2004 Dodge Grand Caravan brakes problems

Filed Aug 7, 2014 · Brakes · 158,000 miles · OH

My front brakes have to be changed every three months , my van will stall or act like its going to stall I have to give it gas and after I move for a few it stops, my van is constantly out of line which wears on the tires ,the metal coolant lines that go for the rear heat was rusted and corroded badly causing a huge leak , also the transmission cooler bracket locates in front of radiator broke causing a hole in the radiator, this has not only happened in my 2004 grand caravan but also in my elderly parents 2004 caravan. After reading through all the complaints I do understand that things will happen and go wrong and have to be fixed but when the dealership or the manufacturer doesn't show any interest in wanting to help the consumer there's not much a person can do that is until someone gets hurt and I can guarantee if it happens to be my family there will be an enormous law suit with a lot of publicity lets see how sales do after I get done.

Filed Nov 7, 2011 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the rear brakes seized when trying to shift from park to drive. The contact would have to allow the vehicle to sit for a few minutes when the engine was turned on and when releasing from park. In addition, there was a loud clunking noise heard from the vehicle before the brake would release. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that they had to special order the parts for repairs but at the expense of the contact. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2010 · Brakes · NY

The ABS unit in my dodge grand caravan awd has air going into it, causing my brakes to have no pressure. My foot goes all the way to the floor to stop my vehicle!!!! This is no good I carry three children in my car. I have heard from many mechanics that this is a very common problem in this vehicle and there hasn't been a recall on this. This is very serious. I don't know where I'm going to come up with the money to fix this. I'm basically riding in a death mobile. My husband has never scene soooo much air come out when he bleeds the brakes. Dodge should fix this problem immediately!!!!

Filed Oct 23, 2008 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · MI · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge grand caravan. The contact has been experiencing brake failures and the brake indicator would illuminate sporadically without warning. While driving 30 MPH, the brake light illuminated and the contact attempted to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. The brake pedal extended to the floor. The contact crashed into the rear end of the preceding vehicle. The vehicle was severely damaged. The air bags failed to deploy and a police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle had to be towed to his residence. The insurance company will send someone to inspect the vehicle. The contact received a ticket for "failure to keep a vehicle in control". He will callthe manufacturer because the brakes had to be repaired at least four times within the last two years. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2008 · Brakes · 84,000 miles · IL · crash

Master cylinder failed in rear brake system causing brakes to fail. Brake failure was sole reason for rear end accident causing damage to two vehicles.

Filed Feb 11, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · NH

Park the van,go out and van will not start-no radio or lights left on. Dealership has checked the battery several times and said it was not the battery yet it still does it and this is going on to two years now.

Filed Feb 11, 2008 · Brakes · NH

Took vehicle for state inspection-sudden need for new brakes per dealership-said bring it in with in 300-500 miles for brake job.

Filed Jan 13, 2008 · Brakes · NH

Sudden need for front brakes.

Filed Dec 28, 2007 · Brakes · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge grand caravan. During the winter months, the brakes lock up intermittently. To unlock the brakes, the contact must move the vehicle forward and backwards several times. The manufacturer stated that they were aware of the failure and posted a technical service bulletin (05-001-06a). The current mileage was 42,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 12, 2006 · Brakes · 54,655 miles · CO

Dt*: the contact stated the factory brakes were replaced and the rotors were resurfaced, at 39,320 miles. On 4/22/06, the brake pads, rotors and brake calipers were replaced at 46,806 miles. Then on 7/06/06, at 49,179 miles, the warped rotors were resurfaced. On 10/17/2006, at 52,762 miles, the rotors were resurfaced and the brake pads were replaced again. Then on 12/11/2006, at 54,655 miles, the front and rear brakes were replaced. The brake shims were found to be jammed and the rotors were warped again. The brake problem was noticeable while breaking at 15 MPH. The manufacturer was not notified.