Heard a noise that had been going on for a while. Took vehicle to the garage and was not able to find out the problem. Had vehicle back , and transmission failed immediately. Contacted dealer, and they replaced transmission.
1995 Dodge Caravan transmission complaints
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When the ignition is in the on position driver is able to move the gear shift indicator without depressing the brake pedal. The dealer was told about the problem. Dealer stated that procedure was normal. Please provide any further information.
While driving along at 30 MPH transmission shifts into low gear, which causes the van to slow down suddenly. Dealer has been notified about the problem. Please provide any further information.
Failed transmission/replaced A/C evaporator and now compressor - totalling $4,000.00 - how does chrysler stay in business? Please take action for us, they are no help!
This is the 2nd time I have had to replace a transmission on a caravan. Has anyone every done any statistics on what percentage of chrysler's minivans have had transmission problems? What's horrible, is a good percentage who replace them once replace them again. Just because this isn't a life threatening problem, doesn't mean that it shouldn't be addressed. Chrysler needs to take responsibility for their product. Please look into this. We need some help.
Vehicle transmission locked up at 30 MPH and nearly caused impact from rear by vehicle behind. Transmission mechanic stated that chrysler was aware that the overdrive hub and planet (originally made for 3.0 and 3.3 liter engine) were not sufficient for 3.8 liter engine. Later made larger part, but did not recall part or notify owners. He was aware of this defect through working for dealerships. Stated the defect is known by dealerships and not reported to consumers. This causes the sudden lockup of the transmission. I had just exited the interstate when my van locked up. I certainly would have rolled if it had locked at 70mph on I-10.
Transmission system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to hesitate or stall while driving which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the caus eof the problem. Please provide further information.
Service shop said dodge caravans have problem with trans. Repaired several with similar prblm. With pan underneath allowing dirt and all to collect inside an clog filters and cause damage.
Dealership service dept. Doesn't want to honor extended warranty (7yr./70,000mile) or makes sure you have no choice but to keep bringing the vehicle back to them for repairs.
Transmission is slipping and banging gears, I've been told it has to be rebuilt or replaced
Complete transmission failure. Assessment by mechanic is that the transmission fluid pump failed, stopping fluid flow to the transaxle. This was followed by failure of the clutch plates and running clutches. I have maintained the vehicle with regular checks on fluid levels, oil changes, etc and this failure was totally unexpected.
Ongoing problem with replacing transmission mount. On one occasion; now at 41.000 the condition reoccurring, and needs another replacment. It causes the gas vapor to leak into vehicle. Can the federal safety agency help in tis matter.
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Transmission works intermittently. It experienced failure approximately five times. Vehicle was serviced, but problem still exists. Vehicle was not fully repaired. Rebuilt transmission were installed but never fixed the problem. The drive shaft gets stuck.. *ak
The automatic transmission does not shift appropriately, remains in low gear when accelerating and has occasionally shifts into neutral and then back into gear while driving.
We bought this vehicle new, only to have the transmission fail in our second year of ownership. We complained to the dealer, but were told they couldn't help us. Two years later the transmission broke down again. When we initially approached the salesman regarding purchasing a "new" caravan, we were especially concerned about the transmission and informed him of this. He assured us that the "bugs" had been worked out of the 1995 model vans (we were trading in a 1990 dodge caravan with a faulty transmission). I feel we have bought a faulty vehicle and have suffered financially because of this. It disturbs me that dodge is not willing to back their product.
The module has been miscalibrated, causing transmission become inoperative. Torque converter locked up, signalling too early .
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Transmission failed. Manufacturer says "tough" 36/36 warranty only.
At 68,000 miles transmission has prematurely malfunctioned. Please give any further details.
Our family is a second generation consumer of the chrysler coporation's products. This vehicle has proven such a lemon, we really doubt that we will ever buy another chrylser/dodge product. Within a month of our purchase, we had a recall on the liftgate latch, that was fixed. We are currently having our transmission inspected by a licensed chrysler dealer, and will submit to the corporation. We have had the seat belts not retract on the driver's and passengers side for years, which catch in the doors constantly. The power windows in the rear had a motor go out, the universal joint fell off while the car was sitting in the drive, and the most ungodly act was when someone was closing the sliding passenger door, and it totally slid off the car. Luckily, no one was injured. The airconditioning was about 2 years old when it died, and the company replaced that underwarranty, along with the universal joint. The sliding door cost us a fortune, and the company only gave us $122.00. I wish that I could turn back the hands of time, and have bought the windstar instead of this esxpensive lemon.
Had right side brakes replaced due to the axle breaking. Now the left side brakes are making squeaking noises & not working properly.
Had to have the right brakes replaced & repaired due to the axle breaking. Now the left brakes are not working properly. They make squeaking noises.
Breaks replaced at 46503 had been serviced on manufacture schedule. Mostly highway driving. Transmission leaking at 14829 repired, full service at 27271miles, major overhall of transmission 64843.
I have replaced the transmission with chrysler remanufactured units twice in 11 months. The units were over their 12,000 miles/12 month warranty. I know that chrysler gives such a low warranty because their transmissions aren't lasting. Every transmission shop that I spoke with knows the unit # in their head and claims that they willn't rebuild them because of the problems associated with them. The only way that they will work on them is to replace them with the factory remanufactured units. My original trans went out at 52k , then the replacement unit went out at 92k ( was serviced at 77k). Don't you feel that a major part of a vehicle like the trans should last longer than 40 to 50k miles? Any help that you can assist me with will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, derf martin
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Transmission is defective, will not shift into third gear. While traveling will not go past 20-30 MPH. Dealer aware of the problem. Repairs made and problem still exists. Also head gasket gauge would move from hot to cold, dealer contacted and repairs made at owners expense. *ak head gasket failed. Transmission failed.
Transmission failure; transmission will not shift into 3rd gear properly. Dealer was not notified at this time.
Transmission failed.
Transmission pump failed.
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