247 of the
773 complaints about the 1991 Dodge Caravan are about the
braking system — 32% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
107,545 miles.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS MALFUNCTIONED AND MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT THAT HOUSES THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON AND THE PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) ALTHOUGH THE RECALL INDICATED THAT THE PART WOULD HAVE A LIFE TIME COVERAGE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
NHTSA complaint #10618629 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 87,000 milesSykesville, MD
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS MALFUNCTIONED AND MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT THAT HOUSES THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON AND THE PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) ALTHOUGH THE RECALL INDICATED THAT THE PART WOULD HAVE A LIFE TIME COVERAGE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
NHTSA complaint #10618629 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sparks, NV
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1991 DODGE CARAVAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM RECALL AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE PAID FOR THE REPAIRS ON APRIL 20, 2006 AND WAS CHARGED $376.73, EVEN THOUGH A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED ABS PROBLEMS AGAIN IN DECEMBER 2013. THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL LETTER STATED IF THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN, CHRYSLER WOULD COVER ANY REPAIRS. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, HE HAD TO PAY $112 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, TO SEE IF THE PROBLEM WOULD BE COVERED, UNDER THE RECALL. THE DEALER THEN INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO TEST HIS VEHICLE, DUE TO THE AGE. HOWEVER, A FEW DAYS LATER, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THEY HAD THE EQUIPMENT, BUT IT WOULD COST $336. THE CONSUMER DECLINED THE TEST. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION, STARTER, FUEL PUMP, IGNITION COIL BLOCKS , SERPENTINE BELT, PULLEYS, POWER STEERING PUMP, AND RADIATOR WERE ALL REPLACED. *JB UPDATED 04/16/14
NHTSA complaint #10574533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 49,091 milesPanama City Beach, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1991 DODGE CARAVAN WITH ABS FAILURE PROBLEMS**CC A RECALL WAS ISSUED AFTER THE CONSUMER HAD THE FIRST REPAIR DONE. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT.
NHTSA complaint #10181654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 145,000 milesTurlock, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED RECALL # 96V099000 FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES: HYDRAULIC: ANTI-LOCK WAS RECEIVED. WHEN THE SERVICE DEALER WAS CALLED TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR, THE SERVICE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT, THERE WOULD BE CHARGES FOR REPLACING THE ACCUMULATOR PLUS LABOR COSTS. THE MANUFACTURER REQUESTED THE RECEIPTS TO BE SENT FOR REVIEW FOR POSSIBLE REIMBURSEMENT. UPDATED 01/10/07.
NHTSA complaint #10173961 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,000 milesWest Bloomfield, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE CONTACT BEING AWARE OF THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT REIMBURSEMENT WHICH THEY DENIED BECAUSE THE RECALL WORK WAS NOT PERFORMED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP. THE NHTSA RECALL # 96V099000 CONCERNING THE SERVICE BRAKES: HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK.
NHTSA complaint #10153152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesMarion, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
HELLO BELOW IS A COPY OF TEXT ON YOUR RECALL SITE WITH DETAILS OF THIS RECALL COMMENTS I MAKE ARE BELOW THAT.. MAKE : DODGE MODEL : GRAND CARAVAN YEAR : 1991 MANUFACTURER : CHRYSLER CORPORATION NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 96V099000 MFG'S REPORT DATE : APR 19, 1996 COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED : 321000 SUMMARY: THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION. CONSEQUENCE: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. REMEDY: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). THE THING I FIND HERE IS THE TERM REGARDING PISTON ASSEMBLY WHEN I TOOK MY VAN IN DUE TO FAILURE ONLY THE PISTON ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED IT SHOULD BE REVISED TO INCLUDE THE WHOLE UNIT BECAUSE A ACCUMULATOR MADE OF CAST IRON THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE UNIT IS NEVER REPLACED RUST KEEPS ENTERING THE UNIT FROM THIS ACCUMULATOR BEING IT IS MADE OF A RUSTING METAL AND JUST KEEPS MAKING THE UNIT FAIL THIS IS MY SECOND REPAIR IN 2YRS AND THE RUST IS NOW GETTING INTO THE LINES CAUSING THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK IN WET WEATHER ALL THE PARTS STORES THAT EVEN CARRY THE UNIT WHICH IS FEW SELL IT AS A COMPLETE UNIT NOT IN PIECES SUCH AS WITH OTHER MASTER CLY. 'S WITHOUT ABS I FIND CAST IRON A POOR CHOICE FOR A AIR TANK OF A AIR PUMP WHICH BY NATURE INJECTS AIR INTO THE METAL CAST IRON TANK STAINLESS STEEL WOULD BEEN A BETTER CHOICE IF IT WOULD MEET THE TANK PRESSURES. I AM SEEKING REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM SINCE IT IS NOW A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO THE RUST AND PREFER NON ABS IF THAT'S ABLE .
