Brake Grinding Noise problems of the 2010 Chrysler Town & Country

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle made a grinding noise every time the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire shop where it was diagnosed that the rotors and brake pads for the front wheels needed to be replaced. This would be the fourth repair for the front rotors and pads this year. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 40 mph the contact heard a grinding noise while depressing the brake pedal. The failure occurred at various speeds and was more noticeable at higher speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician suggested the brakes be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000. Rvk.

I purchased a used 2010 Chrysler town and country Mini-van in may of 2011. During the test-drive, I noted a pulsating in the brakes and, as a condition of sale, asked that the brakes be repaired. According to the dealership, the brake pads were replaced, and the rotors were "turned". Upon delivery of the vehicle, I found the brakes to be operating without the pulsating. However, after the purchase, I found the pulsating to continue to occur at highway speeds, and the vehicle was returned to the dealership again for repair. I was told that there was a recall for the rotors, and that the rotor had been replaced. Once again, I left the dealership, noting smooth brake operation. After approximately 2 weeks, I began to notice the pulsating once again at highway-speed braking. On Saturday, July 9th, I was driving on a rural highway. While on the highway, I suddenly began to hear a rubbing noise, accentuated by a rhythmic knocking sound. I reduced speed by letting off the accelerator and continued to listen to the noise, trying to determine exactly where it was coming from. I next heard the sound of something rebounding off the undercarriage, and made the decision to stop. Upon applying the brakes, I was met with extreme shuddering/pulsating from the brakes as I pulled to the shoulder. As I increased pressure on the brake pedal, a grinding noise commenced from the front right area, and shortly after the vehicle came to a forced stop, as though the wheels had locked up. On inspecition, it appeared the right front brake caliper had broke loose, sheered away some of the metal from inner portion of the rim, and then lodged itself against the rim, forcing the wheel to lock in place. We were very fortunate that, at the time, we were on a rural highway and had time to reduce speed before forcfully braking. Had this occurred at a higher speed, in heavier traffic, I fear the outcome may have been drastically different. My infant son was in the van at the time.

The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the brake pedal would not respond when depressed. The caliper was frozen and would not release. The contact state that a grinding noise was heard from the vehicle when driving. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the brakes and advised that the calipers, brake line and rotors would need replacing. The manufacturer was contacted who advised that there were no recalls for the failure and offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 48,000.