2001 Dodge Caravan: complete transmission failure

6 of the 257 complaints about the 2001 Dodge Caravan describe complete transmission failure.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Complete transmission failure by model year

2015
2
2007
1
2003
2
2002
5
2001
6
2000
20
1999
25
1998
34
1997
28
1996
27
1995
23
1994
24
1993
23
1992
26
1991
16
1990
24

What owners say

Filed Aug 29, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · AR

Dt: 2001 dodge grand caravan. The consumer bought the caravan three years ago, drove it home about 100 miles and two or three days later the transmission was slipping, had it fixed. About three weeks later the transmission slipped again, took it back to dealer again. They rebuilt the transmission. Subsequently, the transmission failed again. The transmission was rebuilt again. The consumer was told that she could trade the car in for another car in march or april. Then, the dealership changed his mind and stated that consumer could not trade vehicle in right now. The transmission was malfunctioning in july 2005. Took vehicle back to the dealership, the box on the transmission was not telling the transmission when to change gears. The dealership said that the transmission box was not on the warranty, and they wanted $900.00 to fix it. During a trip the car stopped working. Called the warranty people, they had it towed to a dealership. The dealership looked at the car and said the motor was gone. The warranty paid for a new motor.

Filed Jun 2, 2005 · Transmission · 52,211 miles · CA

On the below date I was driving on a mountainous curvy road when the transmission in my vehicle completely failed. Luckily I was able to manuever the van to the side of the road. I then had the van towed to my mechanic who informed me that the transmission had a complete failure. The mechanic put in a new factory remanufactured transmission assembly. On may 19, 2005, less than 7000 miles later that transmission failed as well. The dodge dealer honored the warranty and "fixed" it. The day after I got the van back (today) there was a loud "clunking" noise and the check engine light came on. I was able to drive the van back to the dealer. The van has a total of 59,000 miles on it. I have records of all service done to the vehicle.

Filed Jan 20, 2005 · Body, Engine · 200 miles · WV

I have filed several complaints on this car since buying in 2001 this latest one is the heat control knob in the dash has frozen dealer says broken and would cost 400 to fix, at that price it shouldn't break at all!car now has 50000 miles. This is the same car that within the first 72 hours and 200 miles the transmission went out. Tie rod ends were replaced 2 or 3 times at 20000 and 36700 miles motor on window also replaced carpet replaced because water seeping in car I am afraid of this car.

Filed Dec 2, 2004 · Transmission · MS

While driving transmission failed. Vehicle will not go into drive or reverse. Consumer contacted the dodge manufacturer. However, the problem recurred.

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Transmission · 65,800 miles · VA

With just 66000 miles on my 2001 dodge caravan, the service department at my local dodge dealership tells me that the torque converter is locking up and I need a new transmission. Cost to repair - $3300.

Filed Aug 24, 2004 · Transmission · 57,000 miles · FL

My 2001 dodge caravan without any notice suddenly locked up and would not shift into gear. The engine would rev and not shift back in gear. I took the van to my mechanic who looked it over and referred me to the dealer. Upon taking my van with 57,000 miles to dealer I was informed that I would need to replace the transmission costing upwards of $3300. I called dodge to explain that the vehicle had been properly maintained and asked if they were willing to assist with the repair and was told no.