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.
1990 Dodge Caravan: transmission slipping
5 of the 277 complaints about the 1990 Dodge Caravan describe transmission slipping.
- 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
Transmission slipping by model year
What owners say
The vehicle shakes while driving,the transmission is slipping at 63,000 miles. Tt
The transmission slipped out of gear there making a turn car hesitates. Tt
Transmission leaks, also slips gears in very hot weather.
Auto-tran 4sp: after 36,000 miles, transmission slipped from drive to neutral; would not downshft; at times violently downshift; various speeds. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
- Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
- Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (TRS) tt
- Subject on delayed transaxle engagement
- Information on 41TE/42LE service information
- Concerns with 41TE/42LE transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift
- Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38
- Unknown
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1990 Dodge Caravan slipping
Is transmission slipping a common problem on the 1990 Dodge Caravan?
5 of 277 owner complaints about the 1990 Dodge Caravan (2%) mention transmission slipping. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
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 24Stalling 8Door locks 5Fire or smoke 5Jerking 5Seat belt 5Won't shift 5
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