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.
1996 Dodge Caravan: stuck in gear or won't shift
7 of the 1,394 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Caravan describe stuck in gear or won't shift.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 18 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Stuck in gear or won't shift by model year
What owners say
Transmission would not shift properly while driving. Dealer notified, and made the repairs. Feel free to provide any further information.
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.
After driving at highway speeds the van would no longer shift out of 2nd gear .it would remain stuck in 2nd until the van was turned off/on. Upon restarting the cycle would complete. I was told by an independent mechanic that the transmission needed to be rebuilt and when I contacted chrysler iwas told that I was on my own that they were not responsible. I informed them of the large number of documented problems with these vans and that this was a well known problem ,but they insisted that there were no problems and that it was my responsibility. I have an appointment with a dodge dealer to look at the car.
Transmission will not sift into reverse when cold, and does not shift into other gears properly.when engine is warm transmission gets better.
If trying to go into reverse the vehicle will not shift, give it gas, then try reverse, the vehicle will sometimes jump into reverse and forced speed allows vehcle to lunge. Consumer took vehicle twice to a dealership and they found nothing. The third time dealer said vehicle needed transmission rebuilted. Spitzer dodge---614‑861‑0250.
Stopped at stop sign, lever would not shift out of low gear. Engine revved up but no acceleration. Happens intermittently. Vehicle seems to want to stall. Took to mechanic. Problem could not be duplicated. Computer sensor blew out on interstate & was replaced twice. Passenger's sliding door not working properly. *ak consumer states vehicle loses power, sticks in low gear, makes noises when shifting. Vehicle drops out of cruise control.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject regarding transmission oil cooler line hose clamp service
- This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
- This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (LDP) monitor test
- Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
- Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (TRS) tt
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the powertrain control module (PCM) resets while the customers...
- Information on diagnostic / driveability improvements, transaxle that incorporates a transmission range...
- Subject on delayed transaxle engagement
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Dodge Caravan won't shift
Is stuck in gear or won't shift a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Caravan?
7 of 1,394 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Caravan (1%) mention stuck in gear or won't shift. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge Caravan?
There are 0 recalls and 18 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge Caravan
Airbag light 165Adaptive cruise 110Wipers 102Fuel leak 64Stalling 58Fuel pump 40Door locks 39ABS 34Fire or smoke 33Brake failure 32Fuel smell 27Transmission failure 27Headlights 24Loss of power 21Power steering loss 21No deployment 19Overheating 19Grinding brakes 16Check engine light 16Coil spring 10Jerking 10Ball joint 9Hesitation 9Seat belt 9Slipping 9Tire blowout 9Oil consumption 8Premature wear 8Knocking 7Fuel gauge 7Won't start 7Engine failure 5Steering lock-up 5
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