| Issue ID | 752383 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10296498 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 15/12/09 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Squeaking brakes at 18,000 miles. Need my rotors turned and new pads. I was appalled!! There has to be something said when there are so many people complaining about the life of these brakes. Called chrysler and got the "12 mos. Or 12k, i'm sorry" i'm not buying it!! Imagine how many people do not realize this is not normal. I would like to see chrysler build or buy a better quality product that will last at least 36,000. I paid alot of money for my new van so i would not have to worry about this kind of nonsense so soon. Please, i plead with everyone who has this same complaint to take it as far as you can. Don't let the "customer service" at chrysler just tell you nothing can be done, take it as far as you can. There is strength in numbers people, this is america. We can build a car that lasts 100,000 miles without an oil change, but rotors and pads only last 13k to 20 k, that's just bologna and we all know it!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WINDSOR, CT |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN54P98RXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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