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Dodge Grand Caravan repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (4%)
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 2657 repairs.
Dodge Grand Caravan brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 217 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 50840 mi C $80 |
Normal wear |
| 5000 mi US $20 |
The rotors had to be resurfaced |
| 46500 mi | replaced front right hub bearing and ABS sensor |
| 32240 mi C $200 |
front rotors and pads |
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 27900 mi C $450 |
Replaced pads and rotors due to vibration, (warped rotors) |
| 31000 mi | Power Booster was leaking causing ABS to apply brakes randomly. |
| 73000 mi US $150 |
Rear Passenger Caliper pin had seized causing rapid uneven wear of pads and rotor. Replaced caliper bracket, pins and boots, brake pads and rotor. |
| 74400 mi C $100 |
Brake pad and disk |
| 57000 mi US $550 |
Change pads and rotors, brakes were noisy and vibrating when hard breaking |
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 68200 mi US $250 |
Parking break cable and harness broke. Cause unknown |
| 72000 mi US $320 |
Rear caliper was leaking brake fluid badly. Reservoir was basically empty. |
| 182000 mi US $400 |
new rear pads & rotors, replacing originals |
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 11200 mi | Rear brakes malfunctioned causing squealing noise. Dealer found faulty caliper and replaces rear brake system. |
| 142600 mi C $150 |
brakes |
| 60760 mi C $480 |
Front right wheel getting hot. Serviced front and rear brakes. Replaced rear left rotor with scratches. Replaced rear brake pads. |
| 15500 mi C $90 |
I was driving on highway and heard squealing from the back. I stopped the van and found out that the passenger rear side of the brake was extremely hot and could smell burned rubber. The dealer checked and said the rear brakes seized. I was driving on highway and heard squealing from the back. I stopped the van and found out that the passenger rear side of the brake was extremely hot and could smell burned rubber. The dealer checked and said the rear brakes siezed. |
| 57660 mi C $35 |
Rear left caliper pins rusted and seized, causing deep scratches and grooves on 6-month old rotor. |
| 60760 mi C $484 |
Brakes making noise. Had brake service performed and replace rear brake pads and rear-left rotor. |
| 9000 mi | Stability Control warning light on. Replaced dynamic sensor. |
| 46000 mi US $400 |
I had pulled the end off the parking brake cable by setting it with too much force. Cable and foot perl (all one part) were replaced. |
| 39680 mi C $319 |
Had random brake pads rubbing around all wheels. Eventually right rear pad wore through and gouged the rotor. Found rear wheel cylinders and parking brake mechanism sized, Replaced calipers, rotor and pads. So far stopped random brake probl. |
| 118000 mi US $250 |
Replaced pads and rotors at front and rear and also calipers on the rear as they were heavily corroded due to the boots being torn. One of the rear calipers was occasionally dragging (not retracting). This is pretty much normal maintenance for a vehicle of this mileage and weight and the brakes stop much better than in prior generations of Stellantis (nee Chrysler) minivans. |
| 56000 mi US $200 |
Replaced front and rear discs and pads |
| 57000 mi | vacuum assist vacuum assist |
| 17980 mi C $850 |
New rotors and pads for the 4th time in less than 30,000 kms. Finally put ceramic on. Will see if these last better. |
| 18600 mi C $850 |
After 4 rotor replacements in less than 30 thousand km I decided to go to a private repair shop and have ceramic rotors and Pads put on all around. The dealer rotors rotted out every 6 months costing me 450 to 500 each time. |
| 95000 mi US $550 |
Some noise and pulsation. Installed new pads + rotors - front and rear. |
| 169880 mi C $1500 |
most brake wear parts, don't recall for sure |
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 70000 mi US $15 |
The passenger rear caliper had come loose. Apparently the last technician had stripped the slider and the bolt backed out over time. New sliders and bolts fixed the issue. |
| 52700 mi C $1000 |
Replace front calipers and rotors, replace rear rotors and pads all around. This is 1st replacement on the front and the second on the rear |
| 63000 mi US $564 |
master cylinder started leaking which also caused the brake booster to go bad. both were replaced. |
| 82000 mi US $70 |
front brakes needed to be done I bought the pads and rotors the amount paid was for labor. |
| 18360 mi C $550 |
Rear brakes seized. Replaced rear pads/rotors. Serviced front and rear brakes |
| 32860 mi C $500 |
Rear brake service required due to constant squealing. Same issue occurred one year ago. |
| 76880 mi C $550 |
