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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (22%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (2%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 83 repairs.
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 56000 mi US $200 |
Replaced front and rear discs and pads |
| 57000 mi | vacuum assist vacuum assist |
| 169880 mi C $1500 |
most brake wear parts, don't recall for sure |
| 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. |
| 95000 mi US $550 |
Some noise and pulsation. Installed new pads + rotors - front and rear. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 11200 mi | Rear brakes malfunctioned causing squealing noise. Dealer found faulty caliper and replaces rear brake system. |
| 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. |
| 142600 mi C $150 |
brakes |
| 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. |
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