1998 Plymouth Voyager Brakes Problems

“This is a company vehicle. It was used on tuesday of this week without problem. Thursday it was used again, and the coworker who used it this time found that the brakes were just barely able to bring the vehicle to a stop from a slow roll. Fortunately, he was able to safely return to the parking lot without incident. When I checked on the vehicle later that day I noted a puddle of brake fluid on the ground under the rear axle. Thinking that possibly some road debris had punctured a brake line, I took it into the shop, a dodge dealer. …”

“Dt: contact went to have brakes checked on 8-3-05, just a routine check, and the mechanic noticed that left front caliper bolts were incorrect and have damaged the steering knuckles. He told her the left front wheel was spinning inside the knuckles, within 7 months after purchasing the car had to replace the transmission. Also, the ignition switch was bad.”

“While driving at an undetermined speed, and brake pedal was depressed pedal went to the floor. When this occurred vehicle pulled to the left. The failure was caused by brake pads coming off the brake. Dealership indicated that there was a defect in the brake design that caused premature brake wear.”

“Another 1998 Plymouth Voyager van with the rear brake lines broken. Happened on the road, brakes worked and less than 3 miles down the road when driver attempted a turn, brakes went to the floor. Driver was able to park the vehicle. Vehicle was driven home by husband using front brakes only where the broken lines were discovered. With no apparent reason for the corrosion, research reveals multiple incidents on mid to late 90s' Plymouth vans with corroded or rusted rear brake lines. I will replace with aftermarket parts to avoid repeat failure.”

“When the consumer attempted to brake, the brake pedal went to floor, which resulted in an accident. The brake system was serviced three times prior to the accident.”