NHTSA complaint #10153274 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 133,000 milesSpokane, WA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PULSATING. THIS HAS PERSISTED FOR 3 YEARS. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AND REALIGNED NUMEROUS TIMES TO CORRECT THE VIBRATION, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED 3 TIMES, ALTHOUGH THE PULSATING IS CURRENTLY EVIDENT. THE VIBRATION OCCURS AROUND 30 MPH. WHEN THE VEHICLE SPEED INCREASES, THE VIBRATION IS LESS NOTICEABLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #10147711 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE FUNCTION PRESSURE SWITCH IN THE ABS SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKING CAPABILITY. THE SERVICE DEALER CLAIMED ABS BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SERVICE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO THE REPAIR THE PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT SUCCEED. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ABS PISTON PUMP AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL WAS SERVICED ON MAY 16, 2005, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE BRAKING PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 3/3/2006 - ANOTHER DEALER REPLACED THE PRESSURE SWITCH AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT RECURRED.
NHTSA complaint #10133039 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 107,545 milesWhite Stone, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1991 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN EXPERIENCED ABS FAILURE.*MR ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THE ABS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART TO REPAIR IT YET.
NHTSA complaint #10124714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waterloo, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
PROBLEMS WITH THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE EQUIPMENT ON 1991 DODGE CARAVAN.*MR THE VEHICLE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER HAS HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE ABS SYSTEM SINCE 1997. IN MARCH, 2004 THE DEALER REPLACED THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #10089149 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waterloo, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
OFFER MADE TO THE CONSUMER FOR DODGE TO INSPECT HER VEHICLE RELATIVE TO THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. (NAR) *PH
NHTSA complaint #10066967 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spring Hill, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALL 96V099000 CONCERNING ABS BRAKE FAILURE. THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR, CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION. DEALERSHIP INDICATED SORRY THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN.
NHTSA complaint #10071977 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
RECALL 96V099000 CONCERNING ABS BRAKE FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. 30,000 MILES LATER BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. DEALER DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, AND DETERMINED THAT THE PARTS THAT WERE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE BRAKE POWER. DEALER WOULD NOT DO ANY REPAIRS UNTIL CONSUMER AGREED TO PAY FOR THEM.
NHTSA complaint #10059172 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesKensington, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
UPON STARTING VEHICLE ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE, AND WOULD STAY ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME THAT VEHICLE WOULD BE RUNNING. ALSO, BRAKE FLUID LEAKED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, BUT THE PROBLEMS WERE NOT RESOLVED.
NHTSA complaint #10046199 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesKensington, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
UPON STARTING VEHICLE ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE, AND WOULD STAY ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME THAT VEHICLE WOULD BE RUNNING. ALSO, BRAKE FLUID LEAKED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, BUT THE PROBLEMS WERE NOT RESOLVED.
