2008 Dodge Grand Caravan: brake failure

Filed May 31, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · 128,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. While driving, the brakes would erroneously activate and caused the vehicle to abruptly slow down. The vehicle was taken to dothan dodge(4074 ross clark cir, dothan, al) where it was diagnosed that the clockspring was faulty and needed to be repaired. The brake failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000. *bf consumer stated brakes will lock down 80% daily and will accerlate after releasing the brakes which causes excessive pad wear. This also causes A/C to shutdown.

Filed Jan 23, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 170,000 miles · OR

When driving the engine stalls, the anti slip sign is on, I lose all power. The steering wheel is locked and no brakes!

Filed Jul 16, 2015 · Body · 90 miles · MI · crash

I own a 2008 dodge grand caravan in the past 5 or 6 monts I being experince problems whit the van. Without warning the vehicle shot off on me, is being happen more and more every day. Some day is only ones some others several times. I got a saferty recall in my vehicle I call the diller and they told me that the company (chrysler) don't have the parts jet. In october 2014 the vehicle shot of on me, to avoid crasing into another vehicle I try to steere to the left, " a very difficult to do sense the vehicle has no brakes or anyting funtional" I end it crashing into the gard rail. I wasent injured tahks god my kid were not in the vehicle. I contact crhysler deveral times and was very difficult for them to follw up whit me. They send an engineer to see my vehicle whom sayd that it was nothin wrong whit the vihicle. I have to pay $500 dollar deductible and $1200 in car rental. In may 2015 I had another letter from the company saying that I have not fix the reecall problem and I have to call to make an appoinmetn for my vehickle to get teh reecall fix. I got the vehicle to get teh new parts the change te ignition and he fob key. It took a week for them to get te vehicle ready only for me to get it back to them because the vehicle is doing the same, they said the fob kye was not activated. I got the vehicle back and is keep shoting off on me wile I'm driving. The insurance company send me a letter saying taht they are talking to chrysler to get the monye they pay to fix the damages, they told me not to get into any agreetmens whie my lowyer "if I have one" so who is responsible for all of this?. How many people have to die before chrysler do anything to fix the problem? Why no lowyers wanted to taked my case? This is rediculos.

Filed Jun 5, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 124,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the vehicle stalled and the brakes failed. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v373000 (electrical system) however, the parts needed was unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2015 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the brakes were prematurely wearing and malfunctioned without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken into the dealer for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system), 11v394000 (air bags , equipment) and 10v611000 (equipment); however, the parts needed were not available for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the brake failure persisted. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Dec 23, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 92,000 miles · PA

When the problem first occurred, the car power would blip: the gauges would go to zero, the clock would go off, the lights would flicker on and off. I took it to the dealer and they said they fixed some wiring. After the car was returned, the problem persisted and worsened. Now, when the car slowed down (at a stop sign or light) the power would turn off completely, the engine would stall, light would go off, clock would go off, etc. I had to turned the key off and on to start the car again. I took it back to the dealer. They replaced two different parts - the ABS module and the main fuse panel for the car. When the car was returned, the problem persisted and got worse again. Now the car, when stopped or slowed down, power would shut down completely, shutting everything down as before, but now the key wouldn't turn. I couldn't turn it off or on or do anything for minutes at a time. The car power would suddenly turn back on it's own. So, once again, I took it to the dealer. This time they did a software update to several modules. I just received the car back from that visit on 12/17/14. The problem still persists. On 12/22/14, I lost power in the car while driving at a normal speed (30 MPH) going down a hill. The power steering and brakes went out and I had trouble getting the car to a stop. I was finally able to put enough pressure on the brakes to slow the car and pull to the side of the road at the bottom of the hill. Since then, I've lost power twice when stopped at stop lights. I've been able to turn the key off and then back on. I called the dealer again. They said that it's most likely related to a recall and there was nothing they could do because they didn't have parts. They advised me to remove all other keys and rings from the ignition key. Even after that, I still lost power once so far.

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 80,000 miles · CA

T* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while traveling at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact applied the emergency brake and was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. In addition, the contact stated that the brakes failed. The contact also stated that the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v373000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jun 12, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 55,000 miles · MI

This problem has been intermittent and getting worse. Sometimes it happens when we' driving and sometimes when it's parked with the engine off. The engine dies, horns blow, wipers go crazy and lights go on. All you can do is coast to a safe spot, wait for a while ,then restart the van.today as my husband drove to work, the power brakes went out. He was able to stop but it was very hard and dangerous. I don't know if it's related but we have had a problem with the blower for the air conditioner/ heater going out since about 2010. Updated 07/03/14 ma updated 07/11/2014

Filed Dec 3, 2012 · Brakes · 26,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced numerous brake failures. The front and rear brake pads and rotors were replaced several times however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance and the dealer advised that the rear brakes were not releasing. In addition, the rear brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000 and the current mileage was 66,000.

Filed Nov 25, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 113,600 miles · TN · crash

Driving the vehicle on a residential street. Engine quit suddenly and unexpectedly. Steering and brakes failed. Vehicle went off the road, over the curb and came to a stop. No property damage or bodily harm. If we had been traveling at highway speeds, fear of death would have been a real concern. The engine would not start for approximately a minute after the incident. Engine finally started and the vehicle was taken to a dodge dealership. Diagnosed as a 'bad win module' (wireless ignition node). The technician actually guessed the problem was the win module before diagnosing the problem. He said it was a 'fairly common problem'. An online investigation revealed this part has a recall associated with it in the 2010 dodge grand caravan (our dodge grand caravan is a 2008). The reason I am writing the federal safety agency is the newly replaced win module is clearly a redesigned part. It looks and functions differently than the old, faulty win module. If dodge redesigned the part, they must have assumed the earlier design was defective in some way. To justify the need for a redesign, there had to be some driving factor like improved safety. It is my belief that this defect had the real potential of causing death and I am requesting the federal safety agency investigate this matter. Am I the first to have lodged a complaint regarding this part? Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to your response.

Filed Jul 3, 2012 · Brakes · 37,500 miles · MI

Purchased new 2008 grand caravan. Brakes started squealing at 18,000 miles, had dealer check and they said all was ok. At 37,500 miles, brakes failed. Called dodge dealer who advised that warranty extended by dodge to 36000 miles had expired. I had brakes rebuilt at local master mechanic, who also found 2 faulty wheel bearings. Cost was over $1,000. I contacted chrysler corp who agreed to pay 1/2 of the repair bill. Since then we have had the brakes replaced 2 additional times, calipers stick heating up the wheel constantly. We finally traded in this vehicle 2 weeks ago, our 4th new and last dodge product. The brakes are underengineered on this vehicle. Ps: the original dodge dealer told me that chrysler said if any vans come in under 36,000 mi to repair them at no charge but no recall was issued. The mfg warranty on brakes is 12,000 miles. 37500 miles on original sealed wheel bearings is unacceptable. Also unacceptable is a brake system that cannot be relied on.

Filed May 24, 2012 · Brakes · 41,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the brakes had to be replaced prematurely. The rear brakes were originally replaced at 41,000 miles. The contact stated that the brakes failed shortly after the replacement due to the rear calibers not releasing. The failure caused the rear rotors and brake pads to wear prematurely. The dealer advised that the parts needed for the repair were on backorder to the issue being widespread for the make and model. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileages were 41,000.