Dodge Grand Caravan brakes problems

brakes problem

6.0

fairly significant

Typical Repair Cost:

$516.00

Average Mileage:

22,000 miles

Number of complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace with aftermarket brake pads & rotors (3 reports)

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problem #3

2007Sep 06

(reported on)

Grand Caravan SE

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles

Like other posts on this site, the Dodge G Caravan brakes simply wear out too fast. This second set was supposed to be the best
but only got c. 25k. The 3rd set last two weeks, then the rotors had to be replaced along with new pads. Now the 4th set is squealing horribly. The mechanic says he'll replace with different pads on his dime. I also recently bought "dust covers" to keep the pad dust from destroying the wheel covers. Don't know if they will work. I told Dodge a long time ago that this would be the last purchase from us. They could not care less!! Go TOYOTA!!!

Larry C.

Cleveland, TN, USA

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problem #2

2006Jul 10

(reported on)

Grand Caravan ES AWD

  • 28,000 miles

28000 miles and now have to get a 4-wheel brake job AND both front rotors have to be replaced. Rear rotors are close to the discard level and will have to be replaced on the next rear brake job (55,000 miles or so on the odometer). Again, Dodge says "this is not uncommon". We generally drive the van in the city, but don't have a trailer and don't generally use the van for anything other than passenger driving. Really frustrating.

Dave H.

Seattle, WA, USA

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problem #1

2006Jul 10

(reported on)

Grand Caravan ES AWD

  • 13,000 miles

Front brakes needed replacing at only 13,000 miles. Dodge said this was "not out of the ordinary." I found out later from an independent brake specialist that this is a common problem, as Dodge uses car-sized pads. Would have been nice to know before we bought the van....

Dave H.

Seattle, WA, USA

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