NHTSA complaint #10046199 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Murfreesboro, TN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT RECALL 96 V 099 000 BECAUSE THE CONSUMER WOULD NOT LET THEM REPAIR THE ABS. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10020021 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 183,000 milesUniondale, NYCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
LOST MY BRAKES FOR THE THIRD TIME IN THREE YEARS, DUE TO EVASIVE ACTION I MISSED HITTING A CAR BUT COULD NOT STOP FROM HITTING THE CURB AND SCRAPE A STREET POLE, BROKE AN AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS ALL ON THANKSGIVING. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10016907 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fullerton, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WHEN APPLIED.
NHTSA complaint #10007208 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fullerton, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE ABS ILLUMINATES ON THE DASHBOARD. THERE IS SOME BRAKING POWER. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10002531 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wilmington, DE
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
WHILE DRIVING THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES, CONSUMER STATES THE BRAKE PEDAL GETS VERY HARD, AND CAUSES FLUID TO COME OUT OF THE PUMP ONTO THE GROUND. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
NHTSA complaint #10002317 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wilmington, DE
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
THE VEHICLES ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES CONSUMER STATES THE BRAKE PEDAL GETS HARD, SENDING FLUID OUT OF PUMP TO THE GROUND. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
NHTSA complaint #10002338 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Jose, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CONSUMER STATE WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES ON NORMAL CONDITIONS THE ABS AND THE NORMAL BRAKES LIGHT COME SIMULTANEOUS, CAUSING TO LOST THE BRAKING, DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
NHTSA complaint #8024143 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Charlotte, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HE LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF THE BRAKES. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM HAD PROBLEMS BUT ALSO STATED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WAS COVER FOR LIFE TIME. DEALER ALSO TOLD THAT THERE WAS MONEY THAT HE NEEDED TO PAY FOR SOME PARTS THAT HAVE TO DO WITH ABS SYSTEM BUT NOT COVER FOR THE RECALL. TS
NHTSA complaint #8023586 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glendale, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
THE RECALLED ABS BRAKES I SENT THE MANUFACTURER THE BILL OR REIMBURSEMENT TWICE NOW WITH NO RESPONSE. DT
NHTSA complaint #769386 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE THEM FOR THE REPAIR OF THE RECALL. THE PARTS ARE GUARANTEED FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. RECALL#96V099999 BRAKES: ANTI SKID SYSTEM SAFE CHRYSLER BROOKLYN, NY 718-998-5353 MR
NHTSA complaint #8020469 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dana Point, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKING LIGHT APPEARS ON DASHBOARD AND PEDAL IS HARD AND GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON AND PUMP WAS RUNNING EVERY PEDAL APPLICATION DUE TO WEAK ACCUMULATOR. ALSO, MODULATOR FAULT WAS CAUSED BY INTERNAL SHORT IN ABS CONTROLLER. DEALER REPLACED LEFT FRONT MARKER, ABS CONTROLLER AND ACCUMULATOR.
NHTSA complaint #8016644 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garden Grove, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONSUMER HAS HAD TO HAVE CONTINUOUS SERVICE ON THE VEHICLES BRAKE PUMP WHICH AT TIMES RENDERS HER UNABLE TO USE THE BRAKES, RECIEVED RECALL AND HAD ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACED, CONSUMER ALSO STATES ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON, AND PEDAL IS HARD, THIS WAS ALL DUE TO BRAKE PUMP NOT HOLDING PRESSURE, ALSO BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT OF TOP WHEN PUMP KICKED IN, DEALER RECCOMENDED A COMPLET HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA complaint #563699 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garden Grove, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
CONSUMER HAS HAD TO HAVE CONTINUOUS SERVICE ON THE VEHICLES BRAKE PUMP WHICH AT TIMES RENDERS HER UNABLE TO USE THE BRAKES, RECIEVED RECALL AND HAD ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACED, CONSUMER ALSO STATES ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON, AND PEDAL IS HARD, THIS WAS ALL DUE TO BRAKE PUMP NOT HOLDING PRESSURE, ALSO BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT OF TOP WHEN PUMP KICKED IN, DEALER RECCOMENDED A COMPLET HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA complaint #563699 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Keno Hill, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL IS VERY HARD AND THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASH BOARD.
NHTSA complaint #8009049 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.