1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager brakes problems

Filed Jan 11, 2019 · Brakes, Fuel system · 205,000 miles · OR

Affected component: body control module the bcm controls the following: wipers, fuel pump, vehicle power and much more. During a rainy day in oregon ciry oregon, the bcm failed. The car was moving into a parking lot at less than 20 MPH. In the parking lot was a police vehicle. When the bcm failed, the vehicle lost fuel pressure and therefore engine power then power braking, power steering and the wiper control went erradic. I managed to get the vehicle stopped, narrowly missing the police vehicle. I had no power brakes, no power steering, and the wipers stopped. The bcm was to blame. Had this occurred at highway speeds, I don't like to think what may have happened!!!

Filed Aug 4, 2009 · Brakes · 78,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 plymouth grand voyager. The contact stated that he has experienced computerized antilock brake failure several times. He replaced the computerized antilock brakes three times. Recently, in december of 2007, the contact experienced the failure while driving 55 MPH on the highway. There was no braking power, but he was able to coast the vehicle off the road. The vehicle has not been repaired. The dealer estimated that the repair would cost $4,000. The current and failure mileages were 78,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2008 · Brakes, Transmission · 197,715 miles · SC

My transmission ,my starter, air con.,brakes, driver side window,belt, & pulley all have had to have work done on it but now I cant drive my van because of the transmission & I've only had my van since 03/21/2008.

Filed Feb 18, 2004 · Brakes · NJ

Consumer applied pressure to the brake pedal and it went down to the floor. Vehicle stopped without incident. Consumer checked the brakes, and found that ABS brake system was leaking fluid.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · TN

On brakes, had to replace the break drums and complete brake job. In december had to have complete r & r head gasket replaced. Had head replaced thermostat replaced and recall of clock spring, which I had to replace before I received recall notice.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 120,000 miles · OH

Abs pump went out

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Brakes, Fuel system · 141,000 miles · LA

The van experienced brake failure while driving at 45 MPH. The brake pedal went to the floor when it was applied. When this occurred, the vehicle failed to stop immediately, which resulted in extended stopping distance. The brake failure was caused by the rear brake cylinder bursting and leaking fluid. Also there was a gas smell within the cabin of the vehicle when the heat was on. The dealership indicated it was due to a fuel leak within the engine compartment.

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Brakes, Suspension · 50,000 miles · IN

Dealer replaced front rotors at 50,000 miles and again at 70,000 miles. *ak the front brake rotors were pitted and the pads were down and the rear brakes were less than 200 miles. The front brake pads and both rotors were replaced, the drums were resurfaced the wheel cylinders were bad and were replaced per tsb, and both rear wheel cylinders was also replaced. There was a bad noise in the left front side and the loudest was in the front wheel bearing and the left front wheel bearing was replaced. *scc

Filed Sep 18, 2002 · Brakes · NJ

The incident occurred with my wife driving the vehicle. My brother-in-law and 2 daughters, morgan 9 years old and madison, 5 years old, were passengers. They were traveling west on interstate 78 in new jersey just past exit 11 when they smelled a slight unusual odor. At this location on the interstate is a mountain, known as "jugtown mountain." my wife put her foot on the brake to slow down, concerned about the odor and found the brake pedal went to the floorboard. Traveling downhill and gaining speed she panicked briefly, but managed to get to the right lane and used the emergency brake and lower gears to slow the vehicle down. As the interstate leveled out she pulled the vehicle over and contacted myself and aaa for towing service. We had the vehicle towed to clinton chrysler jeep dodge in clinton, nj. After inspecting the vehicle the service manager informed me that this happens often to many vehicles. He was very courteous and helpful, but I questioned his response as I thought it was unusual that a catastrophic failure of the vehicles brake system that could have resulted in a life threatening situation was something that occurred "often to many vehicles." he further explained that material can build up in the calipers and heat the brakes up, potentially resulting in brake fluid evaporating. He asked how long it was since my last brake work and I explained to him the two previous routine brake jobs and when the occurred. He stated that more than likely I would have to have brake pads and/or shoes again and they would check the master cylinder. With this being the extent of my knowledge of brakes I asked for a price quote to repair the vehicle.

Filed Jun 28, 2002 · Brakes · CT

Extended stopping distance, brake pedal feels normal. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer.