2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 133 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 20,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake pads” (31% of reports).
- 133service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 20,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 26%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake pads: mentioned in 41 of 133 complaints (31%)
- Brakes rotors: mentioned in 21 of 133 complaints (16%)
- Grinding noise: mentioned in 10 of 133 complaints (8%)
- Completely worn: mentioned in 7 of 133 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes, hydraulic repair on the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan at $550, and half of them between $440 and $800.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 120 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 133 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 70,000 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 130,000 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 42,000 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% | 105,703 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 16 | 2% | 18,000 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 33 | 6% | 23,673 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 133 | 10% | 20,000 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 5 | 3% | 52,569 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 8 | 3% | 29,002 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 26 | 3% | 23,000 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 14 | 12% | 49,240 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 14 | 6% | 25,356 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 32 | 11% | 23,000 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 19 | 6% | 43,666 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 36 | 8% | 40,000 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 50 | 12% | 96,500 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 38 | 7% | 97,000 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 54 | 9% | 102,000 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 95 | 8% | 120,000 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 5 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Eldorado national is recalling model year 2008-2009 amerivan mobility vehicles built on chrysler town & country and dodge grand caravan platforms vehicles. The rear brake lines may have been improperly routed and not secured properly during the alteration. If not routed and secured properly, the brake lines could rub against the vehicle causing a brake fluid leak.
Risk: A brake fluid leak could result in a loss of braking ability, possibly causing a crash.
Fix: Eldorado national amerivan dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the brake lines were improperly routed they will be correctly reinstalled free of charge. The safety recall began on october 13, 2009. Owners may contact eldorado national at 1-800-955-9086. These minivans have been altered into wheelchair accessible vehicles by eldorado. This recall is not being conducted by chrysler group llc and will not be performed at no cost by dodge or chrysler dealers unless they are also an eldorado national dealer.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. While driving 30 mph, there was a grinding noise coming from the front driver side wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the technician could not find a failure. The brake caliper was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure…
2008 dodge grand caravan. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake issues. *smd the consumer stated over the past two years, the right brake pad and rotors were replaced several times. Many of the replacements were done with less 12,000/15,000 in between. Updated 09/17/13
Dealership informed me that front and rear brakes needed to be replaced. Minivan is not driven in the city, no stop and go traffic, majority of miles were done on the interstate.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Dodge Grand Caravans have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 133 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan (10% of the 1,293 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 20,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners report a typical cost of $550 (half paid between $440 and $800), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “brake pads”, in 41 of 133 complaints, followed by “brakes rotors” (21).
Other 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
- Electrical System problems (815)
- Air Bags problems (294)
- Engine problems (117)
- Service Brakes problems (74)
- Power Train problems (68)
- Steering problems (55)
See all 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Grand Caravan years.