2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake pads” (18% of reports).
- 74service brakes complaints
- 80,000median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 27%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 13 of 74 complaints (18%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 11 of 74 complaints (15%)
- Rear brakes: mentioned in 9 of 74 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 67 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 74 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Dodge Grand Caravan service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 9 | 4% | 34,750 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 10 | 4% | 41,120 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 7 | 2% | 53,500 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 13 | 1% | 70,000 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 7 | 2% | 48,000 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 11 | 3% | 13,007 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 19 | 4% | 59,000 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 38 | 7% | 37,000 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 25 | 5% | 73,600 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 70 | 8% | 54,100 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 31 | 6% | 77,000 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 74 | 6% | 80,000 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 4 | 2% | 136,000 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 5 | 2% | 59,500 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 10 | 1% | 115,500 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 1 | 1% | 158,000 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 2 | 1% | 99,000 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 2 | 1% | 193,000 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 123,860 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 137,017 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% | 175,500 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 7 | 1% | 160,000 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% | 123,926 |
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 55 mph, the abs, esp, and brake warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the brake pads, calipers, and brake system were repaired; however, the indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. While driving, the brakes would erroneously activate and caused the vehicle to abruptly slow down. The vehicle was taken to dothan dodge(4074 ross clark cir, dothan, al) where it was diagnosed that the clockspring was faulty and needed to be…
While driving on city street (between 20 and 30 mph) the vehicle engine shut off. The power steering and power brakes also stopped making the vehicle difficult to stop or maneuver to a safe stopping location. There was no warning of a failure and the only indication was the traction…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Dodge Grand Caravans have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 74 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan (6% 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?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 80,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “brake pads”, in 13 of 74 complaints, followed by “traction control” (11).
Other 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
- Electrical System problems (815)
- Air Bags problems (294)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (133)
- Engine problems (117)
- Power Train problems (68)
- Steering problems (55)
See all 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan problems or service brakes problems across all Grand Caravan years.