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2018 Dodge Grand Caravan Brakes Problems

6 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data

6
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crashes
Jan 2020Dec 2020
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Brakes Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #18V523000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.

Owner Complaints (6)

criticalSERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Jul 2020

When I applied the brakes the vehicle kept going it wouldn't srop this happened to me 3xs 2 times I was in a crash the brakes fo low to the floor but when it was checked I was told everything was fine. This last saccident people where with me they witnessed me frantically applying brakes but car wouldnt stop.

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NHTSA #: 11339308
highSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2020

The brakes did not hold when backing up. I was driving when brakes went soft. I had vech towed to a local mechanis and it was disecovered a gas bubble in brake line .I searched and found a recall noted this was found and would reocour.

NHTSA #: 11384710
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Sep 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH and attempting to slow for a traffic signal, the vehicle was not slowing down as intended. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11613794
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2020

Vehicle is stopping very slow. Also is jerking when going from idle to pull off. Breaks require additional stopping room.

NHTSA #: 11307468
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jan 2020

I was in allentown and my brake pedal drifted halfway to the floor while at the stop light. I was at pep boys and they bleed the brakes. That seemed to do the trick.

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NHTSA #: 11299769
lowSERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Nov 2019

I was crossing an intersection when 2 cars stopped in front of me making a left turn I tried to stop slammed my brakes no skidding at all and ran into the back of a car totaling my van as of the result of the wreck in wich l felt like there was something wrong with the brakes

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NHTSA #: 11280675

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