Rear calipers had brake fluid leaking, needed to be replaced. |
| 86000 mi US $900 |
replacement of rear calipers, rotors, pads-- calipers seized |
| 15500 mi C $190 |
Minivan started to squeak randomly off and on by itself starting on the 11th month after ownership. I had to take it to the dealership twice to have it diagnosed and fixed properly. Chrysler refused to honor any warranty. |
| 11160 mi | Rear brakes seized while driving. Smoke and smell of burning. Took to the dealer. |
| 40300 mi | Rear calipers seized Rear parking brake stuck on |
| 42160 mi | Parking brake seized on again. Parking brake pedal failed. |
| 58900 mi C $100 |
Checked rear brakes - NFF |
| 19220 mi | The rear brake pad hold downs are very susceptible to corrosion and were replaced with a redesign. I had to pay for new brake pads ($147) which were required to fit the new hold downs. The dragging pads were worn about 75% at 31,000 km! |
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 24800 mi | 2-24-12 left rear rotor overheated. dealer replaced pads, rotors, calipers for free. |
| 74000 mi US $408 |
New Front brake Pads. Replace left rear Caliper due to Parking Brake Issue. Replace left rear Caliper due to Parking Brake Issue |
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 25000 mi US $200 |
warped rotors- replaced with new rotors and pads |
| 93000 mi US $140 |
Replaced calipers, pads and rotors. |
| 150000 mi US $150 |
Front left brake caliper sticking causing un-even and premature pad wear. Pads lasted 20,000 miles - they usually last 40,000. Replaced calipers, rotors, and pads. |
| 119000 mi | The left rear rotor was seeping brake fluid. |
| 44303 mi | Front brakes started pulsating at higher speeds. Took van to the dealer that I bought it from. They turned the rotors and problem is fixed |
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 188000 mi US $67 |
Front left caliper locked up and was replaced |
| 27280 mi C $1000 |
Emergency brake failed. Needed new rear calipers. Also did pads and rotors all around at the same time. |
| 20460 mi | brakes pads rotors drums calipers recall was extened from one year to 2 years so i took it in at the 2 year mark nothing. 7 months later dealer decied to cover the replacement cost. Brakes where staying on even after stepping on the gas |
| 39060 mi C $1000 |
Replace rear brake pads and rotors calipers-includes service Tech note Front brake rotors are warpedas well but not as bad |
| 73935 mi C $672 |
Brakes rear calipers pads & rotors both wheels again! |
| 75640 mi C $280 |
Front brakes and rotors drums |
| 11780 mi | Calipers seized on rear breaks. Replaced callipers, disks, and pads. |
| 68700 mi C $370 |
Replace rear rotors and pads. Replace l/rear caliper (seized), replace r/rear caliper (leaking) |
| 14880 mi | Smelled brake pad burning and took into dealer. Had to replace rotor, pads and calipers. No charge to me. |
| 164300 mi C $945 |
Replaced all pads and rotors and rear right caliper as it was seized |
| 180000 mi US $200 |
break pads and rotors. |
| 191000 mi US $200 |
rear break pads. |
| 228000 mi US $485 |
Rear break pads and rotors. |
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23000 mi | LH Rear caliper froze up - Dealer replaced under warranty |
| 119040 mi | Replace brake pads and rotors under warranty |
| 129580 mi | Brakes worn, replaced under warranty |
| 620 mi | lost brakes (going on #4 times now) Dealer can not find problem..nor will CHRYSLER CANADA fix the body damage caused by the brake loss. Now I have the reaction time to push ebrake if need be...but I DO NOT feel safe putting my family in a FAMILY van. ESP light for the 3rd time keeps on constant can not figure it out! |
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 19000 mi | replaced steering wheel clock spring, ESP and anti lock lights were on. fault successfully repaired at no charge while vehicle was in for oil change and tire rotation |
| 77000 mi | Brake fluid boiled while on road trip out of town. Caused front brakes to lock up on highway.Fluid not changed when brakes repaired. |
| 81000 mi US $25 |
Rebuilt brake caliper, piston sticking in caliper due to corrosion. |
| 99000 mi | Piston in brake calipers sticking. Brakes not releasing all the way. Removed caliper and disassembled, sanded inside of caliper and outer surface of piston. |
| 36000 mi | RR disc brake caliper frozen. Dealer replaced rotor and pads also on RR after customer pressure. |
| 124000 mi US $2000 |
SLIDING DOOR TRACK WIRING HARNESS was replaced, brake pads, rotors, oil pan, front calipers, tune up, and finally will have to replace transmission, that is another $2000 dollars added to this lemon nightmare. Total repair amount $4000 dollars and counting. Dodge minivans from (2008 on) must all be disposable that is my opinion from my experience.These vehicles are not reliable, they are toy minivans made to break down fast. The D for Dodge should stand for (DISPOSABLE Dodge minivan) Get them at your nearest (DOLLAR STORE).Manufacture by other than the CROOKED ATOMOTIVE CEO DODGE |
