1990 Dodge Caravan: jerking or lurching

5 of the 277 complaints about the 1990 Dodge Caravan describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2015
1
2012
1
2008
2
2006
3
2005
2
2004
3
2003
3
2002
3
2001
1
2000
4
1999
5
1998
6
1997
7
1996
10
1995
5
1994
6
1993
7
1992
3
1991
2
1990
5

What owners say

Filed Apr 12, 2002 · Transmission · OK

While driving 70 MPH vehicle shifted into another gear/ started jerking, and locked in park. Please add VIN.

Filed Dec 31, 1998 · Acceleration, Transmission · WA

Transmission is making loud noise. Also, vehicle lurches foward which could cause an accident. *ak

Filed Nov 10, 1998 · Transmission · CA

Consumer experienced four transmission replacments, and had two of them rebuilt. However, is still experiencing problem with vehicle slipping/jerking into gear, and transmission stalling when taking off from a stop position.

Filed Jun 16, 1998 · Transmission · MD

When making a right or left hand turns the vehicle sputters then lurches forward. Taken to the dealer, and it was the transmission. This is the 2nd transmission put into the vehicle and the problem is still occurring.

Filed Jun 28, 1995 · Transmission · CA

Automatic transmission failure, when shifting into gear, vehicle lurches forward.

Service bulletins that may apply

Sep 3, 1999 Service bulletinThis bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
Mar 5, 1999 Service bulletinSubject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
Feb 26, 1999 Service bulletinService and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (TRS) tt
Apr 24, 1998 Service bulletinSubject on delayed transaxle engagement
May 16, 1997 Service bulletinInformation on 41TE/42LE service information
Mar 14, 1997 Service bulletinConcerns with 41TE/42LE transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift
Feb 28, 1997 Service bulletinVehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38
Jun 1, 1995 Service bulletinUnknown

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1990 Dodge Caravan jerking

Is jerking or lurching a common problem on the 1990 Dodge Caravan?

5 of 277 owner complaints about the 1990 Dodge Caravan (2%) mention jerking or lurching. The model year with the most reports is 1996.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Dodge Caravan?

There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1990 Dodge Caravan

Transmission failure 24 Stalling 8 Door locks 5 Fire or smoke 5 Seat belt 5 Slipping 5 Won't shift 5

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