Parking Brake Problems of Dodge Caravan

Dodge Caravan owners have reported 10 problems related to 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 Parking Brake problem of the 2010 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 04/30/2010

2010 Dodge grand Caravan - emergency brake went out. During a typical parking of the vehicle, the emergency brake was applied, and went straight to the floor. The release no longer worked. Emergency brake had to be manually pulled up by hand to take vehicle off of emergency brake position.

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2 Parking Brake problem of the 2006 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 04/15/2010

Since a dealer did a complete brake job on my 2006 Dodge Caravan, the parking brake won't release sometimes. It always happens after the vehicle sits with the parking brake on and it rains. The dealer said it's due to the type of material the brake shoes are made of, (oem parts too) so don't use the parking brake when it rains?!.

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3 Parking Brake problem of the 2002 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 05/12/2009

Rear brake seizing up and unable to move until several attempts forward and backward take place, then a loud noise and it is freed up.

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4 Parking Brake problem of the 2002 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 09/09/2004

Brakes on 2002 Dodge Caravan lock when parking brake is used overnight. When releasing parking brake in morning, unable to move vehicle forward or backward. In attempting to do so to get moving, after numerous attempts, customer will hear a loud pop noise and brakes free up. This is a continuing problem, not just one time. Took to the dealer and was told that the brakes were dirty. Was charged $168 when we did not proceed with "repairs" to be told that a headlight was out and that the brakes were dirty. We knew the headlight was out! and the brakes were not dirty. Have not returned to this dealer since (kendall in cottage grove, oregon).

5 Parking Brake problem of the 2003 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 05/28/2004

The vehicle was parked on small incline, without any warning vehicle start roll backward. The vehicle finally stopped when it hit a utility poll. Dealer and manufacturer were notified.

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6 Parking Brake problem of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 06/30/2003

The dealer replaced the emergency brake years ago. The parking brake didn't always hold, especially on a upgrade. Then it may or may not release on its own.

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7 Parking Brake problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 11/17/2001

Emergency parking brake would not stay engaged, intermittently when engaged it would back itself off or disengage completely. Dealer notified. The consumer stated that the original parking brake assembly broke and was replaced.

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8 Parking Brake problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 11/01/1996

Parking brake failed.

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9 Parking Brake problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Parking brake pedal assembly failed.

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10 Parking Brake problem of the 2000 Dodge Caravan

Consumer stated that the vehicle had an electrical problem on the dash board. The dash indication was illuminated which indicated that the emergency brake was on when it was released.

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