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.
2008 Dodge Caravan brakes complaints
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2008 dodge caravan brake rotors have worn down prior to the brake pads.
Brake system failure. Had to have the brakes rebuilt. Brake problem indicator light kept coming on. Took the vehicle in for check and was told that it was just a problem with the computer. Brakes gave out one month after the warranty expired. Took the vehicle to an independent (certified) shop and was told the brake system needed to be completely rebuilt and that the brake warning system appeared to have been compromised, rendering it useless. Also experienced problem with the tire inflation indicator (dealership fixed this problem and stated it was a computer malfunction) and shorts in the electrical system that caused problems with the horn turn signals, lights, and alarm system. Dealership did a repair on the electrical system.
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.
2008 dodge caravan brake pads need to be replaced at 15,000 miles. I thought on average, the brake pads are changed every 50,000 miles. I am concerned because if these brake pads need to be changed every 15,000 miles, I will need to change my brake pads every year and I think there is something wrong with this. I am hoping that you can resolve this issue by seeing if dodge chrysler will cover the brake pads as part of their warranty.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 35 to 40 MPH on normal road conditions there was a strong burning odor and an excessive heat build up coming from the brake system. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection which required replacement of the front and rear brakes; front and rear rotors. The contact was displeased with the costly repair as a result of the early brake system failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 11,998.
The brakes on the 2008 dodge grand caravan are the worst. Stay away from the dealer when you need to replace them they will rip you off. I brought my van there and they wanted to charge me over $900 for front brakes, rotors and a brake fluid flush which is !@#$%. The brakes wear out much too quick on this car and a recall should be issued.
My 2008 dodge caravan needs front and rear pads and my dealer said the rotors could be cut. I told him to take it off the lift. I can't afford that right now - just paid 2 college tuition payments. We bought the car brand new and this happened at 24,000. I do not drive fast. My hubby's toyota has almost 30,000 mi. And does not need brakes and he's a little tougher on a car!
My brakes need to be replaced at 16,500 miles on my 2008 dodge grand caravan sxt.
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.
We own a 2008 dodge grand caravan, and have had the brakes replaced 3 times with only 20,000 miles on the van.
I have a 2008 dodge caravan with 35k on it. We have had to replace the brakes two times in this year. The driving done with this car is highway miles with little or no constant braking involved. I replaced brakes in oct 2009 - when I went to dealer in mid november was told that I should replace again as they were becoming unsafe.
I bought a 2008 dodge caravan from dealer on jan,1 2008. Replaced front brake pads at @ 25,000 miles. I had to replace rear brakes at @ 45,000. Just replaced the front pads again along with new rotors at 54,000 miles.
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.
2008 dodge grand caravan, front brakes were replaced in less then 12 months, down to metal. Now right rear brake is bad, no pad left rotor thin. Chrysler said come in and pay for an inspection. Service person said she sees alot of this but no one complains and just pays to have repairs done. Internet message boards filled with caravan brake complaints. 2 brake repairs in less the 12000 miles wrong.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge caravan. The contact noticed excessive brake dust on the tires of his vehicle. He also noticed that the rotors were of a softer metal than the brake pads, which could cause premature rotor wear. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 5,800.
Needed new brakes, rotors , pads & on front wheels after only 30,000 miles.
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.
Premature brake wear - front pads at 15,423 miles - front pads and rotors at 30,687 miles.
Brake replacement -rotor -pads- front and rear - 16790 miles.
I bought a 2008 caravan from a local dealer, the first road trip we took the front brakes got hot and pulled to the left, causing the motor to loss power, we took it to the dealer to have it checked and they couldn't find anything wrong. I believe this is a safety issue and I am afraid to drive the van for long distance, what can I do?
The brakes drag very badly on this car, presumably due to some failure of the anti lock braking system. This brakes are badly overheated all the time, which is a safety defect, and, even with disc brakes can cause failure. The master brain for the brake system is located where it's guaranteed to be splashed by water and where any leakage from the transmission or engine is gong to foul the connections.
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