Four problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
- the contact owns a 1998 Dodge Caravan and wanted to file a complaint because the hydraulic brake lines were rusted and appeared ready to fail. The contact didn't provide any more information. Failure mileage was at 56,234.
Brake line erupted because of corrosion. This caused loss of braking while driving. Vehicle towed to a repair shop.
When the consumer applied the brakes, the failed. The driver used the emergency brake handle to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. The mechanic stated the brake line rusted through. Ph.
We bought this van in januarary 1, 2000 we have had this van for a year now and have had the brakes done on it 8 times. The brakes get so hot that it melts the valve stems. Also when we bought this van the yellow lights on the front dash for the rear window wiper and the other lights surrounding that light keep blinking and wont stop blinking until driving on the freeway for about 10 to 15 minutes. The dealership didn't know how to make the lights stop blinking.