I have a Grand Caravan 2008 and I have been replacing brakes, rotors, calipers almost every year. The first time it happened, warranty covers it, and then thereafter, I have to pay for it. I have told the dealership its ridiculous to c replace brakes every year, and expensive too, and all they say is it depends on how I drive and use the brakes. I have another vehicle, but I don't have to replace the brakes for 5 years. This is almost like buying a printer for a cheap price, and paying for its ridiculously expensive inkjet cartridge that doesn't last long!

The Town and Country and the Grand Caravan are definitely the most attractive if your in the market for a minivan! Why else do you think so many families have them? Although, the brake design on these things are a joke! They squeal, they rattle, and YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THEM EVERY FEW MONTHS!

June of 2014(while of course on the expressway) our family van started swerving out of control, we were blessed we didn't hit anyone or anything that would wreck the van! When we finally got it to stop (the brake pedal went down all the way) we came to find that our rear (driver's side) brake pad flew off! Obviously, we got new brakes after this. Before this happened, we didn't even know it needed brakes!

This is a problem that really needs to be addressed!

I installed new front & rear pads-also had all 4 rotors turned--after assembling the brakes & driving the van 5 miles I noticed smoking from the right rear brake--I let it cool down- then tried again- later the left rear brake overheated & smoked--I let the vehicle set overnight(due to the overheated brakes) then drove it the next day & it worked fine. I am sure the brake pads were sticking or the caliper pistons were sticking- but didn't determine for sure which it was..I am very disappointed w/ the brake system on the unit. I have worked on many fords & gm products but never found problems on them like the ones I encountered on the dodge caravan.

This is the fourth brake job in 22,900 miles. Complete rear brake failure. Metal to metal...shot! No warning squeal, just a sudden droning noise. They said that I must have been driving like this for a long time. (It was five miles home droning, then an eight mile trip to the dealership.)

This time they said that it wasn't under warranty and was "normal wear and tear". These brakes were completely replaced by the dealership at 10,000 miles. So it's normal for brakes to wear out every 10 to 13 thousand miles.

There were probably 15 people in the service department dropping off their cars when we (hubby and I ) started yelling about there was NO WAY that this was normal !!!!

I was looking for blood by this time. They said they would contact their district manager to see if Chrysler would "help" with the cost. That was Wednesday. They called today(Friday) and said We would have to pay $100.00 but the car wouldn't be ready 'till Monday afternoon. GRRRRRRRR!!!! What choice do I have? Something tells me that I'd better learn how to replace brakes before another 10,000 miles goes by.

Same complaint as everyone else about the brakes. 43K miles and headed back for the third repair as now the BACK ones are squealing. Front rotors replaced at about 25K, new pads all around at approx. 35K, and off to the dealer I go today with a stack of printouts from this site to bolster my complaint. I rec'd a rebate from Dodge last year that covered a portion of the first repair; but I've still been to the shop twice (counting today) so it's a pain and a waste of time. I've never been to the garage this much (for the same item, or any item, really) for my Toyota, which has only needed 3 brake jobs for 130K!

What is the problem with the brakes on these cars, have had to do the front and rear brakes already, before the 25000 mile mark. this is rediculous. you buy car and it is a piece. the reaer brakes we so hot during a drive i thought the tire was going to explode. then before you know it it the calipers are sticking, rotors are bad, and brake pads look as if they weere not even installed.

this is not a 4x4 it is not a off road vehicle. it is a mini van. moms drive them, this stuff shoiuld last more than a year. i have had 3 brand new dodges. a 2005 ram, just would not start one sunny day, traded in got a 2007. 20000 miles. needed and alternator, idler, and other things because of premature failure. now this problem the mini van, i hope Chrysler goes under they build sh*t anyway

In July 2009 heard grinding noise on rear wheel of 2008 Dodge Gran Caravan with 19,000 miles took it into dealer and complained. The rear brake pad on one side was worn down to the metal. Since it was past the 1 year 12,000 mile warranty on the brake pads I was about to pay for the bill out of my own pocket. Getting to the cashier THey said it was going to be under warranty an they were going to send the brake pads to Dodge. Very pleased on not having to pay out of my own pocket. Premature brake pad failure on just one side of rear brakes. Same van Jan. 2010 rear wheel smells like its burning, wheel is to hot to touch, take it in an they have to replace the caliper on that side. Under warranty with 26,000 miles on it now. Not going to keep the van with these frequent brake problems.

Initial problem occurred a few hours from home and properly diagnosed by Chrysler dealer. However calipers back ordered. Dealer loosened the calipers for my return home and I then had problem looked at by my local dealer. They told me that the problem was not caliper but lack of lubrication on the pad slides and this was negligence on my part!!! After significant argument and review of recommended maintenance per book (which says to verify brakes annually i.e. pads ok but does not say to lube brakes) The replacement of pads and discs was covered by warranty

HOWEVER two months later same problem occurs; this time 500 kms from home on vacation!! This 3rd dealer inspected and advised that calipers would be rebuilt (new calipers back order) under warranty, as well as new pads and rotors. It seems that this is a recurring problem with some 2008 Caravans but not all.