Tl* the contact owns a 1993 plymouth voyager. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) repairs. Ten months after the repairs were made the contact noticed that the brake and ABS warning lights were illuminated on the dash board. The contact stated that the brake pedal became stiff. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed brake fluid was leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated the anti lock break system pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated they would not cover the costs of repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Plymouth Voyager spongy pedal problems
19 of the 4,779 owner complaints about the Plymouth Voyager describe soft or spongy brake pedal, most of them for the 1992 model year.
- owner complaints
- 19
- worst model year
- 1992
Is there a fix? There are 5 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
Brake failure 1991 plymouth van ABS system failure pumps brake fluid out top fill caps while parked & runs battery down to dead also hard pedal at any time fails to stop ABS system was repaired or replaced about 1999 dash warning go on & off at any time been dealer shop 4 weeks dispute lifetime warranty for recall.
Dt*: the contact stated the brakes do not work properly. While applying pressure the pedal felt spongy and must be pumped several times before the vehicle will stop. An the federal safety agency recall, # 96v099000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.
Vehicle was shooting sparks from under the dashboard on the driver's side. Then, the brake lights and the dashboard lights could not be turned off. Mechanic had to turn the lights off by disconnecting or touching a wire. *ak the ses light remained illuminated while driving. The horn stopped working. The brake light became stuck and the brakes felt spongy. The interior lights failed intermittently. The rear door lock wouldn't work with the key. The right rear wheel bearings were noisy. One of the front tires had cord separation.
The brake pedal became hard when applied.
Brakes are really spongy. If another driver stops in front of consumer's vehicle, brakes will hardly work. It takes too long to brake, so in an emergency, brakes may not perform properly.
While driving, at approx. 30mph, made attempt to slow/stop, suddenly brake pedal became hard, vehicle coasted forward until stopped. *ak
Abs: when applied, received no braking action; hard pedal with little or no brakes, extended stopping; replaced, still has problem. Tt
Abs: brakes very hard, soft, sometimes spongy; intermittent increase in braking; funny noises; anti lock brake light comes on intermittenly, sometimes remain on
Consumer involved in 2 accidents resulting from spongy brakes, no one hurt. Tt
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
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The anti-lock brake system high pressure pump may be porous which will result in brake fluid leakage.
- Risk
- Fluid leakage eventually causes the loss of both theanti-lock brake system and hydraulic assist for the brake system, resulting inincreased likelihood of brake lockup and increased stopping distances, whichcould result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the ABS high pressure pump and high pressure hose if the last six digits of the bar code label on the pump are between 052300 and 059262.
Recall number 92V030000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.
- Risk
- Fluid discharge eventually causes the loss of both theanti-lock brake system and hydraulic assist for the brake system, resulting inincreased likelihood of brake lockup and increased stopping distances, whichcould result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the ABS high pressure hose with a hose of different design and construction.
Recall number 91V191000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- The brake pedal pad attachment to the pedal arm may not have adequate strength due to mislocation of welds, and could break.
- Risk
- Failure of the pedal pad to pedal arm attachment resultsin loss of braking ability, and could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace inadequate brake pedals with properly manufactured pedals.
Recall number 91V170000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve
- What is wrong
- Incorrect screws may have been used in installing the load sensing brake proportioning valve to its bracket causing the clamping load to be less than intended.
- Risk
- This could result in inconsistent front to rear brakebalance with potential for rear brake skid under heavy braking conditions.
- Remedy
- Replace proportioning valve to bracket screws with proper length screws.
Recall number 90V145000 · Recall details
Questions about the Plymouth Voyager spongy pedal
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The model years with the most reports are 1992 (7 complaints), 1991 (6 complaints) and 1993 (4 complaints).
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