2001 Dodge Grand Caravan brakes problems

Filed Apr 27, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 121,000 miles · NY

I have a 2001 dodge grand caravan sport and I had nothing but problems with it from the brake lines rotted away to the anti freeze line rotted away also the steering getting hard to were it wont budge also lights flickering and overheating so there's nothing on my van that isn't a problem I spent thousands of dollars on these problems and they just continue to happen anything on my van that holds fluids just rots away from the inside out and now the water pump housing that's bolted onto the motor were the hose attaches to goto the firewall so that you have heat and AC inside the van rotted off so there's a hole were the nipple would be to connect a hose to and the dealership wont help me in anyway shape or form so im basically on my own so I guess there waiting for someone to die before they fix anything on these vans they have so much concern for the civilians that buy there car vans ext. They keep up like this everyone who buys a vehicle from them is certain to die and they wont have any customers to sell to period because they will all be dead.... Its time to take our story to the press and you will see how fast the will fix these issues so if your a owner of a dodge chrysler and having problems such as me we should get the press involved and have them write a story about there lack or care for there customers safety so lets team up and write me at [xxx] and lets put a flame under there butts. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 25, 2010 · Brakes · 57,000 miles · NY

Brake line burst. After just getting off the highway, stopping at stop sign and felt something change. Pulled into a parking lot, had to press pedal all the way down to stop. Brake fluid pouring out of rear left side. Had to have it towed. Scary to think if it had gone on highway, esp. Since I had my 4 yr. Old with me. Replaced w/ dealer part. Mechanic stated that the 3 other sections have a coating to prevent corrosion but the 4th doesn't, that's how it comes. So this new part is subject to fail again? This is a serious safety issue. How common is this repair? Is there a design flaw that could be remedied before someone dies?

Filed Jan 23, 2006 · Brakes · 76,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated when the road conditions are wet and cold, the rear brakes freeze. The brakes drag hard and the rear wheels will not turn. The dealership is unable to duplicate the problem. The problem was a build up of brake dust. Updated 02/27/06

Filed Aug 18, 2005 · Brakes · OH

Dt: 2001 dodge grand caravan. The consumer states the ABS warning light came on twice. Also, the master cylinder went out. It has been replaced three times. The ABS sensor has been replaced on the back wheels twice. Nearly everything on the brake system had to be replaced.

Filed Jan 12, 2005 · Brakes · 61,000 miles · MI

Vehicle experienced a problem with the rear brake drums. Snow and water entered the rear brake drums, causing rust to develop, leading to a temporary freeze of the rear brake lining to the drum which locked up the rear wheel, preventing it from turning. Owner contacted the manufacturer , who informed the owner that this problem was not under warranty, and there was nothing they could do.

Filed Dec 15, 2004 · Brakes · DC

The brake had wore out every 20,000 miles, even when fix wear out again and again. *bf the dealer replaced pad/shoes and the consumer detected noise coming from the braking system. *sc the consumer discovered there was a major problem with the rotors.

Filed May 29, 2004 · Brakes · 26,078 miles · WA

Started 2001 grand caravan ex after shopping run,ABS and traction control check lights remained on. Pulled over twice and restarted,same lights stayed on. Vehicle had 26,078 miles on it when this occurred. Checked brake fluid level,o.k. Luckily for our family,the vehicle still had enough brake pedal pressure,though compromised (squishy,not firm, secure and controlled as it was prior to the occurrence), and the brakes could still be used to stop vehicle. Check the vehicle again after a few hours(checked brake fluid again, ABS fuse checked-out o.k.,started vehicle)no change. No change the next day.

Filed May 19, 2004 · Brakes, Locks · 55,138 miles · WA

1. There were no warning signs, according to the mechanic it wasn't going bad it just went. 2. I was pulling out of a parking lot into traffic when suddenly the vehicle just stopped moving. I was merging into traffic and instead of getting out and going I got out and almost got hit. The car coming towards me slammed on the breaks and was able to swerve around me. 3. The rear planitary gear weld failed, this failure was described as a sudden catastrophic failor. The vehicle could not be put into park. It was towed into the dealership they said the fluid was bad and the filter clogged. The vehicle has 55,000 miles they say the 7/70 warrenty didnt apply to my model. The second mechanic said there was nothing wrong with the filter or the fluid that they have to replace a lot of these part the welds fail alot. I called diamler/chrysler and told them what the mechanic said that I wanted to send them back the part that showed that the failure was manufacturer's defect they explained to me that it didn't matter that it why it failed just that it was out of warranty and they don't want to see the part. I was lucky the next person may not be. The vehicle is 2001 dodge grand caravan sport. So far the hatch doesn't work when this part failed I was also notified that the wheel cylinder on the rear brakes failed and that could have caused fire to the vehicle the dealership wanted 4.000 plus tax to fix these problems. The entire rear braking system had to be redone and the transmission had to be rebuilt. I have decided not to deal with fixing the hatch so it opens.

Filed Apr 26, 2004 · Brakes, Visibility · 27,000 miles · FL

Vehicle has 37000 miles and has had front brakes replaced (25000 miles) / new driver side power window motor assy. Installed (not under warranty @ cost of $210 +) / front sway bar repaired (not under warrany either) and now the air conditionong is not working.....dealer says it will have to replace the complete system...estimate is for $1,284 plus tax!!!) are you kidding me! I have no faith in the dodge gran caravan product. This is a $30k vehicle. It should not be having these kind of issues w/ only 37000 highway miles.

Filed Mar 5, 2004 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · PA

The brake master cylinder has failed twice: 4/02 and 2/04.