Brake Grinding Noise problems of the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle emitted a grinding noise and began vibrating. The vehicle did not come to an immediate stop. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph approaching a traffic stop signal, and when the brakes were engaged a loud grinding noise emitted outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they detected the front brakes and front rotors were defective. Also, the rear brakes needed to be replaced and the rear rotors resurfaced. The faulty brakes and rotors were due to premature wear. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 29,215. Js.

Howling noises from rear wheels when moving. Touching brake pedal stops noise. Right and left calipers, rotors, and pads replaced with new. At 50,469 miles on 2/27/12, grinding noise recurred. Front wheel bearings replaced under extended warranty. At 50,484 miles on 2/28/12, noise from rear wheel recurred; left rear rotor warped, pads stuck. Replaced left rotor, freed up pads. Noise not cured. At 50560 on 3/7/12, noise verified by Chrysler mechanic, replaced right rear rotor and rear brake pads. Total cost to owner to date for these repairs: $413. 73 and many visits to dealer. Far too much wear and tear for vehicle used only for personal transportation. Took delivery October 1, 2008. Averaged 1,231 per month since purchase. All repairs completed at Chrysler dealer.

I am the owner of a 2008 Chrysler town and country touring edition minivan, I have been complaining about my brakes and the grinding noises and unusual stopping patterns I have been experiencing since purchasing the vehicle. Recently a Chrysler warranty extension was issued to cover replacement of front rotors and pads. My vehicles front rotors and pads were changed and a 50. 00 deductible was paid for this service. One month later my vehicle experienced heavy vibrations in the steering wheel and a grinding effect on the break pedal. Upon returning to the dealer they replaced the front rotors and pads due to warping. I am concerned that this problem will resurface a month later. Is this vehicle safe with the current breaking design and components. My questions are, why is it warping and wearing out so quickly and are there any other reports of faulty break design causing injury or accidents? I truly feel my family is life is at risk in this vehicle.

I have noticed a grinding noise while driving my vehicle for the past two months. The grinding does not happen all the time, but has become more frequent and louder over the past two months. I brought my vehicle to the local dealership where I purchased it and they told me they could not here what I was talking about when they test drove it. Two months later I returned with the vehicle and they informed me that my calipers were bad and that I needed new brake pads and rotors as a result. Even though I had brought the vehicle in for them to inspect two months prior, they did not warranty the damage to the brake pads and rotors. This ended up costing just under $500 to fix.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds and making a turn, she heard a grinding sound on the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The problem occurred intermittently but began to happen more frequently as time progressed. The contact planned to take the vehicle to the dealer on August 9, 2010. Prior to the rear braking failure, the contact replaced the front brakes in January 2010 for the same grinding noise. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they could not assist her. The current mileage was approximately 29,100. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

The contact owns 2008 Chrysler town and country. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph and applied the brakes as the vehicle exhibited an abnormal grinding noise. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer for diagnosis of the failure where the front brake components were replaced. The front and rear brake pads failed shortly following repairs. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer for repairs. The brake pads rotors and calipers were replaced. The failure occurred four additional times. The vehicle continued to make a grinding noise when the brakes were applied. The dealer stated that the noise was normal and the vehicle did not indicate any additional failures. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud squeaking and grinding noise from the rear brakes. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the front and rear brakes needed to be replaced at the contacts expense. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a claim; she was awaiting a return call at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 44,000.

My 2008 Chrysler Town & Country limited suddenly made a grinding noise at 12,200 miles. There was no break squealing/notification, and without warning the brakes were metal to metal. The van needed front brake pads and rotors replaced. I called the dealership and was told that these vehicles don't go very long without needing brakes and that the pads on this van do not squeal. I asked how I was supposed to know that I would need new brakes at such low mileage if they don't squeal, and the dealer said that I would have known if I had my tires rotated every 6k miles. I had him check my history and it was less than 6k since last rotation so he told me to complain to Chrysler. I did, they opened a case and told me to take the van to the dealer. The dealer inspected the van and told me that it needed front brake pads and both rotors replaced and that because of the condition of the brakes, it was not safe for me to drive and they could not let me leave in that condition. They reported this back to the case manager at Chrysler. After 4 days and numerous phone calls from both the service manager and myself, Chrysler agreed to do a "one-time goodwill" repair for me, and I was to asked to pay $50.

Saturday, Feb. 13th I noticed a small squeaking in my front brakes. Sunday, Feb 14th, there started a grinding noise that would come and go. Took it to the shop this morning and was informed @ 28,000 miles my vehicle needed new rotors and brake pads. I had them replaced at cost but I did voice my displeasure, made a complaint with the company. I am not sure if the parts are available but I had the work done Feb. 15, 2010 @ 9:00 am. Problem is not with dealership but with the fact that after doing some research that this is a common problem and the car company is not willing to resolve this issue. There is a known TSB out there about the wear of the rotors (05-006-08).

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph he applied the brakes and the vehicle experienced an increased stopping distance. The contact also heard a grinding noise during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that all of the brakes were completely worn down and needed to be replaced. The brakes were replaced. Approximately one year later the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they offered no assistance. The vehicle was then taken to an independent repair shop where the brakes were again replaced. The failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 34,000.

Chrysler town and country - worn rotors and bad brakes - just like everyone else. Cost me $350 to fix - only 19k miles on vehicle. Grinding noise started about five days ago. One completely trashed rotor, one severely grooved, had back brakes 'cleaned' - shouldn't have to replace brakes on a 1. 5 year old vehicle with so few miles on it. Tahoe doesn't need them at 50k!.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. While driving at any speed the contact would applied pressure to the brake pedal and heard a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the front rotors and brake pads were replaced. The failure continued and was taken back to the dealer where the front and back rotors and brake pads were replaced; however, the grinding noise continued to occur. A technician advised that the front and back rotors and brake pads would need to be replaced. The contact stated they have owned the vehicle for approximately two years and have had these repairs made three times. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

I had to have the brakes and rotors changed on my t & c at 28,000 miles. Within 24 hours of the initial brake noise, the brakes were making a grinding noise. When the mechanic looked the brake pads disintegrated in his hand. The rotors had a groove in them so they had to be replaced. I have now been told that brakes and rotors on this model will need to be changes every 15 to 20k miles. Obviously this not an acceptable length on time for the pads must less the rotors to last.