Front and rear disc brakes after 22,000+ miles wear the semi-metallic pads to "dust," breaking-up and going metal-to-metal damaging the disc rotors. Initial quote from walt's, a local chain of repair outlets is $978.00.
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan brakes complaints
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2008 dodge caravan...at last three oil changes have asked service staff to investigate ultra squeaky brakes (18k, 22k, 26k miles). Unable to determine source of extreme squeaking. Pads are 1/2 way gone on front and slightly more than that on rear. No way should this low mileage have brakes that are so worn and so squeaky.
Multiple problems with 2008 dodge grand caravan se, van was special ordered at advantage chrysler jeep and dodge, des plaines il from factory with mygig ves, we took delivery on feb 2008, our sales guy quit before we even got the van. Sad. _____________ first problem was within first 6 mos. Loud whistle noise coming from windshield on warm and hot days at 60+ MPH , dealer resealed but problem still same. __________________ brakes had to be redone after 14,000. This is a common problem, judging by all of the complaints, I was even more pissed off after getting a $500 bill and a dopey explanation from the shop manager at advantage chrysler jeep and dodge. We took it in for a break inspection, they did all the work without checking with me first. _________________ the next thing to stop working was the passenger side sliding door auto lock. It no longer responds to electric or remote switch. We have to lock and unlock manually. They suspected a harness but did not have one in stock, 2 months for delivery of part, I had no time to go back. _________________ just recently oct 2009 during a rain storm, the wipers stopped to function in any position, the wipers were turned on while the car was running, had to pull over shut off/on, then they worked fine. __________________ spouse also reported that radio stopped working, no audio or video temporarily, it also started to work after turning off then on of the key. _________________ we are '!@#$% at chrysler / dodge for putting out a car like that. We buy only american built cars to support our economy, and we get '!@#$% with countless repair bills. Get tour stuff together chrysler / dodge!!!!!!!
2008 dodge grand caravan front brake pad and rotor replacement at 25k. First time I've owned a "new" vehicle needing front pad replacement so soon, despite light town driving.
I had a dodge grand caravan that I purchased there less than a year before with brake noise. My wife complained on previous occasions but was told nothing was wrong. When they finally looked at it vehicle was out of warranty period and they said the repair would not be covered. It cost us $471.98 to replace front and back pads and resurface rotors. Was not informed that a tsb #05-006-08 had been issued. Part number recommended in tsb does not match part number on my invoice. Now they need replaced again a year later because they were making a squealing noise and overheating. When I took it in to a local mechanic, he said my left rear caliper is leaking and needs to be replaced. No calipers are available as they are on national backorder. I now have a van that is too dangerous to drive and no parts are available to repair it.
My brakes and rotors (front and rear) needed replacement on my 2008 dodge grand caravan sxt after only 16000 miles. This is less than half the usual expected lifetime of brakes. Dealer will not cover because it was over 12k miles. Dealer says 2008 and 2009 vans are heavier than earlier models, but they still use the same old brake system from earlier models. This doesn't sound safe or fair to me.
25,000 miles on our 18 month old grand caravan and the brakes and rotors are shot. No warning, no grinding, squeaking, nothing. I am reading hundreds of reports of people with the same problem. This sounds like a recall in the making. Chrysler is aware of the issue tsb# 05-006-08 but chooses to do nothing.
2008 grand caravan has been having brake noise for a while, dealer said they could find nothing. When rear brakes became metal to metal they replaced rear pads and rotors and told me fronts were fine. Upon leaving the fronts were still dragging, the next day I returned with a service bulletin saying they are to replace all pads and rotors so I feel chrysler is trying to hide a major brake issue.
I have a 2008 dodge grand caravan that has needed brakes and rotors two times in 19000 miles. I feel this is way to short a time period.
Brake pads and rotors warp and wear at an accelerated rate, chrysler resurfaced the rotors and replaced the pads the first time at approx 8000 miles, then 7000 miles later the problem was back. Chrysler didn't want to provide assistance, but after being persistent they agreed to replace the pads and rotors with updated parts if we paid $50 of the bill. We were told this was a one-time good-will fix. 10,000 miles later we are starting to feel warped rotors again. Service adviser had the gall to suggest driver-error and improper braking.
Brakes, transmission, doors.
Brake light flashed a few times. Within one week of light sporadically flashing the brakes started to grind, metal to metal. The van is only 14months old with 10,000 miles. Out of warranty because of time length (missed by only two months). Chrysler would not fix so had to repair at own expense. Brake pads replaced and rotors turned. Researched on-line and this is a very common complaint/problem on this make/model and year.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the front rotors were warped and damaged the brake pads. The brakes and rotors need to be replaced. The failure has occurred twice within seven months. The first time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, they refused to acknowledge the defect until the brake pads were grinding and failed inspection. The brake pads and rotors were replaced at that time; however, the failure has recurred. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The contact believes that the failures were due to manufacturer defects and a recall should be issued. The failure mileage was 11,667 and current mileage was 16,700. Updated 09/15/09. *lj updated 09/16/09.
I purchased a 2008 dodge grand caravan sxt used from a fleet service with approx 28k miles on it. I went to check the tires and brakes myself, and have discovered the brakes and rotors need replacing. The problem is, no metal is touching the rotors, yet they are wore on the outside edge down to the minimum thickness of 26.4 mm. The parts dealer won't turn them, so new ones have to be installed. This seems to be a premature wearing issue.
Brakes had to be replaced and rotors cut at 12,832 miles. Vehicle started shaking while braking and brakes are spongy. I took it to the dealer with 16,762 miles on it. They told me the rotor needed to be replaced. They tell me this is due to heating from the brakes.
