1998 Dodge Grand Caravan brakes problems

Filed Aug 18, 2017 · Brakes · 156,000 miles · VA

Service brake failure while driving, diagnosed by repair shop as a ruptured brake line. Inspection of other brake lines showed heavy corrosion. Vehicle was in motion (straight line) on a city street and retained minimal braking. I was able to stop at a stop light (no collision) and 'limp' to the repair shop. Repairs consisted of replacing the hydraulic brake lines.

Filed Apr 22, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 195,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I approached a red light hit the brakes. The car did not stop. I hit two cars and the median. The passenger air bag deployed nut not the driver side. I had major injuries including broken ankle, hand, ribs and breathing. I spent 3 months in the hospital.

Filed Jul 13, 2010 · Brakes · 115,000 miles · KS

1998 dodge grand caravan complete brake failure do to rusted brake lines.

Filed Jun 14, 2010 · Brakes · 99,400 miles · NJ

Complete brake failure due to rusted brake lines and sudden loss of all brake fluid no stopping ability except emergency brake (only effective at low speed).

Filed Jul 23, 2009 · Airbags, Brakes · 59,492 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the brake line failed and was repaired by the dealer. The clockspring was also replaced according to a recall without the contact's consent. When the contact retrieved the vehicle, all of the electrical components were flashing on and off intermittently in the passenger compartment. The horn did not operate and there were other electrical issues with the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were less than 59,492. Updated 08/19/09 *bf updated 08/20/09.

Filed Apr 17, 2009 · Brakes · 114,000 miles · IN

My son stepped on the brake and the pedal went to the floor upon inspection the rear brake line was leaking right behind the braded part about a foot behind the ABS unit the other rear lind is in bad shape at the same point.

Filed Jun 19, 2008 · Brakes · 131,299 miles · SC

The ABS valve on the driver side is closing causing brakes to grab while driving. Several mechanics with diagnostic equipment agree this should not be happening and recommended I check to see if it was recalled. It is, but not for my year and model. Mechanics also noted that the dashlight should have indicated a problem and did not, nor were their machines able to detect the exact problem.

Filed Dec 13, 2006 · Brakes · 122,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to engage the parking brake, the pedal would not lock into place and engage properly. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the parking brake pedal mechanism needed to be replaced. After the initial replacement, the problem returned. The vehicle was inspected by dealer, who determined the parking brake pedal needed to be replaced again. Afterwards, the problem persisted. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Jul 25, 2006 · Brakes, Lights · NY

Strut tower corrosion-driver side-rust and metal breaking up-1998 grand caravan-purchased new-has 83,500 miles- have had belt problems several times-also windshield wipers intermit failure -rusted out power steering mech. Totally replaced-many brake jobs-and also headlight interior switch seems to fail at times. I need to make a decission to buy a new van with "hand controls" or have this van "hand controls" installed. Me thinks I need to buy a new van and be looking at another manufactor. As it seems like chrysler/dodge is not stepping up to all these failures that are seen by too many other van owners;of this 1998 model caravan. Saw on line a new repair for the strut rusting called ""fusor #112b/mopar 05083855aa. Can be used to fix this problemthe tsb #23-044-02 thru a company called lord corp. Listed under their oem bulletins and repair recommendations using fusor adhesives. Think I may use this on mine. Hope others can use this also. Thanks.

Filed Oct 19, 2005 · Brakes · TX · crash

Dt: 1998 dodge grand caravan. The contact was coming home from work at 20 MPH and someone was sitting at a red light. Wheile slowing down to come to a complete stop the contact's vehicle accelerated because the cruise control came on, and hit the vehicle sitting at the red light from behind when was normal braking. This has never happened before. The road was dry at the time. The contact was wearing seat belts. Had not yet contacted dealership or manufacturer. Called the police, and they took a breport. There were no injuries in the accident. The only damage made was to the vehicles.