Had chrysler 2008 town & country from 4/24/08 to 7/25/10.had 3 repairs done, and in aug2010 signed for ownership. Had recall on front brakes, took to dealer, who checked front and back brakes. Told dealer there was a "howling" in rear and right rear tire was very hot. Dealer said front brakes appeared ok, but mfg. Did not lubricate rear brakes as they were dry and completely shot. Had to replace rear brakes , rotors and calipers pads for $324.00. Car had only 16,497 miles and was 2 1/2 years old. Called chrysler and they said would issue one time refund. Called later and they said would not replace as this was "normal wear and tear". Checked on line there were 111 complaints for same car...then they are replaced many times! I would not buy another chrysler although I had a 2004 for a few years with no problem.
2008 Chrysler Town and Country brakes complaints
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2008 chrysler t & c brakes failing & need to be replaced @ 20000 miles & 12 mo. Of ownership. Had replaced by dealer & needs to be replaced again after just 13 mos. & 20000 miles more. Chrysler admits to a flaw- the brakes too small for size & weight of vehicle. Brakes need to be recalled & chrysler needs to fix flaw.
We bought this van used in march 2010. It has been the worst vehicle we have ever purchased. Prior to this 2008 model, we had a 2005. We really liked it so we figured we'd upgrade so to speak. That was the most expensive mistake ever. Since then we have replaced the brakes and rotors twice and now it needs rear brake rotors. When I am braking at any speed the van shakes. The van feels completely unbalanced for some reason. We had an alignment done on it, new tires, A/C line broke, radio would stop working, and once while I was driving the van had this weird white smoke coming out of the vents. The steering is absolutely horrible and it either pulls to the left or right. When I brake, I have to push the brake all the way down before it finally starts to slow. I have 5 young children and I feel extremely unsafe in this van. Unfortunately not only are we wasting money on repairs, but we're wasting precious time in dealerships/mechanics that could be spent together as a family. I refuse to drive higher speeds in fear that the brakes will fail. In no way do I handle this vehicle in an aggressive manner. I follow all speed limits and do not ride the brakes. This is not I repeat not normal wear on tear for any kind of vehicle! The dealership has been no help to us. We have a bumper to bumper extended warranty and it's doing no good since it's not even covered. We will never ever purchase a chrysler vehicle again and go out of our way to discourage others from buying them as well. I find it very disgusting that chrysler is not doing anything to rectify this problem. I have very precious cargo as I'm sure many others do as well. How many people have to be injured or perish before they take action???? Absolutely ridiculous!
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 MPH on numerous occasions, the brake system suddenly activated; there was no prior warning before the failure. The vehicle was taken to two authorized dealers but the failure could not be diagnosed. The contact called the manufacturer who took his complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000 and the current mileage was 14,500.
I have a 2008 chrysler town and country minivan with 44,000 miles, mostly used for city driving. We have had to replace the front brakes 3 times now and the rear once. The rotors have to be replaced all the way around this time, which is excessive for a vehicle with this many miles.
Front and rear brake pads and rotors on 2008 chrysler town and country vehicles are inferior and wear out prematurely; and in some cases the pad material separates from the steel backing plate. Rotors are also inferior and warp. All of this occurs usually in under 15,000 miles. Chrysler is aware of this problem, and knows that it extends into may other vehicle lines. New rotors and pads have been installed to correct this issue on my vehicle which now stops properly. The brakes on this vehicle can become ineffective due to loss of friction material, or heating caused by inferior rotor materials.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The vehicle shakes and the brake pedal pulsates when he applies the brake while driving at any speed. The consumer also experiences an increased stopping distance. He has had the brakes replaced four times at either an authorized dealer or independent repair shop. The contact declined to provide any further details. The failure mileage was 24,500 and the current mileage was 59,700. Updated 02/09/11
2008 chrysler town and country vans need brakes well before they should. My first set of brakes only lasted approximately 15000 miles and the van has needed new brakes every 3000 miles since. According to chrysler this is "normal maintenance." however many other toyota and honda mini van owners that I have spoken with have had their brakes last for 35k to 40k miles. If you research chrysler van brakes online, many people have posted in forums that their brakes also wear down at an alarming rate. Chrysler acknowledges that there is a problem but as of yet has not provided a fix besides replacing the pads and rotors a ridiculous amount of times (although they are footing the bill minus a deductible up until 36,000 miles at which point it becomes the owner's problem). Chrysler should be held responsible for making a product which does not perform properly and poses a safety hazard as many people have said online they did not realize they even had a problem with the brakes until they brought it in for other service and were told that the brakes were completely worn down after being replaced only a couple of thousand miles ago. My brakes pulsate violently on the highway and going downhill, but there is nothing chrysler can do about it short of replacing the rotors when the pulsation gets unbearable. In 30k miles I am currently on my 6th set of rotors and I have spent countless hours on the phone with chrysler but they will do nothing for me. Chrysler has taken a lot of money from a lot of people and has not provided a safe product. They should have to fix the problem or take back the vehicles.
