1991 Dodge Caravan: complete transmission failure

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Transmission · CA · 1 injury

Consumer was driving 60 MPH and transmission locked into low, causing driver to injure his back. Consumer had to replace the transmission on three separate occasions. Consumer was very upset. *ak

Filed Jun 5, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · KY

Brake line was cut.*ak consumer states ABS line rubbed a tire and caused the brakes to fail. Cruise control does not work. Air conditioner caught on fire. Transmission failed. Something is wrong with the steering.

Filed Nov 2, 2000 · Transmission · IL

This is the second time tha ttransmission failed on this 91 dodge caravan. The first failure occurred at 81000 miles in february '99 which was the original transmission when the car was purchased new. The transmission was repaired at a dodge dealership and lasted only 28000 miles the second time. The transmission is a four speed overdrive automatic.

Filed Jun 27, 2000 · Transmission · CT

While driving vehicle suddenly stopped. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and they put in a new transmission from chrysler. Less than 24000 miles, transmission went out again. Consumer has had 3 transmissions fail, and a forth one was being put in.

Filed Jan 2, 2000 · Transmission · CA

A written request was submitted to the mechanic asking for an evaluation of the transmission and peeling paint. I was given an oral estimate via phone call expressing the need for a new transmission for $2000.00. The diagnosis, cost of repair/replacement of transmission was not included on invoice, nor was the evaluation/ repair cost of peeling exterior paint.. I paid $65.00 for the estimate, but feel I got nothing in writing. I didn't receive documentation of diagnosis, or cost of repairs.

Filed Dec 26, 1999 · Transmission · NC

1st transmission failure: 2-4 hub and gear assembly damaged, output carrier damaged, no reverse and second gear. Transmission pump also repaired. 2nd transmission failure: 12/99 same exact problem again. Complained about transmission 6 different times was told couldn't find any problem would have to take transmission apart at our cost to find a problem.

Filed Nov 20, 1998 · Transmission · CA

Sudden unpredicted downshift from overdrive to second gear while at normal driving speeds on side streets, main thoroughfares and especially whilst on freeways. The occurence happens while driving, the downshift ('slam down') causes persons in the driving compartment to be thrust forward in a manner similar to a rear-end collision. We replaced the transmission in august, 1998; the radiator was replaced in september, 1998 and heating/cooling system repaired and purged in october, 1998 (we had noted some association with engine overheating, but this seems not to be the case). We suspect electroinc error messages in the program of this 'exciting' well monitored transmission (it is interesting that the computers on board contain no error messages, either because we need to turn off the vehicle to reset the transmission - thus the error message, if any is noted on the 'computer memory' is dispatched to oblivion once the vehicle is turned off, [how convenient]) we took this vehicle to our local mechanic bill's auto care 805‑520‑7818 for a transmission replacement (including associated electronics) and the replacement transmission (acquired from a local simi valley dodge dealer) does the same thing - we are now on our fourth transmission for this vehicle. The vehicle downshifts at will. This downshift incident can and has happened under the following conditions: freeway driving up hill on steep (grapevine interstate 5) 1 time late august 1998 or after moderately steep uphill while going to work (ca 118 freeway from simi valley - chatsworth ca, ) almost every day at 550-615am drive time and on many returns 345-500pm drive time. I work at monroe hs in north hills, ca or driving the california 118 and 14 freeways to and from (simi valley to palmdale) which has a moderate change of grade. Weather clear afternoon 70's and night 60's. 2 times or driving the california 118 and 126 to and from (simi valley, ventura) which has a moderate change

Filed Oct 7, 1998 · Transmission · CO

While driving the vehicles automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing the vehicle not go into gear, which could have caused an accident. Dealer replaced transmission. Problem reoccurring. Dealer cannot determine problem. *ak

Filed Feb 20, 1998 · Transmission · OH

Transmission failure.

Filed Nov 21, 1997 · Transmission · NY

Vehicle experiencing continued transmission failure, several adjustments as well as five replacements.

Filed Nov 27, 1996 · Brakes, Suspension · CO

Transmission failed completely.

Filed Nov 13, 1996 · Transmission · CA

Transmission failed 3 times.