Parking Brake Related Problems of the 1997 Chrysler Town & Country

Table 1 shows three common parking brake related problems of the 1997 Chrysler Town & Country. The number one most common problem is related to the conventional parking brake (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the mechanical parking brake (one problem).

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Chrysler Town & Country


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of the 1997 Chrysler Town & Country

The Conventional Parking Brake problem

Parking brake foot operated pedal rachet stripped gear and willl can no longer be relied upon to hold vechicle on slopes. As van is parked in garage and mostly level ground the parking brake gets very little use it would seem that the failure is premature for the mileage on the vehicle.   Read details...

The Mechanical Parking Brake problem

Consumer contacted the dealer to have the recall work preformed for the master cylinder 96v215000, repairs were done. After leaving the dealership and upon making a stop, the vehicle continued to move.   Read details...

The Parking Brake problem

Minivan. Emergency brake failure.   Read details...


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