Brake Disc Pads problems of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Vehicle full loaded with family of 5 and at highway speed began to shutter violently when braking in traffic. This was not the activation of abs. Stability and control seemed at risk as well as braking power. General style of driving is to coast a great deal for greater gas mileage so this event may mirror similar events related to failed, inadequate, or deteriorated brakes at lower mileages. Authorized dealer indicated the brakes were fine but they will continue to vibrate/shudder due to "rust" and "pitting". Dealer's experience when test driving was with only one person, the driver, in the vehicle. When there is only one driver the shuddering is tolerable rather than fully loaded where control and stability become a significant concern. Dealer indicated that if I did not like the shuddering of the vehicle, they would happily replace the brake rotors and the pads. In the interest of safety for my family, I chose to replace the brake rotors and pads. This is the earliest I have ever replaced brakes on a new vehicle. I wanted to share this information since it falls into place with similar information being shared to help others in evaluating whether or not to purchase this vehicle. This experience will be something to consider in my future vehicle purchases. The new brakes work very well without any shudder/shaking/vibration. I am hopeful the new brakes will last more miles than the original set.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. While reversing at approximately 2 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and a grinding noise was heard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the rear brake pads, rotors, and calipers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact mentioned that the front brakes were previously replaced approximately ten months prior to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

I was driving and the rear brakes seized. I pulled into my driveway and they were burning. I had complained to the dealer 2 months prior that I thought something was wrong with the brakes. I had a lot of pulsing in the steering wheel and didn't feel like I could stop quick enough. They said everything was okay. After the brakes seized on 6/28/12, I took it to the dealer and they said the rear brakes were all corroded. The rotors, brake pads and clips had to be all replaced. Months ago, Dodge had put an additional warranty on the front brakes for this very reason (pre-mature corrosion) instead of doing a recall. But the back brakes were not covered. I searched the internet and other people have had the same experience with corroded rear brakes seizing at low mileage. Please look it in this. I didn't expect something like to happen on a vehicle with relatively low mileage.

Rear brake pads and rotors failed on van. Chrysler extended warranty on front brake and rotors but not back brakes and rotors for up to $100 deductible on 36000 miles. Why not back brakes and rotors? they are made of same materials.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving approximately 40 mph, there was an abnormal whistling sound when the brake pedal was applied and the vehicle hesitated to stop. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The rear brake pads and rotors were replaced, but the failure recurred. The brake pads and rotors were replaced six other times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.

I have a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, that I bought new in July 2010. I have 31,000 miles and had to change the brakes and rotors 4 times. Dealer claims front end is to heavy. They supposedly have put a "revised brake pads" but same thing is still happening. Car pulsates repeatedly when I come to a stop, especially if I am stopping at the end of a hill. I bought this car because of my 2 small children and this is something that needs to be fixed.

The vehicle began to shake with only 17-18000 miles on it. We replaced brakes and rotors because Dodge told us that the rotors were warped and brake pads low. Now and 21000 I need to replace them again. The brakes are not sufficient for the weight of the vehicle and therefore Chrysler should be held responsible for designing an inadequate brake system. Consumers are not engineers and we buy vehicles trusting the manufacturers have designed a car correctly and with basic necessity (such as a braking system) to have to replace a vans brake every 3-5000 miles is ridiculous. Chrysler should recall this brake system and install new brakes on every Mini-van they produced.

I purchased the vehicle in Aug 2010. Today's date is Nov 15, 2011. Current millege is 40,000 miles. I use the car for commuting to work on the highway. The front brakes and front rotors need to be replaced. The steering wheel has been shaking violently. I received a letter from Chrysler group llc dated oct 24, 2011 stating "the warrenty period for my front brake pads and front rotors has been extended because some of the minivans may need the pads and rotors replaced earlier than expected. " it has been extended to 3 years/36,000 miles. Unfortunaley, my dealership will not honor the warranty with me because of the current milage at 40,000. My issue is the fact that the car is only 1yr 4 months old and already needs new pads and front rotors. I understand from various dealerships that the front rotors are not built to handle the weight of the vehicle. I can supply the two dealerships that gave me this information. I believe that by writting the letter they are admitting a defect in the manufacturing of the 2009-2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and it should be recalled. Breaks are not a part of the van that can wait to be repaired. Eventually, someone will get hurt. I have contacted the Chrysler customer assistance center and they stood by the letter. I am having the van repaired by an auto mechanic and will save the damage parts for proof and resources to my claim.

Early wear on brakes and rotors. I experienced poor breaking, propulsion, screaching. Took six months for the Dodge dealership to acknowledge there was a brake problem. Vehicle had bad rotors which caused bad brake pads.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the brakes were depressed and the vehicle vibrated abnormally. In addition, the vehicle failed to stop properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.

Bought a pre certified full warranty used vehichle from sorensons. After the first week I complained about van vibrating when trying to stop and problems with brakes. I was told they are fine. Still complaining after a year to executive office at chysler I got an extened warranty letter to get new rotors and front brake pads due to the defect on these hot spots and warping. I complianed for over a year and am told yes we admit the brakes are defective but you must pay 100. 00 deductible because you have 28000 miles on the van. Why am I to pay a deductible on a defective part that could have cause injury or death. All I get is the runaround with dottie at chysler. This is after the ignition shut off at 60 miles an hour problem and now this. Enough is enough.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated abnormally when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The dealer replaced the front brake pads however, the failure was not corrected and the vehicle continued to vibrate abnormally when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was repaired under a manufacturer's recall where the front and rear rotors, and brake pads were replaced. The failure recurred several months later. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a diagnostic was performed. The failure was located as the cd joint seal, which failed and caused the lubricant to cover the front suspension. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 22 and the current mileage was 24,165.