| Issue ID | 897053 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10439980 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 06/12/11 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Earlier this year, late spring, had bad vibration when applying the brakes, found out it was due to warped brake rotor(s). I took the van to a mechanic and he stated that he had the same issue with his chrysler town and country van and explained that chrysler would do nothing about it. Just last week i went to get the van inspected and it would not pass inspection because of the brake vibration. I did receive some letters from chrysler in the mail about the front brake pads and rotors, and also the front wheel bearings, so i called the dealership. The dealership told me that there was nothing for the rear rotors / brakes, and this is where the problem was that would not allow the van to pass inspection. I paid $265. 00 to have the back rotor(s) cut and then have the front brakes / rotors replaced (for the known issue with the front) and after cutting the rear rotors there was still a slight vibration in the brakes! To pay over $600. 00 every 1 1/2 years for front and rear rotors / brakes is unreal. I bought a brand new van because i didn't want to have to worry about major repair $ for a long time. The reason for the warped rotors is the braking system is either undersized, or there is a serious design flaw. When i search the internet i find all sorts of hits on chrysler vehicles for brake / rotor issues, past and present. I wish i would have seen this before i bought the van. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DANIELSVILLE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 2D4RN4DE7ARXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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