1995 Dodge Caravan: complete transmission failure

Filed Nov 2, 2004 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · WI

Transmission failure!.

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Transmission · 67,266 miles · IL

After driving about 350 miles back from a trip, transmission failed. Was driving down the interstate when traffic started to slow down and come to a stop (this was not a sudden stop). I tried to slow down but the vehicle lurched forward and started making grinding noises. I had to steer to the side of the road to avoid hitting the car in front of me. There was no indication of trouble prior to this during the trip. While in idle, there was no grinding noise. When we started to move again the engine would not shift and started making grinding noises. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer who told me the entire transmission was ruined and needed to be replaced. There is only 67,000 mile on the vehicle. Dealer charged almost $3,000 to put in a rebuilt transmission. When I picked it up, the service shop was very rude. When asked if it was normal for this to happen and if this was the kind of quality one could expect from dodge, the serviceman said he didn't know and acted like he didn't care. He said to call the 800 number if I wasn't happy. When I called the 800 number, the person I talked to acted like he didn't care and basically tried to tell me it was because I did not have my vehicle serviced properly. I told him the car was properly maintained and the transmission fluid had been changed july 1st. He told me that if I brought it to places like jiffy lube to have the transmission fluid changed or if I brought it to other places for maintenance that they did not do a good job and did not do it properly. I asked if there were any other complaints regarding transmission failures and was told there were none. This is not the first time I have had problems with the transmission. I have had an air sensor go out (which caused the vehicle to be stuck in second gear). The vehicle still does not seem to be shifting properly. It now whines when driving in heavy traffic and will probably have to go back to the dealership.

Filed Aug 22, 2004 · Transmission · 94,000 miles · NJ

On august 11 ,2004 our 1995 dodge caravan failed to pick up speed on the nj turnpike, while going to newark airport. Although there were no injuries or accidents, it was stop and go on the way home at night. The car was purchased in july 1995 from suburban dodge in metuchen, nj. I took the car to the dealer (now mcdonagh dodge) to have the vehicle diagnosed. They said that it was a transmission failure. The car does not run properly now. I have not had it repaired because it is an expensive repair. In addition the AC compressor also needs to be replaced. According to the dealer if the compressor is not replaced a belt may break and I could lose power to the steering. These problems should not happen for a vehicle that has only 94,000 miles.

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Transmission · 35,000 miles · MA

Transmission failure.

Filed Jan 17, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · MA

Dealer was going to replace the transmission, but after several hours of labor, they decided to replace a differential pin on the transmission after only 52,000 miles. Dealer would not cover cost of repair. It sounds like many people have had similar problem, is there going to be a recall? Also, the dealer has recharged the air conditioner 3 times within the past 3 years. Each time they charged me for it. I find it hard to believe that a charge would last only one summer.

Filed Apr 19, 2002 · Transmission · CA

While driving 70 MPH, the transmission failed without prior notice, dealer determined transmission needs to be replaced. Nlm

Filed Mar 12, 2002 · Acceleration, Transmission · WI

When applying gas pedal vehicle would lose power or hesitate, and then jump forward into gear. Also, stalled completely out. Dealer said it needed a new transmission.

Filed Jul 12, 2001 · Body · MO

Both the driver and passenger doors have broken away from the hinges. We contacted the dealer and their reply was that the wind probably blew back the doors and broke the hinges. How can this happen to both doors in exactly the same spot. We have had to replace the transmission twice, once a year after we bought the car, and another about a year or so ago.

Filed Jun 12, 2001 · Transmission · SC

Automatic transmission failed at 47,000 miles. After transmission was rebuilt, interior components of transmission would melt, requiring that transmission be replaced every two to four weeks after this problem occurred. This continued for approximately four to six months. Mechanic did not give consumer a reason for this problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Sep 28, 2000 · Transmission · PA

Consumer noticed hesitation so took to the shop to get fuel injectors cleaned, a week later, vehicle started making a whining noise and would not go over 25mph, next day vehicle would not move at all, due to transmission failure.

Filed Aug 25, 2000 · Electrical, Transmission · CT

The transmission failed.

Filed Mar 27, 2000 · Transmission · MA

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.