| Issue ID | 673659 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10226567 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 02/01/07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brakes constantly squeak and rotors have uneven wear. Told by dealer when i took it in that brakes were fine and still had a long life this was at 12,600miles. At 20,000 miles problem worst and now more than one year with vehicle told it need new pads and a left(passenger) caliper. Total cost $396 plus tax. They would not repair under warranty, had expired. I replace the caliper on my own and new pads. Now at 36,000 miles same problem on drivers front side needs new pads and stuck right caliper. I brought this problem up to the dealer again and was told it was a bad driving habit causing this. Both times told fix it on my own or pay us(dealer) to fix it. I think this is a defect in the vehicles braking system, yet the dealer will not give me a written estimate unless i have them do the work. Something smells!!!!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12600 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SCHERTZ, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP24RX6BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | GUNN DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | SAN ANTONIO |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code |