Dodge grand caravan sxt 2008. Brake pads and rotors completely worn out at less than 14000 miles. Cost me close to $400.00 to correct the problem. Bought the vehicle new. If anyone is interested I will be keeping the parts that have worn out.
Grand caravan , ~15,500 miles, front brakes and rotors are worn, and need replaced. Occurs when you press on the brakes can hear screeching sound and grinding. Chrysler is aware of the issue tsb# 05-006-08.
02/23/2009- purchased 2008 dodge grand caravan- on day of purchase I asked why brakes made a barking sound,was told because it sat in parking lot for a while. Odometer-19230the next day the van shut itself off while driving down the road. I could steer and the engine was running but I couldn't accelerate and all instrument lighting was off.I called sale auto mall the place I bought it and they said call back if it happened again. Sometime in march took it because the steering keep pulling me towards the curb. The service manager of sale auto mall test drove it with me in it and detected nothing wrong. 4/01/2009- took it in for oil change. 04/06/2009 brakes failed coming back from moorehead. Called sale auto mall, they referred me to dodge dealership in greenville, called them and asked for tow, they refused, they told me to bring it as far as I could. When I got there they said it wasn't under warranty and that it would be $370 to fix, I refused and they charged me $35 for looking at it. 04/08/2009-took it to boyd's he repaired brakes and rotors for $150. 4/20/2009- brakes spongy and sinking call boyd's referred me to dodge dealership in new bern, see them, service manager starts the test drive with me goes ten feet and hits brakes,stops car says I knowwhats wrong it's the master cylinder,asked me to get out,says he wants his brake man to check it out. Then thirty minutes later sends a man to tell me the part has to be order, he gives me my keys and tells me they'll call me when the part is in.4/23/09- dealership called me said part was in, could I come in today, told him I was at work, when could I come in he asked,I told him monday, he said fine. 04/24/2009- coming home from work going 40 on arrlington blvd.see a line of cars in front of me start to slow down, suddenly all cars in front slam on brakes to a dead stop,I slam on my brakes,but they go all the way to the bottom of floor and the rate of speed doesn't change.I hit the SUV in front of me at full speed. Help!
Brake pads had to be replaced and rotors turned at 13,000 miles. Only made sound for one day grinding. Never had brakes on any car I have owned go out with that few of miles. Especially a new car. Battery was also leaking and inside functions like radio and wipers, locks , windows... Sometimes just don't work. It also feels like the transmission is dragging. They replaced the battery , I had to pay for the brakes and nothing was found for any of the other stuff..
I am writing to chrysler canada because we are very unhappy with our 2008 dodge grand caravan, one that I would classify as a runaway vehicle creating a potential safety hazard. Current odometer reading 25347 this vehicle went for its first service february 9, 2009 to a vehicle check-up peace of mind inspection. Primarily with an inquiry to check the brake system since the brake pedal felt somewhat spongy when applied. The inspection indicated the brakes pulsated because of a warped disk. The warped disk is most likely caused by high heat generated from prolonged braking. This appears to be in contradiction with the instruction in the 2008 dodge owner's manual page 334 under note: to select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration (engine breaking), simply press and hold the gear selector lever to the left (-). The transmission will shift to the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed down. This is clearly not providing the desired result. To assist the vehicle in maintaining control downhill, shifting the automatic transmission into 3rd gear (at 60 kph.) should enable the vehicle to maintain control without having to 'ride the brakes'. This is not the case; the electronics controlling the shifting system in the automatic transmission drops out of low gear (3rd) into high gear (d) under the slightest downhill momentum, thus making it impossible to control the speed of the vehicle. Page 337 in the 208 dodge owner's manual specifically warns that riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. As we have experienced to our horror on numerous occasions driving on the west coast (vancouver island), while trying to maintain vehicle control on a downhill stretch of paved road, this 4 speed electronic transmission system is incapable of providing any engine braking assistance whatsoever. The only alternative is to ride the brakes to maintain vehicle control.
Left front brake grinding during low speed stops. Started all of the sudden one evening. Took it to the dealer the next morning. Was informed that it was not going to be a warranty covered repair because it was past the 12,000 mile limit on brake repair. This is 15,000 highway miles after only 6 months. The dodge dealer said it was not going to be covered by the standard warranty or the 100,000 mile bumper to bumper extended warranty. This was a "normal" wear item and would be $270 to replace the front brake pads and to turn both front rotors. I find it shocking that a manufacturer with as many complaints as they have on this exact issue still fails to even give "goodwill" coverage on something as serious as premature brake failure.
The brakes get really hot and overheat all the time. Gas mileage very low 13 miles to the gallon highway. At 6800 miles front brakes went into rotors without any warning, took to dealership they replaced pads and resurfaced rotors. They gave me know explanation what caused this. Still had problems took it in again in june told them something was still wrong they said they checked nothing wrong. About two weeks ago noise from back brakes took it in got a estimate they said something really mess up in the brake system need whole brake job calibers etc. Back tires need to be replaced radiator cap leaking 3500.00 to fix. 15200 miles on car declared unsafe to drive. Took it back to dealership today they said my 12000 mile brake warranty was up I would have to pay for repairs. Left car they called me and said the back brakes where getting really hot burned up stated I must be driving with parking brake on need new pads front and back it was going to cost like 600 dollars. Said don't know why fuel mileage was so poor that my driving habits where causing brakes to wear out fast. The radiator cap was leaking bad replaced that. Told them I was going to get a third opinion because I didn't believe it was due to my driving habits. Supposed to pick up today came home research complaints on dodge caravan 2008. Was looking to file complaint on dealership and car and to see what my options where since I felt I was getting mistreated and what the laws where since I felt the car was a lemon.
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