Brakes Failed problems of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Five problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2015

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that when driving on wet roads, the power brakes and steering failed. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the pulley needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

2 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2012

I was backing out of a parking space in 2012, when the brakes completely failed, I had to put my vehicle into gear in order for it to stop. Even though I was only going 5 mph or less, I was on a downhill slope. There wasn't an accident nor any damage, so I don't have that to report. The van was taken to towbin Dodge in henderson, nv that weekend I believe and I was told that the recall defect had been fixed. However, the horn, airbag light and abs still do not work. My VIN #1b4gp45l7wb761901, my question is this. If the recall problem is still defective even though it's been repaired, what am I supposed to do?.

3 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2005

Consumer's vehicle brake pedal will not reach the floor, and the brakes have just failed. The consumer backed out of the garage, and brakes failed , resulting in a crash. . . . Had vehicle towed to dealer, who stated that front disc brakes failed. Consumer paid $160. Oo to replace brakes.

4 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 08/30/1999

Front disc brakes failed. Mjs.

5 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 02/11/1999

The only reasons an accident was avoided was that no one was in front of me ,and I resumed my rate of speed. I ended up 10 feet from a busy street before the van stopped. My small children were in the van with me at the time. I also feel fortunate that only 1 brake failed.




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