2008 Dodge Caravan service brakes, hydraulic problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2008 Dodge Caravan — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the rear side caliper bracket caused the brakes to wear prematurely, which caused an increase in stopping distance and time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear brake caliper needed…”
filed Oct 1, 2015
“Rear break components (pads, rotors, lr caliper) at 30k on 12/10/09. Front pads replaces on 1/14/10 at appx 31k: front pads and rotors on 4/2012 (3rd set) at 58k calipers not frozen: this vehicle year was the first year of the 4.0 l engine. Already engine no longer an option: later model years…”
filed Apr 21, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Caravan | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 Caravan | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 Caravan | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 Caravan | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 Caravan | 14 | 3% |
| 2004 Caravan | 7 | 11% |
| 2003 Caravan | 31 | 16% |
| 2002 Caravan | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 Caravan | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 Caravan | 49 | 10% |
| 1999 Caravan | 44 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.