Dodge Grand Caravan owners have reported 5 problems related to driveshaft (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the Grand Caravan.
We purchased vehicle with @ 15k miles in may 2010 - in January 2011 at @ 30k miles we had to replace the brakes and rotors the whole way around. I spoke with 3 mechanics who 1) said rotors at this low mileage was unheard of and 2) this was a known problem with Dodge Grand Caravans. Then, just 3 weeks ago, at 55513 miles, my left front axle / cv joint snapped. From (plenty of) online research, I learned 2 things - 1) this break should not occur in a vehicle so new and 2) all 2008 Chrysler / Dodge vehicles are known for this! in fact there was a recall in 08 for a lot of vehicles (not the caravan) for just this! when I called Chrysler/Dodge - they first said that this wasn't a part of the powertrain warranty (um, it's an axle!!! attached to the drive shaft) and second - if I was the original owner, it'd be covered, but since I'm not, it wasn't. This was a $500 repair job. 2 weeks later!!!!!!! at @ 56000 miles, I started having front end problems again - back to the garage - this time, I'm surprised with the fact that I need brakes and rotors the whole way around again. And, abs sensors, a new caliper and brake hoses. New brakes - again?!?!? here comes the online research again. . . I found a website (carcomplaints. Com) that had 1027!!! entries from 08 Grand Caravan users that have had to repair or replace their brakes and rotors at an average of every 10000 miles - that is not normal!.
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The driveshaft split in half . . The metal twisted apart. . . If I was going at a fast rate of speed someone else would be wirting you. .
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On approach to a stop sign, a loud clunk was heard. From stopped position vehicle no longer moved although engine was running. Mechanic stated front axle broke mid shaft. Mechanic also noted no damage or noticeable stress fractures and stated it was probably defective. I can't help but wonder what the result may have been traveling at 75mph!.
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When pulling into driveway driveshaft broke. Had it repaired first time it happened. Then was backing out of parking space, driveshaft broke again. Each time it was at low speed. Mechanic could not find the cause of the breakage each time. Was towed to dealership each time.
Transmission overdrive shaft failed, car would not shift above third gear.