2008 Braun Town & Country: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Apr 13, 2011 · Suspension · 55,000 miles · NM

Chrysler 2008 town and country van has grinding noise from front bearings. There is a recall k-19 for this problem for vans built from 12/07-02/08. My van built 01/08 but not included in recall, although it has the problem the recall is to repair. Chrysler will not explain why our van is not included in recall.

Filed Mar 31, 2011 · Suspension · 46,000 miles · IA

Are the 1st owner of 08 chrysler t&c. Have had a grinding whining noise in the front end since mileage was at @20,000 mls. Have had the van looked a numerous times and have been told it was the tires, then the brakes, then a "normal" sound and to just live with it-have fixed each time what they say with the noise still there...while driving it the noise has gotten louder and the steering wheel started to vibrate...now after having it looked at it was found that it was the front wheel bearings....too worried to drive it as the shaking and noises my family comes first.....have taken it in to be replace to find out they were extremely bad! Cost was $656 to replace the front wheel bearings! The dealer kept and disposed of the part are we are unable to get it to access the serial number(we tried) I was more worried that the bearings would break while driving and result in the van loosing control with family inside and going in the ditch. Chrysler should have fixed it the first time it was in but now as the van has 46000 on they don't want to fix it even though there is a recall out for this problem for vans mfg 12/01/07-02/28/08 and this one was mfg on 11/30/07.

Filed Dec 14, 2010 · Brakes · 17,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH and applied the brakes as the vehicle exhibited an abnormal grinding noise. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer for diagnosis of the failure where the front brake components were replaced. The front and rear brake pads failed shortly following repairs. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer for repairs. The brake pads rotors and calipers were replaced. The failure occurred four additional times. The vehicle continued to make a grinding noise when the brakes were applied. The dealer stated that the noise was normal and the vehicle did not indicate any additional failures. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2010 · Brakes · 23,000 miles · MD

2008 chrysler town & country minivan. Around 17,000 miles the van started making noise when applying the brakes took it in and the brake pads were replaced, then less than 300 miles later it was screeching and the brake pads & rotors had to be replaced. I filed a complaint then odi id number : 10326711. To their credit, chrysler did reimburse us. Now in july 2010, the brakes are making noises and we take it to chrysler and they told us it needs new brake pads an rotors again, this is less than 6,000 miles later. However the rotors are on backorder and will not be in until late august. It is now october 26th, 3 months later and we have just been told for the fifth straight time that the rotors are still on backorder and they do not expect them until sometime in november. Our car now shakes and shimmies and squeals & screeches when we apply the brakes. This cannot be good for the vehicle and has to be affecting the wheels, axles, bearings, etc not to mention whatever else on the car is getting shaken out of place. I feel it is a rolling deathtrap and should not even be allowed on the highway. Chrysler has admitted they have brake problems and sent out letters to assist with paying for new brakes however, making someone wait for over 3 months for brake parts is criminal! The dealership where we have been trying to get the parts says they are so sorry but this has been an on going problem with the chrysler minivans. We even called the dealership in a town about 60 miles away and they too confirmed the rotors are on backorder. Please investigate this and step in and do something before serious accidents and injuries occur.

Filed Oct 11, 2010 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · NY

I purchased a 2008 town and country in 2008, and since then have changed the brake pads 5 times and rotors 2x. One minute your driving fine, next minute the brakes are grinding and the car begins to shake. I contacted chrysler directly about this issue and to them how I use the van to drive my nine year around and they told me that I had to take up that issue with the dealer. I went to the dealer, and they told me that only chrysler could do something because they were aware of the problem that this vehicle was experiencing. They told me that they were experiencing complaints about the cars brakes on a daily basis. As a result, chrysler sent out a letter to replace the brakes for anyone who owned one at their cost for 1 time only. How about for the life of the car? Vehicle is dangerous to drive.

Filed Sep 29, 2010 · Body, Brakes · 10,000 miles · NJ · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, both of the side door panels opened suddenly. The contact pulled over and closed the doors. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the doors were repaired. The failure occurred again. The contact also stated that she heard a grinding noise while driving back to the dealer and the transmission fell out of the vehicle onto the ground. The air conditioner failed twice and the front brake pads also fell off. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. The current mileage was approximately 20,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2010 · Brakes · 19,700 miles · NY

I am the owner of a 2008 chrysler town and country touring edition minivan, I have been complaining about my brakes and the grinding noises and unusual stopping patterns I have been experiencing since purchasing the vehicle. Recently a chrysler warranty extension was issued to cover replacement of front rotors and pads. My vehicles front rotors and pads were changed and a 50.00 deductible was paid for this service. One month later my vehicle experienced heavy vibrations in the steering wheel and a grinding effect on the break pedal. Upon returning to the dealer they replaced the front rotors and pads due to warping. I am concerned that this problem will resurface a month later. Is this vehicle safe with the current breaking design and components. My questions are, why is it warping and wearing out so quickly and are there any other reports of faulty break design causing injury or accidents? I truly feel my family is life is at risk in this vehicle.

Filed Aug 18, 2010 · Brakes · OH

The brakes are constantly needing to be replaced due to wear. The problem begins with squeaking and then grinding begins. Brakes are being replaced as often as every 12,000 miles. Repairs involved new brake pads and either new rotors or repaired rotors. This has been an ongoing problem since about 12,000 miles.

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Brakes · 27,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town & country. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds and making a turn, she heard a grinding sound on the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The problem occurred intermittently but began to happen more frequently as time progressed. The contact planned to take the vehicle to the dealer on august 9, 2010. Prior to the rear braking failure, the contact replaced the front brakes in january 2010 for the same grinding noise. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they could not assist her. The current mileage was approximately 29,100. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Brakes · 500 miles · NY · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town & country. While driving 30 MPH during rainy weather conditions the contact applied the brakes and noticed that they would not engage causing the contact to crash into the rear of a vehicle. No one was injured. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the front rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced. The contact also noticed that when applying the brakes at any speed there was a squeaking sound. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 20000.

Filed Jul 8, 2010 · Brakes · 39,000 miles · MI

I have noticed a grinding noise while driving my vehicle for the past two months. The grinding does not happen all the time, but has become more frequent and louder over the past two months. I brought my vehicle to the local dealership where I purchased it and they told me they could not here what I was talking about when they test drove it. Two months later I returned with the vehicle and they informed me that my calipers were bad and that I needed new brake pads and rotors as a result. Even though I had brought the vehicle in for them to inspect two months prior, they did not warranty the damage to the brake pads and rotors. This ended up costing just under $500 to fix.

Filed Jul 8, 2010 · Brakes · 20,726 miles · MI

Brake system problem with a 2008 chrysler town and country signature/touring edition. The vehicle has premature break squeal and grinding @ 20,726 miles. Received a letter from chrysler stating that listed vehicle 'may' be covered under an extended warranty program. Immediately took the vehicle into the nearest dealer (dick scott dodge, plymouth, mi). Dealer charged $35.00 to inspect. Charged a $100.00 deductible to cover the front brakes and front rotors and charged an additional 120.67 to machine the rear rotors, deglaze the rear pads and lube the rear slides. The total bill was $256.67. Continued to research the brake problem and learned that this is and will continue to be an ongoing issue with the vehicle.