1997 Dodge Caravan transmission problems

Filed Jul 30, 2022 · Transmission · MN

I know it's my solenoid my vehicle won't go out of 2 gear. My name is [XXX].[XXX] my number is [XXX]. I'm not sure if anything can be done being the vehicle is so old but I thought I'd give it a try. Email is [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Feb 20, 2009 · Transmission · 138,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact stated that the transmission appeared to be slipping. The vehicle would not shift from second gear and, once it stopped, it vibrated excessively. Upon further investigation, the contact found metal shavings in the transmission pan. There were no recalls available for the failure and the vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 138,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2008 · Transmission, Visibility · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. Two weeks after the vehicle was purchased, the check engine light illuminated. The dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Two weeks later, the transmission failed and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. They took three weeks to repair the vehicle and, before the contact could pay for the repairs, the new transmission failed. The dealer informed her that she would have to pay for any new repairs made to the vehicle at the cost of $900. While the vehicle was at the dealer for three weeks, someone in the service center caused the front windshield to crack. The mileage information and VIN were unknown.

Filed Jul 13, 2007 · Fuel system, Transmission · 30,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the transmission and the o-rings on the fuel injectors are failing. Chrysler stated that the vehicle was not included in recall # 00v268000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 192,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2007 · Electrical, Transmission · OK

The van has a hard time going in reverse when it is cool outside. And when going in drive the van has a hard time shifting into any gear. Sometimes the while driving down the road the speedometer flips out and shoots to 0 to 80 3 times before it stops and goes back to the right speed that I am going.

Filed Sep 19, 2006 · Transmission · 93,402 miles · VT

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle wheels locked up due to a differential pin when the transmission fails on a front wheel drive vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, but not a service dealer to look at the issue.

Filed Nov 2, 2005 · Transmission · 151,000 miles · MA

Transmission failed, vermont, 2003. Replaced the transmission @ 114,152 miles - wilson dodge, vt - at 134,826 miles, transmission fluid leaking - had noticed clunking occasionally in reverse. Complained to the dealer -ira dodge, medford ma re: clunking: was informed that the leaking or tear down for clunking not covered under warranty - to be my expense - sound not easily repeatable - dealer stated $150 diagnostic charge. Argued with the service manager saying that the transmission was under warranty - he was not sympathetic. Convinced him to have his mechanic test drive the van after fixing the leak (which he indeed did - mileage out was 134828) august 2005 - mileage 148781 - loud bang while backing up in the hotel parking garage. Called mopar customer service at 800‑992‑1997 - date 8/20/05 - told that warranty was good in canada by rep; given the name of the montreal dealership - drove to dealership 8/21/05 (without incident); informed warranty not good in canada. Service manager drove the car. Unable to replicate problem. Drove home (worcester, ma.) no problems. Drove to the dodge dealer in worcester 8/23/05; transmission person was on vacation. Told that a diag would be $150, teardown my expense. Problem did not occur again. 10/27 - entire transmission locked - middle of busy prospect street in cambridge. Van would not move. Taken to the dodge dealership, 900 miles out of warranty. Ira dodge said could do nothing about discounting the labor. They asked me to contact mopar warranty. Called mopar service 11/2/05, told my story, no record of my call on 8/20/05. Transferred to a "senior staff agent" (eddie - employee #9ew) in the business office - he called the dealer while I was on hold. When he came back to the line he was no longer friendly, saying I was beyond my warranty and that dodge would not cover anything. Argued with "eddie", asked for supervisor. Eddie declined.

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Transmission · PA

1997 dodge caravan transmission has been replaced three times.*mr when the transmission pan was removed, the mechanic found metal contamination and broken parts.

Filed Jul 5, 2005 · Transmission · 47,500 miles · IL

Transmission is being rebuilt again this is my third transmission.the original was replaced at 16,500 miles with a remanufactured from chrysler transmission,which an independant shop purchased from darrow dodge and has installed it,and now only after 31,000 miles first gear went out on it and it is being rebuilt now.there is a definite problem with their transmissions and should be recalled.

Filed Jun 3, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · MI

Dt: transmission: contact states vehicle had 28,000 miles when transmission went out. The transmission was rebuilt, and again at 50,000 the transmission went out, the transmission was again rebuilt. At about 70,000 the transmission failed again. Transmission service mechanic stated that these vans needed to be equipped with another cooling system. The transmission was rebuilt and another cooling system installed.*ak engine: contact states the oil warning light comes on even when the vehicle is full of oil. Three different mechanic shops said there is not enough oil pressure to keep oil on the bearings.