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 125649 mi C $100 |
Replace front brake pads |
| 125309 mi C $200 |
replace brake rotors due to vibration |
| 97520 mi C $850 |
Both rear calipers seized up from rust due to poor design front driver side prakes premature wear due to failing caliper. |
| 5580 mi C $150 |
Rear calipers were not contacting rotors properly and rust continually built up causing poor braking and noise. Calipers removed, rotors removed and lightly turned, caliper slides lubed and everything re-assembled |
| 59000 mi US $400 |
Rear left caliper was sticking, which seemed to be a common problem with these vans. took to dealer didn't repair instead they broke the other side as well, so I took to a local shop. |
| 155000 mi US $365 |
Clock spring went bad causing left front brake to be applied without warning or necessity |
| 111600 mi C $700 |
change drums and pads |
| 39060 mi C $100 |
ABS module failed, was replaced with new. ABS pump was also found to be defective and replaced. Original replacement module was defective. MFR agreed to cover cost - $100under recently expired (60,000km) new vehicle warranty. |
| 41600 mi C $100 |
Took in for tire replacement. Rear brakes were worn. Replaced brakes. Replaced stuck rear brake caliper. In hindsight, we had noticed intermittent "burning brake pad" smell. |
| 74400 mi C $75 |
Brakes squealing intermittently during driving. Suspect loose caliper. The rear driver side brake pads were not coming into contact with the rotor (but a loose part may have been intermittently). Ordered a replacement caliper for that wheel. |
| 101680 mi | ABS/TC light on solid. Shop thinks ABS pump. Did not fix. |
| 102900 mi | Brake warning light on solid - Low Fluid - Leak in brake system caused by pervious brake work. |
| 82020 mi C $500 |
Replace pads and rotors due to sticking brakes. |
| 108190 mi C $1350 |
Rear calipers and rotors and pads all around. |
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 32700 mi US $40 |
Front parking brake cable broke. Purchased new cable and replaced; now fully functional. |
| 36800 mi US $65 |
Replaced front brake caliper. |
| 93000 mi US $330 |
One rear caliper was stuck, slide bolts on other side were stuck, so had to replace both plus new pads and rotors |
| 100000 mi | rear brake caliper replaced under warranty |
| 150000 mi US $592 |
Abs,brake,Esp,Traci light come on part #_68030939AB-module anti-lock brake |
| 128000 mi US $395 |
Both front and back calipers were shot, right rear caliper was stuck in the "activated" and destroyed the rotor/pads as well as the tire pressure sensor. Our maxcare lifetime warranty covered most of the parts/labor. |
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 68962 mi US $261 |
Took it in to check due to squealing brakes (seemingly from the front). They are fine and still squealing...rear pads were shot and rotors damaged. Pads and rotors replaced. Left rear caliper sticking after brake work, caliper replaced. |
| 99000 mi US $700 |
Rear brake calipers and rotors replaced, front rotors sanded. |
| 106000 mi US $350 |
Replaced pads and rotors for front brakes |
| 112000 mi US $610 |
ABS Module was replaced. |
| 93600 mi US $135 |
Parking brake froze on left rear caliper, destroying brake pads on that side. Replaced one caliper and rear pads on both sides. |
| 95000 mi US $310 |
ABS/TCS/Brake warning lights on dash. Diagnosed as internal ABS module failure. Replaced ABS module and had dealer program the new module. |
| 115000 mi US $155 |
Traction Control and Stability Control dash lights on, along with random, inappropriate ABS activation. DTCs indicated failure of air bag clockspring. Replaced clockspring assembly. |
| 117180 mi C $290 |
Brake line leaking badly. Brake line and hose replaced. |
| 106000 mi US $120 |
Replaced front rotors (did the rear ones too for good measure) |
| 119500 mi US $125 |
Shift lever. Electrical switch broke. Car never knew when it was in park and wouldn't release key. |
| 48000 mi US $800 |
Frozen Caliper - required new caliper, rotoes and pads. |
| 83000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced pads and rotors all around, and R rear calipers. Was grinding and didn't want to wait 2 weeks till inspection. R rear caliper was discovered inop and replaced. |
| 117800 mi C $892 |
Rear brake callipers seized. Replaced both rear callipers, rear brake pads & machined rotors; brake fluid flush Both rear brake callipers seized. Replaced both rear callipers, brake pads and machined rear rotors. Brake fluid flush |
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 103000 mi | master cylinder leak |
