1994 Dodge Caravan: grinding or squealing brakes

5 of the 643 complaints about the 1994 Dodge Caravan describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2013
1
2012
2
2011
3
2010
2
2009
1
2008
8
2007
3
2006
4
2005
4
2003
9
2002
4
2001
5
2000
5
1999
3
1998
10
1997
7
1996
16
1995
6
1994
5
1993
2
1992
2
1991
5
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Jan 16, 2001 · Brakes · CA

This car destroys brakes at the rate of two front sets per year- other vehicles owned by us last 2-3 years on one set of brakes - brakes on caravan begin to grind - metallic sounds after 6,000 - 8,000 miles have complained to repair shop and rec. Replacement brakes four times - however, I believe that the design of the disc, rotor or caliper on this car is not adequate for the weight or design of vehicle - can you tell me if other owners have experienced premature brake failure? This has been an ongoing problem since the car was purchased.

Filed Nov 29, 1999 · FL

Several times I reported the problem to arrigo but they could never find a problem. Then the air conditioning went out and they said too bad, not there problem. I have records of every time I was there for service telling them that the squealing noise sounded like a compressor leak. I'm just very disappointed that they do not care about their customers once the vehicle is purchased.

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Brakes · MI

Two ABS problems: 1) the system activates intermittently and prematurely whether the vehicle is coming to a stop or merely slowing in traffic and at all speeds - even below 15mph. When the system activates, there is sudden pedal fade accompanied most often by a grinding noise and a noticeable sudden surge forward as braking is reestablished. The aforementioned dealership has thrown nearly $800 worth of parts at the problem over the past two weeks including replacing a 'defective' rr wheel sensor and the ABS motor system and recommended more than $600 additional expenses such as replacing the two rear drums, having new brakes installed and buying new tires. (I had the rear brakes and drums checked by another mechanic who assures me that all are well withing specifications. I did buy 4 new tires.)the problem is worse after the repairs than it was previously. The dealer says that chrysler says that it is normal for the ABS to 'kick-in' on rough pavement. The fact that it also engages on smooth surfaces at speeds under 15 MPH doesn't seem to register. 2) the ABS lite comes on and the system disengages intermittently under all road conditions. Two nights ago, on relatively smooth pavement, it disengaged seven times in a five mile stretch at speeds of 35mph or less.

Filed Oct 16, 1997 · Brakes · CA

Brakes: driving less than , approaching a stop and there was sudeen brake pressure lock, vehicle would not slow down, was making a grinding noise. Vehicle has not been in for any repair work.

Filed May 29, 1997 · Brakes · MA

While driving the vehicle and applying the brakes there was a grinding noise and extended stopping distance due to premature rust and corrosion of the rear cylinder which caused damage to the front braking system which was caused by the vehicle being submerged in water or not being operated in a year. This allegation is not true.