Tl*the contact owns a 1993 plymouth grand voyager. While driving in reverse at 5 MPH, the brake pedal would not depress, despite using extreme force. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent, however, the ABS light remained illuminated. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as having antilock brake failure. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency recall number 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 155,000 and failure mileage was 120,000.
1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager: brake failure
17 of the 252 complaints about the 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
While driving the vehicle at any speed and applying the brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor with no brake at all resulting in an extended stopping distance. As a result, consumer was involved in a front end collision. Dealership has been notified. Please provide further information notified.
My ABS light came on when driving, within seconds, I had absolutely no brakes. The dealer fixed at no charge, although I had to pay for towing. Today has been 2 weeks since I've had the vehicle repaired. As I was traveling down the freeway with my 4 children, the ABS light came on again, and the brakes were gone again. When I purchased this vehicle in 1999, the ABS system was replaced on 3 seperate occasions for the exact same reason. Each time with the guarantee that it was fixed. What will it take to have this issue resolved? The death of my children and I? I purchased this mini van for the reason of safety due to the fact that I drive with my children quite a bit. I am very unhappy with this issue. To add to the dilemma, I am currently raising my children alone due to the fact that my husband is overseas at war. With the added stress of my husband being away, I really feel the burden with my mini van is extemely uncalled for. I can no longer do the simple tasks of going to the store without feeling fear that my vehicle will all of a sudden not stop. I am just trying to get by in a safe manner while my husband is away. And this expensive vehicle made by chrysler/plymouth has failed to do this for me. Your immediate response is expected!
Two complete ABS brake failures within 3 weeks. Continuous ABS brake problems over the life of the vehicle. Recall completed. Problems persist.
While driving and without warning brakes failed,causing extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
Consumer states while driving brake failed to stop and vehicle was involved in an accident, the air bag did not deploy (claim# 27-7050-482).
Consumer's vehicle was inside of a parking lot area, went to apply brakes, and there were no brakes. Pedal went all the way to the floor. Also, ABS braking light came on dashboard. Dealership was aware of problem.
Ther\e was a manufacturer's recall 05685184 on the anti-lock brake system . Consumer was traveling about 25 to 30mph on the highway, she applied brakes, the pedal was very hard, and brakes failed.
I previously submitted a hard copy of the original failure (the federal safety agency reference number 828479) via normal mail. This submission is to document a similar safety issue that occurred 7 weeks after the original problem was 'fixed'. I will repeat the information from my original submission for reference. Original submission (10/22/98): I had a recall performed on the ABS system in 1996. At that time, I was under the impression that a defective designed part was being replaced with a newer designed part and that the ABS system would now function properly. In august of 1998, while driving down a road at 35 MPH, I attempted to brake and had no brakes at all. Fortunately, no accident occurred. I took the vehicle to spartan chrysler plymouth in murray, ut who informed me the ABS hydraulic system 'piston assembly' had failed. They indicated that this was the same part for which the recall was issued in 1996. They told me (in 1998) that in 1996 the recall only consisted of checking the part to see if it was bad. My question is that I wonder if the recall was really just to check the part? This seems like a serious safety problem. The part can work today and pass the recall 'test' only to fail tomorrow and cause injury or death because the vehicle loses the braking system. Wouldn't it be safer to remove the fauly designed part and replace it with a known fixed part? Update (11/18/98) on 7 november, the braking system of my vehicle failed with identical symptoms as before. Without warning, there was no braking system in the vehicle. Again, we were fortunate to not cause and accident. I returned the vehicle to the same spartan dealership. This time they diagnosed the problem as a failed 'accumulator pump' in the ABS system. They insist the two failures (2 months apart) are totally unrelated, that there is no history of ABS failures in this model of van, and that there is no underlying problem which is causing these parts to fail. The vehicle was repaired on 1
Had received recall notice (96v099000). Called dealer. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs. Told vehicle ready for pick up. After picking up vehicle, short time later, brake system failed to work properly after being applied. An accident happened due to brake failure.
When brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Manufacturer and dealer have been notified.
Abs brake problems; on normal road conditions when applying the brakes, it appears that the system is trying the work. The pedal goes to the floor, and the van requires additional stopping distance. Taken to dealer at least (3) times. Dealer not able to locate problem. Two weeks ago while driving the vehicle, the brakes gave out completely. Problem has been corrected by dealer.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the ABS function could be lost and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will also be reimbursed for previous ABS component repair costs.
Recall number 96V099000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager?
17 of 252 owner complaints about the 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager (7%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager
ABS 47Seat belt 12Transmission failure 12Stalling 8Wipers 8Fuel leak 7Tire blowout 7Fuel pump 5Loss of power 5
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