1994 Dodge Maxivan
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1994 Dodge Maxivan. Newest first.
The parking brake cable IS routed to the right rear wheel causing it to cross and contact the steel brake line. This can cause the abrasion and rupture of the steel brake line resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of brake fluid due to the rupture of the steel brake line causes loss of rear braking capability which can result in extended stopping distances and can cause an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will reroute the parking brake cable away from the steel brake line. The steel brake line will be replaced if abrasion or wear IS evident.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
The brake rotors wore and caused heavy vibration and extended stopping distance. *nlm
- Structure › Body › Door
1995, maxivan; when driving on freeway at 65 mph driver's side door popped open due to metal which fatigued/broke around door which held latch. consumer has contacted dealer and the manufacturer. Please provide any further details. *Ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving 60mph & off freeway consumer felt a slight vibration. Vehicle was hard to control. Stopped & checked vehicle & tires. Noticed right rear michelin XW4 XL tire(p23575r15) had lost its tread. tread had wrapped around & hit vehicle. Still has the tire.*ak dot#b3dd881x083. there was some damage to the vehicle due to the tread separation. *slc
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr…
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(G), nhtsa has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge RAM series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition IS denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
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