Unsat brakes & rotors on 2008 chrysler town & country minivan. At approximately 6,9,12 & 15k miles, while getting the manufacturers recommended oil changes, we stated the van had a high pitched squeal. On each occurrence the dealer said nothing was wrong with the brakes, but we should bring it back if it is still a problem. After the warranty expired @ 18k, now... We do have a problem and it will cost $341.87 for new rotors and pads for the front. The dealer stated the rotors were made to be thrown out at 15k miles and made so they could not be turned in an effort to save on vehicle weight. We were 'lucky' to get that much use out of them. The dealer also said the rear breaks were good. We brought it in 4 more times for squealing & were told the breaks were fine each time. However, I just spent another $97.38 on totally ruined rear brakes @ 23,445 miles. The vehicle was last into the shop @ 22,015 & 22,990 miles with no problems found. My original bill was another $400.00, but after disputing the bill we got it lowered down to only the cost of the pads & did not pay for the labor or the rotors. After less than 24k miles, the front & rear brakes pads along with rotors have been replaced. I previously owned two high top conversion vans that weighed about twice what a town and country weighs & the worst I ever got from brakes and rotors is 35k miles. Even then, it was only the front brakes and the rear lasted over 50k. Please research this @ www.edmunds.com, www.cars.com, or motor trend magazine & you will find many customers with the exact same story. We have had problems with the air conditioner, power sliding side door, extreme front tire wear & an intermittent electrical problem that makes all accessories inoperable until you shut off the van & restart. I know it is the first year after a total redesign & the company filed for bankruptcy protection, but a vehicle that costs $38k should have quality materials used in its construction. Please investigate. Thanks.
2008 Chrysler Town and Country brakes complaints
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Brakes wear at low mileage. Must be replaced at high cost.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that when he engaged the brakes there was a squeaking noise. The brakes and rotors should not have worn out as soon as they have. The contact paid $346 to repair the brakes and rotors. The dealer stated that the brake failure was premature. The dealer also stated that there was no recall or warranty related to the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Excessive brake wear and e-brake caliper sticking. I have a 2008 chrysler town and country with 28,000 miles on it. So far I have had to replace the brake pads twice and have the rotors turned once. The ABS also pulses at times when I am braking at normal levels and it should not be kicking in. I am also getting substantially lower fuel mileage than advertised for both highway and city driving and suspect that the braking system is keeping some braking pressure on at all times. I have also had extremely hot brakes at times so much so that they have nearly caught fire. Fortunately I have not had any fires to date from the brakes.
Regarding the 2008 chrysler town & country van and the sub standard rotors the vehicle comes with. The car is only 1 1/2 years old and the rotors have to be replaced. Three months ago the dealer turned and resurfaced the rotors and replaced the pads ($270), the cost would have been more but they priced the quote incorrectly and then honored it. This week I took the car back to the dealer because of vibration and they are advising the rotors must be replaced costing more than $700 to repair. I have read multiple complaints from other owners with the same issue with this vehicle. I have been driving for more than 20 years and have never had an issue like this with any of my other vehicles and find the rotors installed in the 2008 chrysler town & country unacceptable. These cars are expensive and they parts used to make it should be of quality. The dealerships should extend the warranty on the brake rotors or recall them and put acceptable ones on them.
Excessive front brake wear. The front brakes are worn out, both the pads and rotors have failed at 17,000 miles. In contacting chrysler, I am told that this is a know issue but that they are not willing to do anything to fix this problem until a recall is mandated. I have had this vehicle for 16 months and do what I call normal driving around town and highway. I have hauled a trailer once, for 80 miles, other than nothing out of the ordinary. The brakes are in my opinion not properly sized for the car and could cause serious damage as most people would not expect brake failure after such a short time period.
Brake rotors warped -- 2008 chrysler town and country limited. With less than 6,000 miles on the vehicle, when applying normal pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the peddle would pulsate and the vehicle would shimmy slightly. I surmised and it was confirmed that the rotors were out of round (warping). The dealer replaced the rear rotors and resurfaced the front rotors. With such limited mileage on the vehicle, I would suspect the rotors are inadequate for this vehicle. The dealer indicated the replacement of the rear rotors was with not only new rotors but with an upgraded part. I'm still concerned that the front rotors may be inadequate. Generally, when you feel a shimmy in the break peddle and steering wheel it occurs due to an issue in the front of the vehicle. I'm going to continue to monitor the status of this situation and if it occurs again, will request replacement of the front rotors. Have there been other reports of this nature with 2008 chrysler made minivans. I have the 4 liter engine with 6 speed auto transmission.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town & country. While driving approximately 10 MPH on normal road conditions, the brake pedal extended to the floor without resistance when it was depressed. The vehicle failed to slow down after several attempts and there was a loss of brake line pressure. Immediately, the driver swerved and mounted the vehicle on the curbside. The vehicle came to a complete stop. In addition, the engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. There were no injuries, but the front bumper and both headlight bulbs were damaged. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection, but they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 15,000. Updated 06/12/09.
We have had nothing but problems since we bought this vehicle in september 2007. First, the doors reopen by themselves - that took 8 trips to the service department before it was finally fixed in may 2008. Another issue that has not been resolved is that the starter sticks when you start the vehicle. This is an occasional problem and difficult for the service department to duplicate. Yesterday, june 8, the van completely lost power while I was driving. I lost all power steering, brakes, lights - everything! I have taken it to the dealer and they can't figure it out and daimlerchrysler has not been any help. In fact, when I called to inquire about a repurchase of the vehicle - I asked 4 times to speak to a supervisor and then the agent hung up on me when I insisted that I speak with a supervisor! I'm extremely worried about the safety of this vehicle. I will not allow my children to ride in this vehicle again.
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