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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (16%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (7%)

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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (50%)

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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

119040 mi Replace brake pads and rotors under warranty 
129580 mi Brakes worn, replaced under warranty 
23000 mi LH Rear caliper froze up - Dealer 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! 

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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

36000 mi RR disc brake caliper frozen. Dealer replaced rotor and pads also on RR after customer pressure. 
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. 
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 
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 

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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 
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 
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. 
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 
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. 
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. 

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