10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,621 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1999 Dodge Caravan brakes problems

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1999 Dodge Caravan Owner Comments

problem #16

Mar 232005

Caravan 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 201,936 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving at 40 mph consumer applied brakes and had no brakes. Consumer pulled to side of the road and applied emergency brakes to stop vehicle. Consumer had vehicle towed to dealer.

- Valencia, CA, USA

problem #15

Dec 062004

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling about 45 mph another vehicle suddenly stopped on the highway consumer applied the brakes but pedal went to the floor. Consumer avoided the other vehicle by skidding into a ditch. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained head and back injuries, but refused to go to the doctor for medical attention. Vehicle was towed to consumer's residence.

- Sioux City, IA, USA

problem #14

Feb 142003

Caravan

  • miles
When the brakes were applied, the pedal traveled to the floor, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

problem #13

Feb 152002

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving at 35 mph brakes locked up and vehicle started to pull to right.consumer found it difficult to control vehicle. Contacted dealer.

- Manchester, MO, USA

problem #12

May 252001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Whenever trying to put vehicle into gear vehicle will, without notice, accelerate even while conusmer has foot on the brake. Ak interlock system was never installed on vehicle, consumer states he can move the gear lever at any time.

- Lake City, FL, USA

problem #11

May 062001

Caravan

  • miles
With no warning and in normal driving conditions, the vehicle will not stop while applying braking pressure. Braking failure occurs without warning and only allows for about a 20% braking function even when applying full pressure to the brake pedal. No codes are stored (as per the dealer) and after an incident, the brake will function normally. Dealer has looked the the brake system twice and claims there is no problem. However the loss of braking function occurs randomly. Dealer refuses to replace any parts because no codes have been saved in the computer.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #10

Mar 032000

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Pedal went to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer replaced master cylinder and calipers. However, problem was not resolved.

- Brooklyn Park, MN, USA

problem #9

Sep 012000

Caravan

  • miles
Brakes do not work properly; brakes at first were jumping, then brakes were wearing out. Contacted dealer, and dealer has changed brake pads. But, problem still occurs.

- North Port, FL, USA

problem #8

Mar 072001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
While having vehicle serviced noticed that left brake pads were out.

- Meldindale, MI, USA

problem #7

Mar 012001

Caravan

  • miles
Front rotors were warping due to excessive wear, and causing problem with braking properly or delayed stopping. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall, and vehicle wasout of its warranty. Any repairs would be at consumer's cost. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Werton, WV, USA

problem #6

Aug 011999

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brakes shutter and vibrate. Consumer has to put foot almost to the floor to stop the vehicle, took to dealer and they replaced rotors and pads. They have been replaced 3 different times. Currently, rotors need to be replaced again. Vehicle had been in 6 times for brakes.

- Newington, CT, USA

problem #5

May 212000

Caravan

  • miles
Front brakes are wearing excessively. Also, rear brakes are not adjusted properly. Dealer / manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide further details.

- West Hill, CA, USA

problem #4

Aug 301999

Caravan

  • miles
Noise present from front brakes, found that left front caliper was dragging and ruined brake pad and rotor. They replaced caliper, rotor, and front brake pads. Second complaint in Nov. 99 heard growling noise coming from brakes, took it to Dodge said all was fine. In February I had to take van back to Dodge because brakes were making noise, they replaced brakes and resurfaced rotors. Said we had to get them checked every 9,000 miles. This replacement was done on Feb 3, 00. Today March 2, I have a noise coming from the brakes while driving slowly. Will stop by Dodge tomorrow 3/4.

- Frostproof, FL, USA

problem #3

Dec 081999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
While driving under wet conditions and when applying the brakes, wheels locked up and the vehicle slid into another vehicle. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

- Venus, FL, USA

problem #2

Aug 281999

Caravan

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a rear end accident due to brake failure. When brakes were applied, vehicle continued to move. Also, brake pedal was hard. Can NHTSA help in this matter.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 201999

Caravan

  • miles
While backing vehicle up, right rear brakes locked up. Black streaks on driveway (1/5/99). Emergency brakes were not used. Had contacted dealer (1/20/99), pickard Dodge 530 E. cumberland pathway corbin ky 40701). Wanted old car back, was charging $8,900.

- Pineville, KY, USA

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