1998 Dodge Grand Caravan: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Sep 15, 2009 · Body, Suspension · 157,025 miles · IL

Front strut cone on passenger side is rusted, leaving a 3 x 3 inch gap besides the strut mount. Had an estimate done for repair which is approximately 1.3k including labor on one side. Car runs great at 157.7k miles, recently had to buy a new gas pump, water pump, ABS sensor, and brake caliper on drivers side. All leading up to 1.2k in repairs including labor. Chrysler/dodge should have a recall on this issue as this can be a potential risk on the road, specially on highway commutes.

Filed Sep 14, 2009 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · TN

Sometimes when I start my van, it will start and immediately shuts off, no matter how many time you try, the ABS, and alarm dash light stay on. If you tap on the dash or wait a while the van starts normal. Also all the gauges sometimes stop working while I'm driving.

Filed Sep 12, 2009 · Electrical · VA

I own a 1998 dodge caravan and my speed odometer, my RPM, the temp gauge, and the gas gauge pop off at least 3 times a week either I wait and eventually it will come back on or I must hit it sometimes it comes back on other times it don't. Is there a recall on this. The ABS comes on the check engine light also comes on. It is very dangerous when you have children in the car.

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 Aug 23, 2008 · Electrical · 120,200 miles · TN

After having my transmission replace I noticed everything on my dash was dead, my ABS and alarm set light would come on. It only stayed that way for a few minutes and then everything would come back on, but then the problem only got worse. I would try to start the van but when I did it would shut back off because my dash gauges were not working and my ABS light was on. I have 3 kids and I depend on my van for transportation. I went on a website " topix" and found that there are alot of people with the same problem, also that is how I got this address. It seems like nobody has the right solution, there are just different suggestions. I think there should be a recall so that way everybody can stop wasting money on what repair shops try (say) and let dodge figure it out and compensate for all of the hassles, missed appointments, and everything else.

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 Oct 21, 2004 · TX

My elderly mother purchased a used 1998 dodge grand caravan from the local chrysler-dodge dealer in april 2002 and also purchased the powertrain care plus coverage. Not too long afterwards, the dash instruments failed to work, so the vehicle was taken in for repairs. Nothing could be found wrong and we were told to simply "keep an eye on it and bring it in when it's not working." we took the vehicle in twice more with the same problem -- speedometer, tach, oil pressure gauge -- all not working, but these last couple of times, the check engine light, airbag and ABS lights all came on and stayed on. These three times the vehicle was under this extra coverage and all three times, we were told there was nothing wrong! The last straw came on october 13, 2004 when we took the van in for the 4th time for the same problems. This time, we were told there were massive oil leaks which had sprayed oil on the wire harness, possibly causing the failure of the instrument panel. We had that repaired to the tune of over $300. Then we were told that the reason the instrument panel failed was not due to the wire harness, but the body control module (bcm) had failed. It would cost another $500 to have this repaired as it was no longer under warranty. We politely told the dealership service department we'd take the vehicle elsewhere for repairs (we've gotten the quotes, but not had repairs done at this time). It just seems strange to us that the dealership was finally able to determine what the problem was after the extended warranty had expired!

Filed Feb 6, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · KS

Airbag light and ABS lights remain lighted. Cruise control and horn non-functioning.

Filed Dec 5, 2003 · Engine · 86,000 miles · SC

Serpentine belt of my 1998 dodge grand caravan came off while driving down the highway. I lost ABS, power steering, radio, and the engine overheated almost immediately. My daughters were in the car and I was in heavy traffic. I could barely steer the van. I was alarmed to find that many others have had this same problem. If my wife had been driving, I'm not sure if she could have steered the van. I could have easily caused an accident/injury/death to myself or others. The belt was not frayed, the tensioner is fine. The thing just slipped off. It was raining at the time as well, making a dangerous problem almost catastrophic.

Filed Oct 30, 2000 · Brakes · TX

When appyling brakes in normal conditions ABS system activated until the vehicle has stopped, cause unknown. *ak a complete brake job was done to correct the problem.

Filed Aug 11, 2000 · Brakes · RI

Sudden stops result in grinding noises from the ABS system. Noticed complaints from other customers.