Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the brakes failed. The contact had to use both feet to apply pressure to the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection but the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The failure mileage was 138,480.
1993 Dodge Grand Caravan brakes complaints
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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.
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.
Abs malfunction. Abs light along with the brake light comes on when the brake pedal is depressed.
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge grand caravan. When the vehicle is started, the ABS and brake lights remain illuminated. While driving 45 MPH, the contact must apply intense pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer stated that the ABS pump was defective and that there was a recall for the failure; however, the manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included. The VIN, powertrain, and recall number were unknown. The failure mileage was 195,000 and current mileage was 197,088.
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge grand caravan. The contact was unable to depress the brake pedal. He received a recall notice for the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock (the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v099000). The dealer made the recall repair; however, the failure was not included in the recall. The contact felt that the recall repair was never performed. The current and failure mileages were 164,000.
1993 dodge grand caravan recall on the anti-lock brakes. Consumer states he has had his brakes repaired twice for the same recall problem. Mechanic wants the consumer to pay for the repairs. Abs has failed seven times. *kb the consumer stated the pump, motor assembly, accumulator dual pressure switch has been replaced several times.
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the antilock brake system pump has been short cycling and making a noise. He notified the dealer and the manufacturer and they sent him a letter regarding the complaint he filed. The letter stated that this was not a safety defect and that nothing could be done. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 211,000 and current mileage was 225,000.
My ABS system fails intermittently, leaving me with no power brakes. It works fine 98% of the time, but fails without warning. It has done this numerous times. The dealer has advised me to bring it in 'when it is not working. My regular mechanic has pinpointed the problem, but the dealership will not accept his evaluation. It appears that the pump fails to turn on when signaled to do so, and tapping on the pump seems to get it to work.
Vehicle is being repaired for recalled failed brake pump. The vehicle has been inoperable for 6 months now, while this part is on backorder. I believe I have been patient in this matter concerning this item. The particular part is covered by a lifetime warranty and was replaced by the previous owner also. I think with this amount of time, dodge should provide some kind of replacement vehicle until my vehicle is fixed. I have contacted dodge via email concerning the matter.
Power breaks failed and almost cause an accident because the petal went rock hard and would not stop the van safely. I took it to the dealer, they charged me $600. And it failed again with the same results, I parked the van and haven't driven it since as it is unsafe to drive. This needs to be repaired, I can't drive the van and I can't sell it.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 MPH in reverse, the brake pedal became exceedingly difficult to depress, and excessive force was required to stop the vehicle. A service dealer as well as a private repair shop had inspected the vehicle on several occasions. The problem was determined to be due to the ABS failing. The service dealer determined that the failure was due to a manufacturer defect. There was a the federal safety agency recall # 96v099000 which pertained to the antilock service brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 9/20/2006 - the seat belts, air bag and windshield wipers malfunctioned.
Consumer complaint concerning the diagnostic service on the ABS system in 1993 dodge grand caravan . *ts ***nar*** the consumer's vehicle sat for an entire week without being diagnosed before being told that they would not be able to diagnose the vehicle. The dealer told the consumer to take it to another dealer. No explanation was given. The manufacturer was contacted but the provided little assistance.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated the ABS system malfunctioned. The brake pedal felt hard and there is an extended stopping distance at any speed. The problem is only intermittent at this time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the accumulator, and multi pressure switch on the ABS needed to be replaced. There is recall #96v099000, concerning the anti-lock brakes. The VIN was included in the recall; however the part was not replaced because it had not failed. The contact is concerned the other parts should have been included in the initial recall. The contact is also aware of several individuals who are having the same problem.
Dt: the contact stated there was a recall on this vehicle two years ago. He took vehicle to the dealership to have recall repair work performed. Currently, the vehicle is doing the same thing that it was doing two years ago before he took it in for recall repairs. The contact's wife could barely get the vehicle to stop. It had no brake power assist, the pedal was rock hard. The ABS and the brake lights come on and stayed on.
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.
Consumer had brake problems, brakes were replaced for a recall. Consumer later had to replace valves due to rust. *ts the consumer stated the recall kit that was used did not correct the problem with the brakes.
I have a 1993 dodge grand caravan with a failed ABS system. They said the hydralic cyl. Assembly and accumulator were bad. Campaign # 96v099000 .my dodge dealer says the parts are no longer available , yet wants to replace the ABS pump and charge me $400+. It seems they do not intend to replace the in warranty (unavailable parts) with anything. This is not to may satisfaction! The ABS system failed two years ago, but apparently has not heldup to the 100,000 mile warranty. Miles are still under 100,000 miles.
The ABS check light remainsedon and caused the anti-lock brakes not to operate properly, which prevented vehicle from stopping correctly. Consumer contacted the manufacturer.
Re: 1993 dodge grand caravan. Yellow ABS and red brake warning lights came on accompanied by sudden loss of power brake assist. I managed to avoid several potential accidents by increasing following distance and braking early. I took the van to downs garage, my customary repair place. Gilbert downs, owner, diagnosed ABS pump failure, and contacted abernethy chrysler's service department for warranty work appointment. Abernethy refused to accept the vehicle, giving two differing accounts concerning the recall/warranty.
Consumer complained about a brake problem. . When they were applied, the vehicle slowly hesitated to stop. Consumer took vehicle to get it serviced approximately three months ago for this problem. Currently this same problem recurred. One had to very firmly apply pressure to the brakes in order for the vehicle to stop.
Abs system failure - dealer refuses to fix problem. There is a recall for this problem dated apr 19 1996 - the federal safety agency campaing # 96v09900 - over 320,000 vehicles affected.
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.
From: joe tiner re: recall of anti skid (ABS) system in 1993 dodge caravan and the refusal of meador chrysler service department in fort worth texas to do the required repairs. (I have sent a separate e-mail to sci@the federal safety agency.dot.gov with attached files that explain the details of my complaint).
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
I bought the van a year ago in august within a couple of weeks I had already brought it and had to have the transmission sensor replaced. A couple of weeks later the tower on the head of the motor broke and I had to get another motor put in. I have other minor but the major problem now is the transmission sensor again and the ABS brakes. I'm looking at thousands of dollars more on the top of everything else. In search for the parts at a reasonable price which is useless, one of the guys I was talking e-mailed me the recalls on that van and told me to look into it so here I am. Heidi bergeron help! Please I was also told about a mechanic that also looked at the van that a speed sensor is out and he claims I need a new motor plug which all they sell is the full wiring harness which is thousands of dollars more than that. I bought the van from it's original owner in july of 2002.
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.
Vehicle is experiencing momentary ABS failure. There was a recall on the ABS system issued; however this vehicle not included due to VIN.
No brakes at times when the brake pump runs.
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