Brake Disc Caliper Problems of Dodge Caravan

I have owned my Dodge Caravan since April 2016 and have needed 3 extensive brake jobs totaling over $3,000 which included new pads, rotors and calipers. I have read on other sights I am not the only one that has this problem with the same vehicle. I am about to take my vehicle in for the forth time and am very frustrated with this problem. I drive my four children around in this vehicle and need it to be safe. That is why I originally bought this vehicle. No brakes are not safe.

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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.

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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 driving one day, out of the blue my can would not go over 25 to 30 mph. It would shake violently if we went faster. We got it to the mechanic and the brakes had almost caught on fire. It ruined one tire and the brakes and calipers. The mechanic said that this should have never happened. It was extremely dangerous. I reported it to Dodge. They said it had never happened. I want to make sure that it does get reported. I feel like I should be compensated for this. They said that there was nothing they could do since it never actually caught on fire. Really?.

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.

My husband and I were driving one day, out of thy blue, the van began to shake towards the front of the van. We couldn't get the speed over 25 mph. We got it to the nearest mechanic shop. They said it was the calipers. They said that it was very close to catching on fire. I had to have both calipers replaced and a brake job. I also had to purchase a new tire. I called and reported it to Dodge/Chrysler. They said that there had not been any problems with other vans. It was an extremely scary incident to go through. They said that they might be able to do something if the van had actually caught on fire. That's just crazy. This has cost me about $800. 00. I just want to make sure that this gets reported in case other vans have similar problems. The mechanics were shocked at what they saw. They said that it should not have done what it did.

Rear brakes worn out, scraping metal. Called dealer and they said there was nothing they can do under warrantee. I've been a mechanic for over 40 years and this is just plain equipment failure. The calipers are bad and Chrysler will not admit it because they don't want to pay for a recall. Very dissatisfied with vehicle because the brakes need replacing again at 44000 miles.

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Driving only 10 miles the brakes smelled hot. Stopped and checked, touched the lug nut and burned finger they were so hot. Had it taken in and rotors were turned and new brake pads. Old pads were gone. Now at 31600 miles the same thing. Talked to dealership and they will gladly charge us for new rotors and pads but admit the calipers do have a problem. So for over $400 and a tow bill they can help us. Called Dodge customer service with no results.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that driver of the vehicle attempted to slow down but heard a whistle like noise as the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where stated that the rear brake pads, routes and calipers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,958.

I originally filed a complaint against the pad manufacturer but it seems to be the composite piston in the caliper that is intermittently causing the brakes to overheat. The petal travel goes to zero and the brake is locked. This is a manufactures defect and a hazard. It would be easy for these brakes to fail in highway conditions and have the grease melt out of the bearings from the heat and brake fluid to boil. This car has been garaged its entire life and maintained. It is Chrysler that in the interest of profit created a safety hazard.

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I replaced the brakes on my 2004 Dodge Caravan with duralast brakes from auto zone. There is a severe problem with the tolerances on the pads. I have been installing brakes for 50 years. There is a sever defect with these replacement parts. The pads will not allow the caliper to retract the pads wedge against the rotor-disc. They caused a vehicle fire from the extreme heat. I contacted auto zone and installed another set . This time it caused the brake on the opposite side to overheat. I got a third set this time I measured the pads with a vernier caliper accurate to 1/1000 inch and they varied by a 1/10 of an inch which is outrageous. That just accounts for unacceptable measurements and not special or orientational defects which I suspect exist but have no exact pattern to compare. These brakes are an extreme hazard.

Passenger rear wheel became extremely hot with loud humming noise after traveling at 67 mph for a few minutes. Came to find out that the brake caliper had been sticking. The pads and rotors must be replaced. The dealer knows the sticking caliper is the problem but refuses to take responsibility and repair it. I am afraid I will have to continue to fix my brakes avery 25,000 miles or even less.

The contact owns a 1991 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the front brake calipers malfunctioned and made the vehicle difficult to move. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the hydraulic control unit that houses the brake actuator piston and the pump motor assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under the NHTSA campaign number 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic) although the recall indicated that the part would have a life time coverage. The failure mileage was 87,000.

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 2006 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, she heard a loud screeching noise while depressing the brake pedal and the vehicle hesitated to stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the front calipers, rotors and brake pads would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 31,300. Updated 03/05/lj updated 03/14/12.

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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 2009 Dodge Caravan. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact noticed smoke emitting from the rear of the vehicle accompanied by an abnormal grinding sound. The contact exited the vehicle and upon inspection, noticed that the caliper had failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

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The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the rear brakes engaged and started to smoke. The vehicle was inspected and the contact found that the rear calipers were sticking. As a result, the calipers, rotors and the rear brake pads needed to be replaced. The contact also mentioned that he replaced the brake fluid. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 37,918 and the current mileage was 46,654.

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.

