When I start to drive the transmission takes a litte time to get speed then when I am stopping and I only have like about 5 miles to go to a complete stop I feel like if the van wants to continue to run or for me is like the transmission and I heard that all dodge caravans gets damage from the transmotion and I would like to know which is the list of recall from the my dodge caravan please.
1996 Dodge Caravan transmission complaints
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While driving about at any MPH transmission could decelerate without prior warning. Had to drive off the road. Dealer had been contacted. Please provide more information.
While driviing vehicle gives a very hard jerk, took to dealer, transmission has been replaced three times. Please provide any further informaiton.
When vehicle is parked transmission fluid would leak out and make it difficult to down shift or upshif. Vehicle had been at dealer four times for transmission fluid leaks. Mechanic will clean and check leakage coolant hose which had been replaced. Please provide more information.
In middle of intersection vehicle stopped moving and engine was still running. None of warning indicating lights came on as vehicle hesitated to cut off. No contact has been made to dealer.
In second failure transmission--and front wheels--locked when accelerating from a stop light (speed about 5mph) in the center of an intersection.
The left driveshaft interconnecting shaft on my 1996 caravan sheared at the outer edge of the damper weight. I was driving with my family, was stopped at a red light, and heard and felt a loud thump when I attempted to move the car when the light turned green. The car would not move. I looked under the car and saw that the left driveshaft (axle) was sheared. The car was towed and repaired at a dodge dealer. I could not get a satisfactory explanation from the service department as to why this had happened. I have kept the damaged part. The "tuned damper weight" which encircles the "interconnecting shaft" at about midpoint on the shaft had rusted and rotted out (etched) the circumference of the shaft, weakening the shaft and creating a stress fracture point which will shear under normal stress loads. The shaft is 27mm in diameter where it is not corroded, but at the cross-section where it sheared at the outer edge of the rubber cover of the damper weight, the shaft is corroded down to 21mm, more than a 22% reduction in shaft diameter! Apparently the metal used in the damper weight is subject to severe rusting, and the rubber cover around the weight traps moisture. Note: the tripod and cv joints are not damaged; the driveshaft assembly is literally broken in half. If this had happened while we were in motion we could have been injured or killed, particularily if I had been driving on the highway or making a turn with oncoming traffic. This is a serious safety issue. Because it is caused by corrosion over time weakening the driveshaft, I am very concerned that driveshafts of this design (or lots using this combination of materials) will be breaking more and more frequently (approximately 6 years before failure?), causing accidents, injuries, and deaths.
Left driveshaft interconnecting shaft on my 1996 caravan sheared at the outer edge of the damper weight. I was driving with my family, was stopped at a red light, and heard and felt a loud thump when I attempted to move the car when the light turned green. The car would not move. I looked under the car and saw that the left driveshaft (axle) was sheared. The car was towed and repaired at a dodge dealer. I could not get a satisfactory explanation from the service department as to why this had happened. I have kept the damaged part. The "tuned damper weight" which encircles the "interconnecting shaft" at about midpoint on the shaft had rusted and rotted out (etched) the circumference of the shaft, weakening the shaft and creating a stress fracture point which will shear under normal stress loads. The shaft is 27mm in diameter where it is not corroded, but at the cross-section where it sheared at the outer edge of the rubber cover of the damper weight, the shaft is corroded down to 21mm, more than a 22% reduction in shaft diameter! Apparently the metal used in the damper weight is subject to severe rusting, and the rubber cover around the weight traps moisture. Note: the tripod and cv joints are not damaged; the driveshaft assembly is literally broken in half. If this had happened while we were in motion we could have been injured or killed, particularily if I had been driving on theway or making a turn with oncoming traffic. This is a serious safety issue. Because it is caused by corrosion over time weakening the driveshaft, I am very concerned that driveshafts of this design (or lots using this combination of materials) will be breaking more and more frequently (approximately 6 years before failure?), causing accidents, injuries, and deaths.
Clockspring "broke" airbag light came on and horn/cruise control would not work . Replaced, but same symptoms are happening again. Transmission failed and was replaced. I found this has happened in so many minivans made by chrysler.
More than a dozen times this van will not start. Dealership cannot locate problem, and usually it occurs from cold start, but has also occurred over 5 times while driving and this is not safe. Also lost transmission sensor and that killed car while driving but has been replaced. Chrysler is not helping and I am nervous driving my kids in this van. Had it 2 years and have been stranded more than a dozen times. Noticed others with similar unsafe situations and hope chrysler will address them soon.
