While driving would step on brake pedal to stop vehicle, but brakes will not activate on time. Had contacted dealer. Please provide more information.
1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager brakes complaints
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Vehicle was going 45mph through a tunnel when the brake pedal started boucing back and forth while consumer was accelerating. Abs light was not illuminated. Before applying brakes the ABS seem to have disengaged and back to normal. Vehicle has been in 4-5 times regarding the ABS.
Light came on for the airbags and brakes. Then, windshield wipers wouldn't work. Dealership is aware of the problem.*ak *tt consumer states that other electrically related components like the windows failed as well, the dealer could not find what was causing the problem.
Left rear valve block assembly failed for anti-lock brake system. One piston blew out, causing consumer not to have any brakes.
Since purchase in 1996, the ABS failure light has repeatedly come on. There is almost always some type of "buzzing sound" when this occurs. There have been repeated repairs which were done under warranty and for which I paid. Each time, it was indicatedto me that there was some type of "yoke" around the steering column near the firewall which 'had to be replaced'. Now, when the vehicle is started, the buzzing and light event(s) occur instantly, with the ABS light staying on while the vehicle is in operation. I've been told 'not to worry' by the dealer since I still have brakes. Yes, I have conventional brakes remaining, but I also have a noticable decrease in braking ability, especially in 'short stop' conditions. The issue I have with the windshield wipers seems to go hand in hand with this ABS problem. The wipers just 'come on' on beautiful, sunny days. I have made all the trips I intend to make to a service department which tells me this isn't covered by warranty. Either there is a true defect or someone does not have the competence to fix the problems.
Brakes has a grinding when starting to stop. Has not had a problem stopping.
Consumer had front end problems since purchase, noise mostly. While driving 55 MPH there was a loud bang, vehicle began strut housing bracket that holds the stabiliser link broke off, causing it to cut into tire. No flat. Struts had been replaced twice prior to this .*ak stuts have been replaced a total of six times as well as front coil spring, also when gas tank was full it leaked onto the ground fuel tank was replaced, steering makes a noise when turning, suspension makes a lot of noise, wheel bearing msking a nosie,rack and pinion was replaced, vehicle pulls to right,swayar links were replaced,clock spring was replaced,when A/C is on the compressor engages loud sound,windshield falling apart,rotors were replaced,intermittenly wipers turn on by themselves, engine makes a sever noise,stabilizer bar broke.
Airbag light came on/criuse control stopped working. Dealer replaced clock spring assembly. At same time engine check light came on. Dealer replaced oxygen sensor. Also, transmission went out at 10400 miles, and emergency brake had to be replaced 3 times. *ak
Abs control mode solenoid sensor separated, resulting in loss of brakes. Manufactuer has been notified.
Sliding door grab handle is hard to depress when trying to exit the vehicle. *slc
Child seat was not operating correctly prior to recall 95i004.
Two transmission failures. Transmission had to be replaced due to hesitation/slippages. Also, experienced a problem with excessive wear of front brake pads due to pitted/corrosive rotors. Dealer/manufacturer were notified?
This van has had many defects, the service tech. Said all the brake componets were going to be damaged and I had only hear the noise for two days. The shoes were damaging the drums and were attached to the drum, and they had to beat on them for at least a hour to get them off, the shoes were had the rivets missing on most of them. They were causing other brake conponets to come loose, this was way to early for back brake shoes to fail and damage all these parts. It could have caused me to have and accident.
Despite several dealership "fixes" gas tank shifts and thumps when accelerating or stopping sharply. All electric door locks had to be replaced due to electrical "vibration"-type noises when activating. Rear brakes have "hummed" when lightly braking since new. Problem evolved into surging. Needed a complete brake job at 40,000 miles due, I believe, to lack of dealership fix before hand.
Vehicle has been experiencing problem with windshield wipers operating intermittently while in the off mode. Also, ABS sensor light remained on. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall, and repairs would only be made at consumer's cost.
Brakes failed. Yh
Emergency brake fails to hold. Mjs
During normal late-morning operation in light rain, vehicle traveling on highway in a slight left turn. Vehicle reported to suddenly begin inertial pivot counterclockwise and began traveling sidewise in direction of travel. Vehicle crossed center line and struck farm tractor. Van was oriented perpendicular to direction of travel and struck with passenger side leading. Farm tractor was struck headon. Van driver was thrown sideways, suffering broken upper right arm and broken neck; dead on impact. Farmer suffered broken ribs. Location of accident: hw b417 between city of bad windsheim and village of illesheim, bavaria, germany. Decedent was spouse of servicemember living in germany on official orders.
Engine shuts down repeatedly when decelerating; loss of power steering, brakes; may or may not restart immediately. O2 sensor, battery, ignition cables, belt drive & tensioner, 60k service, 3 service visits: problem still occurs, but less often. Twice, nearly lost control as ps & pbs failed in a turn; engine shuts down particularly while decelerating or braking, as in turns and at traffic lights. Worse when AC was on. Sounds to me as if an ignition controller shuts down under low voltage ("brown-out") conditions.
Electrical harness under dash experienced short resulting in fire. Mjs
Vehicle has had brake rotors replaced three times by the dealer due to corrosion .
Abs light on. Broken wire to sensor although brakes still pulsate. A/c is out of cold air every year before summer is over. No leaks can be found. Engine dies when turning, idling, or slowing down without any warning.
Rear brake shoes are not fully contacting the brake drums which makes the brake pedal stiff. Dealer says it's normal.
Front brake warning light came on. When serviced found the rear drum brakes were grinding metal to metal at 44369 miles. Took 20 minutes to pry apart. Dealer contacted and repairwork was done by mechanic at owner's expense. Provide further informaiton.
Recall 96v099000/685. Brake fluid leakage, every day accumulation, ABS warning light went on intermittently. Dealer contacted and stated four brakes needed repairing. In addition, engine piston seal wore out, causing pump motor deterioration. Vehicle does not comply to the recall because of year. Provide further information...
Consumer stated that vehicle just cuts off when she is driving between 30mph and 50mph, and the brakes just will not stop vehicle. Also the consumer wants the dealer to pick up the van.
Rack and pinion steering making grinding noise while turning, stopping and backing up.
A/c problems pertaining to the leakage of freon into the interior of the vehicle, passengers have to breathe the fumes.
Intermittently while driving the ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance and pedal to the floor, which may result in an accident. Cause unknown. Please provide further details.
Electrical system malfunctions causing windshield washers to go on for no reason and electric door locks that will not lock.
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