2005 Dodge Grand Caravan: brake failure

Filed Jun 11, 2011 · Brakes, Wheels · 111,976 miles · 00

Front brake failure excessive wear brake pads- about two weeks from acceptable pads to nothing metal on metal caused by hub bearing failure - allows the wheel to move horizontally on the axle shaft. There was no indication of bearing failure prior to brake pad wear failure of the hub bearings could be the reason for many of the brake pad wear problems on these vehicles had to replace the rear bearing hubs 6 months after purchasing the vehicle in 2005- replaced left and right front bearing hub assemblies, rotors, and brake pads also ABS failure - sensors are controlled by the computer module which is prone to failure - controls all the electrical systems of the vehicle. So replacing individual wheel sensors does not fix the problem - only replacing the faulty computer control module will eliminate the problem until it fails again.

Filed Apr 19, 2010 · Brakes · 73,065 miles · PA

The parking brake cable routing on dodge g caravan, 2005, sxt. The cable is rubbing the rear vertical sway bar link causing the rubber on the line to deteriorate and possibly cause breakage of the cable thus leading to parking brake failure. The parking brake cable was re-routed to avoid contact with the sway bar link.

Filed Oct 8, 2009 · Brakes · 93,910 miles · FL

I was driving to get lunch before picking up my son from school. I pulled into a burgerking parking lot as I went to stop at a stop sign the brake pedal went to the floor. When I finally stopped the mini van I noticed that there was a trail of brake fluid on the ground. Upon further inspection the left front brake line had exploded.

Filed Mar 3, 2009 · Brakes · 51,500 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the brake line on her vehicle has ruptured at least three times within the past eight months. While driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed. The vehicle was repaired by a mechanic with parts purchased from the dodge dealer. The vehicle has been repaired three times for this failure and the contact is currently too afraid to drive the vehicle. The failures occur without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 51,500.

Filed Oct 27, 2006 · Brakes · 35,246 miles · MD

Premature front brake failure-- we purchased our 2005 dodge grand caravan new, in late spring 2004. Since then, we have had to replace the front brakes twice, once at 18,000 miles, and now at 35,000 miles. Our driving habits have not changed and previously (for the last 25 years, with 5 different cars) we have gone 30,000 - 40,000 miles between brake jobs. This vehicle replaced a 10-year old plymouth grand voyager which had no problems with brake wear. The dealer service manager says he has seen 2005 grand caravans coming in needing brake jobs at about 25,000 miles, but not 18,000 miles. Yet, neither the dealer nor chrysler admits that there is a system or component problem. I spoke with chrysler customer service and they were, at best, reluctantly helpful. They have agreed to pay for the parts, but not the labor. So, I have now had to pay, in part, for front brake jobs twice in less than 3 years, averaging less than 18,000 miles between the repairs. This is totally unacceptable. Needless to say, if chrysler doesn't do something else to remedy this situation, this will be the last chrysler product I will own...and I will not be keeping this minivan much longer.