| Issue ID | 756551 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10300378 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 12/08/09 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brakes started grinding and squealing loudly when coming to a stop. Van had less than 20,000 miles however when i had the service technician look at it, i was lucky i hadn't lost brakes altogether. I had to purchase new brakes and new rotors as the ones that came from the factory were so worn down that it wouldn't even help to simply turn them. This is outrageous and yet another problem i have had with this van since i bought it. All of the issues i have encountered are very unsafe and i am thankful that so far i haven't had my children with me during these episodes. I believe chrysler should be reimbursing all owners for the cost of the brakes and rotors as the ones that were from the factory are quite obviously faulty and defective. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHUCKEY, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1D8HN54P68BXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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