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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
21 reportsClear category filter97,364 miles · May 11, 2009
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
HIT THE BRAKES HEAVILY TO AVOID A STOPPED VEHICLE. FOUR MILES LATER, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE PROCEEDING DOWN A THREE MILE MOUNTAIN ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS FINALLY STOPPED BY PLACING THE TRANSMISSION IN LOW RANGE, PUMPING THE BRAKES AND APPLICATION OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM BOTH METAL BRAK…
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HIT THE BRAKES HEAVILY TO AVOID A STOPPED VEHICLE. FOUR MILES LATER, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE PROCEEDING DOWN A THREE MILE MOUNTAIN ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS FINALLY STOPPED BY PLACING THE TRANSMISSION IN LOW RANGE, PUMPING THE BRAKES AND APPLICATION OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM BOTH METAL BRAKE LINES JUST AFT OF THE ANTI-LOCK CONTROL VALVE. THE METAL LINES ARE SEVERELY CORRODED AT THE JUNCTION OF THE SOLID METAL LINE AND THE BRAIDED STAINLESS STEEL SECTION. SEARCH OF THE INTERNET AT "WWW.RIPOFFREPORT.COM" REVEALED THAT MINE ISN'T AN ISOLATED CASE. REPORT #153655 AT THAT SITE READS IDENTICAL TO MY EXPERIENCE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10268368
100,001 miles · Oct 20, 2008
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE BARELY SLOWED DOWN AND GLIDED THROUGH A RED LIGHT. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SEPARATED FROM THE STAINLESS STEEL TO THE SOLID …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE BARELY SLOWED DOWN AND GLIDED THROUGH A RED LIGHT. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SEPARATED FROM THE STAINLESS STEEL TO THE SOLID STEEL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,020 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,001.
NHTSA ODI #10246111
100,000 miles · Sep 25, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL SANK ALMOST TO THE FLOOR INDICATING A FLUID LEAK. BRAKES BARELY WORKED AT ALL AND LIMPED TO CHYSLER DEALER WHO FOUND RUPTURED RIGID BRAKE LINE WHERE IT JOINS TO A SHORT BRAIDED FLEXIBLE SECTION. TWO LONG RIGID BRAKE LINES THAT RUN NEARLY THE LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE WERE REPLACED AND AS REQUESTED OLD P…
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WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL SANK ALMOST TO THE FLOOR INDICATING A FLUID LEAK. BRAKES BARELY WORKED AT ALL AND LIMPED TO CHYSLER DEALER WHO FOUND RUPTURED RIGID BRAKE LINE WHERE IT JOINS TO A SHORT BRAIDED FLEXIBLE SECTION. TWO LONG RIGID BRAKE LINES THAT RUN NEARLY THE LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE WERE REPLACED AND AS REQUESTED OLD PARTS WERE RETURNED TO ME. ONLY IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA WHERE THE FLEXIBLE LINE JOINS THE RIGID LINES WAS THERE SEVERE RUST AND CORROSION. ONE OF THE LINES HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND RUPTURED AT THIS POINT. THE REST OF THE RIGID LINES WERE FREE OF CORROSION. THE VEHICLE IS 5 YEARS OLD WITH 100,000 MILES IN A RELATIVELY LOW SALT ENVIRONMENT, THERE SHOULD NOT BE SEVERE CORROSION AT THIS TIME CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. THE JOINT AREA BETWEEN THE FLEX LINE AND THE RIGID LINE IS A DESIGN FAULT THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. PHOTOGRAPHS AND THE REPLACED PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR EXAMINATION. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10169255
47,114 miles · Nov 12, 2004
SeatsService Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH HEATED SEATS. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE SEATS CHECKED. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT DETECTED. NOW, THE PASSENGER SEATS ARE OVER HEATING ALSO. THE OWNER HAD THE SEATS REPLACED ON TWO SEPERATE OCCASSIONS. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL FOUR SEATS FAIL…
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THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH HEATED SEATS. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE SEATS CHECKED. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT DETECTED. NOW, THE PASSENGER SEATS ARE OVER HEATING ALSO. THE OWNER HAD THE SEATS REPLACED ON TWO SEPERATE OCCASSIONS. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL FOUR SEATS FAILED. BOTH FRONT SEATS HAD BURN HOLES IN THEM. THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE STRUT TOWER WENT BAD AND HAD IT REPLACED. THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT A VIBRATION IS FELT WHILE DRIVING AS IF THE VEHICLE DROVE ON FOUR FLAT TIRES. THE CONSUMER HEARD A WHINING NOISE WHEN USING THE AM RADIO WHICH ONLY HAPPED WHEN USING THE BRAKE. *TC
NHTSA ODI #10097173
Mileage unknown · Nov 10, 2004
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
I HAVE HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS SINCE 2001 WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE VAN, AND I AM TIRED OF SPENDING MONEY ON THIS PROBLEM, AND NOW THEY TELL ME THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND I HAD NO WARNING OF THAT.
NHTSA ODI #10098591
Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2004
Equipment Adaptive/mobilityService Brakes, HydraulicWheelsFireInjury
ALL FOUR RIMS RUSTED OUT. *BF ALL FOUR RAMPS AND TIRES COLLAPSED. THE BRAKES COULD NOT BE FIXED BECAUSE THE VAN RUNS SO HOT. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10095505
Mileage unknown · Jan 15, 2004
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteeringSuspension
DEALERSHIP TRIED BUT COULD NOT REPAIR WHAREVER IS CAUSING THE CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT SUSPENSION. OTHER REFERS TO SEAT HEATER BURNING A HOLE IN THE SEAT, DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURE REFUSE TO REPAIR.
