2008 Dodge Grand Caravan suspension problems

Filed Feb 11, 2020 · Engine, Suspension · 99,207 miles · PR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan fractured rear axle check engine warning indicator illuminated, not diagnosed by a dealer yet the contact was concerned about the suspenssion and repairs paid by the contact the contact stated that while traveling approximately 40 MPH, a loud rattling noise emerging from the rear of the vehicle started. The vehicle was diagnosed by a neighbor mechanic, that determined that the rear axle was fractiured and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact also wanted to mention that the vehicle had been repaired at the dealer benitez chrysler,dodge,jeep, carretera 3, km 77.2, bo rio abajo, humacao, pr 00791, approximately 6 times for the egr( exhaust gas recirculation ). The vehicle was repaired for the axle. The approximate failure mileage was 99,207.

Filed Jun 22, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 149,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. While driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding noise emitting from the front of the vehicle and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was diagnosed again and the contact was informed that the steering angle sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls associated with the failure and the vehicle would have to be repaired at the owner's expense. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

Filed May 19, 2017 · Suspension · 160,000 miles · NC

This is concerning our 2008 dodge grand caravan that was modified by ams vans inc; VIN number is [xxx]. The rear axle beam currently has two fractures in it, which makes the vehicle unsafe to drive. I recently took the van into an auto shop for diagnostics because the rear wheels were making noises. Upon further inspection, we noticed the rear axle had two severe fractures along the c-channel, which makes the vehicle unsafe to drive. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 9, 2015 · Suspension · 127,000 miles · OH

I first had to have front wheel bearing replaced at 79,000 miles oct 2012, now they are bad again at 127,000 miles. I've never had to replace a set of wheel bearings on a vehicle let alone two times in this short of distance,"miles". Chrysler won't replace them but they have a service bulletins saying they will but it doesn't directly affect my VIN # so I'm out of luck to over $1000 to fix it myself.

Filed Jun 27, 2014 · Suspension · 77,800 miles · CA

Tl * the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would make a loud abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 77,800 and the current mileage was 78,000.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Suspension · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact's vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v055000 (rear axle). The contact notified the dealer and attempted to have the vehicle repaired numerous times; however, they did not know when the parts would be available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed May 2, 2011 · Brakes, Suspension · 89,002 miles · MO

I have replaced my brakes 3 times since I bought utter and motors 1 time they get very hot and smell like their burning also a possible hub bearing is going out on passenger side last but not lease my light on radio is not working as well. I've observed on the web site several dodge grandcaravans have been having.

Filed Apr 29, 2011 · Suspension · 83,000 miles · IL

My 2008 dodge grand caravan has the front wheel bearings going out. I would like to know why dodge has no recall on this. The shop were it is being repaired stated that dodge had a recall on another van for the wheel bearings and they are the same bearings and same part number for my van.

Filed Feb 15, 2011 · Suspension · 60,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds he heard a loud noise coming in the vehicle, especially when making a left turn. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised him that the front passenger wheel bearings had failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the passenger side wheel bearings need to be configured. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Updated 04/12/11*lj updated 05/19/11

Filed Oct 30, 2010 · Suspension · 60,000 miles · OK

My 2008 dodge grand caravan at 60,000 miles is already needing the front wheel bearings replaced. I can see online that several people are having the same problem. One other owner reports comparing the bearings that were originally on the vehicle to the replacement part and noting that the replacement part is notably better made. This angers me in that it is not the only problem I've had with this newer vehicle. I'm not sure what type of safety hazard this creates, but I cannot afford $500 to replace it, after having just spent $500 to replace the brakes. I feel that dodge should honor replacing the wheel bearings as a vehicle recall!