Brake Disc Caliper problems of the 2008 Dodge Caravan

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated the rear side caliper bracket caused the brakes to wear prematurely and cause an increase in stopping distance and time. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear brake caliper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,00. Ng.

First is a recall---r03 wireless ignition-the dealership(byford, duncan, ok) in June, 2015 on my first visit the part was not available; after a second visit and two phone calls-"the part is not available"; the last phone call I was told to make an appointment so that "they can see the vehicle and then try to order the part". Contacted the Chrysler group recall assistance center(on hold 30 minutes) and gave them info; they took name and number so they could contact the dealership about their "recall parts inventory" 2nd complaint brakes-bought vehicle new; have to replace front brake pads every 30000 miles and rear brake pads every 50000 miles; Chrysler recall replaced the pads the first time at their expense--per them faulty brake pads not caliper; local mechanic doing the 6 brake jobs thought maybe a new caliper redesign was the problem; Chrysler has no follow up to the initial problem.

While on vacation trip front brakes became hot. Stopped and checked, tire was so hot could not touch. Firestone complete auto care made repairs on 6/17/2014 replaced (calipers) rotors and pads. On 10/10/2014 rear brakes became too hot . Dealer repaired replaced calipers and brake pads 53,000 miles. Very dangerous tires became too hot firestone $696. 85 dealer $694. 07 total $1390. 92. Called on 10/17/2014 to Chrysler llc customer center talked to rep. No help on caliper brake issue.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph and depressing the brakes it was difficult for the vehicle to slow down. After merging off the highway the contact inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was later taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The technician advised that the left rear brake and caliper became too hot and wore the pad down causing the failure. The vehicle was repaired for the left and right rear brake and caliper. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000. The current mileage was approximately 73,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the front passenger tire began to wobble while driving approximately 55. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic test. The technicians stated that the brakes failed, causing the wheel to reach a temperature of 900 degrees and wobble. The technician stated that the front rotors and calipers would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge grand Caravan. The contact stated the front driver side caliper bracket caused the brakes to wear prematurely and cause an increase in stopping distance and time. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer advised that there was nothing they could do because the vehicle was out of warranty. One year prior the the failure, the dealer replaced the entire brake caliper but the unit malfunctioned again. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic replaced the caliper bracket unit. The failure mileage was 52,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph he heard a high pitched squeal. The vehicle was moved from the highway and the contact further inspected the vehicle. There was an immense amount of heat coming from the rear wheels. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the calipers had seized. The vehicle was repaired however, two years later the calipers on the front also seized. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.

Rear break components (pads, rotors, lr caliper) at 30k on 12/10/09. Front pads replaces on 1/14/10 at appx 31k: front pads and rotors on 4/2012 (3rd set) at 58k calipers not frozen: this vehicle year was the first year of the 4. 0 l engine. Already engine no longer an option: later model years (2010 and later) have larger callipers and pads. I truly believe this vehicle was redesigned and offered without consideration to the brake system components. The vehicle was so new that my owner manual doesn't reference the 4. 0 liter engine. This model year has numerous complaints of premature break wear.