This vehicle has been the worst vehicle I have ever owned because of continuous ongoing problems ,the biggest of which was the engine head failure which cost me about a $1,000.00 thats with dodge paying an additonal $800.00 for the parts. Now a year later, my transmission is failing and does not change gears. Please help I promise not to buy a chrysler product again, I swear. All the other problems have been nagging, but tolerable. But this is too much.
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan brakes complaints
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My complaint is on the ABS system of my vehicle--not the airbags!!! When I attempt to stop at an intersection or stop sign the brakes are locking up on me while jerking to a stop. The brake pedal has locked up completely and the ABS light continuosly comes on when you use the brakes. I have spent in excess of $600. Replacing parts, changing tires, etc. I have been to 5 mechanics including the dodge dealership and no one can figure anything out. I must have an answer to what this is before my children or myself are killed because the brakes fail. I am so frustrated and am currently not even driving the vehicle except to the next mechanic. Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This car has gone to the dealer so many times and not been fixed. After my warrantee expired I took the van to a trusted mechanic and at a great cost to me is the van being repaired. The dealer never once acknowledge or fixed any problems that the independant car mechanic was able to find easily.
There was a loss of power steering and power brakes due to the idler pulley breaking off. Also, vehicle overheated quickly. Dealer has the vehicle. Needs new idler pulley.
Groaning/rubbing sound and from rear when brakes applied
Transmission is leaking and the van does not back up. Starter, air conditioner, and brake pads all had to be repaired. Dealer contacted. *ak
Two letters dated 05/23/98 and 06/08/98 addressed to mr. Robert eaton, ceo of chrysler corp. Was sent with a repair history schedule containing 24 itemized occurences depicting the associated repair order number, nature of repair, mileage, date-in and date-out, remarks as to results, warranted repair or not, location of repair and cost if applicable. Also depicted was the number of times we repeatedly returned the vehicle for brake repair which was six times within first six months and six times regarding electrical within the first six months of possession which all is evidenced by the given information on the repair history schedule I provided with the letters. I received a response back from customer service to no avail. I would be delighted to provide you at your request a copy of both letters which includes the repair history schedule I eluded to earlier.
Anti-lock brakes failed while driving 35 MPH, and brake pedal went straight to the floor.
Brake completely failed when exiting the freeway causing the pedal to go to the floor, consumer was able to stop car by reapplying the brake harshly. Nlm
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At 36,000 the rear drum on the passenger's side does not meet the required measurement. I was told by monro muffler/brake, haverhill, ma, that the you should be able to cut the drums at least three times by 100,000 miles before the drums do not meet the required specifications. I brought the car back to the original dealership to voice my concerns that the drum is defective and was basically brushed off. I then contacted chrysler who gave me a file number , #5652064, in case a recall is assigned. I feel that a 3 year old car with 36,000 miles should not have a drum replaced so soon without being able to cut them at least once within 100,000 miles for this reason I think the drum is defective. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sue ferullo.
Transmission failed.
The parking brake will not set (lock in place). The teeth on the gear are so small the catch will no longer catch in the teeth. The catch apparently has worn slightly. This leaves an inadequate protrusion on the catch to lock into the gear mechanism. The danger is the possibility of the vehicle leaving its parking space. We live on a hill. We also park in other less than level parking spaces. This vehicle no longer has a parking brake. The design appears inadequate.
While driving at 25 MPH and going down a hill, consumer applied the brakes and they were smoking, forcing the consumer to pull over to the side of the road. Also, windshield wipers were working intermittently, and dealer could not determine the cause.
The cable and ratchet mechanism failure caused emergency brakes to fail. Yh
We have had multiple problems in most components of this vehicle including but not limited to both rear sliding doors, front and rear wipers, coolant leakage, engine fan & belt malfunctions, intermittent stalling, transmission failure and continuous malfunction, multiple parking brake malfunction and adjustment problems, multiple interior light malfunction, rear quad seat attachment problem, and other more cosmetic related problems with cracking door panel & poorly installed carpet & seat covers.
Front disc brake rotors were pitted, causing excessive wear on the pads. Its like metal to metal. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to have it checked.
Dealer does not recognize that these are safety issues(seat problem was defined in previos service orders)
Brakes failed causing loud grinding.
Brake wheel cylinder and rotors warped.
Transmission/steering column/horn/struts/brakes/sway bars/battery/windshield wiper switch and A/C condensor failed.
Abs light comes on intermittently.
Brake drums and shoes had to be replace. Manufacturer equipped vehicle with oversized brake cylinger which pressed shoes against drum, causing drum to be scored beyond repair.
Brake shoes and drum replaced because manufacturer installed larger than specified size brake cylinder.
The original equipment battery exploded when I turned on the ignition.
Front windshield wipers come on without activating them. In addition, bench passenger seatbelt disconnects when buckled; brakes wore out when the car had 32,000 miles; left front tire blew out on the freeway at 7,000; transmission overhauled at 44,000 miles; passenger's sliding door locks do not open when unlocked, and gas tank was leaking.
While driving vehicle about 45 MPH vehicle stalled on the road, causing lack of acceleration or power. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted. *ak windshield wipers come on by themselves, dealer replaced multifunction switch. Vehicle would not start up and run, dealer replaced battery. Steering wheel shakes while braking, dealer machined rotors.
Calipers stuck and resultant heat warped the rotors, resulting in the shuddering sensation in subsequent stopping.
Constant rubbing and grinding noise when brakes are applied and vehicle would lurch to a stop. Dealer cleaned the rear brake shoes of dust and machined the warped rear drums, however the noise and lurching continued.
Driving habits are conservative-do not ride the brakes. Rotors should not be defective so soon. Dealer could not produce defective rotors to prove evidence of wear.
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