Front brakes and rotors needed to be replaced at 16,000; now rear brakes and rotors need to be replaced at 25,000; chrysler has subsequently covered the front brakes under warranty but will not cover rear brakes even though same issue is occurring.
Brake issues - having to replace brake pads and rotors, we are on our third set for our 2008 chry town and country mini van. Present mileage 39884. On two occasions the brakes over heated with smoke, lots of smoke. Once in dec.2009 and the other 2010. We used snow to cool off the brakes. We were concerned that a fire would start. We had taken our vehicle back to the dealer for the brakes and we were told they were fine this prior to the smoking incident in 2009. Later in october 2009 we went to firestone to get the tires rotated they advised the brakes need to be replaced at 22,324 miles. They called the dealer and reported the brakes, the dealer advised brakes were not covered. We had the brake pads and rotors replaced a couple days later on own. Then in july 2010 the brakes over heated and smoked again. On sept 2010 the brake pads and front rotors had to be replaced. Upon looking into this issue on the internet there seems to be a lot of complaints with the 2008 chry town and country having brake issues. We did get a notice from chry. But there seem to be a bigger issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact was braking from approximately 55 MPH and there was an abnormal vibration in the steering wheel. The failure recurred whenever the brakes were applied when driving at highway speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the rear rotors were worn and would need to be resurfaced. The vehicle was repaired by the authorized dealer. The failure did not recur. The failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 16,025.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the brakes began to sequel abnormally. The noise would cease once the brakes were depressed. In addition, there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle. The failure continued to recur intermittently. The dealer discovered that the rear brake pads and rotors were destroyed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. Approximately 4 months later, the failure recurred. On one occasion, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear passenger tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where she was informed that there was a failure within the calipers. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 37,000.
2008 chrysler town & country. S10 appropriate handling-letter from regarding chrysler problems *tgw the consumer was informed the vehicle needed new brake pads and rotors. The technician stated the pads had cut into the metal of both rotors. The consumer received a recall notice after having the brakes and rotors replaced by a third party. Chrysler denied the consumers requested for reimbursement because the consumer did not have the repairs done at a chrysler dealership. The consumer stated the dealer didn't have the parts readily available.
2008 chrysler town&country with brake issues. *kb the consumer stated within a day or two of washing the vehicle, all four wheels again became covered with black brake dust. The consumer stated the issue should be treated as a recall not as a warranty extension.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While the contact was driving approximately 35 MPH, the brakes were engaged, followed by a stutter. The failure occurred at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that the four brake rotors were warped. The contact received a manufacturer notice pertaining to the replacement of the front brake components. However, the authorized dealer would not honor the remedy repair due to the brake pads specs not meeting the manufacturer requirements. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 23,800.
2008 town and country van. Rear brakes pads and rotors replaced at 12,000 miles. Left rear caliper froze shortly after, smoking and very hot. Fire hazard. Front brake pads replaced at 14,000 miles. Brakes have major issues, undersized for this vehicle? Reports online indicate they need replacing as soon as every 10,000 miles. No longer think that my wife was the problem. Can someone force chrysler into recalling this vehicle and replacing with larger braking system? Must an entire family with kids perish? Now wheel bearings are noisy - many online reports - related to brakes?
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving downhill at an unknown speed and depressing the brakes, the vehicle began to shake and vibrate excessively. The contact stated there were several repairs made to the brakes previously including a replacement of the front brake pads and rotors in november 2009. The rear rotors were replaced may 2010 and the front rotors were replaced again in july 2010. The contact stated the failure would cease for a limited time before recurring. The manufacturer advised that the contact would be reimbursed for the repair costs but could not provide a permanent remedy to the failure. The failure mileage was 17,002 and the current mileage was 31,000.
2008 chrysler town and country. Consumer states problems with front and rear brakes *tgw the consumer stated the brakes have been replaced three times. The consumer stated there was a burning smell coming from the vehicle. The consumer immediately pulled over and discovered the front brakes were extremely hot and the rear brakes were smoking. The service manager indicated there was a problem with the brakes and they could not seem to fix them. Also, the air vent was not working properly, a fuse had to be replaced, as well as the starter. The driver side mirror had to be replaced, the handle on the sliding door was replaced, the driver side rear door did open properly and the bumper fell apart. *jb the consumer stated the front and rear brakes had to be replaced for a fourth time. Updated 07/12/10
2008 chrysler town and country. Consumer expresses comments regarding brakes problems
Consumer states that the rear brakes became hot, made a noise, and gave off a burning smell. *gr the dealer found the pads binding in the caliper bracket and the calipers had seized..
My brake pads and rotors had to be replaced on my 2008 chrysler town and country van when I had barely 19000 miles on the vehicle. Brakes were tested as fine during a safety inspection in january, and suddenly 3 months later they had worn down to metal to metal contact which then also ruined the rotors. No accident resulted from this, however, I see through research on the internet that this seems to be a trend for this make/model of car.
