Brake Disc Rotor Problems of Dodge Caravan - part 1

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. While driving on an decline at approximately 40 mph pressure was applied to the brakes and the vehicle began to shake. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who confirmed that the rotors were thin. The rotors were replaced and she was informed that this was a common failure among her year, make and model vehicle. The failure has not recurred. The failure mileage was 19,000 and the current mileage was 23,000.

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The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. While driving 35 mph with the brakes depressed there was a loud noise coming from the rear brakes. He noticed that the rotors were worn. The dealer was contacted and stated that since there were no recalls or warranties he would be responsible for the repair cost. The manufacturer confirmed that there were no recalls or valid warranties. The failure mileage was 19,000 and the current mileage was 33,000.

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I have a 2003 Caravan and a 2004 ram and have had ongoing issues with my brakes. I beleive that the factory must have used faulty rotors. Last August, to my amazement I had to have the rotors turned when the dealer put new pads on my Caravan (26,000 miles). I begrudgingly paid over 200 dollars for this. 9 months later the brakes and steering wheel are pulsing again and the dealer is telling me the rotors must be turned again even though the pads are fine. I expected that the dealer would take care of this since they were just serviced 9 months ago but they said I was 200 miles over the limit. I also had the same issue with my ram and even though I had more than 50% of my pads left I had warped rotors and had to pay the dealer to have them turned. I spoke with the service manager at lithia Dodge in omaha, previously jims Dodge, and he had the audacity to tell me if I replace the rotors the new ones will be guaranteed for life not to warp! why would you guarantee the aftermarket rotors but not the rotors from the factory??!.

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Brake rotors and brake pads had to be replaced at 20,000 miles. The garage that did the work stated that 1st brakes should last approximately 40,000 miles. Dodge/Chrysler would not investigate the problem told me that they only covered brakes for 12,000 miles. I've never replaced brakes at 12,000 miles. . . .

1. Spalling of metal off inner surface of brake rotors 2. Rapid brake pad wear on pad not equipped with wear sensor 3. Replacement of pads and roters - parts are available.

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Bought used 1996 Dodge in sept 2003 and have replace brakes, rotor, and calipers 6 times. Mechanics don't know what else it could be. Brakes also lock when I press on them and hit bump at same time causing van to slide with me and my infant in it. Have to replace brakes and rotors every 2-3 months something needs to be done by the Dodge company to recall these Dodge Caravans, this site has about 50% on complaints on brakes and rotors.

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Brake pulsation: at 9k miles front rotors were replaced by dealer, at 18k miles pulsation returned. While brakes are pulsating braking performance is degraded. I took the vehicle to the dealer at 18,470 miles and they said it is "safe to drive". They gave me the vehicle to drive without repairing it.

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While driving, the rotors experienced premature failure, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. The consumer stated the rotors were very stiff, and the dealer was unable to cut them down.

Consumer stated rotors had uneven wear. The dealer insisted the wear was normal. There was an accident as a result of brake failure. One dealership stated the brake system locked which caused severe pressure on the rotors which caused them to break down.

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Ltr fr john harisiadis (IL) request an investigation into the defective rotors used on Chrysler/Dodge minivans, he has experience w/ Chrysler/Dodge in getting his 2000 Dodge grand Caravan repaired. Consumer feels that dealers are putting defective rotors on vehicle deliberately. Vehicle was taken to have a noise checked and was told that the rotors were "pitted and rusted". There was a noise in the brakes. It was diagnosed as the front wheel rotors which were pitted and rusted. The consumer needed a letter from john harisiadis who requested an investigation into defective rotors used on Chrysler/Dodge Mini vans replaced. The rotors deteriorated prematurely which caused a noise when the brakes were applied.

The rotors corroded, which caused extended stopping distance.

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When applying the brake, the rotors have holes in them causing vehicle to have extend stopping distance. Dealer notified. Ts consumer has had problems with the vehicle since purchase. After having the rotors repaired, the vehicle stops at a much shorter distance.

Circular crack in rotor saround the hub caused sudden failure of brake resulting in partial loss of braking and possible danger.

Brakes were making a noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated rotors were pitted.

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Brakes were making noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated rotors were pitted.

Brake rotors are warped. Dealership is aware of problem.

Master cylinder was leaking, and rotors were warping. Dealership was aware of problem.

Defective brake rotors wereseverly corroded caused extended stopping distance which could result n a crash. Please provide further information.

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Front brake rotors have rusted through, causing the brakes to fail. Rotors have been replaced. Rear brake drums also are rusting. The rust that is dislodged is fouling the self-adjuster mechanisms, and manual adjustment of the rear brakes is peridically needed.

The front disc brakes have been a constant problem, after the latest brake replacement, rotors only lasted a few weeks before they warped again.

Brake rotor rusted and caused brake failure. No accident resulted. Dealer claims that it is not an item which is covered by warranty. I am appealing to Chrysler as this has been a problem in the past. Nhtsa issued a recall on earlier Chrysler vehicles for brake rotor corrosion. Recall no. 98v005.

Possible flaw in the casting of the rotors may have caused the brake rotors to rust/pitt.

Front rotors warped. Mechanic reported that when he turned them on the lathe he uncovered pits about 1/4" in diameter just below the disc surface. I asked if this was possibly a manufacturing defect and he refused to say yes or no.

Brake rotors and cylinders failed.

Front brake rotors failed. Sudden development of moderate to severe brake shimmy. Also,found warped brake rotors.

Brake rotors corroded, discovered after several complaints of brake brake problems. (qcaw).

Front brake rotors are rusted and pitted, causing steering wheel to shake when brakes are applied. .

Consumer complained that manfacturer's warranty of 12000 miles on the rotors are not condsidered to be normal for consumer to replace them. Dealer/manufacturer was notified and refused to repair or replace unless cost goes was covered by the consumer. Consumer states taht the rotors rusted, causing violent shaking on the front wheels and shaking of the dash and steering wheel, consumer was told this occurred due to a design problem.

Replaced warped front brake rotors.

Consumer took vehicle to the dealership. Mechanic told him that t rear drums and front rotors were warped. Material they used for the brakes was defective. Mechanic put vehicle on the machine to smooth them out. However, consumer is still expericencing a loud squeaking noise coming from the rear wheel.

Moaning sound developed upon braking. Inherent defect: warped rotors. Could result in total loss of braking system.

Consumer experiencing problem with the front brake rotors rusting out. Contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced rotors and pads. Problem still occurs. Parts have been replaced on a number of occasions. Please provide any further details. *akrotors were scored and pitted.

Rear brake system needing to apply more pressure on the pedal in order for it to stop. Rotors,shoes, and rear cylinder replaced.

Front and rear brake rotors and drums are rusted,cause unknown. Please give any further details.

The service technician informed consumer that the front brake pads had 45 percent of pad left and the rear brakes had 75 percent left. The front rotors were pitted and rusting from the inside out.