2007 Chrysler Town and Country: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed May 27, 2016 · Engine · 117,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler town and country. While driving 70 MPH, a loud grinding noise emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the air compressor failed and needed to be replaced. On a different occasion, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 117,000.

Filed Oct 13, 2011 · Steering · 83,900 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that when turning the steering wheel left or right there was a squealing noise and the wheel would not turn. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who replaced the power steering pump and the rack and pinion. A week later, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who kept the vehicle for three days but could not duplicate the failure. The dealer notified the manufacturer who sent the contact a letter explaining the failure and what actions they were taking. The notice stated that the failure was dry park and normal operations of the vehicle. They offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 83,900 and the current mileage was 99,600.

Filed Aug 23, 2010 · Brakes · 28,180 miles · CA

2007 chrysler town and country driver's side front brake had unusually fast wear and gave no audio warning of low pad material. I took my '07 t&c with 28,180 miles into chrysler dealer with grinding sound coming from driver's side wheel when applying brakes. Diagnosis reveal rotor grind thru and must replace front pads and rotors. 3 things unusual: 1. Out of 6 new cars I've owned and driven in the same fashion, this chrysler's brakes worn out unusually fast compared with the others. 2. There was no audio warning on this chrysler to alter you that the pads are thin. I suddenly start to hear a grinding sound on saturday, and on monday, the dealer tells me I've worn thru the driver's side front rotor. 3. Although the driver's side rotor is "completely down to the metal" (according to dealership service dept), the passenger side front pad was still good.

Filed May 5, 2010 · Brakes · 18,718 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the brakes made a grinding noise while driving 55 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who replaced the front disc brake pads, front rotors, front calipers and cleaned the rear parking brake assembly. The failure continued to occur and the vehicle also began to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the front rotors were warped. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who replaced the front rotors and he lubricated the calipers. While driving 55 to 65 MPH, the contact noticed that the brakes began to malfunction which was 12,000 miles after they were repaired. 4,000 miles after the second brake repair, the rear brakes began to grind and the dealer stated that they needed to be adjusted. When the brake failure recurred, the mechanic installed new front brake pads, inspected the hydraulic system, cleaned and adjusted the rear brakes. The front pads and front calipers were replaced 12,000 miles after they were repaired. The mechanic resurfaced the front rotors, the cooper washers were replaced, and the brake system was also flushed. The failure continued to occur; therefore, the master cylinder was replaced and the front rotors were resurfaced. The rotors were also recently rotated which also did not correct the failure. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls since the brakes were considered normal wear and tire. The failure mileage was 18,718. The current mileage was approximately 67,000. Updated 11/03/10.

Filed Jun 29, 2009 · Brakes · 9,516 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the brakes in her vehicle were defective. She took the vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions and had the brakes repaired 11 times. The brakes would grind and failed to function to their full capacity when attempting to stop the vehicle. It felt as if the brakes would fail completely. The contact filed two complaints with the manufacturer, but they did not assist any further. The current mileage was approximately 38,250 and failure mileage was 9,516.

Filed Mar 31, 2009 · Engine, Steering · 37,000 miles · DE

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler town & country. Whenever the driver attempted to engage the brakes at 15 MPH, a very loud grinding noise was heard from underneath the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the rack and pinion steering was leaking and needed to be replaced. She was also informed that a new water pump was needed because of how the vehicle was constructed. While the vehicle was at the repair shop, the contact found numerous complaints online for the identical failure on the same make and model vehicles. The dealer stated that they would be responsible for the parts, but she would be responsible for the labor. The vehicle was replaced and the contact believes a recall should be issued. The failure mileage was 37,000 and current mileage was 44,000.