general problems of the 2008 Dodge Caravan

Started the vehicle one morning and drove up to a stop sign. I was in a city street making a left turn. Saw clear from both directions of any traffic. Accelerated and the bas,esp light, and traction light came on. At this point the vehicle wanted to stall, lost power, and steering became difficult. Stopped the vehicle and restarted the engine and accelerated again to about 20 mph and the vehicle repeated the stalling and hesitated to accelerate, once above 30 mph all lights continued on and the vehicle kept driving accordingly. Every time the vehicle is started up and drove from that date of Jan. 26,2021 the vehicle malfunctioning continues. I find this to be a severe mechanical problem and a danger to me, my family, and the public.

Traveling 55 down highway suddenly brake engages and brake came up on dash board. Brake stays on for a minute or so then notice that it sounds as if I am over revving engine. When I could safely pull over I did so put in park for a minute went again as soon as I reached over 35 it still sounded as if I was over revving engine. When I could safely pull over again I shut the vehicle off at this time the windshield wipers start going and the horn is sounding off. I then got out disconnected the battery waited for 5 minites reconnected. I then preceded to go again and still sounded as if I was revving engine put 4 ways on and preceeded home at 25 miles an hour on a secondary road. This is not the first time this has happened it has happened several other times when taken in to the dealer they could not find issue this was while still under warranty. No one has been able to figure it out.

My van cuts off while driving. Its very dangerous. I've almost been been rear ended a few times. I've had the ignation changed as part of the recall but my van has been cutting off everyday now. This happens more when you first start driving the car. About 2 minutes after the van has been started to drive.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was not made available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the repair. While driving approximately 40 mph, the engine seized twice and the steering and brakes seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl-the contact owns 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving 5mph, the contact heard a squeezing noise. The failure occurred for two weeks. The vehicle was not taken to a independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable. Rw.

The van accelerated when pulling into an angled parking space at walmart, villa rica, georgia and impacted a parked car in the adjacent row, causing that vehicle to roll backward for approximately 20 feet before impacting a third car. Our van was stopped in the parking space previously occupied by the 2nd vehicle. Witnesses reported hearing strange noises and saw the impact as it occurred. No injuries. Vehicle is being repaired and will be examined by the repair shop to see if they can determine what occurred.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle would vibrate continuously and without warning when driving at any speed. The contact also stated that the brakes would not release from the rotors. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

While driving down on ramp at chamberlayne Ave in richmond, va to major highway i64 cutoff completely, no power, no brakes no nothing! second time, travel @ approx. 65 mph on i64 near bottoms bridge exit on i64, car cut off, no power, no brakes, no nothing! third time - entering i64 towards va beach, va in traffic approx. 40 mph, car cut off, no power, no brakes, no nothing; fourth time - while driving down Mercury blvd at the king st exit ramp, 20 mph, car cut off, no power, no brakes, no nothing! fifth time, leaving work at 2114 executive dr, hpt va, approx. 10mph entering into street, car cut off, no power, no brakes, no nothing, after being evaluated for 8 hrs by Dodge dealership; sixth time, when leaving Mercury blvd at king st exit ramp, 20 mph, car cut off, no power, no brakes, no nothing after computer was reset!.

Vehicle started with doors suddenly and repeatedly locking and unlocking then drivers lock switch stopped working then week later passengers at the same time radios cd player started trying to eject cd repeatedly with out even being on or having one in it also at same time fuel gauge stopped working. Now this morning wife coming home from work braking system started to malfunction almost causing a crash. Upon simple web search this seems to be common occurrence with 2008 grand Caravans electrical system repeatedly hearing or seeing as the case may be a faulty tipm (totally integrated power module) as told by dealership mechanics. It seems it is causing so many different problems such as those just described to headlights shutting off,wipers coming on horn blowing ect,ect,ect. How many people need to die before you take action. A copy of this will be sent to senators,congressman,and news media maybe if it makes the news someone wont have to die due to failure to act by your agency or Dodge and Chrysler.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact was driving 50 mph when the antilock brake activated without warning, causing the vehicle to become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the clock spring in the steering wheel. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised that the engineering department would return his call at a later date and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 82,000.

2008 Dodge grand Caravan with mileage at 25,000 the brakes and rotors had to be replaced on both front and back at a cost of $815. 00. Not included in warranty even though vehicle purchased new in February, 2009. Right rear wheel became very hot and smoking. There was a terrible smell like metal on metal and when we put water on it - it sizzled. We still had 80miles until home and no garage opened on sat. Evening.

Took vehicle in for regular maint. And was told brakes are metal on metal. This with only 20000 of highway miles. I had no expectation that brakes would be so bad so early with such light duty. Potentail disaster!.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan se. The contact stated that the front brake and rotors was replaced at 23,000 miles and failed at 46,000 miles. The dealer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that it was not uncommon for the brakes to wear prematurely. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000 and the current mileage was 46,050.

The brakes on the 2008 Dodge grand Caravan are the worst. Stay away from the dealer when you need to replace them they will rip you off. I brought my van there and they wanted to charge me over $900 for front brakes, rotors and a brake fluid flush which is !@#$%. The brakes wear out much too quick on this car and a recall should be issued.

My brakes need to be replaced at 16,500 miles on my 2008 Dodge grand Caravan sxt.

I have a 2008 Dodge Caravan with 35k on it. We have had to replace the brakes two times in this year. The driving done with this car is highway miles with little or no constant braking involved. I replaced brakes in oct 2009 - when I went to dealer in mid November was told that I should replace again as they were becoming unsafe.

We own a 2008 Dodge grand Caravan, and have had the brakes replaced 3 times with only 20,000 miles on the van.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. Whenever the contact drove the vehicle at any speed he noticed a squealing sound in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that all of the braking components needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 29000.

2008 Dodge Caravan brakes and rotors replaced multiple times with low mileage on vehicle. Purchased the vehicle in March of 2008 and had to replace the breaks and rotors for the 1st time in sept. 2009. The 2nd time was in Apr. 2010.

2008 Dodge grand Caravan, front brakes were replaced in less then 12 months, down to metal. Now right rear brake is bad, no pad left rotor thin. Chrysler said come in and pay for an inspection. Service person said she sees alot of this but no one complains and just pays to have repairs done. Internet message boards filled with Caravan brake complaints. 2 brake repairs in less the 12000 miles wrong.

I bought a 2008 Caravan from a local dealer, the first road trip we took the front brakes got hot and pulled to the left, causing the motor to loss power, we took it to the dealer to have it checked and they couldn't find anything wrong. I believe this is a safety issue and I am afraid to drive the van for long distance, what can I do?.

The brake rotors warp every 20,000 miles or so, so bad that the steering wheel shakes. This has happened on both my 2008 and my 2011 Caravan. Dodge has known about this problem for years and has refused to address it other than to give a discount only if you ask for it. Getting them fixed at the dealer is a pain cause they take the van for at least a day some times two. Also the wheel bearings on the 2008 did not last very long at all first set was replaced under warranty(37,000 miles) second set(68,000miles) was not. I have not had the wheel bearing issue on the 2011. The wheel bearings are sealed so it has nothing to do with the warped rotor issue.

Grand Caravan sxt, 15,600 miles, front brakes and rotors are worn, and need replaced. Occurs when you press on the brakes can hear screeching sound and grinding. Chrysler is aware of the issue TSB# 05-006-08. But they make sure to limit their warranty to only 12 months, 12000 miles.