2016 Braunability DODGE WHEELCHAIR VAN: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
44,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 2 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 50.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
Structure:Body: 2; Seats: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 |
2018: 2
Pattern summary
Structure:Body leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11132013 · 2018-09-27 (September 27, 2018)
I AM CONCERNED WITH CORROSION ON THIS CONVERSION VAN THAT HAS CAUSED PERFORATION AND SEPARATION OF THE FRAME. THIS RUST ISSUE IS VERY APPARENT WHERE THE MODIFICATIONS WERE DONE ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE/FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE ORIGINAL DODGE COMPONETS HAVE LITTLE TO NO RUST. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THIS CONVERSION WAS A RAMPVAN CONVERSION DONE PER BRAUN USING THE IMS CONVERSION ALLOY STEEL AND WAS MANUFACTURED IN WINAMAC IN. THEY DID STOP PRODUCTION ON THIS SHORTLY AFTER MY PURCHASE OF THIS MODIFIED VEHICLE RELATED TO THIS VERY ISSUE. THE VAN IS N…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11132013 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11154731 · 2018-11-29 (November 29, 2018)
I PURCHASED THIS VAN IN FEBRUARY, IT WAS NOT DRIVEN UNTIL AUGUST. IT WENT TO BRAIN TO MODIFIED FOR WHEELCHAIR CONVERSIONS. I NOTICED IN EARLY NOVEMBER THAT THE HOOD HAS 4 SEPARATE RUST SPOTS AND THE THE PANEL WITH THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE DRIVERS SEAT HAS SNAPPED OFF FROM GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. GIVEN THAT THIS VAN IS A 2016 AND HAS LIMITED MILES, I FIND THIS UNACCEPTABLE AND I'M NOT ALLOWED TO DO ANOTHER CONVERSION FOR 5 YEARS. THIS VEHICLE NEEDS TO LAST THAT DURATION.
Owner-reported narrative. 44,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11154731 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
18V489000 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Reported: 2018-07-20 (July 20, 2018)
On July 20, 2018 Braun Corporation (Braun) filed a recall for certain 2017-2018 BraunAbility Dodge Side Entry Vans with a manual in-floor wheelchair ramp built on Dodge RT minivan chassis. The brake lines may not be connected to the corresponding ports on the hydraulic control unit, causing reduced performance of the electronic stability control (ESC) system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems." On August 21, 2018, Braun expanded this recall to include an additional 31,165 vehicles. Included in this update are 2012-2016 BraunAbility Dodge Side Entry Vans and 2012-2018 Chrysler Town and Country Side Entry Vans.
Consequence: A reduction of ESC function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Braun will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the right rear brake line to the left wheel, and install a brake line extension to reroute the left rear brake line to the right rear wheel. This repair will be completed free of charge. The recall began on August 17, 2018. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
NHTSA campaign record ↗