Front Suspension Wheel Bearing Problems of Dodge Grand Caravan

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Dodge caravan. While driving approximately 40 mph, the odor of burning rubber was noticed and smoke emerged from the rear passenger tire. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the rear passenger side wheel bearing failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired by the same mechanic for the same failure three months earlier. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was repaired for the most recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

See all problems of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan 🔎.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 35 mph, there was an abnormal grinding noise emitting from the front of the vehicle and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was diagnosed again and the contact was informed that the steering angle sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls associated with the failure and the vehicle would have to be repaired at the owner's expense. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

See all problems of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 🔎.

At about 47,000 miles, I began to hear a growling, grinding, shaking sound while stopping on highway during high speed. I began to notice it at regular stopping speed. I thought it was brake pads. However, going to three shops. It was determined brakes were not the problem. I t was the left front wheel bearing. At such low mileage and regular wear, I believe it to be a manufacturer's defect. Please advise.

See all problems of the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan 🔎.

I first had to have front wheel bearing replaced at 79,000 miles oct 2012, now they are bad again at 127,000 miles. I've never had to replace a set of wheel bearings on a vehicle let alone two times in this short of distance,"miles". Chrysler won't replace them but they have a service bulletins saying they will but it doesn't directly affect my VIN # so I'm out of luck to over $1000 to fix it myself.

Tl * the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would make a loud abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 77,800 and the current mileage was 78,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact heard a loud humming noise in the front end while driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection who stated the front wheel bearings were worn prematurely. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the wheel bearing extended warranty repair. The failure and current mileage was 52,976.

See all problems of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 🔎.

While on a 500 mile trip the right front wheel bearing overheated and caused wheel to seize up on the highway. Had to have vehicle repaired out of town and incurred motel expenses for the night of the break down.

See all problems of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 🔎.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that after receiving repairs under a voluntary recall on the front wheel bearings, she was notified by the dealer that the failure was on the rear of the vehicle and not in the front. As a result, the rear wheel bearing, brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 37,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that after receiving a safety notice from the manufacturer, the vehicle was taken in for inspection. The contact was advised that the rear and front wheel bearings were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at any speed he heard a whining noise coming from the front wheels. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the front wheel bearings were replaced. The failure mileage was 42,400.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds he heard a loud noise coming in the vehicle, especially when making a left turn. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised him that the front passenger wheel bearings had failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the passenger side wheel bearings need to be configured. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Updated 04/12/lj updated 05/19/11.

My 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan at 60,000 miles is already needing the front wheel bearings replaced. I can see online that several people are having the same problem. One other owner reports comparing the bearings that were originally on the vehicle to the replacement part and noting that the replacement part is notably better made. This angers me in that it is not the only problem I've had with this newer vehicle. I'm not sure what type of safety hazard this creates, but I cannot afford $500 to replace it, after having just spent $500 to replace the brakes. I feel that Dodge should honor replacing the wheel bearings as a vehicle recall!.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving approximately 5 mph she heard a high pitch scraping noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where she was informed that the wheel bearings on both front wheels needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 37,800 and the current mileage was 38,762.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact heard a humming noise from under the hood. The failure occurred while she was driving at any spped. The humming noise became louder, the more the speed increased. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that all the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000 and the current mileage was approximately 66,800.