general problems of the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the driver’s side rear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the rear brake caliper had blown out. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 18v523000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there was no recall coverage for the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Rear brakes pulsating and not stopping properly this van only has 11. 345 miles on it. I dont think the brakes should have a problem yet. Do you ?.

Before 50k miles the transmission went out and a cylinder blew at the same time. There was no warning this would happen and when it happened we were in traffic and caused the vehicle to jump almost hitting another car. This was repaired by Dodge. At the time of pick up the technician in the shop told us that this is a common issue with these vans and he sees this all the time. Also the breaks have not worked properly since purchase. An online form shows many owners have this same issue and have determined that the break system is under rated for the size of vehicle.

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, as the contact depressed the brakes to stop for a traffic signal, the vehicle will slide to the left. The contact described the movement to the left, as if she was turning the steering wheel, but she said she was not. Additionally, when she starts the vehicle forward from a standing stop the rear tires will spin as if she had applied the brakes and then the vehicle will jolt forward. The contact said that the engine had also begun to make abnormal noises, she said the vehicle engine would sound like a truck engine. The contact stated that when the engine made the abnormal noises, the vehicle would vibrate and "thump". The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to several independent mechanics who could not diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact attempted to apply to brakes however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact crashed into the vehicle in front of her. The contact stated it felt as if the rear brakes were not functioning properly. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was able to drive the vehicle after the incident. A police report was not filed. The contact contacted tracy Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (3460 naglee rd, tracy, CA 95304, (209)820-1800) to schedule an appointment for diagnostic testing which was still pending. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,500.

Passenger seat belt not operating smell of gas rear brakes not functioning.

Second time my van has lost electrical and brakes. Today I was in the drive thru, curving around the building to the left, slight hill at turn. Again, gas gauge goes to empty, this time half of the dashboard is on, no brakes. Was able to turn van off and restart. Towed again to the dealership. This is a major safety malfunction and life threatening!.

While traveling around 30mph, brakes were applied in a "panic stop" fashion - fast hard depression. The road was straight, clean and dry. Visibility was excellent and the view was clear for about a half mile. When the brakes were applied it felt as though the abs system interfered with braking, causing no actual force to be applied to the brakes. No deceleration was felt by the driver, or any of the other two passengers. Although the brake pedal was fully depressed, the van continued at a speed of about 35mph for an additional 70-80 feet without slowing, and was stopped only by the vehicle it eventually struck. Distinctive injuries on the driver's leg created by the debris of the dash panel also reflect that the leg and foot were aligned with the brake pedal and not "elsewhere". Although this model has a safety recall regarding "surface coating" affecting the braking ability, this VIN was not implicated. Also, this incident did not appear to involve "reduced" braking ability. There was no braking. Other causes are possible, but the best way to describe the behavior of the braking system behaved would be to describe it as though the abs had disengaged all braking abilities so that the pedal had some feedback to the driver, but no discernible effect on slowing the vehicle. It was as though the abs somehow turned the brakes off.