3.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,669 miles

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1996 Dodge Grand Caravan brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner Comments

problem #8

Oct 152007

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 149,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 25 mph, the brake pedal slowly extended to the floor when depressed. The vehicle would stop three seconds longer than usual. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by dirty rear brake shoes. The knee pads, rotors, shoes, drums, and master cylinder were replaced. The hydraulic system was checked, but the failure continued. The purchase date was unknown. The failure mileage was 149,000 and current mileage was 150,198.

- Kingsport , TN, USA

problem #7

Aug 222004

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 104,351 miles
While driving cruise control increased the speed of the vehicle. Consumer was unable to disengage the system. Vehicle went in access of 85 miles per hour. Vehicle was stopped by applying pressure to the brakes. The consumer stated that extreme pressure on the brakes was required to slow the vehicle over a distance of one mile. A large amount of smoke emitting from the front brakes for several minutes.

- Shawnee Mission, KS, USA

problem #6

Sep 152001

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles
For 3 summers in a row, we have had to recharge the air condition system for it to only work 3-4 weeks at a time. Our mechanic says that it isn't that the air conditing unit has failed it seems to be loosing the freon some where.the locks on the van to the tail gate doesn't seem to work correctly, 90% of the time you have to beat on the lock from the out side for it to unlock. We have also replaced the brake pad approx 3 times and they still squeak and seem to grab at times.

- Lewistown, IL, USA

problem #5

Nov 042002

Grand Caravan

  • miles

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

When the brake was applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.

- Winchendon, MA, USA

problem #4

Aug 271999

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission is leaking and the van does not back up. Starter, air conditioner, and brake pads all had to be repaired. Dealer contacted.

- Hot Springs, AR, USA

problem #3

Oct 011995

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Windshield wipers turn on automatically when controls are in the off position. Also, the wipers work intermittently when they are suppose to work continously.

- Granger, IN, USA

problem #2

Jul 011995

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Constant rubbing and grinding noise when brakes are applied and vehicle would lurch to a stop. Dealer cleaned the rear brake shoes of dust and machined the warped rear drums, however the noise and lurching continued.

- Granger, IN, USA

problem #1

Feb 171998

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Uneven braking as though the rotors are out of round.

- North Bran, NJ, USA

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