABS controller failed. He has been in contact with the manufacturer. They claimed the part in question was not covered by the recall. No repairs have been made.
Dt: 1992, dodge, grand caravan, intermittent brake failure, no power assist, the brakes will not stop vehicle quickly enough. Also, right front brake calipers failed after going about 20 miles in stop and go traffic. Consumer already replaced the hydraulic brake line and the calipers. But it did not solve the problem, which only left the brake actuator piston assembly and pump motor assembly. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and dealer could not see the problem, dealer said that if they could duplicate the problem they would fix it because the actuator pump and assembly motor were still under warranty. The intermittent brake failure was included in a recall 96v099000 concerning ABS module control failure. The problem was fixed then. Consumer stated that the problem was intermittent so the dealer will not fix because they could not duplicate the problem.
Dt: had the brakes and ABS unit replaced 3 times, and consumer is very aggravated. Talked to chrysler, and they have the information. There was no warning that vehicle had no brakes.
Consumer stated dealer refused to repair the recall for ABS brake system until consumer paid a diagnostic fee. *ak recall campaign recall number: 96v099000
The consumer states the ABS system malfunctioned without warning. As a result the brake fluid leaks. Please provide additional information.
1992 grand caravan brake light and ABS light stay on for long periods of time. Brake pedal at times will not depress. I am a 76 year old lady and I am having to park my vehicle because I am scared to drive it with brakes only intermittently working. Told by independent mechanic that part of the ABS system needs replacing at a cost of over $2000?? This is ridiculous!
While driving 20 MPH driver applied the brakes and pedal was hard. Consumer was unable to stop the vehicle, it skidded, and hit another vehicle. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. No injuries were reported ABS light appeared on the dashboard, and remained on until the vehicle was turned off. Consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that a part of the ABS module needed replacing. The part was not on recall or under warranty.
The recall remedy for the ABS 96 v 099 000 failed, and the defect accrued.
In 1997 consumer was driving and lost brake power. Abs piston was replaced per the recall # 96v099000 subject: brakes: hydraulic: anti-skid system. On 7/9/2003 the consumer was driving and lost brake power again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that piston on the vehicle was the same piston that was recalled, which had a lifetime warranty. The dealer will not replace the piston because the warranty stated that piston will only be replaced if frozen.
Abs light has illuminated. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that module needed replacing. *ak when the ABS system was replaced under the recall, however the module was not. Consumer asks the dealer to replace the defective module, but the dealer refused to replace without consumer having to pay.
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
Questions about the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan?
37 of 253 owner complaints about the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan (15%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan
Transmission failure 14Brake failure 11Seat belt 9Wipers 7No deployment 6Stalling 6Won't shift 5
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