73 of the
319 complaints about the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan are about the
braking system — 23% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
167,000 miles.
ABS BRAKE ACTUATOR MOTOR FAILURE. FOR THE THIRD TIME THE ABS MOTOR HAS FAILED. CHRYSLER CLAIMS THE PART IS NO LONGER SERVICED AND WILL NOT HONOR THE LIFETIME WARRANTEE 96V099000. THE PART IS AVAILABLE IN THE AFTERMARKET FOR ABOUT $350.00 AFTER A NUMBER OF CALLS TO FIAT CHRYSLER THEY WOULD ONLY OFFER TO BUY THE VEHICLE FROM ME FOR $300.00 WHICH IS THE LOWEST VALUE TO BE HAD BY KBB.
NHTSA complaint #10944344 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 178,000 milesGreenville, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE GRAND CHEROKEE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAVE BEEN MAKING THE REPAIRS PER RECALL 96V099000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK SINCE SEPTEMBER 25, 2009. SHE WILL CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 172,104.
NHTSA complaint #10292924 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 152,513 milesMonrovia, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 152,513.
NHTSA complaint #10218533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 188 milesCincinnati, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
HY BRAKES.
NHTSA complaint #10218569 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 230,000 milesBenton, AR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, EXTREME PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NEEDED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT THAT THE BRAKES WERE FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL # 96V099000 WHICH PERTAINS TO THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER BASED ON THE RECALL, BUT THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED.
NHTSA complaint #10162292 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 135,120 milesBethel Springs, TN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 96V099000 CONCERNING ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THE RECALL ONLY OFFERED A PARTIAL REMEDY. IN ORDER TO COMPLETELY REPAIR THE PROBLEM ADDITIONAL PARTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. ACCORDING TO THE RECALL, AN EXTENDED OR LIFETIME WARRANTY WOULD BE OFFERED ON OTHER ANTI-LOCK COMPONENTS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED CORRECTLY, AND THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REMAINING EXPENSE.
NHTSA complaint #10145903 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lowell, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DT: THE CONTACT STATED RECALL 96V099000 REPAIRS WAS DONE ON THE ABS BRAKES IN 2004. HOWEVER, HE WA SHAVING A FAILURE. THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. UPON INSPECTION BY THE SERVICE DEALERSHIP THE ABS CONTROLLER FAILED. HE HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THEY CLAIMED THE PART IN QUESTION WAS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.
NHTSA complaint #10144649 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 181,000 milesHillsboro, AL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
DT: 1992, DODGE, GRAND CARAVAN, INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE, NO POWER ASSIST, THE BRAKES WILL NOT STOP VEHICLE QUICKLY ENOUGH. ALSO, RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED AFTER GOING ABOUT 20 MILES IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. CONSUMER ALREADY REPLACED THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE AND THE CALIPERS. BUT IT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, WHICH ONLY LEFT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT SEE THE PROBLEM, DEALER SAID THAT IF THEY COULD DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM THEY WOULD FIX IT BECAUSE THE ACTUATOR PUMP AND ASSEMBLY MOTOR WERE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL 96V099000 CONCERNING ABS MODULE CONTROL FAILURE. THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED THEN. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT SO THE DEALER WILL NOT FIX BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10126132 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 181,000 milesHillsboro, AL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
DT: 1992, DODGE, GRAND CARAVAN, INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE, NO POWER ASSIST, THE BRAKES WILL NOT STOP VEHICLE QUICKLY ENOUGH. ALSO, RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED AFTER GOING ABOUT 20 MILES IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. CONSUMER ALREADY REPLACED THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE AND THE CALIPERS. BUT IT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, WHICH ONLY LEFT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT SEE THE PROBLEM, DEALER SAID THAT IF THEY COULD DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM THEY WOULD FIX IT BECAUSE THE ACTUATOR PUMP AND ASSEMBLY MOTOR WERE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL 96V099000 CONCERNING ABS MODULE CONTROL FAILURE. THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED THEN. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT SO THE DEALER WILL NOT FIX BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10126132 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 182,000 milesHoffman Estates, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DT: HAD THE BRAKES AND ABS UNIT REPLACED 3 TIMES, AND CONSUMER IS VERY AGGRAVATED. TALKED TO CHRYSLER, AND THEY HAVE THE INFORMATION. THERE WAS NO WARNING THAT VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES.
