2009 Dodge Grand Caravan brakes problems

Filed Sep 28, 2026 · Brakes, Engine · NC

While driving, the engine shuts off, leaving the driver with no power steering or power brakes. All power is off. There is no warning or error messages on the dash of any kind. No warning at all. The last time this happened, I was able to coast to the side of the road to a stop. Once stopped, i can put the transmission in Park, restart the vehicle and continue. This time, I drove directly to my service shop to have the computer checked for codes. There were none, like the event never happened. They could not reproduce the problem. This has happened 3 times since August 2025. The wireless ignition module was replaced in 2015 under the recall notice 14V373000. That recall was for exactly this situation. So far, I have been fortunate to avoid hitting another vehicle or other objects. This is not a safe situation, especially knowing it might happen tomorrow.

Filed Aug 15, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · VA

While driving all electrical systems fail, warning lights flash on and off, power steering and brakes fail, all lights go out. Can shift to neutral and restart, drive on until it repeats.

Filed Nov 17, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 166,000 miles · SC

I was driving at about 30 MPH on a town road and the car randomly shut off. There was a traction control light that came on. All electrical still worked but no acceleration, power steering or power brakes. I had to slow down, put the car in park and restart the car. What if I was on the high way? What if I was crossing an intersection? My wife drives my 3 children around in this car. This has happened 3 times this past week. Never did it before. And I've already had the ignition switch replaced that dodge sent out a recall for.

Filed Feb 5, 2020 · Body, Brakes · 221,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. While driving at various speeds the brake pedal was applied and was slow to respond. There was an abnormal squealing noise detected. The parking brake, TPMS, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that the sliding door detached from trim. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the brakes needed to be replaced. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 221,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2018 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · IN

Front brakes stick. Have replaced pads, hoses and calipers to no avail.

Filed Jan 19, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 155,000 miles · NC

I was driving down the road on a shallow left-hand curve when I turned the steering wheel to the right, coming out of the curve, all the sudden the left front brake (lfb) began to chatter as though the lfb ABS was engaging. The esp bas and the traction control lights came on. The van violently swerved towards the oncoming lane. Luckly, there was no traffic come at me. I was able to over correct with the steering and regain control. I took the van to a local shop which diagnosed the steering position sensor inside the air bag clockspring to be bad. It was replaced and the problem went away. I feel this is very dangerous problem and should be addressed with a recall before someone is killed!

Filed Mar 28, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 79,000 miles · MI

On multiple occasions while driving without warning van stops no power steering, no brakes engine stops all power is lost. The only code that appears is traction control.

Filed Aug 13, 2016 · Brakes · NY

Brought new in 09, front rotors cut due to severe vibrations..was told I was not driving enough (never heard that before)1,700 miles., bad vibration again in front ..rotors cut front and rear. Took car to dealer for oil change and was told front brakes and rear brakes as well as rotors needed replacing 12852 miles, told by dealer this is normal wear and tear!!!. I started doing my own brakes as I could not afford the dealer anymore and they refuse to address the issue. I have been changing the brakes every other oil change, this is crazy. I have owned numerous cars over the years and have never had to do this. I finally took the car to the dealer as the rear drivers side caliper was burning up and was told to my surprise they said the front calipers were seized, they said the front controls the rear. They changed them and I put new rotors and brakes all around. Rear drivers side burning up hot and brakes almost to metal, took to dealer again and was told rear calipers needed replacing. They changed both rear calipers and I had the rear brakes replace again. Rear drivers side caliper started sticking again burning hot and brakes worn almost to metal again, they replaced and I went online and found many people with the same problem 08-12 caravan and none of them got any satisfaction from the dealer or dodge. I told the tech about the complaints and all he could say is "if its broken we will fix, and thats all he can do" with no further explanation. I really dont know what to do anymore van has 62,000 miles and I really don't want my wife driving this van anymore with the kids, I feel it's so unsafe and has been a money pit.

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 120,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system). In addition, when the brake pedal was depressed, the front of the vehicle shook. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2015 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. While driving with the cruise control activated, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the brakes failed. The contact depressed the brake pedal once more and the vehicle began to decelerate. The failure recurred. The contact also stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed with force, but the brakes failed to respond. The contact heard a loud abnormal noise from the engine and the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.