2010 Dodge Caravan brakes problems

Filed Apr 24, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 112,000 miles · IL

While driving on a dry road, the light on the dash board went on to indicate the car was sliding... The steering wheel locked up, I had no brakes, I had to glide to a stop. This happened 4 times in one day. I was able to glide to a stop, shut the van off, restart it only for it to happen again. I took it to my mechanic who stated it was a computer chip issue and that I would have to go to a dealer to get it fixed for approx $1,800.00. I could've seriously injured and/or killed myself and those around me.

Filed Jan 26, 2018 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · CA

I have owned my dodge caravan since april 2016 and have needed 3 extensive brake jobs totaling over $3,000 which included new pads, rotors and calipers. I have read on other sights I am not the only one that has this problem with the same vehicle. I am about to take my vehicle in for the forth time and am very frustrated with this problem. I drive my four children around in this vehicle and need it to be safe. That is why I originally bought this vehicle. No brakes are not safe.

Filed Dec 11, 2017 · Brakes, Steering · 86,300 miles · CA

Takata recall. I was taking my children to school and the steering and breaking system completely locked up on me almost causing us to crash into a tree. I was able to push in the emergency break and get the car out of drive. I had no control over the steering nor the regular break. The car was in motion on a city street when the incident occurred.

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Brakes · 18,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caravan. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and an abnormal noise emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic multiple times where it was diagnosed that both front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred on numerous occasions and within short intervals. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,000.

Filed Jan 22, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

I have received a recall notice 3 times. I have contacted the dealer nemours times trying to resolve the issue. They are telling me that parts are not available. Also I have replaced the breaks 4 times the first time was at 17,659 miles. I also had to replace the upper cooling lines. I just noticed that the lower cooling pipe is rusting very bad to the point of failure. We had trouble with the electronics since the purchase of the van. We purchased the van brand new. The doors were locking by there self the heating/cooling controls had to be replaced. I would like to resolve these issues.

Filed Mar 16, 2015 · Brakes, Wheels · 100,400 miles · AR

While driving one day, out of the blue my can would not go over 25 to 30 MPH. It would shake violently if we went faster. We got it to the mechanic and the brakes had almost caught on fire. It ruined one tire and the brakes and calipers. The mechanic said that this should have never happened. It was extremely dangerous. I reported it to dodge. They said it had never happened. I want to make sure that it does get reported. I feel like I should be compensated for this. They said that there was nothing they could do since it never actually caught on fire. Really?

Filed Mar 9, 2015 · Brakes · 100,525 miles · AR

My husband and I were driving one day, out of thy blue, the van began to shake towards the front of the van. We couldn't get the speed over 25 MPH. We got it to the nearest mechanic shop. They said it was the calipers. They said that it was very close to catching on fire. I had to have both calipers replaced and a brake job. I also had to purchase a new tire. I called and reported it to dodge/chrysler. They said that there had not been any problems with other vans. It was an extremely scary incident to go through. They said that they might be able to do something if the van had actually caught on fire. That's just crazy. This has cost me about $800.00. I just want to make sure that this gets reported in case other vans have similar problems. The mechanics were shocked at what they saw. They said that it should not have done what it did.

Filed Oct 15, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 35,628 miles · CA

The win module has been replaced on four different occasions. My vehicle stalled without warning each time. In one instance I was in the fast lane on the freeway! I received a recall notice after the second incident. On seven (7), occasions I have had to replace the brakes and/or rotors. These are very serious issues. Updated 11/04/13 the consumer is also seeking reimbursement for repairs to the transmission, and the engine light illuminating. Updated 06/29/15.

Filed Jul 5, 2013 · Brakes · 33,850 miles · NY

Traveling at 55mph humming /growling noise from rear. Pulled over noise stopped both rear wheels very hot fronts warm but could touch drove car noise returned 5days later same issue with heat. Both times had been traveling for 1/2hour or more at speed.car would roll freely no warning lights.

Filed Jun 19, 2013 · Brakes · 25,000 miles · OH

Passenger rear wheel became extremely hot with loud humming noise after traveling at 67 MPH for a few minutes. Came to find out that the brake caliper had been sticking. The pads and rotors must be replaced. The dealer knows the sticking caliper is the problem but refuses to take responsibility and repair it. I am afraid I will have to continue to fix my brakes every 25,000 miles or even less.