1994 DODGE MAXIVAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 DODGE MAXIVAN
The 1994 DODGE MAXIVAN has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (1 complaint), Structurebodydoor (1 complaint), and Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1994 DODGE MAXIVAN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 DODGE MAXIVAN, potentially affecting up to 271 vehicles.
Recall 94V163000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
| 271 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 DODGE MAXIVAN
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 DODGE MAXIVAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE BRAKE ROTORS WORE AND CAUSED HEAVY VIBRATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *NLM
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
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
Safety Rating for the 1994 DODGE MAXIVAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 DODGE MAXIVAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 DODGE MAXIVAN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 DODGE MAXIVAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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