1993 Dodge Grand Caravan: brake failure

Filed Oct 3, 2017 · Brakes · 222,400 miles · OR · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge grand caravan. While driving 20 MPH, the brakes failed without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not stop and crashed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was able to be driven away from the scene. Dick hannah chrysler dodge jeep ram in vancouver, washington was made aware of the failure and stated that they did not have the parts to repair the vehicle. In addition, the dealer acknowledged that a brake failure had occurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 222,400.

Filed May 31, 2013 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brakes failed with the illumination of the anti-lock and parking brake warning lights. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised to the contact that the pump motor assembly and the brake pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2012 · Brakes · 105,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated the ABS brake failed. The contact mentioned that after engaging the brakes it failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to repair the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2008 · Brakes · 154,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge grand caravan. The contact noticed that the brakes failed due to the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v09900, which was previously performed on the vehicle prior to its purchase. When the ABS failed, the entire braking system did as well. The ABS light illuminated several times before the failure occurred. Because of a lifetime warranty, he would be able to have the repair performed; however, the manufacturer forbade the dealer from performing the repair unless several other components were replaced at the same time. The contact would have to be repaired at the contact's expense. The current and failure mileages were approximately 154,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2006 · Brakes · 136,972 miles · VA

2004 the pump and motor assembly were replaced and the piston. Apparently there was a brake line and valve assembly and that had to be replaced that were not covered under the ABS recall and I paid $196.18. 3/23/06 the brakes failed on this vehicle and it was towed in. Mechanic said, "ABS system failure - ABS unit needs to be replaced." towed to the dealership. Dealer did not log the car into the system for 3 days. The van was out of service 9 days. The actuator piston and pump/motor assembly were replaced. Chrysler agreed to pay for 3 days of the rental car since that was all the car was logged in at the dealer. On 6/27/06 the brake and ABS lights came on took van back to the dealer. 6/29/06 I was called by the service manager and told that there was a bendix system failure that was covered by the recall and lifetime parts warranty. The part was ordered but would not be available until 7/28/06. It was suggested I call chrysler and let them know since I am again in a rental car. On 6/30/06 I called chrysler and was on the phone about 45 minutes. I talked with jack who took information, said he would contact the dealership about the delay in getting the part and check for the availability of a loaner car and then came back on and said he was putting me through to a representative who would authorize my rental. I was transferred to jason. He reviewed my request and then said no rental assistance would be authorized because 1) the dealer lied and the part is not covered by the recall and, 2) the car is 13 years old and has 150,000 miles on it. I asked if dodge products were only to last 150,000 miles and he rudely told me that all he could suggest was that I call the dealership and his decision was final. I called the service manager back and told him about my conversation and the accusations of the customer service representative and he assured me the bendix system part was covered under the lifetime warranty. He said he would check into it and call me back.

Filed Oct 19, 2005 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · FL

Dt: contact's son found out about a recall on the brake system. The brakes failed and the vehicle was not being used at this time. The dealer told the contact that the part was on back order. They have no release date for the part. The part is the brake hydraulic assembly. She has been waiting for two months for the part. Manufacturer said to check with other dealerships.

Filed Jun 7, 2004 · Brakes · KY

Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 96v099000 concerning brakes:hydraulic:anti-skid system. After having recall repairs done the brakes failed again. Mechanic replaced the ABS control module three times. However, the problem recurred.

Filed Apr 13, 2004 · Brakes · 148,000 miles · MA

Complete brake failure due to malfunction of ABS system control module. I brought this vehicle to roberts chrysler for diagnosis of a complete brake failure. They diagnosed the control module bad as well as the left front ABS sensor bad. They charged me $96.00 to diagnose this problem (2 hours labor). They estimate $1411.00 to repair. At the time of the failure the ABS light and the brake warning light illuminated , the ABS pump stopped functioning, the brake pedal became hard as a rock and I effectively lost all braking function on this vehicle. The pump has since begun to function and normal braking has again taken effect with no repairs made to this vehicle. The ABS pump was replaced on this vehicle under recall in 1998

Filed Nov 25, 2003 · Brakes · 123,000 miles · PA

The dealership refused to perform the hydraulic anti-skid system recall (96v099000) because the vehicle passed a pressure test. The brakes failed twice which resulted in extended stopping distance. The ABS and service brakes warning light came on at the time of the 2nd brake failure.

Filed Jul 22, 2003 · Brakes · 183,260 miles · PA

No brakes at times when the brake pump runs.

Filed Apr 8, 2002 · Brakes · MD

Abs brakes failed and pedal was stiff making the vehicle hard to stop. Took it to tate dodge and all they did was put fluid in the brake pump. I feel this problem could reoccur while driving want the dealership to make a very conscienouse effort to replace system.

Filed May 21, 2001 · Brakes · MA

When brakes are applied ABS light would come on. Then, would have no brakes to stop. Have taken vehicle to dealership, and informed consumer brake fluid was very low. Also, having trouble with emergency light not coming on.