1998 Dodge Caravan transmission problems

Filed May 12, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 119,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge caravan. The contact was traveling 5 MPH when the serpentine belt became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The failure recurred several times. The failure mileage was 119,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2012 · Transmission · 155,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle lost power and became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose a failure. The failure recurred frequently however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and offered no additional assistance. The failure mileage was 155,000 and the current mileage was 157,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2010 · Seat belts, Transmission · OH

I found out that the 1998 dodge caravan that I purchased has two design flaws. One is that the vehicle does not have brake-shift interlock. The other is that the vehicle is equipped with chrysler gen3 seat belts that, in some vehicles, have unlatched while people were driving. I believe that the government should order a recall of the 1998 caravan for both of these important safety issues.

Filed Apr 11, 2006 · Transmission · 73,000 miles · KY

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40mph, the transmission began leaking fluid. The dealer determined the transmission failed due to a pin lost inside the transmission. The dealer recommended replacing the transmission.

Filed Jul 15, 2005 · Transmission · 102,000 miles · OH

Dt: contact states there is a pin located in the hub that separates the driveshaft from the axle. This pin caused the hub to bust the casing on the transmission. *ak the consume believes the small pin is not large/strong enough for all the pressure.

Filed Feb 12, 2005 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · OH

Transmission failed at 86000 miles. The transaxle was perforated by broken pin. The 2nd transmission at the transmission shop could not be installed because of a crack in housing due to same problem. Transmission #3 that was installed lasted about 3 months and failed in the same manner. #4 could not be installed because it arrived with a crack in housing due to same problem. I now have transmission #5 installed in this vehicle. The failure is a pin in the transaxle becoming loose and flying out at a high rate of speed.the pin then creates a hole in the transmission case and allows fluid to escape causing transmission failure. The pin is usually stopped by the transmission case but it is only a matter of time before one flies out and injures somebody. Roll pin that secures gear pin is breaking. This is a manufacturing defect. Total cost of repairs was $1950.00.

Filed Feb 10, 2005 · Transmission · 85,506 miles · OH

While driving at low speeds transmission failed. This caused the vehicle to stall. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Then, dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak. Transmission was replaced twice, but problem recurred.

Filed Nov 15, 2004 · Transmission · 66,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was parked in a level parking lot, and while idling in neutral vehicle suddenly slipped into reverse inadvertently. Then, vehicle rolled backwards into another vehicle's left side panel in front of the left rear wheel. *ak the consumer was caught in the drivers side door and dragged to the ground.

Filed Oct 25, 2004 · Transmission · IL

While driving 40 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer was not able to restart vehicle. Had it towed to a garage for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced.

Filed Aug 30, 2004 · Transmission · 67,069 miles · MD

I started out in the morning to take my son to school, and we had to make a stop at the grocery store. When I got to the stop sign to turn into the grocery store I heard this clanking sound. The car had stopped and would not move. I had my car towed to a repair shop, and they said my transmission broke into pieces and fell out from under the van. He could not understand why this happened being that I only had 67,000 miles on the van. He could not fix it so I had to get a new one from the manufacturer. The whole process cost me $2400.00 (outrageous). Before this incident happened there was leaking coming from under the van. With all the complaints and problems with the transmission I cannot believe dodge/chrysler has not done something about this. They should be held accountable.