2000 Dodge Caravan: complete transmission failure

Filed Jan 12, 2006 · Transmission · 101,000 miles · ME

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the transmission failed without prior warning. The transmission pin fell out and transmission locked, causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle received regular and routine maintenance. The road conditions were clear with no road hazards or debris. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The dealer determined the transmission pin fell out without inspecting the vehicle.

Filed May 27, 2005 · Transmission · 79,600 miles · NY

With 79,000 miles the transmission went into safe mode and locked in 2nd gear. Repair shop hooked vehicle up to diagnostics and vehicle will need a transmission rebuild. Vehicle has a history of transmission leaks and transmission lines letting go dating back to first year of ownership. A transmission service (at several hundred dollars) was completed in february at 74,000 miles. Owned 96 caravan -transmission failed at 51,000 miles. Was assured by salesperson and service manager that transmission on 2000 was a complete redesign or I would not have purchased a second caravan.

Filed Apr 21, 2005 · Transmission · 26,900 miles · MA

While driving at approximately 30 MPH, ring and pinion sheared off, causing the vehicle to coast. There was no power to generate gears for moving.the transmission let go at the same time. All this happened without warning. Vehicle was currently out of warranty. *ak transmission blew a hole into and through entire transmission. *bf

Filed Feb 8, 2005 · Transmission · 53,003 miles · OR

We had 3-transmission failures in our 1990 grand caravan at <72k miles, which dodge handled reasonably well. Our 2000 grand caravan sport had to have its solenoid pack replaced today at ~50k miles, so I suspect a transmission is in its short term future as well. Iv'e read all sorts of horror stories regarding safety issues during these transmission failures, I.e., drive lines puching through cases, etc.. What is being done about this? Isn't a company every liable for its products? My understanding was that the transmissions were fixed, or I never would have bought another caravan, especially if a safety issue was involved. Is this a safety isssue or not?

Filed Feb 2, 2005 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · IL

Consumer states that transmission failed at 65,000 miles. As a result, vehicle became inoperable.

Filed Dec 13, 2004 · Transmission · 77,565 miles · NY

While driving 55 MPH transmission failed. As a result, vehicle shut down.

Filed Nov 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 60,000 miles · NY

While driving, there was a lot of smoke coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle continued to run. The consumer was advised by the mechanic not to drive the vehicle, because all the fluids had leaked out. Please provide any further information. *jb the transmission failed in the consumers vehicle. Fluid leaked out a hole blown in the casing but the consumer was still able to drive serveral miles.

Filed Sep 24, 2004 · Transmission · 69,000 miles · GA

I have had 4 complete transmission failures with my 2000 caravan: 2 ofwhich required a complete rebuild and 2 of which required entirely new units (transmissions) and new cv axles as a result of the transmission locking up. The worse of the 4 times was on thanksgiving 2002, less than 2 weeks after a factory rebuild where the front wheels locked up while on the interstate. 3 of 4 repairs were completed at a chrysler/dodge dealership. The 4th and so far final repair was completed at a local transmission shop and it has lasted the longest, over 22,000 miles. After looking on the internet, there are so many complaints about caravan transmissions. I really feel that this warrants a defect investigation. Please help all of us people who have dumped $30,000 into junk. This is not an isolated incident. I have much more specifics I would like to provide, but this form is limited to 2000 characters.... My original submission contained 3,493 characters so it has been trunkated to fit in the space allotted.

Filed May 2, 2004 · Transmission · 89,000 miles · IN

Dodge caravan 2000, we've had our transmission failed 3 times, and had it to dodge three times to be fixed. With no results always same problems. Van with not go into park. Drive, etc.. Very dangerous !!

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Transmission · IA

Since transmission failure occurred eight months after warranty expired, dealership wouldn't cover the cost of replacing the transmission. *ph a faulty pin in the differential unit where in manufacturer is aware of. The pin broke and went right through the transmission case.

Filed Mar 23, 2004 · Transmission · 39,000 miles · PA

While driving the automatic transmission outer case ruptured and the transmission blew out. When this occurred the van stalled without warning. The cause of the transmission failure has not been determined. *nm the differential pin which broke and came out through the case. Service dealer have made diagnostics and repairs on transmission on the vehicle.

Filed Feb 3, 2004 · Transmission · 54,000 miles · CA

Automatic transmission failure.2000 dodge caravan. With only 54000miles, it felt like it was losing acceleration uphill. Immediately pulled over. Towed to dealership and they said a hydralic hose broke and that the tranny would have to be rebuilt to the tune of $2700! Get real. These trannies are obviously having problems!