1. Airbag light stays on, horn quit working. We were told this is the clock spring failure. 2. Engine check light on - computer code indicates this is a coil pack failure. 3. Transmission replaced at 55,000 mi. 4. Windshield wipers come on for no reason 5. A/c freon charge at 98,000 6. Water pump failure at 98,000
While driving about 20 MPH heard a loud explosion with a bang in front of vehicle. Later, found out that transmission had a big hole in it, causing vehicle to lose all power. Had contacted dealer, and they were aware of situation which had not been solved. *ak consumer is requsting reimbursement for towing, rental car, motel, and repair expenses. Air conditioner failed.
Shift gears can be moved without applying brakes. 4- year old child was able to shift gear out of park, causing vehicle to roll down driveway into garage.
Transmission failure.
Transmission leaks, and windshield wipers comes on and off intermittently. Also, airbag light stays on dashboard all of the time. Dealership is aware of problem.
Complete transmission failure without warning. Repair shop says the only fix is complete overhall or replacement at a cost of about $1,850.00. With only 41,000 miles on this vehicle, one would expect some compensation from the manufacturer since they have been well aware of these early transmission failures on these caravans for quite a while.
Pulling out of a parking spot, transmission completely failed. When I shfted into reverse to pull back into the parking spot and call for help, there was a very loud thunk and the tires locked up and the car would not move.
This defect is all too common - too many people don't know where to report this. No safety defect mentioned.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Vehicle was stopped. When moving forward consumer heard a big clink and vehicle wouldn't move. Vehicle was towed to a gararge. Axle was replaced. Chrysler couldn't assist because warranty was expired.
While driving, the vehicle suddenly went from 70 MPH to neutral without warning, upon inspection the mechanic found metal shavings in the pan, consumer also stated there had been a thumping noise when taking off. Nlm
Transmission computer had to be replaced, then on april 2, 2001 transmission would not shift out of 3rd gear, would downshift while driving 65 MPH, go into neutral. Dealer found transmission needed to be replaced.
I've started experiencing problems with my transmission about at 51,602 miles, the back-up lights were not operating when I was in reverse. The dealership notice that when I had my car in for service, they tried changing the lights with no success. Then they realized there was a "gap" in the transmission, the technician was able to put his hand in the gap!! They pulled and replace valve body and seals. Still, I was always telling my friends that my car was making strange noises with the transmission. Around 72,000 miles I've started experiencing bigger change with my vehicle. It would not accelerate or change gear in second after I've pressed on the gas pedal, until it suddenly jumped to the third gear. Very scary and annoying. I though it was weather related since it was in the middle of the winter in west virginia. After a while I've contacted my dealer in ansted they told me to have it check and deciced to replace the defective part. I was appaled since I have low mileage on my car, 74,000 miles. There is a long list of problems with my van, brakes pad and rotors, sway bar bushings, front struts( changed the first time at 12,000 miles) engine and A/C problems to name a few. I've been pretty patient with chrysler so far. I've called them this morning ref#8474912, to be told there is no such thing as a secret warranty, and since I was out of my warranty time frame I was regarded as less than a chrysler customer to my surprise. Could you do anything for me please? Thanks.
Had transmission replaced, 8 months later it had to be replaced again. Air compressor being replaced at this time.
Transmission was leaking, and then some time after that transmission was slipping to the point where vehicle would not move. Contacted dealer ,and then dealer was not willing to do anything.
Seal for transmission which is on 3rd gear is leaking - not getting enough pressure to shift gears (torque converter.) please provide any additional information/attachments.
The vehicle was shaking due to motor mount failure, which caused the engine to drop down, damaging the cv joint on the right side. The vehicle continued to shake even after the motor mount was fixed.
Transmission failed twice once at 38,000 miles and again 130,000 miles due to a harden pin that went into transmission , snapped off and failed. Manufacturer used this hard pin instead of rolled type pin. Consumer felt this was a safety defect because transmission failed without warning, and there were no replacement parts available.*ak consumer had taken vehicle to dealer due to putting it in park and it starting to roll, dealer stated everything was okay, however 7000 miles later transmisison failed, consumer went to put it in drive and there was a grinding noise, vehicle just stopped, transmission was replaced and 92000 miles later transmission failed again, consumer has had 3 of the same vehicles and they hav all experienced transmission failures, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Transmission slows down if you accelerate to quickly, also jerks and engine check light comes on. Shuts off during warm days. Very poor design of vehicle.
We have had other people with the same problems please help us!!!!. No safety defect.
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