NHTSA ODI #10069880
49,013 miles · Mar 8, 2003
Air BagsService Brakes, Hydraulic
PROBLEMS WITH THE CLOCK-SPRING (CRUISE CONTROL,HORN,REMOTE RADIO CONTROLS,AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT) PREVIOUS PROBLEM WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER . REPLACED ON 1/14/03 [64,100]. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10010142
Mileage unknown · Jan 29, 2003
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE PEDAL GOES DOWN ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10005878
Mileage unknown · May 14, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE WAS LOSING BRAKE FLUID WHICH CAUSED BRAKES TO FAIL. WHEN BRAKES FAIL BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, LOSING ALL FUNCTIONS. BRAKE FLUID HAS TO BE IN VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES IN CASE OF A REFILL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AKI
NHTSA ODI #8009813
Official recalls
4Oct 6, 2004
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY BECOME DISABLED DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL COVERED VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. FOR THOSE VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 70,000 MILES, DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL OFFER AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY UNDER WHICH IT WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING AT NO CHARGE IF IT FAILS. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Mar 8, 2002
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SOME TRIM MATERIAL CAN LOOSEN AND DROP INTO THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRIM WITH FOAM BLOCKERS AND INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL 3RD ROW SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 3, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Apr 11, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Sep 13, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ON THE VEHICLE FUEL RAILS TO PREVENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE, SHOULD THE EXISTING O-RINGS CONTINUE TO DEGRADE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2002. DUE TO THE LARGE QUANTITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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NHTSA investigations
8EA04013 · Driver Air Bag Clockspring Failure
Opened Jun 4, 2004 · Closed May 25, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal
THE DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING CAN DEVELOP AN OPEN-CIRCUIT CONDITION RESULTING IN NONFUNCTIONAL DRIVER-SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG, HORN, CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED), AND/OR STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED).IN ITS OCTOBER 5, 2004 LETTER TO NHTSA, DAIMLERCHRYSLER STATED THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL AND REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL MY 1998.5-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER MINIVANS, BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 1998 AND AUGUST 2000, WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS.IT WILL ALSO PROVIDE A LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR THIS COMPONENT ON MY 1998.5-2000 MINIVANS, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE.THE DETAILS OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION ARE DESCRIBED IN DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S LETTER (SEE RECALL NO. 04V-480).THE AGENCY BELIEVES THAT FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS WITH RESPECT TO THOSE VEHICLES COVERED ONLY BY THE LIFETIME WARRANTY.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE PAGE 2 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
PE04017 · Overheating Of Seat Heaters
Opened Feb 18, 2004 · Closed Jun 21, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 24 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE ELECTRICALLY HEATED DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT SPARKS/OVERHEATS.DAIMLERCHRYSLER BELIEVES THE FAILURE IS DUE TO ONE OF TWO FACTORS:THE STITCHING OPERATION ON THE SEAT COVER MAY CAUSE THE SEWING NEEDLE TO SEVER SOME STRANDS OF THE WIRE HEATING GRID IN THE SEAT, OR A POOR SOLDER JOINT/WIRE CONNECTOR FAILS DUE TO IMPROPER PROCESSING OR LONG TERM OVERSTRESSING.THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE SEAT HEATER SWITCH MUST BOTH BE TURNED ON TO POWER THE SEAT HEATER.COMPLAINANTS REPORT THAT WHEN OVERHEATING OCCURS, SWITCHING THE HEATER OFF ALSO STOPS THE OVERHEATING.THE FAILURE CANNOT OCCUR IN AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF.ODI FINDS THAT THE 33 FIRE ALLEGATIONS ARE REPORTING VERY LOCALIZED OVERHEATING(PHOTOS OF DAMAGED SEATS SHOW HOLES THE SIZE OF A PENCIL OR LESS).THERE ARE NO REPORTS OF SUSTAINED COMBUSTION AND NO REPORTS OF OTHER FIRE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.THE INJURY ALLEGATIONS ARE REPORTING MINOR INJURY.NO CONSUMERS REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT (PHYSICIAN CARE).THERE ARE NO ALLEGATIONS OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL DUE TO FAILURE OF A HEATED SEAT.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
RQ04001 · Driver Air Bag Clockspring Failure
Opened Jan 28, 2004 · Closed Jun 4, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal
COMPLAINTS REPORT AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND THIS MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A NON-FUNCTIONING HORN AND/OR CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED).THIS IS INDICATIVE OF AN OPEN-CIRCUIT CLOCKSPRING FAILURE (RESULTS IN NON-FUNCTIONING DRIVER'S AIR BAG), SIMILAR TO THE FAILURE CONDITION THAT WAS THE SUBJECT OF DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S RECALL OF MODEL YEAR 1996-1998.5 MINIVANS (RECALL NO. 02V-293).THIS RECALL QUERY HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA04-013).
EA01007 · Air Bag Clockspring
Opened Feb 21, 2001 · Closed Nov 22, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
PE00034 · Overheating Of Front Seat Heaters
Opened Aug 31, 2000 · Closed Jan 5, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
ALLEGE THAT THE FRONT SEATS OVER HEAT AND SMOKE OR CATCH FIRE
RQ00008 · Dc Minivan Fuel Injector Rail Leak
Opened Mar 9, 2000 · Closed Mar 18, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA99013 · Post Collision Fuel System
Opened Jun 11, 1999 · Closed Aug 10, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
No summary supplied.
PE99010 · POST-COLLISION Fuel System Integrity
Opened Feb 3, 1999 · Closed Jun 11, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
There is no summary currently available
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