This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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Had a complete check done on van before leaving for a long vacation trip. At this check it was found that the front brake pads needed replacement. We did so thinking this was normal maintenance. Less than two months later we noticed a squeaking noise from front of vehicle and within one day after trying to make a stop at a turning lane after going approximately 25mph the brake went to the floor. Took to garage and front brakes had gone to the rotors. We have been having them checked every four weeks due to the horrible squeaking noise we continue to hear.
Vehicle shimmied when the brakes were applied. Dealer resurfaced the front and rear rotors. Four months later, the problem recurred. Every 14,000 miles the dealer was replacing the rotors.
I have a 1999 Grand Caravan, I have not received any recall notices at all. I have had numerous problems with this vehicle. Why haven't I been notified of any of these concerns. I have problems with windshield wipers just quitting. Dome lights fading in an out. Now that my warrenty is up, they say I'll need a new transmission. The back gate won't unlock with a key, the windows leak, the sliding doors don't seal, they rattle going down the road. My RPM dial shoots up and down, not only that, my paint has started peeling over the back left wheel. They say it's not their problem. Just started bubbling and rusting. I've had to have a gas line underneath fixed due to knocking it wasn't fixed properly. I have a lemon is what I have and now that I have no warrenty they just keep putting their hands out. I have put three sets of brakes in less than 4 years and now they say I need rotors. I live 3 miles from work. What's up with that. Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!now my blower is going out of my heater, I've had to replace two hub caps, $150 each for the fragile plastic.
Continuous brake problems/failures due to pitting & corroding of the front disc rotors. Rear brake drums not adjusting properly (have never adjusted). Rotors replaced by dealer and now require replacement again. Entire rear wheel braking system replaced, still not working correctly. Vehicle has never stopped correctly in four years of ownership. Is very dangerous and could cause an accident.
Consumer heard a grinding coming from the front of vehicle. Took to a mechanic and they stated the left rotor needed replacing. Consumer feels this was unsafe because the brake could have failed. Nlm
- Ofallen, IL, USA
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There was a grinding noise coming from the front of vehicle. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and mechanic stated that front left rotors needed replacing. There was no warning.
When applying brakes vehicle vibrates, dealer replaced front rotors due to rust and holes from street salt. At this time, front rotors needed to be replaced again, same problem.
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- Harrisburg, PA, USA