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.
1992 Dodge Grand Caravan: brake failure
11 of the 253 complaints about the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
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 that brake lights kept coming on, and brakes failed, and brake pedal felt hard. This lasted from 2-5 minutes each time. This has happened at least 4 times. Consumer was not involved in a collision, but was afraid that something might happen.
Purchased van 1998; 1st failure feb. 26, 1998 ABS brake failure; mileage 65,928; replaced pump and motor assembly; 2nd brake failure july 1998; mileage 75,991; replaced accurator piston and piston package; 3rd brake failure may 25, 1999; mileage 87,880; replaced module ABS control asssembly,module ecu; 4th brake failure sept 23, 2000 and no repair so far due to beyond 100,000 mile extended hidden factory warranty and no confidence in it being effectively repaired.
When the brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, and the ABS light illuminates. Manufacturer will be notified.
I brought to the attention of the local dodge dealer that the ABS system was running excessively, they check it out and said they wasn't anything abnormal. On 4-13-1995 my brakes failed and I barely avoided a collision. I brough my vehicle in to the dealer and was informed that 2 switches on my ABS systems failed. In january 1997 I received recall 685 from chrysler saying brake failure may occur and a substantial increse in brake pedal force is needed to stop the vehicle. This is now the problem with the vehicle, but of course it's now past the 100,000 miles of coverage that chrysler would cover the repairs.
Complete failure of braking occurred w/o warning. Second failure since owning car. First failure had no warning lights, but braking took approx. 100 ft. To stop car from 25 MPH. Latest failure occurred 425 miles from home in parkersburg, wva. Rented a car to return to richmond. Took local dealer 14 days to get parts from chrysler. Returned rental car to parkersburg on dec. 3, 1998 and drove van back to richmond. Chrysler reimbursed us for rental expenses and towing. Requested that chrysler remove anti-lock braking and install standard braking, but they refused. Talked to several mechanics and all confirmed my opinion that this particular system used by chrysler in '91, '92, & '93 is flawed in design and it will only be a matter of time before I or a member of my family will be faced with complete brake failure again. The next time we may not be so lucky! I feel that I cannot expose my family to this danger any longer, & therefore must dispose of this van. Since the federal safety agency is obviously aware of the number of complaints and the safety impact of brake failure, I do not understand why there has not been a complete recall on all chrysler cars equipped with this system. Your comments would be appreciated. You may contact me at any time to discuss the matter further. Regards, r. C. Poage, jr.
While coming to a stop the pedal went to the floor, resulting in an extended stopping distance. A recall was ordered on make and model year. This vehicle was not included under recall. Prior to the incident , owner took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection of the ABS system, and the master cylinder because ABS light remained on while driving. The dealer informed owner that the brake fluid was low because the pads were low. Manufacturer notified.
Intermittent brake failure.
Anti lock brakes failed before/after recall repairs.
The ABS brake system on has been recalled. The dealership did not perform the recall, and then the brakes went out and did not stop the vehicle at a red light.
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 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan?
11 of 253 owner complaints about the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan (4%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
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
ABS 37Transmission failure 14Seat belt 9Wipers 7No deployment 6Stalling 6Won't shift 5
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