1997 Dodge Caravan: transmission slipping

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 Apr 21, 2005 · Transmission · 59,800 miles · AE

1997 dodge grand caravan suffered transmission failure.***no answer required***.*mr in jan 2005 the engine light illuminated after the vehicle was diagnosed, it was determined there was a problem with the torque converter. The consumer was told there was chance that replacing the fluid and filter might resolve the problem, the problem remained and now the transmission is slipping. The consumer was told the only recourse was to replace the transmission which would be for the second time.

Filed Jun 1, 2004 · Transmission · 113,000 miles · CA

While driving 65 MPH transmission slipped into second gear. Dealer stated transmission sensor needed to be replaced, however, problem recurred.

Filed Mar 11, 2004 · Engine, Steering · 11,475 miles · FL

While driving over water puddles consumer noticed the serpentine belt froze, causing steering wheel to lock up. *ak the power steering had become inoperative, the gears would slip when shifted, the water pump leaked, the belt tensioner fell apart, the consumer would lose the steering when driving through a puddle of water,the A/C did not blow cool air due to a leaking evaporator, and the belt tensioner would stick and make noises when driving through water. *sc

Filed Feb 4, 2004 · Acceleration, Engine · MI

We bought this van one year ago and so far we had to replace both oxygen sensor, speed sensor, head gasket, water pump, the transmission is slipping, doors lock and unlock whenever they want not just the 16 MPH thing, ball joints are clunking, the cd player quit and then soon after fm radio only am works.

Filed Jan 9, 2004 · Transmission · 49,500 miles · PA

Automatic transmission is slipping gears. Dealer's mechanic recommends replacing the transmission.

Filed Nov 8, 2002 · Transmission · NJ

While driving 55mph the transmission slipped and when tap the accelerator pedal the vehicle violently surges forward. Ts

Filed Jun 12, 2001 · Acceleration, Airbags · TN

I have experienced failures in my steering colmn which does not allow me to use my horn, cruise control, and I am afraid that my air bag does not work. The airbag light stays on along with ABS and intermitant other lights. I have had to repair my transmission and it still does not work properly. Slipping from time to time. The rear A/C fan switch only works in the low and high position. Trassmision gives off a burning smell when hot.

Filed Feb 12, 2001 · Transmission · IL · crash

Vehicle was placed into park so that consumer could exit vehicle. When consumer began to exit from vehicle transmission gear had slipped out of park into reverse gear, and vehicle began rolling. Dodge has not been contacted.

Filed Jan 21, 2000 · Transmission · CA

Consumer driving and the transmission started making noise and it slipped out of gear, and wouldn't go into 3rd gear. Contacted dealer, and was told vehicle was not under warranty. Consumer will be responsible for the cost to fix it.

Filed Mar 29, 1999 · Transmission · TN

Transmission failure causing gears to slip.

Filed Nov 5, 1997 · Transmission · MD

While driving vehicle's transmission indicator gives false readings.transmission also slips out of gear in reverse.dealers stated wires were faulty.