Transmission has been replaced a total of six times. Mjs
1990 Dodge Caravan transmission complaints
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When shifting from 1st gear to 2nd, transmission will shift into neutral. Restarting engine will allow vehicle to drive in first only. Attempts by vehicle to shift into second will throw transmission in to neutral. However, if the vehicle is allowed to sit for 1/2 to 2 hours, then transmission operates normally. Problem can occur after driving for 1/2 hour or more and/or in stop and go traffic. I hear that this or very similar problems have occurred to many other dodge caravan owners. Do you have any additional information?
The shifter is very hard to put into gear. The shifter locks in whatever gear it is set in. After several minutes it releases. The dealer is not able to duplicate what the problem is at this time.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with the automatic transmission. Transmission has locked up in low gear. Consumer had previously replaced transmission twice. Manufacturer has been contacted.
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Transmission is making loud noise. Also, vehicle lurches foward which could cause an accident. *ak
Indicator level not shown in proper position whenever gears are shif. Consumer also indicated that when he tigthens the cable line the cable would loosen, and causes the problem to reoccur.
Pump bushing disintegrated. This caused the torque convertor to be damaged. Transmission fluid leaked. Was pulling away from station when a whining noise was heard. Transmission was replaced august 1995.
Rear axle broke eight times for no known reason. Dealer notified.
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.
Transmission locked up while going about 5mph. Had vehicle towed to repair shop. Vehicle tested after being repaired. 3 months later, transmission locked up again. This time at dealer's, but not repaired.
Transmission failure. Apparently this is a known problem with the make and year.
Transmission is noisy and has harsh downshifts. Transmission has consistantly been a problem since purchased new. No knowledge of service bulletin: hl-09-91
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.
Transmission failed while driving at 50 MPH and went into limp mode, almost causing a crash.
Transmission failed several times after replacement.
When traveling 60 to 65 MPH the transmission went out, resulting in loss of verious electrical componets. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
While driving the front end collasped, causing the left front axle to break. This has happened 3 times in 2 years.
Automatic transmission failure.
The transmission failed.
Transmission down shifts into low gear and will not come out of low gear. Sometimes is will down shift and up shift back and forth.
Front struts replaced.
Transmission replaced twice.
At high speed 50-60 MPH, there is a noise in the transmission . Please describe .
The third owner, the transmission doesn't shift into third gear . Please decsribe .
On five occasions the cv joint fell out, please describe
Seat belts failed.
Transmission failed.
This is the second time that the transmission has been rebuilt and it just quites while driving. Please describe.
Transmission could not shift out of low gear, causing it to fail twice.
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