1995 Dodge Caravan: grinding or squealing brakes

6 of the 488 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Caravan describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 6
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 Jun 30, 2006 · Brakes, Transmission · 126,000 miles · IL

Dt*: the contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle transmission began to slip. There was a squealing noise coming from the rear passenger side wheel. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic.

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Transmission · 67,266 miles · IL

After driving about 350 miles back from a trip, transmission failed. Was driving down the interstate when traffic started to slow down and come to a stop (this was not a sudden stop). I tried to slow down but the vehicle lurched forward and started making grinding noises. I had to steer to the side of the road to avoid hitting the car in front of me. There was no indication of trouble prior to this during the trip. While in idle, there was no grinding noise. When we started to move again the engine would not shift and started making grinding noises. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer who told me the entire transmission was ruined and needed to be replaced. There is only 67,000 mile on the vehicle. Dealer charged almost $3,000 to put in a rebuilt transmission. When I picked it up, the service shop was very rude. When asked if it was normal for this to happen and if this was the kind of quality one could expect from dodge, the serviceman said he didn't know and acted like he didn't care. He said to call the 800 number if I wasn't happy. When I called the 800 number, the person I talked to acted like he didn't care and basically tried to tell me it was because I did not have my vehicle serviced properly. I told him the car was properly maintained and the transmission fluid had been changed july 1st. He told me that if I brought it to places like jiffy lube to have the transmission fluid changed or if I brought it to other places for maintenance that they did not do a good job and did not do it properly. I asked if there were any other complaints regarding transmission failures and was told there were none. This is not the first time I have had problems with the transmission. I have had an air sensor go out (which caused the vehicle to be stuck in second gear). The vehicle still does not seem to be shifting properly. It now whines when driving in heavy traffic and will probably have to go back to the dealership.

Filed Feb 25, 2002 · Brakes · IL

Brake pedal has a soft spot. When pressing brakes pedal goes to the floor, and makes a grinding noise until it comes to a complete stop.

Filed Mar 15, 1999 · Brakes, Transmission · MD

Had right side brakes replaced due to the axle breaking. Now the left side brakes are making squeaking noises & not working properly.

Filed Feb 23, 1999 · Brakes, Transmission · MD

Had to have the right brakes replaced & repaired due to the axle breaking. Now the left brakes are not working properly. They make squeaking noises.

Filed May 19, 1998 · Brakes · RI

While driving noticed a problem, slowed down to approximately 3 MPH, coasted into a driveway, pushed on brakes, and heard a grinding noise. While foot on pedal noticed a popping noise. Couldn't push the pedal any further. Resistance come back while trying to put the brakes on. Got to repair shop, and both tire rods were off, back and front brakes were gone. There was no warning before the incident occurred.