| 103200 mi | rumble noise coming from back wheels whenever car went over bumps. Caliper Shim from recent brake job had slipped out of place. |
| 127000 mi | calipers were dragging on rear brakes, also had to do another complete brake job on front brakes |
| 139000 mi | Both front brakes failure (smoking,no stopping power)calipers,pads, not sure about rotors replaced. Rear drivers side brake showed fluid leak at one repair place but dealers said it was fine???? |
| 44020 mi | parking brake need to have link fixed |
| 119040 mi C $350 |
unbalanced, one siezed |
| 31620 mi | right rear wheel brakes seized and caused wheel to over heat both rear brake calipers were replaced along with rear pads and rotors turned cost $180 for pads and rotors |
| 32860 mi C $245 |
Front brakes started locking up. Mechanic released them but couldn't bleed one side ended up replacing both front calipers. Recommended replacing rotors stating they had over heated and where compromised Calipers where warranty, rotors $245 |
| 36580 mi | Brake pedal goes to floor while idling with a little pressure on pedal. calipers and roters re-replaced, master cylinder, booster. lines, anti-lock module all replaced. As reported on last repair, my brakes still go to the floor while idling. Contacted Chrysler and told this was normal even though the Chrysler mechanic thought the problem was serious |
| 48240 mi C $700 |
Second full brake replacement. First at 32,000km, two months out of warranty so refused coverage. Also replaced rear calipers, not covered by extended warranty because work not done by dealer. Will not buy a Chrysler/Dodge product again. |
| 52700 mi C $170 |
Rear brakes needed adjustment |
| 69120 mi C $400 |
Brake line rupture and leaking brake fluid |
| 89280 mi C $1400 |
Brake pads, rotors and calliper replacement for all four wheels. |
| 92000 mi US $100 |
ABS Module inoperable, had to be replaced |
| 81800 mi C $50 |
Rear caliper sticking...regreased. |
| 85140 mi C $75 |
Pass. rear was sticking, pads and rotor replaced. Needed to clean/chip away built up debris on caliper bracket that was causing pads to be unable to slide. |
| 66700 mi US $8500 |
Replaced the entire back brake system including pads, calipers, rotors |
| 105800 mi US $40 |
Caliper bracket broke during pad replacement. The guide pin was rusted into the bracket. |
| 57660 mi C $100 |
Left rear brake caliper sticking. Lubrication completed. |
| 111600 mi C $500 |
Replace caliper. |
| 16740 mi | squealing/noise rear brakes: came back after repair. |
2008 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
Engine not specified
| 60000 mi US $225 |
Front end vibrating at speeds above 55 MPH. First they balanced the front tires and then they decided that the rear brakes (Caliper) was locking up causing the issue. The replaced both rear calipers, rotors and pads. The front caliper locked up making the car undriveable. Had to spend the night n a hotel due to unavailable part. Experienced a serious storm over night causing major power outages which added to the probelm delaying the trip. |
2007 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 73304 mi C $211 |
Front rotors and pads replaced to stop surging from warped rotors. |
| 101000 mi US $75 |
right front speed sensor bad... |
| 179000 mi US $140 |
Replace front and rear pads and rotors. Replaced rear calipers. |
2007 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 111600 mi C $600 |
complaint that the brakes squeal when the van is in reverse. |
| 101500 mi | Calipers also on front, August. |
| 100000 mi US $960 |
One more sets of brakes with calipers. Front and rear this time |
| 206000 mi US $600 |
replaced frozen caliper |
2007 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 83080 mi C $408 |
Replace master cylinder |
2007 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 69000 mi US $188 |
Rear brakes seizing on to rear drums if the vehicle sat parked a day or 2 . One of the rear wheel cylinders was replaced and all parts on both rear brakes were cleaned and adjusted. |
| 132060 mi C $175 |
The Master Cylinder was replaced. (Brakes) |
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 150000 mi US $39 |
EBrake cable rotted at the nub end. |
| 44640 mi C $250 |
ABS light lit on dash caused by rear passenger side anti-lock brake sensor malfunction. |
| 47000 mi | While in for regular oil change/maintenance, the mechanic noted the Rear brake rotors worn beyond minimum thickness. Owner purchased and replaced the rotors and pads. |
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 63300 mi US $200 |
ABS light was on. ABS function was inoperative. Dealer replaced right rear wheel speed sensor under extended warranty. |
2006 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 99000 mi US $430 |
Caliper stuck causing pad to rub |
| 85312 mi C $350 |
