2008 Dodge Caravan: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jul 17, 2015 · Electrical · 101,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caravan. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part for the repair. The contact stated that the starter switch made a loud grinding sound. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

Filed Jul 3, 2012 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH he heard a high pitched squeal. The vehicle was moved from the highway and the contact further inspected the vehicle. There was an immense amount of heat coming from the rear wheels. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the calipers had seized. The vehicle was repaired however, two years later the calipers on the front also seized. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Brakes · 22,226 miles · CA

I purchased a brand new 2008 dodge grand caravan in oct. 2008.at 22,226 miles the dealership replaced front brake pads and machined front rotors. At 29,595 they machined the front brake rotors again. There was still shimming in the brakes so at 29,847 I took the car back to dealership. They replaced front brake rotors, machines rear brake rotors and replaced rear brake pads. At 31,854 my brakes were constantly squeaking. Dealership inspection brakes and said "normal characteristic of this model/brake. Under certain conditions due to material type and glazing brake life is approximately 90% life remaining front and rear." then at 35,665 I brought back to dealership for another inspection. I reported "excessive brake noise." their response was "brakes ok. Approximately 65% life remaining. Noise detected was characteristic. No abnormal conditions detected at this time." so basically in just 3,800 miles I went through 30% of the brakes life. This is after having front and rear pads and rotors replaced. I have received a letter stating chrysler is extending warranty of front brakes to 36,000 miles. My problem is that what happens after 36,000 miles and what about the rear brakes? How do I know I am driving with safe brakes? The dealers response was to bring the vehicle in for inspections. I called and spoke to the "chrysler recall team" and was told there are upgraded parts for the brakes on my vehicle but the dealership says that because I'm past the 36,000 miles they will not correct the problem with the upgraded parts.

Filed Mar 3, 2010 · Brakes · 29,000 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge caravan. Whenever the contact drove the vehicle at any speed he noticed a squealing sound in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that all of the braking components needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 29000.

Filed Feb 2, 2010 · Brakes · 16,000 miles · IN

Grinding noise when braking. Kept getting worse. Taken to dealer at 16,000 miles. Told front brakes were worn out. Replaced front brakes. Charged over $300 - not under warranty. Told back brakes would probably go also. This is on a 2008 dodge caravan. Many others have written to complain with same problem. Local dealer said they had 4 front and back replacements recently. All only had 16-18,000 miles. This is in a small town. With that many complaints, chrysler will rapidly lose customers.

Filed Dec 22, 2009 · Brakes · 56,440 miles · ME

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge caravan. While driving, he noticed that the rear brakes were making a squeaking noise. A local mechanic stated that the rear brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced since the calipers were sticking to the rotors which caused them to become warped. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by an authorized dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 59440.

Filed Sep 9, 2009 · Brakes, Fuel system · 15,000 miles · TX

Purchased vehicle in april of 08 and in august of 08 it would not turn on while I was picking my daughter up from school. I took it in to the dealership but they couldn't find the problem. The same think happened twice in november and again in december, again they couldn't find the problem. In april of 09 it stalled again at a ball game while it was raining and thundering and I had my 5 and 1 year old with me. I called the dealership to get it towed so they could find the problem. Two days later they call me and say it was the fuel pump. I told them to check my brakes because I had heard them squeak that morning. They call that the rotors and pads are completely worn and they wouldn't let me drive it off the lot because it was unsafe. My vehicle only had 25,000 miles on it. My previous vehicle had 91,000 miles on it when I traded it in and rotors and pads had never been replaced. Now 8000 miles later, my back pads need to be replaced. They are worn uneven and I was told my front pads will need to be replaced within the next 8,000-10,000 miles.

Filed May 8, 2009 · Brakes · 15,600 miles · IL

Grand caravan sxt, 15,600 miles, front brakes and rotors are worn, and need replaced. Occurs when you press on the brakes can hear screeching sound and grinding. Chrysler is aware of the issue tsb# 05-006-08. But they make sure to limit their warranty to only 12 months, 12000 miles.