I purchased a 2010 Dodge Caravan in April of 2010 with 19 miles on it. In August with only aprox 7300 miles I had the rear rotors replaced, because they were too bad to turn. I also complained about the sliding doors rubbing fenders. In October with 11000 miles I placed the van back in shop for doors rubbing fender and rear rotors. At this they turned the rotors and buffed out fenders. In December brake calipers were sticking so they put a adapter on the calipers that was supposed to keep the brakes from sticking. In may with 19000 miles I had the van in shop for front brakes and rotors (recall). While in shop they checked the rear and found rear rotors were bad again, at my cost of 300. 00. Had the car inspected with only 2,000 miles on the new rear rotors and found they have hotspots on them already. The mechanic suggested I have the rear rotors replaced again before the 12,000 miles are up. He said there are already hotspots on the rear. I will be putting my 2010 Dodge Caravan in shop again with 23,500 miles for rear rotors and rattle noise in rear. I am sick of this, I honestly think Chrysler is a joke. 7300,11000,19000, and now 23500. What is it going to take to get this problem fixed? I am not sure these people care about the safety of their customers. They replaced my rotors on the rear again. I filed a claim and Chrysler offered $2500. What a slap in the face. I wish there was more we could do. Please let me know>>.

At first my Caravan started eating brake pads, changing them approx every 6-8 months. . . Then, it started shimmying when brakes were applied at a high rate of speed or going down a steep grade. . . I have changed rotors 3 times and also have changed calipers & brake lines. . . . It has been 6 months since and it is starting to shimmy and now it feels like the brake pedal is going farther to the floor, brake fluid checks out fine. . . I am starting to feel afraid or scared that the brakes may fail. . . . Current mileage is 94000. . . . From searching the internet, it seems there are alot of brake issues with the Caravan.

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The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Caravan. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the driver side front tire. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to a faulty caliper. The dealer will not release the vehicle the until it is repaired. The current mileage was 61,634 and failure mileage was 61,628.

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: the consumer stated when slowing the vehicle down to 15 mph, the rear brakes were rubbing. The vehicle was taken for inspection to an independent repair shop. The repair personnel discovered the calipers were extremely rusted and needed to be replaced.

The front break caliper has locked up repeatedly and causes severe heat build in the front wheel which could cause a fire and this has also happened to my buddys wifes van too also the back breaks locck up after sitting the dealership told me this is common in Dodges. This has happened several times.

I am writing today because I purchased a 2000 Dodge Caravan in February 2005. Every month since I purchased my car I have had to have the brakes serviced. In March the brakes were dusted off. Again in April the brakes again were dusted off according to the dealership. In may they finally replaced the brakes I believe both front and back. In June I took the car to a different garage and paid to have the breaks replaced again. Then in July the calipers and brakes were replaced. In August the same garage stated that the brakes needed to be replaced and the abs now needs to be replaced. I could only have the brakes done at this time. I have spent over $1000 minimum so far repairing my car. At this point I have not replaced the abs due to lack of funds. Also I was told that the struts needed to be replaced, an alignment needed to be done, rear shocks, and new tires. I need some one to please take a look at this car.

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When applying the brakes it felt as if vehicle ran over something in the road. The rotors were replaced twice since last summer, and vehicle's performance was not changed. . . Had to replace front brake rotors/pads due to brake calipers sticking and not releasing. The two front tires also wore out and needed to be replaced.

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While driving 65 mph, a clicking noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. When the driver applied the brakes the noise stopped. While accelerating the noise continued. The driver drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer, both rear calipers needed to be replaced due to cracks. Please fill in additional information.

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2003 Dodge Caravan - brake failure at 6500 miles, replaced calipers and pads brake failure at 11800 miles, replaced pads, rotors, shoes, dealer stated npf in cause of failure, blames driver abuse? something wrong in brake booster or other causes to why brakes need replacing at low mileage intervals and not covered by Chrysler warranty.

Part where caliper bolts tighten caliper is unsafe this vehicle is only a 1996 and should be in beter condition I feel the defect needs to be corrected.

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I have to change my front brake pads about every other month due to the brakes get to hot and usually the front driver side brake pad just falls off with no warning at all. I have taken this problem in to the dealer and was told that my calipers had to be replaced. I was very happy that it was still covered under the warranty. The dealer had my vehicle for about a week. When I got my van back it was fine for about 5 months, and then the problem started happening again. Now I am stuck with a vehicle that is costing a fortune to keep up the brake pad maintenance. I consider the brakes on a vehicle a lifeline and am surprised that this problem has not been recalled. Every person I know that owns a Dodge Caravan has the same complaint. I bought my van 01/01/00.

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Noise present from front brakes, found that left front caliper was dragging and ruined brake pad and rotor. They replaced caliper, rotor, and front brake pads. Second complaint in Nov. 99 heard growling noise coming from brakes, took it to Dodge said all was fine. In February I had to take van back to Dodge because brakes were making noise, they replaced brakes and resurfaced rotors. Said we had to get them checked every 9,000 miles. This replacement was done on Feb 3, 00. Today March 2, I have a noise coming from the brakes while driving slowly. Will stop by Dodge tomorrow 3/4.

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Vehicle has a manufacturer's defect in the brake line hose which corroded the calipers and affected the rotors and brakes from corrosion. Dealer not aware of the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.