2011 Dodge Grand Caravan: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jan 2, 2019 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · OH

Wipers on intermittently and will not turn off. No interior lights or dash lights, then all lights on instrument panel/warning lights come on. Loud squealing noise and chattering noise from instrument panel. Van will not start. Sliding door sometimes opens on it's own. Vehicle is usually parked and happens on start up, but has occasionally happened while driving.

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Brakes · 33,000 miles · IN

Previous owner of my vehicle described problems with brakes but said dealer fixed them. Have had to replace pads twice and now have grinding sound coming from front brake area. Car is under 45,000 miles. Have seen numerous complaints on brakes for dodge caravans on the internet. Why is dodge not responsible for fixing the problem? Brakes should not be wearing out this quickly. This is a costly problem and I think a recall is needed given the number of complaints I've seen.

Filed Feb 27, 2015 · Brakes · 73,600 miles · PA

We have a 2011 dodge grand caravan. We are getting to the point that this van is not worth the stress. We did not get this van brand new however it didn't have many miles, if I remember right 62,000 on it. Less then a year ago we had to fix all four brakes and rotors (at 65,000 miles) . Last week when it went for inspection (at 73600 miles) it wouldn't pass because of the rotors, so once again we had to get them fixed. We are on day 7 and are already seeing the same problem and knowing we will have to have them fixed again! I can tell by how the van is squealing that we are going to have to replace the brakes and rotors again soon. We have already spent over $1500 in the same repairs in less then a year. I have looked up dodge vans and I see a lot of people are having the same problem. Seriously I have a family and if these brakes and rotors fail I will not be happy. I don't understand how there is no recall after finding so many complaints on the internet about this van.

Filed Jun 2, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 45,000 miles · OH

When trying to stop or slow down, steering wheel vibrates so much it feels like I won't be able to hold onto it. My son replaced the rotor and pads on front brakes as they seemed worn. Then in april 2014 we took the car back to the dealer because brakes were grinding. They replaced rotor and pads and things seemed ok until may, when brakes started squealing and steering wheel vibrating again while braking.. Took car back to dealer on may 21, and asked them to check brakes, rotate tires, and change oil. They said brakes were in the "green". Still having vibration of steering wheel while braking, so I asked to bring it in for another check, and now they say the new rotors, (about 2 months old) show signs of significant wear. They asked me if I drove with both feet, and I do not. They verified my complaint of vibration in the steering wheel, and asked me to bring the car back in on this coming friday. The brakes should not be wearing out this quickly...

Filed Mar 11, 2014 · Engine · 65,000 miles · WA

We were pulling out of a parking lot when the motor started making a grinding sound. We drove it straight home and the next morning took it to a local shop to have it checked out. They stated the screws that were holding the engine to the mount had been sheared off on one side and the engine had fallen onto the front axel. The screws on the other side were completely stripped and were also in the process of being sheared in half. The mechanic stated he felt this was due to the engine mount screws not being properly tightened at the factory. We took it to the local dodge dealership and they stated they could not determine how this had happened because the screws were sheared off but they would not claim any fault. They also stated it would not be covered under our warranty because it's not part of the power-train. The vehicle is only three years old and to have the motor fall out during driving does not seem like standard wear and tear. The vehicle has never been involved in any kind of accident or collision and has had all the appropriate preventative maintenance as outlined by dodge.