2009 Dodge Grand Caravan brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 65 complaints for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 65 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 35,000 miles 58 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 20 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 58 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 35,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the brakes seized and the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the contact 's head impacted the steering wheel. The contact sustained a concussion, sprained neck, and bruises to the feet, ankles, and toes that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and repaired.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to have the brakes repaired under warranty. While having the vehicle repaired, the contact was informed that the rear rotors were warped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact expressed concern over the rotors warping on a low mileage vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 23,673. Updated 09/09/11 the rear rotors were turned, but not replaced. Updated 10/31/11
Other problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
- Electrical system 338 complaints
- Air bags 138 complaints
- Engine 49 complaints
- Tires 41 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints
- Wheels 20 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints