5.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,548 miles

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problem #13

Feb 242005

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • 152,000 miles
The 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan front and rear brake pads and rotors wear out nearly every month. The vehicle begins to sway while driving 55mph on freeway or when changing lanes. The emergency brake light is on due to a leakage in the brakes. The egr valve keeps going out and the service engine light is on.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #12

Jul 112003

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,122 miles
The front brakes were worn, air bag light illuminated, tensioner assembly failed, horn was inoperable, and the water pump leaked. As corrections, all defective componets were replaced.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #11

Nov 282000

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Front brake rotors were pitted and caused excessive wear on brake pads.

- South Bend, IN, USA

problem #10

Sep 242000

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Rotors are prematurely wore out, pitted beyond repair.

- Hilliard, OH, USA

problem #9

Aug 041999

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Rotors are pitted and rusted causing poor contact with pads and increasing stopping distance. Nlm

- Uxbridge, MA, USA

problem #8

Sep 072000

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Premature wear of brake rotors. When brakes were applied brakes they would grind. Dealer has replaced the rotors.

- Ocola, FL, USA

problem #7

Jul 091999

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Had problems with brakes. Took to mechanic to have them pulled. Noticed the rotors were corroded/rusted & pitted. Was informed rotors not usable & needed replacing.

- Congers, NY, USA

problem #6

Aug 041999

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Rotors are pitted and rusted causing poor contact with pads and increasing stopping distance. Nlm

- Uxbridge, MA, USA

problem #5

Oct 271998

Grand Caravan

  • miles
When driving at 45 and up and braking the steering starts shuttering. Dealer contacted, and stated the rotors are warped and causing the shuttering. Repairwork done at owner's expense.

- Corpus Cristi, TX, USA

problem #4

May 011998

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors failed causing vibration in the steering wheel and difficulty maintaining control.

- Huntington, MI, USA

problem #3

Mar 231998

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Warped front brake rotors.

- Westlake, OH, USA

problem #2

Apr 221997

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Rotors had to be replaced due to poor design.

- Grand Rapids, OH, USA

problem #1

Sep 031996

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rotors failed.

- Sunderland, MD, USA