Brakes Failed problems of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Four problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2001

While traveling approximately 10 to 15 mph applied pressure to brake pedal in an effort to slow vehicle, and brake system failed to slow vehicle down, resulting in a crash, where it rear-ended another vehicle. There was no police report or injuries. Dealership has not made a determination for cause of problem, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not affected by any recall. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

2 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 10/22/1996

Recalled related, abs, brake failure, pedal went floor , loss of brake effectiveness, resulting in an accident, impact 12:00 position, speed 20mph, in for repair 3 times. 96v074000.

3 Brakes Failed problem

Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Please provide further details.

4 Brakes Failed problem

This vehicle has been in the shop seven times because of a noise in the(abs) brakes, when at low speeds the brakes failed when coming to a stop, problem has not been remedied. Please describe details.




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