Brakes Failed Problems of Dodge Caravan

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.

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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?.

While driving at 25 mph towards a stop sign. I applied the brakes and I had no brakes. None, without warning the brakes completely failed. Went through the stop sign. Fortunatly there were no vehicles coming and no pedestrians crossing. Have driven for 40 years and never had anything like this happen. Very very dangerous. Had vehicle taken to dealer in spokane. Do not know what the problem is yet. This is the first year of a redesigned body style. Maybe this is just the beginning of trouble for this vehicle.

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I have 2010 Dodge grand Caravan, the brakes are shot at 18,000 miles. I have never owed a new vehicle where the brakes failed like this. Brakes should last way longer than this. Of course they say the warranty is only to 12,000 miles for brakes, I have no choice but to pay, I have to have brakes! when we go pick it up I know my husband is going to cuss them out, I should not have to pay 300. 00 for brakes on a car just over 1 year old.

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While driving in the parking lot of a store I experienced a total brake pedal failure. When I applied the brakes the van simply kept on going. I checked for the pedal and could not see it any longer. It had practically disappeared - only the top of the pedal was visible at the floor. After trying to stop the van with the gears, I hit the emergency brake and came to a stop. This was a life threatening situation. The car is now at the shop. The mechanics stated that a small part necessary for the brakes to function was missing. Apparently the part only costs $12. It has been ordered and will be replaced soon.

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Multiple brake failures on my 2008 Dodge Caravan.

Complete and sudden brake failure while approaching a stoplight. I was very lucky to be able to steer around the vehicle in front of me to avoid a serious accident. Prior to the incident the brakes were working fine. This is an extremely dangerous and serious failure mode. I have seen other reports of this on the web and it is only a matter of time before someone gets seriously injured or killed. . .

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The brakes drag very badly on this car, presumably due to some failure of the anti lock braking system. This brakes are badly overheated all the time, which is a safety defect, and, even with disc brakes can cause failure. The master brain for the brake system is located where it's guaranteed to be splashed by water and where any leakage from the transmission or engine is gong to foul the connections.

Consumer's wife was driving with her 2 little girls. Stopped at a red light brakes failed and steering locked up. Went off the road into a parking lot and hit tree. The vehicle was towed and the mechanic said there were no brakes in the van. Van. Updated 3/20/2006 -.

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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.

The contact experienced a problem with the anti lock brakes including extended stopping distance. This failure resulted in a rear end accident at a red light when the brakes completely failed. She took the vehicle to a dealer, who could not duplicate the problem. She took the vehicle to an independent repair shop that discovered there was an incorrect alignment of the brake system. After the dealer installed a new brake system there have been no further problems.

While applying the brakes vehicle failed to stop. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. The cause had not been determined. Driver will contact the dealer in the near future.

While driving 10 mph at 8,000 miles brakes failed. No impact reported.

When driving on wet or snow roads, brakes failed to hold when applied. . Consumer stated the brakes failed again on March 28,2002 at 35mph, the dealer noticed a slight vibration and also stated that possibly abs engaging and consumer was not aware.

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While driving on highway brakes failed without warning. Everything failed lights/power steering. Pedal went to the floor. Also, pumped brakes to stop with no avail.

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Front disc brakes failed. Mjs.

Vehicle was involved in a rear end accident due to brake failure. When brakes were applied, vehicle continued to move. Also, brake pedal was hard. Can NHTSA help in this matter.

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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.

Brake system failure.

The contact owns a 1993 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the brakes failed when applied. The contact was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the brake assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.