NHTSA complaint #10123937 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesNanticoke, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONSUMER STATED DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE RECALL FOR ABS BRAKE SYSTEM UNTIL CONSUMER PAID A DIAGNOSTIC FEE. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN RECALL NUMBER: 96V099000
NHTSA complaint #10103098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesChicago, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE CONSUMER STATES THE ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE BRAKE FLUID LEAKS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #10096963 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nicholson, MS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
1992 GRAND CARAVAN BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT STAY ON FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. BRAKE PEDAL AT TIMES WILL NOT DEPRESS. I AM A 76 YEAR OLD LADY AND I AM HAVING TO PARK MY VEHICLE BECAUSE I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT WITH BRAKES ONLY INTERMITTENTLY WORKING. TOLD BY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT PART OF THE ABS SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACING AT A COST OF OVER $2000?? THIS IS RIDICULOUS!
NHTSA complaint #10072843 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nicholson, MS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
1992 GRAND CARAVAN BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT STAY ON FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. BRAKE PEDAL AT TIMES WILL NOT DEPRESS. I AM A 76 YEAR OLD LADY AND I AM HAVING TO PARK MY VEHICLE BECAUSE I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT WITH BRAKES ONLY INTERMITTENTLY WORKING. TOLD BY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT PART OF THE ABS SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACING AT A COST OF OVER $2000?? THIS IS RIDICULOUS!
NHTSA complaint #10072843 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nicholson, MS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1992 GRAND CARAVAN BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT STAY ON FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. BRAKE PEDAL AT TIMES WILL NOT DEPRESS. I AM A 76 YEAR OLD LADY AND I AM HAVING TO PARK MY VEHICLE BECAUSE I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT WITH BRAKES ONLY INTERMITTENTLY WORKING. TOLD BY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT PART OF THE ABS SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACING AT A COST OF OVER $2000?? THIS IS RIDICULOUS!
NHTSA complaint #10072843 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nicholson, MS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1992 GRAND CARAVAN BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT STAY ON FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. BRAKE PEDAL AT TIMES WILL NOT DEPRESS. I AM A 76 YEAR OLD LADY AND I AM HAVING TO PARK MY VEHICLE BECAUSE I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT WITH BRAKES ONLY INTERMITTENTLY WORKING. TOLD BY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT PART OF THE ABS SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACING AT A COST OF OVER $2000?? THIS IS RIDICULOUS!
NHTSA complaint #10072843 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 167,000 milesSharon, TN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BAD PAINT ITS PEELING FLAKEING THE WOOD GRAIN TOO FAIDING BAD TRANS I JUST PAID A DEALERSHIP OVER 2 GRAND FOR A NEW ONE WARRANTEED FOR ONLY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES. BAD POWER WINDOWS CABLE BROKE=OVER $400.= ME GETTINGSCREWD BAD LUG NUTS LITTLE METAL CAPS OVER LUGNUTS COME OFF AND THEN TIRE TOOL DOSENT FIT SO YOU END UP AT THE DEALERSHIP GETTING THEM CUT OFF. KEEPS STALLING HEADLINER FALLING DOWN HEADLIGHTS ARE TOTALLY YELLOW AT NIGHT YOU CANT SEE MORE THAN 50 FEET ON LOW BEAMS SO YOU HAVE TO HAVE HIGH BEAMS ON JUST TO GET LOW BEAM QUALITY. BREAKS NEW ROTORS, MASTERCILLENDER, HARDWEAR, DRUMS, SHOES, PADS, FLUID, MASTERCILLENDER CAPS, WEEL CILLENDERS,= OVER $500. TO THE DEALER AND ME AND MY FAM STRANDED ON THE ROADSIDE FOR 4 HOURES GETTING RECALLED PARTS FITTED ONLY TAKES AN ACT OF CONGRESS AND ABOUT THREE DAYS WITH OUT A CAR UNLESS THEY GIVE YOU THERE "LOANER" LOANER=CAR NO ONE WOULD BUT TWELVE YEARS AGO. JAMES REYNOLDS SHARON TENN GOOBERCLESE@HOTMAIL.COM OWNER OF A 92 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN LE
NHTSA complaint #10070192 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
High Ridge, MOCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WAS HARD. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, IT SKIDDED, AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED ABS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND REMAINED ON UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT A PART OF THE ABS MODULE NEEDED REPLACING. THE PART WAS NOT ON RECALL OR UNDER WARRANTY.