I had my 2008 chrysler t&c checked for squeal in front tire area, and they found that I had 5% remaining on my brake pads. Now I wonder why they didn't notice this at my last tire rotation? Now it is costing me over $300 to fix. I then read online that this has happened to many people and there is no recall or notice from chrysler.
I own 2008 chrysler town & country van and last week when I took my van for regular oil change to the dealer(gurnee dodge), the technician told me that I have to replace my front brake pads and rotors as they are worn out at only 15,000 miles. I have never had to replace brake pads and rotors at such a low mileage on any vehicle I have owned. I have been driving for 20 years, have owned many vehicles and am not driving any differently than I have driven in the past. The dealer did not give me the vehicle as he said it is a safety issue and I was forced or tricked into changing my pads for $300.00 (parts and labor) and they said they could resurface the rotor instead of replacing it after seeing my frustration. Later I came to know that there a tsb issued on 2008 chrysler and dodge vehicles tsb# 05-006-08 issued dec.8th. 2008 regarding the brake pads and rotors and I called the dealer and told him about this, he says he has never heard about this and not ready to honor this tsb.
Front brakes (pad and rotors) completely worn out by 20,000 miles. Rear brake rotors in need of turning.
Tl*the contact leased a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact had taken the vehicle to an authorized dealer for routine maintenance. The technician detected during the brake inspection that 20% life was available. The contact stated that the original brakes in the vehicle had not been replaced. The failure and current mileages were 19,877.
I have already filed a complaint with reference to the recurring brake problem on this vehicle (complaint #10300223). This week the brakes are again making noises and vibrating specially in the highway. This will be the third time we experience it, they already repaired, replaced and rebuilt the front and rear brakes twice. I am concern about the safety of my family. At this point, I want to recur to the california lemon law but chrysler is not helping me. I beg you help me with this issue please. I do all the required maintenance at the chrysler dealership. We also experience a steering fluid hose failure, "not under warranty" at the same time, cost $250. Also we needed to replace the rubber cover for the parking brake so your foot don't slip, they said they don't sale that part, we had to buy the whole parking brake lever, another $200. This is an abuse to the consumer. [xxx]
I leased a 2008 chrysler town & country in feb. 2008. Today is march 26, 2010. I have roughly 26,000 miles on the vehicle and have taken it to several mechanic, including chrysler service shop at local dealership, and the consensus is that all rotors and brake pads must be replaced, none can be turned/machined/lathed, and nothing is covered under warranty, even though there is a 36,000, 3 year bumper-to-bumper warranty still in effect. The rotors and brake pads put on this vehicle at assembly were sub-par. Chrysler has received thousands of complaints regarding this problem from 2008 t&c owners and refuses to cover the rotor replacement or repair and rountinely puts the blame on the owner.
My 2008 chrysler town & country limited suddenly made a grinding noise at 12,200 miles. There was no break squealing/notification, and without warning the brakes were metal to metal. The van needed front brake pads and rotors replaced. I called the dealership and was told that these vehicles don't go very long without needing brakes and that the pads on this van do not squeal. I asked how I was supposed to know that I would need new brakes at such low mileage if they don't squeal, and the dealer said that I would have known if I had my tires rotated every 6k miles. I had him check my history and it was less than 6k since last rotation so he told me to complain to chrysler. I did, they opened a case and told me to take the van to the dealer. The dealer inspected the van and told me that it needed front brake pads and both rotors replaced and that because of the condition of the brakes, it was not safe for me to drive and they could not let me leave in that condition. They reported this back to the case manager at chrysler. After 4 days and numerous phone calls from both the service manager and myself, chrysler agreed to do a "one-time goodwill" repair for me, and I was to asked to pay $50.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town & country. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH. There was a grinding noise outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the front brake pads and rotors required replacement. The manufacturer was notified and stated that due to the vehicle exceeding over 12,000 miles there was uncertainty in covering the repair cost expense. The vehicle had not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 20,480. The current mileage was 20,500.
Bought a 2008 chrysler town and country with 12,000 miles on it within 2 weeks of owning had to take back to dealer to have new pads on the front and rotors turned front and rear. At 16,000 miles front and rear pads and rear rotors were replaced and front rotors resurfaced again which put them below specs and at 20,000 miles front rotors were replaced due to dealer error in machining the rotors below specs and replaced front pads. Brakes have a very loud squeal that is ear piercing and not normal but I was told by a 3rd dealer that this is a common issue that I just have to live with due to poor design on brakes of these vehicles. Very unhappy with my purchase. I have only had the vehicle for 1 1/2 years and only put 9,000 miles on it so far and I am not interested in replacing brakes to line the pockets of a struggling vehicle manufacturer by purchasing their parts. Aftermarket pads and rotors are more expensive than oem because the model is newer and because they sell so many.
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