10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #12

Feb 062002

Caravan

  • miles
Brakes were making a noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated rotors were pitted.

- Washington, MO, USA

problem #11

Feb 052002

Caravan

  • miles
Brakes were making noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated rotors were pitted.

- Washington, MO, USA

problem #10

Jul 122000

Caravan

  • miles
The front disc brakes have been a constant problem, after the latest brake replacement, rotors only lasted a few weeks before they warped again.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #9

May 232000

Caravan

  • miles
Braking system malfuncationed, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Also, brake rotors rusted through.

- Bayside, NY, USA

problem #8

Jul 301999

Caravan

  • miles
Rotors pitted and rusted prematurely due to inferior materials used to construct them. Nlm

- Schaghtico, NY, USA

problem #7

Jul 161999

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Left front brake pad and rotor unevenly worn causing consumer to hear a metal on metal noise.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #6

Jun 241999

Caravan

  • miles
Possible flaw in the casting of the rotors may have caused the brake rotors to rust/pitt.

- Westcheste, IL, USA

problem #5

Jul 301999

(reported on)

Caravan

  • miles
Front and rear brake rotors and drums are rusted, cause unknown.

- St Peters, MO, USA

problem #4

Aug 061998

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes pads and rotors failed.

- Slinger, WI, USA

problem #3

Sep 221998

Caravan

  • miles
Front brake rotors failed. Sudden development of moderate to severe brake shimmy. Also, found warped brake rotors.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #2

Jun 291998

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer complained that manfacturer's warranty of 12000 miles on the rotors are not condsidered to be normal for consumer to replace them. Dealer/manufacturer was notified and refused to repair or replace unless cost goes was covered by the consumer. Consumer states taht the rotors rusted, causing violent shaking on the front wheels and shaking of the dash and steering wheel, consumer was told this occurred due to a design problem.

- Lodi, WI, USA

problem #1

Sep 241997

Caravan

  • miles
Moaning sound developed upon braking. Inherent defect: Warped rotors. Could result in total loss of braking system.

- Mamaroneck, NY, USA