Brake Disc Caliper problems of the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

This vehicle has had multiple issues with premature brake pad wear. In fact, in October 2017, the vehicle had the following components replaced: calipers (both front and both rear), rotors (both front and both rear), brake pads (both front and both rear) replaced by pep boys in eastgate, ohio. It has only been just over 6 months and both front side brake pads have to be replaced, yet again! there is obviously something wrong with the engineering of this vehicle braking system and it has been reported on many consumer complaint sites and filed with Dodge/chrsyler and they refuse to acknowledge and repair the vehicles. The brake pads are wearing prematurely under normal driving conditions, no matter what type of weather is present. The brake pads will fail and result in serious or fatal accidents, if they have not already.

Several times this winter my wife has went to start our vehicle and it would not start. This has resulted in missed time at work and kids missing school as well as 1 occurrence of being strained while out shopping. It seems to effect it mostly when really cold outside 30 or below. We have also had severe issues with the brakes. I have had all four brakes replaced twice and both front rotors as well as calipers replaced. The problem is that after a few minutes of driving (20-30 mins) the front passenger side brake drags causing a very strong metallic smell to enter through the air vents inside the van. My worry is that one day it will catch on fire and my vehicle will be lost in the fire.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal odor and the brakes seized while being operated at various speeds. Upon inspection the contact stated brake's passenger-side brake caliper was smoking. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was previously taken to an independent mechanic where the calipers replaced. The vehicle the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure was approximately 105703. Kh.

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake pads and rotor problems. The consumer stated the brakes needed to be replaced prematurely. The right rear brake pads became metal-to-metal with the brake rotor. The consumers mechanic stated the brake pads were frozen on the caliper slides, and the rear brakes were the same.

After owning the van about 1 1/2 years I noticed the brakes were hanging up causing overheating. I took the van in and they said it was dirt stickingto the calipers so the lubricated it up, but shortly after it didi it again. At 56,000 kms I took it in because brakes dragging again and this time they said my brakes were wore out. I only drive highway and I am an instructor who teaches fuel efficiency which reduces wear on brakes. They put new brakes and rotors on the van and 100 miles later the front left wheel is overheating. There is still rattles in the brakes. I took the van in before summer started because on the passenger side air vent it would not go to cold, only hot. I took it to the dealer and they said Chrysler is aware of the problem and do not have an anwer to the problem. I know another 2011 Dodge caravan owner and he is having the same brake problem.