Braking system malfuncationed, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Also, brake rotors rusted through. Please provide further information.
1997 Dodge Caravan: rotors or pads wearing out early
5 of the 706 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Caravan describe rotors or pads wearing out early.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 12 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year
- 20103
- 20082
- 20052
- 20031
- 20001
- 19982
- 19975
- 19968
- 19951
- 19941
- 19933
- 19911
- 19901
What owners say
Bad design, very poor performance and durability. Rotors warp and pads fall apart.
Poor front disc design. Pads worn out 3 times in less than 40k miles. $235 per repair.
Consumer complained that manfacturer's warranty of 12000 miles on the rotors are not condsidered to be normal for consumer to replace them. Dealer/manufacturer was notified and refused to repair or replace unless cost goes was covered by the consumer. *ak consumer states taht the rotors rusted, causing violent shaking on the front wheels and shaking of the dash and steering wheel, consumer was told this occurred due to a design problem.
Moaning sound developed upon braking. Inherent defect: warped rotors. Could result in total loss of braking system.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum
- A condition may exist where a low frequency howl / moan noise is heard from the rear brake area during low...
- On some vehicles, while driving through deep or blowing snow / water, the snow / water may enter the rear...
- Information regarding snow / water entering the rear brake drums
- Information on rear wheel park brake actuator / lever service
- Some vehicles may experience a rattle in the area of the rear wheels caused by the parking brake actuator...
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- The master cylinder rear seal, between the hydraulic fluid and the vacuum reservoir, may not seal adequately allowing hydraulic fluid to be drawn into the power assist vacuum reservoir.
- Risk
- As the hydraulic fluid in the master cylinder reservoir decreases, the level sensor will detect the loss of fluid and illuminate the instrument panel brake warning lamp. Continued operation of the vehicle with the warning lamp illuminated can result in extended stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder on all affected vehicles. Addendum (4-14-97): vehicles inspected per chrysler recall no. 707 and found to be outside the listed suspect master cylinder date code range, must now have the master cylinder primary piston replaced (chrysler recall no. 714).
Recall number 96V215000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Caravan premature wear
Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 1997 Dodge Caravan?
5 of 706 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge Caravan (1%) mention rotors or pads wearing out early. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Dodge Caravan?
There is 1 recall and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Dodge Caravan
Airbag light 83Adaptive cruise 45Wipers 42Transmission failure 28Fire or smoke 24Stalling 23Fuel leak 16Headlights 15Loss of power 15Check engine light 13Slipping 12No deployment 10Fuel smell 10Power steering loss 10Door locks 8Grinding brakes 7Engine failure 7Jerking 7Overheating 7Won't shift 7Tire blowout 7ABS 6Brake failure 6Harsh shifting 6Ball joint 5Coil spring 5Seat belt 5
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