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1994 Dodge Caravan: harsh or hard shifting

6 of the 643 complaints about the 1994 Dodge Caravan describe harsh or hard shifting.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Harsh or hard shifting by model year

  • 2015
    1
  • 2014
    1
  • 2010
    1
  • 2008
    1
  • 2007
    1
  • 2006
    2
  • 2005
    3
  • 2003
    1
  • 2002
    2
  • 2001
    1
  • 2000
    1
  • 1999
    3
  • 1998
    2
  • 1997
    6
  • 1996
    2
  • 1995
    2
  • 1994
    6
  • 1993
    2
  • 1992
    3
  • 1991
    1

What owners say

Filed Jul 31, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 114,000 miles · IL

Lacks power, wants to stall like it's not getting any fuel, have replaced numerous parts including what was listed on the diagnostic scans, clunking noise under van. Nothing seems to correct the problem. Have spent over $600 in parts alone, not counting labor.

Filed Dec 3, 1999 · Transmission · IL

Transmission's 2nd & 4th gears went out, vehicle lost power, and slowed to a crawl. Pressed accelerator & no response. Heard a clunking noise before loss of power. Took to dealer & informed by mechanic the 4th gear was inoperative.

Filed Mar 12, 1999 · Transmission · MI

It jerks severly when going into gears when shifting sometimes does not shift into first till after 50mph, when you stop has poor take off seems to not want to move, previous owner had pump in transmission and other components change a year before we purchased it in 1997 and now we also have been told this needs to be replaced again, also when putting into reverse does not want to engage at first or when it does clunks badly and we have had the motor mounts checked and they are fine

Filed Feb 20, 1998 · Transmission · HI

Transmission has a harsh, erratic or delayed shifts; whining, metalic noise when in gear, eventually sticking in lower gears.

Filed Jun 30, 1997 · Transmission · FL

Torque converter failed, causing harsh shifting.

Filed Sep 17, 1996 · Transmission · IL

Transmission leaks/clunks when shifting into gear.

Questions about the 1994 Dodge Caravan harsh shifting

Is harsh or hard shifting a common problem on the 1994 Dodge Caravan?

6 of 643 owner complaints about the 1994 Dodge Caravan (1%) mention harsh or hard shifting. The model year with the most reports is 1994.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Dodge Caravan?

There are 0 recalls and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1994 Dodge Caravan

Stalling 47No deployment 32Wipers 27Transmission failure 24ABS 23Power steering loss 15Airbag light 14Brake failure 12Loss of power 12Won't shift 11Door locks 10Overheating 10Seat belt 10Slipping 10Headlights 8Jerking 6Tire blowout 6Ball joint 5Grinding brakes 5

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