2000 Dodge Grand Caravan: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Mar 3, 2009 · Engine, Fuel system · 150,000 miles · MO

Van stops for no apparent reason. Just started in summer heat. Transmission acted up, had it serviced---now transmission made huge noise, no reverse, loud whining, all going out. Loud squeaks in supports, brakes replaced but still squealing even when pedal not pushed. Horrible fogging problems, have had to pull over and wipe windows inside and out when raining. Almost wrecked when vehicle stopped in traffic. Can't see due to fogging when raining. Just an accident waiting to happen---going to the junk yard. Manufacturer needs to own up to problems. Won't own another.

Filed Jun 25, 2007 · Engine · TX

2000 dodge grand caravan serpentine belt keeps squealing, breaking, slipping off, and shredding. For over a year now we have problems with this belt that have baffled the mechanics. Fortunately, no one has been injured, but we have been stranded twice requiring a tow, and h had the van in the shop at least 6 times over this problem which is still unresolved.*ak after a quick search, it seems to be a huge problem that many owners are experiencing. Many 'fixes' are out there, but perhaps the best, most reliable is to have the mechanic install an 'after market' kit with special pulleys and belt for around $200. I will probably have this done as we can't keep rolling the dice with the family vehicle.

Filed Nov 1, 2005 · Body, Electrical · 5 miles · PA

Dt: the contact stated there have been numerous electrical problems which resulted in the dashboard panel lights flashing on and off while driving. She took the vehicle to a dealer for multiple attempts to correct this problem. Also, there was a leak within the roof, resulting in damage to the carpeting. There is a slashing sound within the roof compartment after a heavy rain. The carpet has been replaced five times, and the television was replaced once as a result of the leak. *ak. Updated 11/30/2005 - glazed serpentine belt caused grinding noise when turning. The left middle seat head rest came loose from the guide rod. The door sticks and the siding door makes noise when opening. The rear window rattles when opened. The fog lihjt are ionpertive. The horn spunded weak because the keyless entry remote needed to be reprogrammed. The tail light had moisture in it. The locking gas cap was hard to open. The rear tire had a slow leak.

Filed Sep 21, 2005 · Suspension · 57,000 miles · OH

Dt: noticed there was a squeaking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle on july 1, 2005. Was on vacation, and there was a squeaking noise the got progressively worse. The bolt separated from the arm, and it felt like driving in a rut. A bolt in the control arm broke loose; it was tied to the bushing. Contacted the dealer, and was advised not to drive it.

Filed Oct 27, 2004 · Transmission · 49,000 miles · MA

Shortly after buying this van with in a year the van was making a grinding noise,took it back on march 2002 , thay said it was repaired.on a highway in jan. 01 2003,the car was on route 1 and it suddenly went from drive to neutral,doing50 miles an hour in the fast lane,I had togo to the breakdown lane just missing several cars before I reliezed the engine was racing.this happened to my wife,of course I thought she was crazy,but it happened again wen my son was driving ,this after being brought in for transmission work at ira dodge in medford which cost me 615.97 march 19 2003,problem was still happining and I went to melrose dodge and all he did was ajusted shifter linkage for 85.00 dollers. No problem since thank god. There is a problem with these vans.

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Brakes · SC

When the brake pedal was pressed, there was a grinding noise. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership and the mechanic indicated the inside brake pads was continuously wearing out the rotors. On several occasions, the mechanic had to replace the brakes and the problem continued. Please provide more detailed information.

Filed Apr 29, 2003 · Transmission · NC

While driving the consumer heard a grinding noise and pulled over. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the left front axle had broken. The van has been modified by "braun entervan" for disabled access.

Filed Nov 24, 2002 · Brakes · DE

The ABS indicator light on the dashboard instrument control panel intermittently comes on. During the time of the light being on we experience a grinding/rubbing when applying the brakes. Sometimes the brakes will rub and grind and then the ABS light will come on. We have had the r/f wheel speed sensor and wiring replaced twice, we've also had the master cylinder replaced also. There are also associated problems that fail to get fixed or they get fixed and then reoccur like. The speakers in the front buzz loudly the lights inside the car when it is dark outside sometimes dim and flicker. Just recently the ignition switch went defective for no apparent reason we've have had this vehicle in the shop over 6 times and it is getting old. I am concern about my vehicles safety now more than ever because it transports my wife, son and my soon to be born child. I don't want to be called in the middle of the night to find out my family was in a accident or maybe worse. I just want my vehicle fixed right especially the amount of money they charged me for this vehicle or a vehicle that is safer than my current. I don't mind paying a lot for safety but when I pay alot and don't know whether I have it or not it angers to no end. Dt

Filed Feb 23, 2002 · Brakes · NY

After having the car for a few months my wife started complaining about the brakes. I thought it was her. Eventually she brought the vehicle to the dealer to be checked. They replaced master cylinder 7/31/01. On august 29 2001 she brought it to them again for brake problem. They bled and adjusted the system. On 2/10/02 my wife comes into the door and says she can't drive the car. There is a loud grinding noise. It was towed to the nearest dealer. They said that the front brakes were worn to backing plates and there is no to little tread left on the front tires. We declined them doing the repairs. We brought it to king bear. They told us it needed new rotors. We had them cut the rotors and put new pads on. We brought it back to the dealer we bought it from on 2/20/02. I felt it was ridiculous that the brakes, rotors and tires all needed replacing at 19,000 miles and wanted the brake system checked. They said it is normal brake operation. We bought a dodge minivan in 1990. We replaced front and rear brakes at 48,878 miles. We put 4 new tires on at 50,000 miles. We replaced front and rear brakes at 82,190 miles. Replaced 4 tires at 108,520 miles. Repaced front rotors and pads at 108,537 miles. My brother has a 1998 dodge pickup and just replaced the brakes at 48,000 miles. Can you help us? *ak (tiresize: p215/65r15)

Filed Jan 23, 2002 · Transmission · VA

The transmission has been repaired twice. The first incident was at 32,716 miles. The symptoms at this time was a transmission slippage when at idle (and a grinding noise) and a hesitation to go into reverse. The transmission was rebuilt at the dealership (seals replace). After driving approximately 200 miles continuously the transmission suddenly failed with no prior warning while driving 65 MPH. We were barely able to pull off the highway in heavy traffic. The transmission has been replaced with a new one. How can a vehicle go through 2 transmissions in 33,000 miles? I had my family (including 2 children under age 2) in the car during this. We went from 65 MPH in heavy traffic in the middle lane to 20 MPH in less than a 30 seconds with the RPM's redlined. We were lucky not to have been in an accident.

Filed Apr 22, 2001 · Brakes · CA

Since april 2000 I have experience probs with front and rear brakes. It began clicking in the rear, I was told by dlr that rotors needed to be replaced. I paid for the replacements. 2 weeks later clicking began again, louder that time. Dlr kept veh sd they couldn't locate prob. So they cleaned brakes and turned rotors. Clicking then began in front of vehicle, only when stopping, and excessive grinding sound began and the veh would wobble when attempting to stop. Dlr adv that it was due to heat???? So the rotors were maintenanced again. Clicking started again about a month later and continues when stopping as well as a sound of fluid "swishing" and grinding at halt. I am very concerned that the dealership is unable to locate the problem. They keep returning an unsafe vehicle, I am returning to service tomorrow and hopefully will be successful in obtaining full repairs. Chrysler was contacted and basically has been no help. What is the next step if problem continues?

Filed Feb 21, 2001 · Brakes · CA

While driving could step on the brakes pedal and brakes will grind like metal to metal. Rotors and pads had to be replaced.