The contact owns a 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The contact stated that he has experienced computerized antilock brake failure several times. He replaced the computerized antilock brakes three times. Recently, in December of 2007, the contact experienced the failure while driving 55 mph on the highway. There was no braking power, but he was able to coast the vehicle off the road. The vehicle has not been repaired. The dealer estimated that the repair would cost $4,000. The current and failure mileages were 78,000.

- Edgewater, MD, USA

Consumer applied pressure to the brake pedal and it went down to the floor. Vehicle stopped without incident. Consumer checked the brakes, and found that ABS brake system was leaking fluid.

- Ridgefield Park, NJ, USA

The incident occurred with my wife driving the vehicle. My brother-in-law and 2 daughters, morgan 9 years old and madison, 5 years old, were passengers. They were traveling West on interstate 78 in New Jersey just past exit 11 when they smelled a slight unusual odor. At this location on the interstate is a mountain, known as "jugtown mountain." My wife put her foot on the brake to slow down, concerned about the odor and found the brake pedal went to the floorboard. Traveling downhill and gaining speed she panicked briefly, but managed to get to the right lane and used the emergency brake and lower gears to slow the vehicle down. As the interstate leveled out she pulled the vehicle over and contacted myself and aaa for towing service. We had the vehicle towed to clinton Chrysler Jeep Dodge in clinton, NJ. After inspecting the vehicle the service manager informed me that this happens often to many vehicles. He was very courteous and helpful, but I questioned his response as I thought it was unusual that a catastrophic failure of the vehicles brake system that could have resulted in a life threatening situation was something that occurred "often to many vehicles." He further explained that material can build up in the calipers and heat the brakes up, potentially resulting in brake fluid evaporating. He asked how long it was since my last brake work and I explained to him the two previous routine brake jobs and when the occurred. He stated that more than likely I would have to have brake pads and/or shoes again and they would check the master cylinder. With this being the extent of my knowledge of brakes I asked for a price quote to repair the vehicle.

- Stewartsville, NJ, USA

Extended stopping distance, brake pedal feels normal. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer.

- New Briton, CT, USA

Left rear valve block assembly failed for anti-lock brake system. One piston blew out, causing consumer not to have any brakes.

- Newport, VT, USA

While driving would step on brake pedal to stop vehicle, but brakes will not activate on time. Had contacted dealer.

- Norristown, PA, USA

Vehicle was going 45mph through a tunnel when the brake pedal started boucing back and forth while consumer was accelerating. ABS light was not illuminated. Before applying brakes the ABS seem to have disengaged and back to normal. Vehicle has been in 4-5 times regarding the ABS.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Left rear valve block assembly failed for anti-lock brake system. One piston blew out, causing consumer not to have any brakes.

- Newport, VT, USA

Light came on for the airbags and brakes. Then, windshield wipers wouldn't work. Dealership is aware of the problem. Consumer states that other electrically related components like the windows failed as well, the dealer could not find what was causing the problem.

- Erie, PA, USA

Since purchase in 1996, the ABS failure light has repeatedly come on. There is almost always some type of "buzzing sound" when this occurs. There have been repeated repairs which were done under warranty and for which I paid. Each time, it was indicatedto me that there was some type of "yoke" around the steering column near the firewall which 'had to be replaced'. now, when the vehicle is started, the buzzing and light event(s) occur instantly, with the ABS light staying on while the vehicle is in operation. I've been told 'not to worry' by the dealer since I still have brakes. Yes, I have conventional brakes remaining, but I also have a noticable decrease in braking ability, especially in 'short stop' conditions. The issue I have with the windshield wipers seems to go hand in hand with this ABS problem. The wipers just 'come on' on beautiful, sunny days. I have made all the trips I intend to make to a service department which tells me this isn't covered by warranty. Either there is a true defect or someone does not have the competence to fix the problems.

- Durham, NC, USA

This van has had many defects, the service tech. Said all the brake componets were going to be damaged and I had only hear the noise for two days. The shoes were damaging the drums and were attached to the drum, and they had to beat on them for at least a hour to get them off, the shoes were had the rivets missing on most of them. They were causing other brake conponets to come loose, this was way to early for back brake shoes to fail and damage all these parts. It could have caused me to have and accident.

- Hermitage, TN, USA

Despite several dealership "fixes" gas tank shifts and thumps when accelerating or stopping sharply. All electric door locks had to be replaced due to electrical "vibration"-type noises when activating. Rear brakes have "hummed" when lightly braking since new. Problem evolved into surging. Needed a complete brake job at 40,000 miles due, I believe, to lack of dealership fix before hand.

- Simpsonville, SC, USA

Vehicle has been experiencing problem with windshield wipers operating intermittently while in the off mode. Also, ABS sensor light remained on. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall, and repairs would only be made at consumer's cost.

- Manassa, VA, USA

During normal late-morning operation in light rain, vehicle traveling on highway in a slight left turn. Vehicle reported to suddenly begin inertial pivot counterclockwise and began traveling sidewise in direction of travel. Vehicle crossed center line and struck farm tractor. Van was oriented perpendicular to direction of travel and struck with passenger side leading. Farm tractor was struck headon. Van driver was thrown sideways, suffering broken upper right arm and broken neck; dead on impact. Farmer suffered broken ribs. Location of accident: Hw B417 between city of bad windsheim and village of illesheim, bavaria, germany. Decedent was spouse of servicemember living in germany on official orders.

- Apo, NY, USA

ABS light on. Broken wire to sensor although brakes still pulsate. A/C is out of cold air every year before summer is over. No leaks can be found. Engine dies when turning, idling, or slowing down without any warning.

- N. Las Vegas, NV, USA

While driving the truck came to stop and applied the brakes and the truck did not stop at all. The pedal went right to the floor. The driver had to turn the truck into the grass, and the truck just rolled untill it stopped.

- Leander, TX, USA

Front brake warning light came on. When serviced found the rear drum brakes were grinding metal to metal at 44369 miles. Took 20 minutes to pry apart. Dealer contacted and repairwork was done by mechanic at owner's expense. Provide further informaiton.

- Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

Recall 96V099000/685. Brake fluid leakage, every day accumulation, ABS warning light went on intermittently. Dealer contacted and stated four brakes needed repairing. In addition, engine piston seal wore out, causing pump motor deterioration. Vehicle does not comply to the recall because of year. Provide further information...

- Flower Mount, TX, USA

Intermittently while driving the ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance and pedal to the floor, which may result in an accident. Cause unknown.

- Shirley, MA, USA

Whenever driving at various speeds, during wet or dry weather, the brake pedal goes to floor when applied. The ABS light would come on. ABS would kick in on its own at times. Sometimes, ABS brakes would fail when light was on. An intermittent problem. Havs been at dealership 10 different times for problem & it has not been repaired.

- Murraysville, PA, USA