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The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving approximately 10 mph, the brakes were depressed and failed to respond. The contact was able to avoid a crash. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the brake line was rusted and fluid was leaking. In addition, the contact stated that the rear axle was rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 3/31/15
Consumer heard a loud noise coming from front end of vehicle while driving.. while vehicle was being serviced technician noticed sway bar needed to be replaced.
Sway bars failed and are expensive to replace. Mechanic says that he is replacing alot of them on Dodge products and that it is a case of poor engineering. Bill $200 for both sides and he said to expect them to continue going bad -- since there are no other aftermarket manufacturers making these parts he must replace them with Dodge branded oem.
- Akron, PA, USA
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- Bethel, OH, USA