2005 Dodge Grand Caravan: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jan 30, 2020 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · WI

On 01\02\2020, the ABS, brake, and traction control warning lights displayed on the dash. Now into winter, the vehicle no longer has traction control and ABS. Diagnostics reveal that the ABS module has proper powers and grounds even under load. So far, the only problem is the ABS module has a problem with communication, diagnosed at the local independent repair shop. So far the vehicle is not repaired, and continues to be operated with the ABS and traction control out of operation.

Filed Dec 18, 2013 · Electrical · 136,000 miles · CO

Started up the car and all the lights on the dash stayed on, fuel light, eng light, ABS light ....all the lighted squares around the gear (dl321) stayed lit and would not shut off until I turned the engine off and then they didn't shut off until the automatic cut off ..shut them down. Checked all the fuses and the fmc and the pdc to clean connections and didn't change. Disconnected the battery cables and then reconnected them. Still nothing called the dealer and he said that they could connect the diagnostic but sounded like the module needed to be replaced at a start of $500. My headlights have been having on and off problems every once in a while along with the drivers window not going down then it works fine for a long time and then stops again.

Filed Jan 16, 2012 · Lights · FL

My head lights turned off on me after night fall. I had to continually turn them on and off several times before they began to work again. Then as I headed home, they flashed on and off. The brights will not stay on either. If I need to run with the brights on when the regular head lights don??t work, I have to continually hold the brights in the forward on position. If they headlight work properly, then the bright work properly as well. My fog lamp go on and off all by themselves and I flicker and flash all down the road. The chrysler dealership here said it is a common problem and in their experience it is the switch at $100 just for the part. Labor is more. If it is so common, then where is the recall? I have had so many problems with this van since I purchased it. Sticking gas pedal, shuttering breaks, and the ABS light. All these were huge repair cost out of my pocket. I recently put over $4000 in repair to this van. Right now I cannot afford a $100 part plus labor. Recall please!

Filed Jun 11, 2011 · Brakes, Wheels · 111,976 miles · 00

Front brake failure excessive wear brake pads- about two weeks from acceptable pads to nothing metal on metal caused by hub bearing failure - allows the wheel to move horizontally on the axle shaft. There was no indication of bearing failure prior to brake pad wear failure of the hub bearings could be the reason for many of the brake pad wear problems on these vehicles had to replace the rear bearing hubs 6 months after purchasing the vehicle in 2005- replaced left and right front bearing hub assemblies, rotors, and brake pads also ABS failure - sensors are controlled by the computer module which is prone to failure - controls all the electrical systems of the vehicle. So replacing individual wheel sensors does not fix the problem - only replacing the faulty computer control module will eliminate the problem until it fails again.

Filed Jan 20, 2011 · Brakes · 98,200 miles · MN

Abs light came on and the scan showed that the left front sensor was bad but after replacing the sensor the light stayed on. The brake warning light also comes on after driving a short distance.

Filed Dec 20, 2010 · Brakes · 6,867 miles · NH

Abs light on -- dealer replaced left rear wheel speed sensor.

Filed Dec 20, 2010 · Brakes · 20,154 miles · NH

Abs light on -- dealer replaced left rear wheel speed sensor (second occurrence).

Filed Dec 20, 2010 · Brakes · 53,585 miles · NH

Abs light on -- dealer replaced left rear wheel speed sensor (third occurrence).

Filed Mar 10, 2008 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · IA

The body computer. Something is wrong with it, wont let a dealership into it, the traction control doesn't work along with the ABS, the left door wont open with the bottoms automatic.. As far as the dears know and we have had it top 3 of them that all these things are tied in 1 thing this vehicle isn't very old to have this go out!!

Filed May 29, 2007 · Brakes · 23,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. While driving 35 MPH, the contact heard a loud grinding noise and the brake pedal went down to the floorboard. The dealer stated that the front brake pads were worn. The dealer replaced the brake pads and turned the rotors. Approximately three months later, the ABS warning light illuminated. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed front brake pads and performed the repair. While driving 25 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and it went down to the floorboard, making the vehicle difficult to stop. He had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the brake line failed. The dealer replaced the brake line. Approximately two months later, the vehicle experienced the same failure. The dealer has not diagnosed the cause of failure. The current mileage is 55,000 and failure mileage was 23,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2005 · Brakes · 17,500 miles · FL

My dodge grand caravan 2005 was bought used at boniface-hiers at merritt island florida in march 2005. I've had brake problems since. The dealers repair shop foreman had someone look at it in april 2005: said he did me a favor; there is no warranty. Brakes shake and ABS doesn't work. Brakes also lock. Dangerous. I traveled to maine for the summer. Many close calls. On 11-20-05, after being told verbally that brakes are not warranty item, I sent a complaint card. Today, I'm going to boniface-hiers[monday] and a daimler-chrysler rep is supposed to look into the defects.

Filed Oct 4, 2004 · Brakes · FL · crash

While driving 20 mp applied the brakes to slow down and ABS locked the wheels, causing consumer's vehicle to rear end another vehicle.