The transmission malfunctioned fourth gear which caused the vehicle to lose power.
1998 Dodge Caravan transmission complaints
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Prior to recall the clockspring was replaced, however dealer refused to refund consumer, also the transmission was replaced.
Automatic transmission failure. Extent of rebuild/repairs being assessed by benchmark transmission, wilmington de. Probable failure of shift governor due to internal failure of part/parts was preliminary diagnosis of brandywine chrysler, wilmington de and benchmark transmission, wilmington de. Preliminary estimate of rebuild is $1400, but dependent on extent of internal damage. Benchmark reported no electronic failure or cause. Mileage is 56,111. Vehicle purchased new in july 1998 and still owned by original owner.
While applying the gear the transmission will slip and will not move. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
The transmission can be shifted from park to drive without having foot on brake. Also, when shifting into drive, indicator not really locked in drive position even if shown in drive. The mechanic has to replaced the transmission (twice) because of damage done while trying to shift properly. Ts
While driving the consumer heard a knocking noise and the vehicle started jerking then stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the planetary gears failed. *ts
Consumer stated the transmission failed, the manufacturer offered to reimburse consumer 50% of the cost of the repair. Ts
On going problem with dodge/chrysler transmission. Mine failed at 17,200 miles and I believe chrysler should pay for the repairs. Dt
Consumer states that their child was able to switch gears from park to drive with vehicle turned off. Vehicle rolled down the hill. Mr
Vehicle was parked with key in ignition. 2 year old child got into vehicle, turned the key one notch,and shifted to reverse and vehicle moved. Brake was not applied. Vehicle hit 2 parked vehicles, child was not injured. Damage to vehicle was $3800.00.
06/00 front carrier came apart, 07/01 transmission stopped working, dealer unable to replicate problems, 05/02 complete failure of planetary gear mechansim.
While driving, transmission went out, causing vehicle to stall.*ak
Vehicle began making whining sounds and started to shift erratically. Consumer was advised it needed a rebuilt transmission. Consumer had the work performed, only to have it go out again. This time a factory rebuilt transmission was installed, which subsequently failed also. A total of four (4) times the transmission failed.
Vehicle hesitates and jerks before going into gear. Dealer has inspected vehicle and informed consumer that transmission needs to be overhauled. *ak prior to taking the vehicle to the dealer, it would not shift into gear. Then it would jerk into gear. The engine light never illuminated. There has never been any indication of a transmission problem until two weeks before taking to the dealer. The rubber seals in the transmission got hard and needed replacing.
While driving 45mph driver heard a loud boom just before stalling out. Driver had difficult time steering vehicle to the side of road. Vehicle was towed to mechanic. Mechanic said a pin broke inside of transmission, causing it to fail. Other dealers stated there was no problem regarding transmission.*ak
Vehicle would not engage into third gear. After vehicle warms up it will not shift in and out of gear, stays in same gear.
Transmission gears can be changed without applying brakes. Please give any further details.
Failed transmission - after to talking to several dodge owners it is quite apparent that there is a problem with their transmissions. Our family vehicle normally carries precious cargo of three small children. Having a vehicle with a poor transmission and a company that does not believe in standing behind there product could be very life threatening to our family as well as others. It is at potential risk of causing a serious accident if it fails at the wrong time. Prior to the 1998 products and currently dodge stands behind their drive train but for many years that stopped. Which makes me wonder did they have a temporary problem with the transmissions in their vehicles which made them temporarily discontinue warranting them for 100,000 miles. As for the car seats I have contacted dodge as well as the federal safety agency about the defect in the chest clip. The chest clip should snap safetly and not be able to be pulled apart but I have had them replaced several times and all of them with a little pressure can be pulled apart. I have had them inspected by several local officers and there has been papers filled out for the dmv by a local car seat check notifying them of the defect also. I have a buckle in my vehicle if you would like to inspect one. Thank you for your time!
After shifting vehicle into gear to drive vehicle would not move. Dealer service technician noticed metal inside transmission broke. Please provide further information.
Main transaxle shaft went through body of transmission and it would not change gears. Dealer contacted. Please add VIN.
As a concerned citizen, who handles the fleet for a state agency, I unhappy that nothing has been published from the manufactured as recalls to fix the problems which seems to happen around 35,000 miles or if the vehicle happens to be parked for anytime over two weeks.
Consumer states that while warming up the vehicle, nine year old daughter put the vehicle in reverse and crashed the vehicle into garage door causing property damage, consumers research found that the vehicle does not have a safety feature requiring the operator to depress the brake pedal in order to shift the car from park into drive/reverse.
While driving at highway speeds vehicle began to stall. Dealer was contacted, informed consumer that transmission failed and needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.
Transmission failed while my wife was driving home from my daughters home which is about 3 miles distance. On the way home ther is a one mile stretch that has a 50 mile speed limit. My wife said that the van never got out of low gear on that stretch. When she got home ,I immediately went and took the van for a test drive, and found that what she had told me was in fact correct. The van does not want to kick into high gear .she drove it home in 2nd gear.
While vehicle was inside of the driveway backing out transmission fluid was leaking.
Transmission failure (leak bad) high RPM.
Van will not shift into reverse when first started, needs to warm up for at least 5-10 minutes. Was evaluated by independent garage, needs complete transmission overhaul. Why did chrysler's "goodwill" warranty end on 1997 models? Obviously, they did not fix the transmission problems. A 3.5 year old vehicle with 51,000 miles on it should not need a complete transmission overhaul! This is quite costly, the fact that there was a "goodwill" warranty tells me chrysler knows there is a problem. Why are they choosing to abandon their new customers (after 1997?) are they trying to loose our business? If this is how chrsyler treats it's customers, it certainly makes me want to look elsewhere for a vehicle in the future. Please provide me with any information you can. Thank you.
During january 2001 the transmission would completely shut off in mid traffic or at a turn then either stall or turn back on by itself. We had it into the dealership 3 times before engine check light came on and they could tell us what they say the problem was : the egr valve and some kind of transmission leak. They completed the work for several hundred dollars and now in october 2001 the transmission while driving started making revving (accelerating) noises then stalled with no warning, now it will not shift from first gear without stalling and another chrysler dealership says we need a whole new transmission for over two thousand dollars.
Transmission malfunctioned while driving 50mph. Dealer inspected vehicle and will replace transmission at consumer's expense.
While traveling 60-65 MPH on the highway on wet road conditions transmission stalled. Dealer has been contacted for problem. Please provide further details.
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