2000 Dodge Caravan brakes problems

Filed Jul 29, 2015 · Brakes, Seats · 110,000 miles · WV

When driving down the road at 25 MPH the drivers seat all of sudden fell back (the top seat) and wont stay up in position. It seems that it is faulty due to a mechanism not being attach correctly. I have not been able to get the seat fixed due to high costs. Also the rear chassis brake tube seem to rust extremely and create itself a hole.

Filed Jul 2, 2012 · Brakes · 83,000 miles · IL

I was in my drive way backing out to get on the the road. When I depressed the brake pedal it went all the way to the floor and I saw a trail of fluid on the driveway. I was able to stop and park the car. When I took a look under the car I saw a pool of what appears to be break fluid and fluid leaking from the juction type box under the drivers side just behind the front tire. Upon further invetigation via the internet I found this to be a common problem in this year and model. Lucky for me it happened before I left the driveway otherwise this could have been quite costly or even fatal.

Filed Jun 22, 2011 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 5 MPH the contact heard a squeaking sound in the front drivers side while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the brake pads needed to be replaced. After the brake pads were replaced the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice. The technicians stated the sound was caused by the brakes and was due to the design of the brakes. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed May 6, 2011 · Brakes · 170,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. The contact was driving and when he attempted to slow down, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the brake fluid pipe was corroded and the brake fluid leaked out. The vehicle was being repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 170,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2010 · Brakes · 201,000 miles · IL

Near brake failure due to brake fluid leak as a result of rusted brake lines researched internet and found numerous complaints of similar brake failures due to rusted break lines on older dodge and plymouth minivans - no safety recall issued by the federal safety agency.

Filed Dec 3, 2009 · Brakes, Steering · 138,830 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. While driving and turning the steering wheel it seemed as if the power steering malfunctioned. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. The mechanic advised her that the tension and idle pulley failed and needed to be replaced. Furthermore, she noticed a squeaking noise which she presumed was in the brake area when the brakes were engaged and occasionally failed to stop the vehicle. She spoke with a representative where she purchased the vehicle; however, he test drove the vehicle and advised her that there were no problems with the brakes. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer or an authorized dealer have not been notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 138,830. Updated 4/30/10 *cn transmission fluid was leaking. Updated 06/28/10

Filed Nov 10, 2008 · Brakes · PA

I have a 2000 dodge caravan. I had been friend borrow it for the weekend . When she returned it, she told me she lost the brakes. She brought it to a shop and they fixed the brake line. They told her the whole brake line needs to be replaced. My brakes are very low. They are below the gas pedal when pushed to stop. I feel there is a big problem with this year.

Filed Oct 31, 2008 · Brakes · NJ

Brake lines failed on 2000 dodge caravan. Consumer thinks that this problem should be a recall. *nj when the consumer backed out of his driveway, he lightly applied the brakes and the pedal went soft and there was very little braking capability. Fluid was found on the ground . Further inspection showed one of the brake lines had rusted through and the other was severely rusted. The corrosion was limited to the steel tubing directly adjacent to the stainless steel flex lines.

Filed Sep 19, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 55,000 miles · CA · crash

I purchased a 2008 dodge caravan about 2 years ago from elite motors in victorville. The car was not smoked at the time of purchase and had to be done so about 1 month later. They said they had a hard time getting it to pass and then it passed but when I got it back I smogged it and it failed. Elite motos said they would work with me on resolving things but they never did. Since I've had the vehicle there has been a loud slapping noise coming from the air conditioner, the fuel pump has been replaced, two tires have blown, several sets of front break pads have been replaced, 2 battery's have been replaced, and within the last month both front and rear brakes/master brake cylinder/calipers/water pump/radiator has been replaced. My car is again in the shop because my engine light and air bag lights have come on, there are no brake lights, and my car was hesitating and loosing power intermittently with a clunking coming from the engine. My mechanic tells me that I will need a new engine. Also, the vehicle was involved in an accident a few months ago. I had asked geiko if when they did the body work - would they also look for things mechanically wrong just to make sure everything was o.k. They said they would, the shop (performance in victorville said they would and gave me a business card of the guy they refer things out to but they never did? Point of impact is listed at 6. Rear.

Filed Nov 29, 2005 · Brakes, Transmission · 73,090 miles · WI · crash

Dt: contact states vehicle can be changed from any gear without pressing the brake. The contact's son got into the vehicle while it was running. Took it out of gear without holding the brakes, which resulted in the vehicle crashing through a garage door. At this time the vehicle has not been checked to see why the vehicle will go into gear without pressing the brakes.