| Issue ID | 715785 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10261544 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 20/04/07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have replaced the front brakes 3 times it only has 48,000 miles. This last time they lasted 6,000 miles. They devolep blue heat spots on the rotors. The repair shop said when dodge took weight out of the front end they decreased the size of rotors. I have replaced the outer tierod twice. The repair shop stated dodge reducing the weight in front end. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PROSPECT HEIGHTS, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP45R85BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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