Wheel Related Problems of the 2008 Dodge Caravan

Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2008 Dodge Caravan.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Dodge Caravan

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
7

Wheel problem #1

The 2008 Dodge grand Caravan is a lawsuit waiting to happen it somes with too many problems that I believe the creators if this vehicle knew about but put out for production any how for the love of money. Too many lives are put at risk. Im requesting a brand new car my vheicle has electrical issues that should not be common, ignition issues turn the key, car stalling, sliding door issues you would think a ghost is toiling with you its terrible, I demand some help my car wont start due to electrical concerns that I didnt cause I took good care of my vehicle but yet it still fails. This car stalled and stopped on the highway, wouldnt start on certain occasions its scary.

Wheel problem #2

I went to put air into the tire and the air stem broke off.

Wheel problem #3

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan with a goodyear spare tire, size: p145/90/d16. The contact stated that the original tire deflated and the spare tire was installed on the vehicle. Later, the contact smelled a burning rubber odor. The vehicle and tire were taken to a local mechanic who advised the spare tire was rubbing against the brake drum abnormally and causing the burning odor. The tire was replaced. The failure mileage was 36,240 and the current mileage was 36,380.

Wheel problem #4

Tire pressure monitoring sensor/valve stem 2008 Dodge grand Caravan. . . Valve broke off trying to unscrew cap. It is corroded and only has 40000 miles.

Wheel problem #5

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that a loud humming noise would emit from the rear of the vehicle when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired, but the contact felt that the failure was related to the wheel bearings. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 34764. The humming noise would go away sometimes then come back.

Wheel problem #6

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that a loud humming noise would emit from the rear of the vehicle while driving at all speeds. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired, but the contact felt that the failure was related to the wheel bearings. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 73,000. Sm.

Wheel problem #7

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal humming noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic which located the failure at the front wheel bearings. The dealer replaced the wheel bearings under the manufacturer warranty. The rear wheel bearings were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and denied assistance with the rear wheel bearing replacement. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 44,290.


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