replace front brake rotors, pads, and service calipers |
| 72582 mi C $859 |
Front brake pads and rotors Brake fluid replaced |
| 81077 mi C $327 |
Front calipers |
| 77500 mi C $350 |
Driver side caliper seized |
2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
Engine not specified
| 52700 mi C $100 |
sticking calipers |
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 130900 mi | LEFT THE VACUUM LINE OFF FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER while performing routine mainenance, SO NO REPAIR NEEDED.- PS RACK LEAKING AND DAMPERS NEED REPLACEMENT |
| 226000 mi US $150 |
Replaced the right front ABS speed sensor |
| 93000 mi US $200 |
Caliper collapsed. Dealer said it was due to normal wear and tear, but what a coincidence, huh? |
| 148500 mi US $605 |
replaced rotors and brakes |
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 58900 mi | e-brake cable broke. |
| 94240 mi C $320 |
corroded wire in the fuse box caused the check ABS light to on |
| 89380 mi C $315 |
replaced brake caliper on both front wheels. |
| 12657300 mi C $478 |
While braking car shaked |
2005 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 112300 mi C $650 |
rear brakes, drums, and wheel cylinders |
| 29760 mi C $50 |
ABS light on. Clearing error codes did not fix problem. Need to take back for further analysis. |
| 115940 mi C $120 |
Replaced pads and rotors |
| 120280 mi C $150 |
New rotors and pads |
2004 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 132000 mi US $700 |
ABS control module failed and needed replacement. |
2004 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 147560 mi C $60 |
Seized caliper ruined brake rotor |
2004 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 42000 mi US $50 |
ABS warning light -- bad sensor replaced. HVAC fan failed -- replaced fan and resistor. |
| 43000 mi | Brake failure (RED) light on .. no problem found on first and second visit. Bad harness repaired on third visit. |
2004 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 34720 mi C $100 |
Left rear wheel cylinder leaking and was replaced. |
2004 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
Engine not specified
| 117000 mi US $428 |
RT front caliper, front disc brake, front disc brake rotor, pads. Flush brake system with ABS |
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 89500 mi US $250 |
Both front brakes seized and passenger side caught fire. New pads, rotors installed less than 3,000 miles earlier. Shop could not recreate. Power Brake Booster checked for fluid found dry. Master Cylinder checked no leak. Brake flush has so far solved it. |
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 170000 mi US $200 |
drum brakes inactive due to bent part connecting to drum brakes |
| 126000 mi US $416 |
Brake cylinder locked up, my wife noticed smoking from front wheel. This damaged rotor, caliper and the piston had to be replaced. Pads were replaced just the week before. |
| 196600 mi US $256 |
Brakes not fully applying, making "grinding" noise. Mechanic found nothing wrong. |
| 113920 mi C $300 |
Left front brake caliper was binding causing excessive heat and brake pad wear. Both front brake calipers were replaced and fluid was flushed and refilled. |
| 143000 mi US $1300 |
$1300 brake job. New brake pads front; New shoes rear. Front Left caliper locked up; had to replace caliper, rotor and brake line. |
| 45575 mi US $50 |
ABS Brakes quit working, warning light came on. Left front wheel sensor was bad. ABS Brakes quit working, warning light came on. Left front wheel sensor was bad. Replaced sensor & it's repaired. |
2003 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 129580 mi C $700 |
Replace front pads, rotors and calipers |
| 86800 mi C $700 |
Replace left rear wheel leaking cylinder. |
| 88040 mi | ABS light came on. Had to replace left rear speed sensor. No cost, dealer picked it up as goodwill towards new purchase of a 2009. |
| 92600 mi US $215 |
regular maintenance of brakes showed a warped rotor, leading to discovery of a stuck pad/caliper. caliper stuck following routine service but dealer stood behind the repair. |
| 111000 mi | Master cylinder failure (leaking inside) |
2003 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 81000 mi US $12 |
Slow brake fluid leak out of a rear wheel cylinder. |
2002 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 75020 mi C $450 |
Brake Caliper was defective - replaced with new caliper. |
| 111000 mi US $35 |
ABS light came on. Purchased code reader and pointed to right rear wheel sensor failed. Replaced myself part was $35.00 and took 15 min to swap out. |
| 123800 mi US $60 |
Rear wheel cylinder on drum brake leaking. Replaced both rear and bled system. |
| 79300 mi US $400 |
back brake wheel cylinders locked destroying the drum brakes. New shoes, cylinders and hardware. Drums were within spec to be turned and didn't need to be replaced. |
