11 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Minivan's dashlight warnings for airbags/abs(and related equip:horn/cruise control-inoperative) appeared. Took auto to Chrysler dealer for diagnosis. Dealer service dept. Stated defective item: clockspring device, and not a warranty covered part/service part, therefore customer liable for repair. .
Slider door locks failure-left does not lock even manually; right will not unlock except manually. A/c compressor failed - always smelled antifreeze until failure. Dodge will do nothing to help defray major cost. Wipers come on/off whenever they want especially when cold. Can put into drive/reverse w/o braking. Numerous other misc problems-brakes, transmission, front end.
When driving at low rate of speed and upon depressing brake pedal to make a gradual stop, abs system kicked in, causing poor braking performance, and resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts.
While driving at 25 mph and going down a hill, consumer applied the brakes and they were smoking, forcing the consumer to pull over to the side of the road. Also, windshield wipers were working intermittently, and dealer could not determine the cause.
Poor abs performance, during normal braking situations periodically the brake pedal will become hard, and not go down. Dealer can not find any problems .
Consumer states that you can hear a grinding noisie when you apply the brakes. The system has abs. New brakes put on at (13, 000) miles.
Rear brakes noisy.
Steering wheel locks after a 90 degree left/90 degree right turns, locks on second turn, causes loss of steering control, caused accident; also rear abs brakes groan/vibrate, causing lack of braking power, decrease in stopping distance.
On numerous occasions abs brakes has had persists problems.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Anti locking brake system releases the brakes on slow approach to a stop sign or stop light. They do not release when braking hard, only after initial braking and slowing for a stop. They release as if sensing a slippage at one to the wheels. There is no snow or water on the highway, conditions are dry and excellent, however they still release for 2-3 seconds before holdings (grabbing) again.