2012 Dodge Grand Caravan brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 38 complaints for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 37,000 miles 34 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 34 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 37,000 miles, and 76% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the brakes complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The rear brakes on the dodge minivans were designed poorly. The calipers do not release properly, and the clearance on the brake pads is too tight and causes the pads to get stuck. Last night we had the brake hang on one of the rear brakes after using the parking brake. The pads stayed close to the caliper and caused the entire rotor to heat up from the excessive friction. Pads, rotors and calipers were replaced last week, full brake fluid replacement done at dodge dealership this week.
Driver rear brakes locked up on me today. Had fuel relay switch go out but had it replaced, fuel pump went out had it replaced. Someone told me the brakes system is under recall.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
- Electrical system 337 complaints
- Engine 121 complaints
- Fuel system 75 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 47 complaints
- Cruise control 24 complaints
- Body & structure 19 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Stability control 18 complaints