10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,692 miles

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1996 Dodge Caravan brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Dodge Caravan Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #26

Oct 102003

Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 96,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Bought used 1996 Dodge in Sept 2003 and have replace brakes, rotor, and calipers 6 times. Mechanics don't know what else it could be. Brakes also lock when I press on them and hit bump at same time causing van to slide with me and my infant in it. Have to replace brakes and rotors every 2-3 months something needs to be done by the Dodge company to recall these Dodge Caravan, this site has about 50% on complaints on brakes and rotors.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #25

Aug 042002

Caravan

  • miles
Circular crack in rotor saround the hub caused sudden failure of brake resulting in partial loss of braking and possible danger.

- Concord, CA, USA

problem #24

Jun 041997

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front brake rotors are prematurely wearing away, rotors have warped, and have been replaced four times already.. consumer states rotors wear causing vibration and pulsation when stopping, also belt drive and tensioner belt were repalced, and the engine light was on.

- Alamo, CA, USA

problem #23

Feb 022002

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brake rotors are warped. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Stockton, VA, USA

problem #22

Oct 032000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Rusted and corroded front brake rotors.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #21

Dec 251998

Caravan

  • miles
Brake rotors and calipers failed.

- Kula, HI, USA

problem #20

Nov 111997

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer took vehicle to the dealership. Mechanic told him that T rear drums and front rotors were warped. Material they used for the brakes was defective. Mechanic put vehicle on the machine to smooth them out. However, consumer is still expericencing a loud squeaking noise coming from the rear wheel.

- Cortaro, AZ, USA

problem #19

Dec 251998

Caravan

  • miles
Brake rotors and calipers failed.

- Kula, HI, USA

problem #18

Jun 291999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Brakes failed, rotors were completely rusted and pitted at time of complete unit replacement. Mjs

- Maple Grove, MN, USA

problem #17

Jan 102000

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
The rotors seem to be made of inferior material which causes them to rust out prematurely. Nlm

- Honlock Creek, PA, USA

problem #16

Jun 241999

Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Front rotors warped. Mechanic reported that when he turned them on the lathe he uncovered pits about 1/4" in diameter just below the disc surface. I asked if this was possibly a manufacturing defect and he refused to say yes or no.

- Whitmore Lake, MI, USA

problem #15

Apr 011999

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors and cylinders failed.

- Bedford, VA, USA

problem #14

Apr 271998

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes are pulsating, the pedal jump up and down, can hear rubbing. Dealer was notified and states that the pads are good, but the rotors are bad. Also other vehicles have had the same problems, but not this particular one. Consumer states that the speed ranges from 35-50 mph when driving.

- Lorain, OH, USA

problem #13

Nov 251998

Caravan

  • miles
While driving up the driveway vehicle cuts off. Had no warning. Also, the gauges on dashboard do not work like they should, especially, odometer/fuel and pressure gauges. In addition, brake rotors had to be replaced twice/sliding doors cannot be opened properly with or without key. Vehicle towed to dealer to check out problems.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #12

Nov 041997

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Rotors failed.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #11

Jul 281998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Rotors pitted from road anti-skid material on streets during the winter season.

- Cl, PA, USA

problem #10

Jul 141998

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors corroded, discovered after several complaints of brake brake problems. (qcaw)

- Cobleskill, NY, USA

problem #9

Jul 071998

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front brake rotors are rusted and pitted, causing steering wheel to shake when brakes are applied..

- Beckley, WV, USA

problem #8

Jun 011997

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer experiencing problem with the front brake rotors rusting out. Contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced rotors and pads. Problem still occurs. Parts have been replaced on a number of occasions. *akrotors were scored and pitted.

- Montepelier, VT, USA

problem #7

May 281998

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rotors rusted.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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