1998 Dodge Grand Caravan: brake failure

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 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 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 Dec 14, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · 97,000 miles · CA · crash · 3 injuries

Brakes failed, causing a collision. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Consumer complained to the manufacturer about the horn not working, and the brake failure. Manufacturer inspected the vehicle and found no defects. Recall 04v480000 for clock spring was issued, and consumer stated this was the cause of the accident. *ak

Filed Mar 19, 2004 · Transmission · 81,000 miles · CT

I was driving on 95 in virginia in 1998 grand caravan le (80,000) , and I heard a banging noise. It sounded and felt like the engine went from the front to the back of the car. There was a puff of smoke in back of me, and the cars behind me backed off. At this point I realized that the steering wheel and brakes did not work. I was able to pull to the right of the highway. It was a frightful experience for all us. We called the state police and they proceeded to call aaa where they towed us into whitten dodge. All of the fluids had come out of the car and the engine was locked up. Seeing as we were on our way to florida on a saturday afternoon our only option was to buy another dodge. We purchased a 2004 grand caravan. I have a diary of everything that has ever been done to my van. It was very well kept. Josh a machanic with whitten dodge went over the whole car and found the transmission differencial pin (that holds the spide gears) in the transmission fell out. This pin along with the spider gears totaled the transmission and engine. Due to this unfortunate accident we got nothing for the car. In closing, I want to say that we were so lucky that we were not smeared on the highway. We strongly feel that major restitution is due in this serious situation. Now I have a 04 grand caravan, should I be wary of this van? We would appreciate your immediate attention to this serious problem.

Filed Jun 26, 2001 · Brakes · WI

Loss of braking occurred while traveling at highway speed of 65 MPH, dealer claims it was due to failure of master cylinder.

Filed Jul 10, 2000 · Brakes · TX

At 45,000 miles brakes failed due to rivets digging into rotors. Brakes wear out quickly, but dealer says that they are normal. *ak

Filed Feb 11, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · WV · crash

Consumer had a head-on collison, air bags did not deploy. Also, brakes did not work, causing her to have head-on collision. *ak

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Brakes · CA

Master brake cylinder seals failed, resulting in brake failure. Yh

Filed Sep 17, 1998 · Brakes · CA

Driver experiences random loss of brake pedal pressure when stopped at a stop light. Quick release and pushing on brake regains pedal pressure.