1994 Plymouth Voyager brakes problems

Filed Nov 8, 2015 · Brakes · 109,491 miles · LA

Requesting outcome of safety complaint received by your agency on 21 june 2001 with a reference # 890887 regarding: 1--"back " brakes never worked from new to present. 2-- brake fluid in master cylinder leaks between front & rear reservoirs. Note: ask for file # 877-4272 @ chrysler customer center also.

Filed Oct 6, 2005 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · VA

Dt: the contact stated the parking brake will inadvertently release after locking it. This has been happening for over 4-5 years. It has gotten progressively worse over the years. It will click as if it was locked, then it will jerk. It will make a very loud popping noise before it jerked. The dealer told him the car was too old. The manufacturer said it was out of warranty. *ak

Filed Nov 29, 2004 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · ME

Brake line failure, resulting no brake pressure to stop vehicle was able to stop vehicle with emergency brake 2nd time in 2 years parts replaced at garage. Ak

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Brakes · 102,000 miles · IL

The ABS braking system malfunctioned. As a result, when applying the brakes a squeaking noise was heard. Also, a hesitation before the brakes worked.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Brakes · 61,262 miles · PA

While driving, another vehicle pulled in front of the consumer, the consumer applied the brakes and the vehicle slowed down, but the pedal went to the floor, the consumer was able to maneuver to the shoulder and used the emergency brake. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated the brake lines, the rubber hose and the metal tubing all had to be replaced. The rubber hose had numerous cracks and the metal tubing which failed contained extreme rust. *ak

Filed Feb 27, 2002 · Brakes · SC

When brakes are applied, ABS system activates, brake pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Vehicle has been to two different dealers, informing consumer that it has to be activated. After the ABS system activates it only lasts about 3 or 4 minutes before it clears on its own. *jg

Filed Sep 22, 2001 · Brakes · 107,000 miles · LA

The vehicles rear brakes never worked. The consumer was not aware of this problem until the brakes were overhauled. Inspection during overhaul indicated no rear brake lining wear occurred. *ak *slc *nlm the consumer stated the rear brakes were not capable of being pressurized to serve their intended function.

Filed Mar 16, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · NJ

While driving stepped on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, but brakes did not activate, ABS light came on all the time. *ak consumer states problem was taken care of under warranty.

Filed Jan 9, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · MI

Engine head gaskets blewout 3 times, and engine heads cracked twice. Dealer claimed defect was due to radiator. *ak consumer first had problem with vechile leaking oil, dealer replaced the valve cover and head gasket, vehicle leaked again and dealer replaced the front cam and crankseal, vehicle leaked oil a third time and dealer replaced cam seal and pcv valve, dealer later found cracked cylinder head and scored piston and replaced both, vehicle then began to overheat, dealer stated it needed a new thermostat, however it overheated again and the cylinder head had cracked again, later dealer stated that the radiator was the source of the problem, that it was causing the engine to overheat and it caused cylinder head to crack, consumer stated that the temperature gauge never indicated any overheating except for the 2 times mentioned. Left axle replaced due to vibration, left axle shaft. Brake ligh ton, parking brake was sticking. Dealer replaced torque converter and leaking front pump in the transmission. Rotors were turned and dealer replaced brake pads due to brake wear. New dashboard installed. Repairs to airbag.

Filed Sep 13, 2000 · Brakes · AZ

Due to the hot weather in phoenix, ceremic caliper? Melted to brake and caused the brakes to cease up causing instant loss of brakes, no warning, drove 4 additonal miles to repair shop after hearing loud grinding, repair shop stated that breaks were ceased due to melted component and within miles would have broken off and severed brake line causing instant failure of vehile brakes. This he noted is common to the pymouth voyegar and dodge caraven in the phoenix. Since this is a family van, I am only grateful we did not have the kids in the car when complete failure occur. No warning before it happened. Seems the ceramic part is manufacturer error if they don't work in hot weather.