1996 Dodge Caravan transmission problems

Filed Jan 11, 2008 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · DE

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge caravan. When the key is not in the ignition, the vehicle will shift out of the park position. The vehicle backed into a fence and then struck a tree. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The failure and current mileages were 110,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2006 · Transmission · GA · fire

Tl* - the contact was stopped at the light when she saw smoke coming from her car. She pulled her car over and got out and the car burst into flames. The contact said that she can get a fire and police report. The contact also said that there is a safety recall on the engine cylinder head. The safety recall number is 96v006000.

Filed Mar 21, 2006 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would only go into reverse on two occasions. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted it worked properly. After the second incident the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. They determined the codes needed to be reset. The vehicle performed properly for a short period of time and then it started having problems again. However, this time the transmission would not go into drive until the vehicle was restarted. The manufacturer has not been alerted.

Filed Nov 16, 2004 · Transmission · 91,000 miles · ID

Transmission at 91,000 miles essentially exploded without warning. Chysler refused to help me I also had to call them back to be informed of the denial. I asked for the name and number of the zone manager and was told I could only get that from the dealer. Tom addis dodge refuse to identify the zone manager or give me his number. I was then informed the zone manager does not talk to customers, and unless I could produce reciepts for routine maintance from the previous owners (who I cannot identify) there was no discussion, eveb if I had that proof I was told due to the mileage there would be no assistance. I asked to see thier tsb's and the service manager refused to allow me access to them, stating she was concerned about my motive to read them.

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · LA

As a precaution to other drivers.my 1996 dodge caravan 125000 miles,upon leaving a parking lot after a highway speed and city speed trip the vehicle would not move forward.a police officer waved me to stop.upon inspection of the passenger front tire we found the outer tie rod joint broke seperating at the ball socket causing the wheel to not move with the steering.by the grace of god it did not happen on the way with my family aboard.we were able the change the tie outer tie rod so we could return home.the other driver side outer tie rod was replaced the next day as a precaution.is there a recall about these tie rods? The replacement part from a aftermarket parts store appear heavy duty compared to the originals.the original part showed wear on the ball aswell as the socket.the repacement part has a grease fitting to lube the joint and the original does not.please contact me via e-mail if a recall exist or with questions.please inform the public to have these parts inspected before a problems occurs for them. Thank you for listening and best regards /david derouen.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Fuel system, Transmission · 76,000 miles · NC

While driving the vehicle suddenly accelerated and wouldn't reverse. There was a loud noise coming from underneath the hood. The dealership indicated that the transmission failed. Also, there was a fuel leak. The dealership replaced the filler neck front seal. *ak the transmission was replaced. *

Filed Jan 23, 2004 · Transmission · 22,926 miles · IL

Vehicle leaked transmission fluid. *ph the vehicle was taken to a service station where it was determined that the transmission case was breached by a drive pin which was coming loose from the assembly. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but since the vehicle was no longer under warranty they refused any assistance.

Filed Jan 7, 2004 · Transmission · 22,000 miles · IL

While driving between 25-35 MPH vehicle stopped accelerating. Transmission fluid leaked out. This was due to the differential shaft not being properly bolted at the factory. As a result, it blew a hole in the housing. *ak the transmission case was breached by a drive pin that had come loose from the assembly.

Filed Dec 29, 2003 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · MI

While driving consumer heard a loud distributing noise coming from the transmission. Consumer pulled over to check and saw coolant fluid leaking. Consumer had the vehicle towed.

Filed Dec 21, 2003 · Transmission · NJ

My transmission broke down on a highway no warning and I almost got kill, speeding cars behind me. My old trans in a 92 dodge caravan broke down 3 times and it cost me 9,000 and now my 96 dodge caravan the trans broke and I do nt want to pay thousands of dollars so I am planning to sew dodge for not warning on the trans problem and the new models re not better then the old, and I have proof that self destruct, in bad weathers or out of no where.