NHTSA complaint #10061744 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Jose, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
CONSUMER STATED THAT BRAKE LIGHTS KEPT COMING ON, AND BRAKES FAILED, AND BRAKE PEDAL FELT HARD. THIS LASTED FROM 2-5 MINUTES EACH TIME. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 4 TIMES. CONSUMER WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, BUT WAS AFRAID THAT SOMETHING MIGHT HAPPEN.
NHTSA complaint #10056050 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 38,000 milesLawrence, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WHILE DRIVING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE EXCESSIVE FORCE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES. VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. EMERGENCY BRAKES HAD TO BE DEPRESSED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE IS UNDETERMINED. CONSUMER MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALERSHIP.
NHTSA complaint #10034297 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Duluth, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE RECALL REMEDY FOR THE ABS 96 V 099 000 FAILED, AND THE DEFECT ACCRUED.
NHTSA complaint #10027083 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Duluth, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
IN 1997 CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND LOST BRAKE POWER. ABS PISTON WAS REPLACED PER THE RECALL # 96V099000 SUBJECT: BRAKES: HYDRAULIC: ANTI-SKID SYSTEM. ON 7/9/2003 THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND LOST BRAKE POWER AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT PISTON ON THE VEHICLE WAS THE SAME PISTON THAT WAS RECALLED, WHICH HAD A LIFETIME WARRANTY. THE DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE THE PISTON BECAUSE THE WARRANTY STATED THAT PISTON WILL ONLY BE REPLACED IF FROZEN.
NHTSA complaint #10027087 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waynesboro, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONSUMER STATES DLR ADVISED WILL NOT REPLACE DEFECTIVE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT(HCU) UNDER RECALL 96V099000, UNTIL CONSUMER PAYS OUT OF POCKET $1200 FOR REPLACEMENT OF CAD MODULE. DLR ADVISED CONSUMER MUST REPLACE CAD MODULE FIRST TO DETERMINE IF THAT IS CAUSING PROBLEM, IF NOT THEN DLR WILL PERFORM RECALL ON HCU COMPONENT. NLM
NHTSA complaint #8020134 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Peosta, IA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #767552 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Portsmouth, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT MODULE NEEDED REPLACING. *AK WHEN THE ABS SYSTEM WAS REPLACED UNDER THE RECALL, HOWEVER THE MODULE WAS NOT. CONSUMER ASKS THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE MODULE, BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE WITHOUT CONSUMER HAVING TO PAY.
NHTSA complaint #8018682 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Napa, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS FAILED AND WAS REPAIRED. TWO WEEKS LATER ANOTHER PART OF ABS SYSTEM FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #763827 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Troy, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT RETRACTOR IS STUCK AND WILL NOT COME APART. ALSO, TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THIS WAS THE SIXTH TRANSMISSION.*AK AFTER TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO STALL. GAS GAUGE FAILED. DASHBOARD LIGHT SHORTENED OUT. SPEEDOMETER FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED 4 TIMES. TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. FRONT END VIBRATES ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING. BRAKES ARE GRINDING. REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF. HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT SHORTENED OUT. SIDE WINDOW AND DOOR RATTLING. REAR WIPER FAILED. MUFFLER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. EXHAUST SMELL IN VAN. ENGINE OVERHEATING. AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. VEHICLE PULLS. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT.
NHTSA complaint #8012476 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spokane, WA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A "HARD BRAKE PEDAL CONDITION" WHERE EXCESSIVE FORCE HAS TO BE APPLIED TO BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO ACTIVATE BRAKE SYSTEM. ALSO, ABS LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS ILLUMINATED. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. NOTE: VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR RECALL CAMPAIGN 96V099000 IN 1996.*AK ALSO SERPENTINE BELT, AND THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED.*SLC
NHTSA complaint #8002537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Peoria, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #753854 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Howard, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ABS LIGHTS ON FOR OVER A YEAR NO RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER, PROBLEM DUE TO POSSIBLE ABS SENSOR FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #552947 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.