2008 Dodge Caravan service brakes problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2008 Dodge Caravan — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Started the vehicle one morning and drove up to a stop sign. I was in a city street making a left turn. Saw clear from both directions of any traffic.accelerated and the bas,esp light, and traction light came on. At this point the vehicle wanted to stall, lost power, and steering became difficult…”
filed Feb 25, 2021
“Traveling 55 down highway suddenly brake engages and brake came up on dash board.brake stays on for a minute or so then notice that it sounds as if I am over revving engine. When I could safely pull over I did so put in park for a minute went again as soon as I reached over 35 it still sounded as…”
filed Feb 9, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
108463 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 18, 2025Pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
108464 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 17, 2025
Service Brakes problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Caravan | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 Caravan | 2 | 10% |
| 2012 Caravan | 9 | 10% |
| 2011 Caravan | 5 | 6% |
| 2010 Caravan | 15 | 9% |
| 2009 Caravan | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 Caravan | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 Caravan | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 Caravan | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 Caravan | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 Caravan | 3 | 1% |
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.