1998 Plymouth Voyager brakes problems

Filed Aug 8, 2010 · Brakes · 105,000 miles · IL

Another 1998 plymouth voyager van with the rear brake lines broken. Happened on the road, brakes worked and less than 3 miles down the road when driver attempted a turn, brakes went to the floor. Driver was able to park the vehicle. Vehicle was driven home by husband using front brakes only where the broken lines were discovered. With no apparent reason for the corrosion, research reveals multiple incidents on mid to late 90s' plymouth vans with corroded or rusted rear brake lines. I will replace with aftermarket parts to avoid repeat failure.

Filed Mar 20, 2006 · Brakes · 145,000 miles · GA · crash

Dt*: the contact stated, while traveling 30mph, panic braking was attempted to avoid a vehicle stopped at a red light. The ABS activated and the vehicle slid into the rear of the vehicle stopped at the light. The contact was wearing a seat belt; sustained no injuries and the police took a report at the scene. The vehicle was never inspected to determine what caused the ABS failure.

Filed Aug 22, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · KS

Dt: caller got recall work done on clock spring, but it did not fix the problem. The air bag light was on before it was fixed, and now the air bag light was off , and the ABS light and engine light were on, and none of gauges worked. Dealer said there was nothing else they could do. Dealer said they could do a diagnostic, but consumer would have to pay for it. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.

Filed Aug 10, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 100,000 miles · CA

Dt: contact went to have brakes checked on 8-3-05, just a routine check, and the mechanic noticed that left front caliper bolts were incorrect and have damaged the steering knuckles. He told her the left front wheel was spinning inside the knuckles, within 7 months after purchasing the car had to replace the transmission. Also, the ignition switch was bad.

Filed Feb 25, 2005 · Brakes · 106,780 miles · WV

This is a company vehicle. It was used on tuesday of this week without problem. Thursday it was used again, and the coworker who used it this time found that the brakes were just barely able to bring the vehicle to a stop from a slow roll. Fortunately, he was able to safely return to the parking lot without incident. When I checked on the vehicle later that day I noted a puddle of brake fluid on the ground under the rear axle. Thinking that possibly some road debris had punctured a brake line, I took it into the shop, a dodge dealer. There they found that one brake line had rusted completely through. Also, they noted significant rust on other places in the lines. I had the shop give me the old lines after the new ones were installed. I have them available for photographing or physical analysis. It appears to me to be a case of dissimilar metal and / or crevice corrosion at the location where the solid tube meets with the wire mesh portion of the line. I think this represents a true safety hazard, particularly since this is a 1998 vehicle on which such a problem should never be anticipated. Thanks for investigating. By the way, they also said that the vehicle is unsafe to drive because snow and/or water has rusted up one of the rear brake assemblies. This also seems like an issue that should be addressed. But I don't consider it to be as great a safety concern. I think that a reasonably observant driver should have plenty of warning if a brake is dragging, unlike driving off some day with almost no brakes whatsoever because of a rusted out line.

Filed Nov 15, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 54,500 miles · IL

The complete dash cluster goes out. Then anti-lock brake light comes on.

Filed Mar 9, 2004 · Brakes · 56,228 miles · MD · crash

When the consumer attempted to brake, the brake pedal went to floor, which resulted in an accident. *ak the brake system was serviced three times prior to the accident.

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Brakes · MD

When applying brake, the brake pedal went go all the way to the floor. Dealer inspected the vehicle and could not duplicate the problem, however the consumer replaced the master cylinder and vehicle is worked properly. *ph *ts

Filed Aug 25, 2003 · Brakes · 94,000 miles · CA

While driving at an undetermined speed, and brake pedal was depressed pedal went to the floor. When this occurred vehicle pulled to the left. The failure was caused by brake pads coming off the brake. Dealership indicated that there was a defect in the brake design that caused premature brake wear.

Filed Jun 24, 2003 · Brakes · CA

Consumer states that when trying to apply the anti lock brakes brakes will lock up, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.