| 130000 mi US $125 |
brake line broke. rusted through the brake line that wasn't rubber coated |
| 139000 mi | Brake Caliper worn out and needed replaced; may have required rotor to be replaced as well. |
| 147000 mi US $200 |
Abs warning light |
2002 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 128000 mi US $160 |
ABS Light came on. ABS sensor on one wheel was successfully replaced. |
2002 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 146347 mi US $335 |
Replaced front pads and rotors |
| 185400 mi US $30 |
Replaced both front calipers and rubber lines |
| 144500 mi US $100 |
One brake line rotted out and was replaced. |
| 146000 mi US $180 |
The Brake Master cylinder went out. The coding was deficient, so had to look at 4 brake cylinders before we got the right one. |
| 147200 mi US $75 |
Had to replace new, but defective brake cylinder from NAPA. |
| 65000 mi US $113 |
Low frequency vibration noise in rear when braking at low speed (below 25 mph) caused by parking brake cable connection assembly at drum. Ordered new part and installed upon delivery next day. Less than 2 hours in shop, total. |
2001 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 146300 mi US $650 |
Right front got real hot with flames (not the first time). Dealer wasn't sure why but wanted $1200+ to replace rotors, calipers and pads. Bought brake parts ($281) and had installed for $300 with better warranty. |
| 147200 mi US $629 |
Pkng brake assy broke as well as front pkng brake cable |
| 155000 mi US $1250 |
replaced rear brakes plus an ABS sensor |
| 101000 mi US $335 |
Wire to ABS, Brake System became loose, likely due to body repair by body shop. Wire was soldered back onto connection and resolved the brake and ABS lights being displayed on the instrument panel. |
2001 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 132000 mi US $325 |
Rear wheel cylinders were froze, one was leaking, wheel cylinders rebuilt, replaced, also replaced shoes & drums. |
| 142000 mi US $250 |
Brake caliper froze, one front brake overheated. Both front calipers were replaced, and pads and rotors also. |
| 156000 mi US $708 |
rear brakes/E brakes R&R |
2001 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 228000 mi US $200 |
Replace drivers side brake caliper, front brake shoes and rotors |
| 43000 mi US $125 |
ABS sensor went out on front right wheel |
| 45200 mi | Drivers side abs sensor failed. Passenger side speed sensor failed. |
2001 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
Engine not specified
| 152700 mi US $60 |
rear brake line |
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 80200 mi | Power brake small leak;repaired leak successfully. |
| 153300 mi US $400 |
Sensor RR |
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
158-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 94000 mi US $300 |
Parking brake inoperative. Replaced parking brake cables and pedal assembly. |
2000 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 119000 mi US $230 |
Replace passenger rear brake cylinder |
| 120000 mi US $589 |
Brake vacuum booster replaced. |
1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 86000 mi US $1200 |
abs light on, abs sensor replaced. |
1999 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
Engine not specified
| 181000 mi US $200 |
master brake cylinder |
1999 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 163000 mi US $50 |
A broken driver's back brake line was repaired by a local mechanic friend, who does excellent work at excellent prices. |
| 166000 mi US $330 |
Mechanic replaced right front brake hose, both rotors and brake pads. |
1999 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 186000 mi US $50 |
Both wheel cylinders were leaking. Had to replace both of them along with new brake shoes and hardware. I'm a do it yourself mechanic. I do all of my own work. |
1998 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 158000 mi US $400 |
proportioning valve and rear brake lines replaced |
1998 Dodge Grand Caravan
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 176900 mi C $4500 |
Master brake cylinder failed less than 18 hours after dealer completed brake repairs. Dealer claims it is a coincidence, that the car was so old this was bound to happen. Charged me an extra $355.28 for attempting to murder me. |
1998 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 215000 mi US $200 |
Front rotors and pads replaced |
| 142000 mi US $300 |
Brakes to pass safety inspection |
| 120200 mi US $300 |
changed front brake pads, and turned disks, replaced cylinders in rear brakes |
1997 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 115000 mi US $517 |
Flexible brakes hoses replaced Cleaned and lubricated parking brake cable |
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