Mechanical Parking Brake Problems of Dodge Caravan

Dodge Caravan owners have reported 3 problems related to mechanical parking brake (under the parking brake category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Caravan based on all problems reported for the Caravan.

1 Mechanical Parking Brake problem of the 2003 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 05/21/2006

Emergency brake will not engage. Looks like something is locked up inside the rear drum resulting in brakes to engage with high force with just light brake pedal pressure.

See all problems of the 2003 Dodge Caravan 🔎.

2 Mechanical Parking Brake problem of the 2000 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 02/01/2001

When raining parking brake locks up, and it is very difficult to get car to move. Consumer has to play with parking brake. Contacted dealer, and dealer said that they will take a look at vehicle.

See all problems of the 2000 Dodge Caravan 🔎.

3 Mechanical Parking Brake problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 04/01/2000

Teeth in emergency brake gear have worn out. When emergency brake is applied it does not hold. Dealer has been contacted. Emergency brake failed because the brake gears are completely stripped.

See all problems of the 1997 Dodge Caravan 🔎.


Other Common Parking Brake related problems of Dodge Caravan



Fuel Economy of Caravan Vehicles
Caravan Service Bulletins
Caravan Safety Recalls
Caravan Defect Investigations