2003 Dodge Caravan: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Mar 20, 2007 · Brakes · NC

Tl* - the contact complained about the 2003 dodge caravan brake system which was purchased on july 19, 2003. The contact explained that there was a problem with the bolts that held the right brake caliper over the driver's side rotor. The contact explained that in december 2005 the vehicle was taken to precision tune auto care at 10515-b centrum parkway pinesville, north carolina 28134. The vehicle had 31015 miles. The rotors began to smoke and needed to be replaced along with the pads. The contact was told that the rotors were overheated because the pads wore out prematurely because the squeaker never alerted the contact of any problems with the brakes. The contact explained that on seven months later on august 2006 the brakes were inspected due to squeaking. On the 20 march of 2007 the contact experienced vibration coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was immediately stopped and then taken to precision tune. They contact was told that there was a bolt missing from the right front driver side caliper housing. The contact wanted to file a complaint against the major brake companies to better secure these bolts on to caliper housing units to avoid any of these bolts from coming off the vehicle. The contact suggested safety standards for brakes pads, and caliper installation to prevent this from happening. *ak the consumer stated the reapir shop would be using a lock tight liquid on the mounting bolts. Updated 04/12/07.

Filed Oct 23, 2006 · Brakes · 49,500 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 MPH under normal, dry conditions, the brake pedal went too low to the floor. The contact attempted to apply the brakes, the vehicle started to jerk, and the brake system did not engage. The brake went further to the floor and made a squeaking sound. The ABS light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer. Updated 01/10/07.

Filed Oct 3, 2006 · Brakes · OH

Ltr from (oh) re defective brakes on his 2003 dodge caravan believes poor judgment of the federal safety agency and daimler chrysler allow this problem to reach the market. *ts the consumer began having problems with the rear brakes at 12000 miles. The drums have been removed three times to be cleaned. They accumulated rust which caused sever grinding when the brakes were applied.

Filed Jul 6, 2006 · Brakes · OH

The brake drums on the consumer's 2003 dodge caravan were taken off 3 times to clean off rust which caused grinding when the brakes were applied. They were first cleaned at 12000 miles.*ts the manufacturer is aware of the problem.

Filed Jan 27, 2006 · Steering · 26,053 miles · OK

Dt*: the contact stated while turning the steering wheel to the right or to the left; a whining and grinding noise is heard. The vehicle was taken to the dealership four times. The water pump, the power steering pump and the alternator have been replaced. The repairs have not corrected the problem. Updated 2/24/2006 -

Filed Sep 30, 2005 · Steering · MI

Grinding noise from power steering system.

Filed Mar 9, 2005 · Steering · 24,000 miles · CA

While driving consumer heard a grinding noise coming from the power steering column. Dealership will be notified.

Filed Oct 27, 2004 · Steering · 78,000 miles · NJ

When driving any speed steering wheel jerked and made a squeaking noise. Dealership informed the consumer that the problem perrtained to power steering pump failure. The problem was not resolved.

Filed Oct 13, 2004 · Steering · MA

While driving, the steering wandered on its own. The driver noticed that the steering wheel would make a loud squeaking noise. The consumer took the vehicle to the mechanic for an inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional information.