Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan

Five problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2001

On the cruise control, it accelerated on it's own. Had a very hard time getting pulled over safely in heavy high speed traffic. Burned up brakes/rotor. Wrote Chrysler. Nothing. Airbag clock recently failed and saw article in paper about your investigation. Thank you.

2 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 01/10/1997

While driving experienced hydraulic brakes malfunctioning, noticed grinding noise, metal to metal rubbing; while applying brakes also, constant rear brake noise when slowing down until halt. Manufacturer issued TSB, dealer resurfaced and finally replaced front rotors, problem still persists.

3 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 01/10/1997

When vehicle comes to stop itjerks and pulsates due to the warping of the front brake disc rotors.

4 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Brake rotors are warped, causing a loss of brakes. These are the same rotors that are on the Jeep that have been recalled. Dealer has been contacted.

5 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Consumer is requesting reimbursement which was denied for recall repair (00v-136).




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