Brake Master Cylinder Problems of Dodge Caravan

Spongy brake pedal goes almost to the floor to stop the vehicle. I replaced master cylinder, same problem, replaced power booster, same problem. This is a major design flaw with this vehicle with major complaints across the country and nothing has been done to date by hntsa to make Chrysler Dodge fix this major safety issue with all Dodge grand Caravans.

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The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Caravan. The contact confirmed that the driver was traveling 5-10 mph when the brakes were depressed and failed to stop he vehicle. The contact crashed into the front of another vehicle. There were no injuries and the police were not contacted. The vehicle was taken the dealer. The dealer confirmed that the rear brake and master cylinders needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current was 100,671.

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While driving in city traffic, I felt sluggish acceleration from a stop light. The next stop light the brakes felt hard, and again acceleration was slow. After a few minutes of driving I smelled my brakes burning and I took the car in to the closest repair shop. Smoke was pouring out of both front wheel wells. Brakes locked, pads and rotors burnt, master cylinder not allowing fluid to return. Master cylinder replaced with front pads and other work. Exact same problem occurred 15 weeks later. Different shop. Replaced abs unit. Same problem encountered 8 weeks later after minimal driving. 2nd shop fixed the problem, but no write up because he fixed for free. 1 year later, same problem. Brakes locked, brakes burning, brakes smoking. It sits in my driveway as I try to determine what to do about this car.

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2009 Dodge grand Caravan (stow and go) extreme heat and strong smell of overheated brakes coming mostly from rear brakes. The heat generated in an average 16 mile drive under normal operating conditions causes enough heat and strong brake smell that you can hardly touch the plastic hubcap mounted on the steel wheels. The emergency brake has never been used and has never been activated accidentally. The smell can be noticed all the way around the vehicle from inside and outside particularly in the rear. I am retired ase certified technician with 45 ase certifications and 50 years in the profession. I would suspect residual valve in master cylinder, sticking calipers, or parking brake components. The rear brake sensors have been touching since 16,000 miles. VIN #[xxx] purchase date 28 Feb 2009. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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100 % brake failure 2005 Dodge Caravan, customer complained of lower than normal brake pedal, after core brake inspection (pads rotors lines etc) I determined will need new master cylinder (no local stock) customer took vehicle and returned another day with one last stop, then total master cylinder failure , with me driving and rolled in the garages bench wrecking front end parts , sheet metal etc. New Chrysler master cylinder installed all ok , beware Chrysler owners of this problem. It was my first 100% failure in 35 years of working on cars. Something is not right with 100 % failure being allowed. I have old part.

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The contact stated when stopping the vehicle had no brakes. He used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact checked the brake fluid and pumped the brakes. This caused the brakes to work better. The vehicle was taken to the dealership , and they stated it was a problem with the master cylinder. The master cylinder is currently being replaced. The consumer stated the pedal never went to the floor. Updated 12/27/05.

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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated the front brake pads were replaced four times and the rear brakes were not replaced. He believed that because the rear brakes were never replaced, it was causing the master cylinder to function incorrectly and prematurely wearing the front brakes. The manufacturer advised they were not aware of any brake issues and would not provide any assistance. They also advised having the dealer diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.

When applying the brake from 5-50 mph, the brake pedal would intermittently go to the floor and caused extended stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop. The mechanic replaced the master brake cylinder. Within a week later the problem recurred.

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Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 96v215000 concerning master cylinder in July 2002. After the repairs, the brake system caught on fire and melted the tires. Master cylinder was replaced. On 11/18/2003, the brakes failed, causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. The driver sustained a damaged disc in the neck and spinal cord.

Brake master cylinder failed while driving, causing vehicle to enter an intersection and was hit by oncoming traffic. Dealer notified.

I have had numberous brake problems for the past year. My brake pedal keeps going down to the floor. I have had the master cylinder replaced 3 times, the rear wheel cylinder replaced 3 times, I have needed a new front rotor and pads because only one of my brakes is actually working. I have also had my brake power bosster replaced and to still have the same result, my pedal goes down to the floor and I hope that I stop in time. No one seems to know what to do with the problem, they claim there is no leaking fluid and they just don't know where I am losing my pressure at. This has cost alot of time , money, and most of all aggrevation. This is my only vehicle and I have small children. Please let me know of any recalls or what to do.

The hydraulic fluid in the master cylinder reservoir decreases and the instrument panel brake warning lamp illuminates. Reference NHTSA campaign id number: 96v215000. Service advisor indicated that there was no recall on this problem, I showed copy of the NHTSA campaign id number print out and he said "we don't use that information; we only use the factory data base and there's no recall". I have been experiencing the exact problem specified in the NHTSA recall - search results! please help. Thank you.

Consumer states while driving and no warning the master brake cylinder began leaking fluid causing extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Nlmjlg.

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Consumer states, while driving the vehicle applied the abs brakes system, brake pedal goes to floor. Dealer has enn notified. Please provide further information.

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When on a exit ramp going downhill, brake pedal went clear to floor, no slowing. Car totaled trying to slow down by hitting guard rail and dump truck. Safety check by auto shop said failed master cyclinder. Two other drivers drove car that day without noticing any brake problems. No forwarning such as squeaky or grating sound on braking or squishy braking before. Since then have heard of two other Caravan owners with failed master cyclinder without any forwarning. Very dangerous.

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While driving consumer tried to put on brakes and foot went to the floor. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced master cylinder on 03 Jul 2000. Master cycinder failed again,and consumer had know brakes. Then, again on oct 7th the same problem occurred, consumer felt this vehicle was unsafe because there were kids in vehicle.

Pedal went to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer replaced master cylinder and calipers. However, problem was not resolved.

Brake cylinder failed several times.

Vehicle recalled for anti-lock brakes. The brake light had come and there was a clicking noise which had come from the abs brakes. The consumer requested reimbursement. The hydraulic master cylinder, abs pump and motor assembly were all replaced.

I was in line at school when my brakes went out. We took it to the dealership, but they told us that it was the master cylinder. I think now after watching the story on the news that it was the brakes that did not hold. I think all cars need to have this interlock brake on them. I want to know how I can get interlock brakes on my van. If I had of known that my van did not have that on it I would have brought another type van. #even our insurance company said that this was the safety van. Please help.

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When applying the abs brakes, the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Replaced master cylinder.