Springs that hold rolling gear pin within transmission are not strong enough, and pin is turning sideways, causing it to lock up/ cannot go into gear. Consumer has replaced transmission 3 times at 90,000/ 110,000 miles and again a few weeks later. Manufacturer has issued a tsb, stating part is available that can be installed in transmission, and will prevent failure.
1992 Dodge Caravan: complete transmission failure
26 of the 912 complaints about the 1992 Dodge Caravan describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 26
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Transmission failed twice.
While riving on the interstate 55mph the transmission slipped out of gear, and the engine was just racing. Pulled off the road to reset the vehicle. The car was in overdrive, slipped out of overdrive to second gear. Pulled over again to restart. Was going up the hill, heard a clunking noise and could feel it. Then it dropped into a lower gear. Was told by a local transmission shop that a computer sensor which was attached to the transmission went out. As a result, transmission replaced.
New transmission at 41000 miles. Three battery replacments. Ignition replacement. 2 broken radiator fans and thermometers. Rear shock and front mount replacement. Unreliable seat belt. Windshield wiper motor replacement. Front engine mount replacement. Auxiliary cooler replacement.
Transmission failed causing gears to downshift and slip without notice causing loss of control.
Door bent out of alignment. Transmission failed. Steering failed.
Transmission failure.
Transmission failure; also, replaced engine pistons and ABS brakes.
Consumer was driving and vehicle wouldn't shift, took to dealer and he replaced the transmission.
Was driving and the transmission wouldn't shift, took vehicle to dealer and he replaced the transmission pump and torque converter .
There is a noise in the transmission and hard to shift gear, took to a mechanic and he replaced transmission.
While driving transmission disengaged, stepped on gas, no acceleration, intermittent problem, no warning, dealer replaced transmission and transmission control unit, problem reoccurred within 6 weeks.
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 1992 Dodge Caravan transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1992 Dodge Caravan?
26 of 912 owner complaints about the 1992 Dodge Caravan (3%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 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 1992 Dodge Caravan
ABS 160Brake failure 76Seat belt 52Wipers 35Power steering loss 19No deployment 16Stalling 14Loss of power 13Fuel pump 8Won't shift 8Slipping 7Door locks 6Headlights 6Spongy pedal 6Engine failure 5Fire or smoke 5
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