1993 Dodge Caravan: complete transmission failure

Filed Dec 1, 2003 · Transmission · 93,000 miles · MI

My 1993 dodge caravan has not been changing gears correctly for 1 1/2 years. When it started, I had in to the dealership 5 times in 8 weeks. They found $800 in things to repair but none corrected the problem - changing gears roughly, dropping several gears when coming to a stop, etc. This will happen for awhile and then stop for weeks or months. The dealer and another garage couldn't figure it out. Finally it is showing it needs a new transmission when hooked up to the diagnostic machine - but it still doesn't act up all the time. Reading all these problems on the website for so many years, why hasn't dodge been held responsible to correct this problem for caravan owners!!!!!

Filed Jun 24, 2003 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · TX

We have a 1993 dodge caravan that has already had the transmission replaced ($1,000.00). Now we are being told that the transmission needs to be replaced again. This is ridiculous. The transmission is only three years old.

Filed Feb 11, 2003 · Body, Brakes · WI

The ball joints and starter failed, the brake line was broken, the side door fell off, the vehicle experienced oil and coolant failures. Also the vehicle needed an outer rod end installed and a new transmission within one year of purchasing the vehicle. *jg

Filed Mar 28, 2001 · Transmission · WI

The vehicle experienced trouble shifting since new, the transmission would slip before engaging, the vehicles transmission was replaced once with a rebuilt one, the transmission is slipping again. Nlm

Filed Feb 1, 2001 · Transmission · TX

While driving the 3 speed automatic transmission went out, which almost caused a crash.

Filed May 11, 2000 · Body, Electrical · RI

Freon was leaking from air conditioner. Leak was coming from under dashboard. Took vehicle to mechanic, and they had to go under the dashboard, they fixed the leak. One month before, had to put a brand new transmission. Then driveshaft belt broke. Consumer has had nothing but problems with this vehicle. *ak left door switch failed. Heater core, evaporator, condenser, o- rings and seals all replaced. Starter failed. Engine timing case cover, gaskets seals belt and tensioners failed.

Filed Mar 20, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · NH

Transmission failed causing vehicle to come to a halt while driving downhill. Nlm

Filed Dec 20, 1999 · Transmission · PA

The transmission has failed in my van with only 80,000 miles o it. With todays technology I should have gotten more miles out of this van. I owned a dodge omni before I bought this van and it lasted 130,000 miles before the transmission went. I would like to know what to do about this a new transmission is going to cost me at least $2,000 or more. This is not right. Vehicals should be runnig better then this..... Thank you.

Filed May 14, 1999 · Body, Steering · GA

Transmission failed.

Filed Apr 29, 1999 · Transmission · MA

I am requesting information relating to 1993 dodge caravans in reference to transmission failure. My transmission failed at approximately 63,000 miles, and required to put in a rebuilt transmission. My transmission was beyond repair. I have attempted to resolve this with the dealer to no avail. I paid almost $2,000 for the transmission.

Filed Nov 18, 1998 · Transmission · TN

Consumer noticed heavy vibration coming from vehicle while driving. Vehicle inspected by dealer, informed consumer that transmission needs to be replaced. Dealer contacted manufacturer, informed consumer that they are willing to supply parts, but consumer would have to pay the labor costs. Consumer feels he should not be responsible to pay the cost of labor. *ak

Filed Jul 9, 1998 · Transmission · 00

Automatic transmission failure.