Brake Disc Pads problems of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

Exited highway (70 mph) then drove 55 mph for 3 miles to our home. Noticed heavy brake burning smell that stayed with me until arrived at home. Noticed smoke coming from driver side rear wheel/brake assembly. Husband(ex-ase master tech) came out to inspect and noticed all other brakes seemed ok in temp but left rear was extremely hot, smoking and rotor was discolored from over heat(black/blue). No metal on metal van was just in less than 1000 miles and dealer replaced front pads, rotors under TSB with $100 deductible. I was told at this time that rears had approx 20% pad left. Way to soon for rear brakes to wear out (before 36k miles?) took van into rochester hills Chrysler Dodge and they stated issue was left rear brake pad stuck in slides causing overheat. They stated that the brake bracket/clip/pads clearance is too tight and doesn't take much corrosion or brake dust collecting to cause sticking pads. I am aware of a new Chrysler brake bracket design for these vans and that they are on national backorder at the time of this report and that the redesign has additional clearance to eliminate this problem. But instead I was charged $174. 80 for new pads and turn both rotors. I fear that this issue will happen again and wonder if it will be worse next time (pad/brake fire, brake/wheel lock up or possible loss of control). This is not safe especially on a vehicle that is primarily used to transport kids, people etc. Lots of families out there with these. Please help! thank you.

During a service visit to have the front brakes repaired under an extended warranty issued by the manufacturer for premature failure, I was notified that the rear pads and rotors also needed replaced, with the addition of an adapter to correct the problem that caused the premature failure of the rear pads and rotors. The manufacturers extended warranty did not cover the rear. The pads were not wearing evenly, the inside pads had worn to the wear indicator and the outside pads were worn to only 50%. Additionally, the left rear rotor was worn at a more significant rate than the right rear rotor.

The rear brake pads on this vehicle failed completely at only 34,000 miles. No tattle-tale compoent was on the original brake pads, so there was no warning that the brakes were wearing until the brake shoes starting grinding on the rotors. We have noticed excessive brake dust on the rear wheels starting at around 7500 miles on this vehicle. The front brakes still have 60-70% wear left on them.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the brake pads and rotors were wearing prematurely. The dealer replaced the brake pads and rotors one year prior to the recent failure. The dealer could not explain the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,400.

Replaced front rotors and break pads at 23k, vibrating somewhat. Dealer at that point said back brake pads wearing down, will soon need to replace and shave back rotors. At 26k, shaking on drivers wheel,vibrating badly when breaking was dangerous. Needed back brake pads and new rotors, rotors were whorped. My 4th new caravan in 2 decades was a real disappointment! although, the extended warranty for the front brakes were only $50 and now the back brakes $120 deductible is not alot, I shouldnt be paying to replace until 4-5 years or 40k-50k miles like our last 8 cars! I guess it's better then transmission trouble at 50k on my 1st caravan.

Warped front brake rotors: received a notice from Chrysler of extended warranty on brakes because pads and rotors might need replacement "earlier than expected". Took it to the dealer 1/28/11 at 35,300 miles and they said there was no problem. At 44,000 miles noticed faint squeal. Took it to independent mechanic who found that front brake rotors were severely warped and needed to be replaced. Mechanic said there was was no need to replace pads, which were fine, and that this was unusual because they usually wear at the same time. (note that high mileage comes from cross-country trips in the interstate, without heavey use of brakes).

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 70,000 miles having problems with dragging rear brakes and short (under 20,000) miles for top of line brake pads still haven't found a fix for this.

The contact owns 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while attempting to apply the brakes they pulsated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that determined the failure was located in the rear and front brake rotors and pads. The dealer replaced the rear and front brake pads and rotors. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage is 27,000. Updated 07/28/lj updated 08/01/11.

Vibration when braking. Dealer stated that all 4 brake rotors were warped and would need to be turned. In addition front brake pads would need to be replaced. Had to pay for this myself. At 40,000 miles vibration when braking started to reoccur. Dealer agreed to replace all 4 rotors and pick up all but $250. 00 of the cost as a goodwill gesture. From reading other complaints, there is something definitely wrong with the rotors on the 2009 Dodge caravan/grand caravan.

At approximately 15000 miles the drivers side rear brake pads had worn out to metal to metal contact. The dealer replaced pads and rotors at no charge, now at 33000 miles, again, the drivers side pads are worn (outside pad) to point of needing replaced. The wheel becomes extremely hot due to the brakes dragging. Afraid tire will blow out due to extreme heat melting the bead.

2008 Dodge caravan. My wife complained about noise from brakes. Brought in for a diagnosis and it needs both front and rear brake pads and rotors. The car has 21,000 miles, 90 percent on the highway. After research on the internet, this is a common complaint and Chrysler is refusing to do anything about the accelerated wear on the pads and rotors. Apparently the subpar materials that are used are over heating causing this wear. This is totally unacceptable. Chrysler needs to address this and issue a recall. We were lucky to get 21,000 mi. From reading many other complaints, most need replacing around the 12,000 mile mark.

Had to replace pads and rotors on 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. Total mileage on vehicle was 23,500 miles. Firestone, where work was done, told me that they had used cheap parts during manufacture. Spoke to an acquaintance who also has the same type of vehicle and he had to replace his pads and rotors also at about the same mileage. Think this is a safety issue because of people continuing to drive because they expect 30k or more just out of the pads and the fact that this has happened to 2 out 2 owners of Dodge caravans.