10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,163 miles

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problem #12

Oct 312005

Grand Caravan 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,960 miles
The contact's wife drove in the rain and the brakes would not work. She applied the brakes, but the vehicle would not stop. When she applied the brakes there was vibration in the front end of the vehicle. There were no warning lights indicating a problem with the brakes. The vehicle has been inspected, but they could not duplicate the problem.

- Tahlequah, OK, USA

problem #11

Nov 182002

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Consumer states while braking have extended stopping, notified the dealer repaired and replaced rotors 5000 miles later problem recurred.

- Forest Hill, MD, USA

problem #10

Mar 172001

Grand Caravan

  • miles
There is a continous dragging of front brakes and wearing out brake pads, no one at dealer can seem to correct problem. Rotors have be replaced at ;East 2 times, calipers replaced 4 times and pads replaced 9 times. All of this has been done in a 7-8 mth period of time. And the problem is still on going with no correction to the problem. Brake pedal goes almost to the floor causing an extended stopping distance. Have almost rear ended another car several times due to almost failure of front brakes.

- Port Arthur, TX, USA

problem #9

Apr 152001

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes were pulsating when applied, pedal felt hard, reduced braking distance. Mechanic found front rotors were rusting from inside out.

- Shakopee, MN, USA

problem #8

Jan 222001

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Excessive wear and tear on the pads at 13,000 miles. The service dept failed to inspect wheels and brakes. Then at 28,000 miles a total brake failure occurred. Additionally, a strut is defective.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #7

Jul 082000

Grand Caravan

  • miles
When the brakes were applied down hill pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer will inspect the vehicle.

- Permona, CA, USA

problem #6

Nov 261999

Grand Caravan

  • miles
The ABS hydraulic system failed and vehicle could not be stopped quickly.

- Glendale, NY, USA

problem #5

Jul 091999

Grand Caravan

  • miles
ABS braking system light stays on. Has had some problems with the brakes. Dealer stated will have automobile repaired in one week.

- Union City, CA, USA

problem #4

Sep 161999

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
While applying brakes noticed a grinding noise which resulted in extended stoping distance.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #3

Jul 231999

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes failed caused collision, pedal went back and brake driver's foot.

- Lincoln, VA, USA

problem #2

Jul 051999

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Our 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan was modified for my wife who is disabled and confined to a wheelchair. The mini van was converted by vantage mobility international (vmi) in phoenix AZ. During the modifiacation, the exhaust system was re-routed and during normal driving conditions, caused the muffler to move and sever the right rear brake fluid line as well as the ABS electrical controller line. The movement of the exhaust system also punctured a hole in the rear of the muffler that would have also presented a carbon monoxide situation. If I had not had my local Dodge dealer look at my van on this particular day, my family would have been in an accident. This company provides these vehicles nationwide and this situation could continue to present a safety hazard to other owners and should be investigated. Thank you.

- Huntersville, NC, USA

problem #1

Dec 311998

Grand Caravan

  • miles
ABS light keeps blinking and brake fluid leaks out. Problem occurred two times. Dealer contacted and cannot duplicate the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

- Elmhurst, NY, USA