1996 dodge intrepid had to have alot of front end work done on tie rod ends and bushings worn out then while driving the car the brakes failed for no apparent reason and caused a accident whole front end totaled and the air bags did not deploy why is it that dodge auto air bags do not deploy.
1996 Dodge Intrepid: brake failure
9 of the 504 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Intrepid describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
The light gauges on the dashboard flickered on and off intermittently while driving. Driver applied the brakes, and the pedal went to the floor while approaching the intersection. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle by pulling over and turning off the vehicle. Then, driver restarted the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the electrical sensor needed to be replaced.
Driver applied brakes at 40 MPH to avoid a bus and noticed oil on the ground about 40 miles later. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that gaskets on wheel cylinder had popped out, and were causing brake fluid to leak. Driver insisted that if all brake fluid leaked out there will be no brakes. Please provide any further information.
While driving about 45 MPH stepped on the brakes pedal and pedal went to the floor, and no pressure on brakes had to be applied.
Consumer was driving at approximately 35 MPH, went to apply brakes and brake pedal went to the floor ,vehicle did not stop, causing a rearend accident.
Brake failure.
Brakes failed twice almost resulting in vehicle collision due to caliper's leaking.
Brake failure due to xle rubbing against brake line, causing line to break.
Brakes failed.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Dodge Intrepid brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Intrepid?
9 of 504 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Intrepid (2%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge Intrepid?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge Intrepid
Ball joint 63Fuel leak 32Headlights 24Fire or smoke 20Overheating 17Power steering loss 16Steering noise 16No deployment 13Fuel smell 10Harsh shifting 9Knocking 8Pulling 7Wipers 7Airbag light 6Stalling 6Grinding brakes 5Check engine light 5Transmission failure 5
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