Pulling out of driveway in dodge handicap caravan van '02 axle breaks. Axle was broken not just separated axle replaced after tow in. Concern is will other axle break on highway handicapped person tied in?
2002 Dodge Caravan transmission complaints
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Consumer received third recall notice for 2002 dodge caravan. The air bag light illuminates on the dash on and off, and there are problems with the transmission.***no answer required***. *mr the check engine light also illuminated.
Car was bought used form kia deal 7/1/2003 a little under 2 yrs left on warranty have done regular maint. Per mfg spec. Went on vacation to main 5/12/05 came back 5/21/05 and found transmission fuild on garage floor. Went to I went to mech (pep boys) because thougth when I had transmission flush per dodge spec that someting wasnt right. Mech said that it wasn't anything thay had done and that thay coundnt fix it I had to go to dodge it was a spec. Valve that was leaking and thay need tools that thay didn't have. I told them that it was just 9 days out of warranty..I have had four recalls on this van and thay have fix all problems .I just think dodge should pay for the repair. It going to cost me 500.00 to fix it. I would understand if the van had more miles on it but it only has 35863 miles in three years. When I bought it had 17,000 mile I work 7 miles from work. I cant see why this should have his problem. My son work for atc bus company any thay have had the same problem with these vans and have to be change out at less then 35,000 mles. If you could help me out with investagating this matter thanks vyonnee szalai ebitt 43720 serenity court lancaster ca 93535
On january 27, 2005, while driving on a local interstate, the axle broke, rack and pinion, and the cv joints and boots on my 2002 dodge caravan which was purchased new, which almost caused a horrible accident and great bodily harm to my wife who was driving, our children ages 6yrs and 4yrs, and other traveling vehicles in her path. In addition to this the vehicle has a gas exhaust problem. Diamlerchrysler supposedly repaired the exhaust problem by replacing the catalystic converter in aug 2004 but the engine light stays on constantly, the axle was repaired on 2/2005 but not the other problems mentioned above.
While vehicle was parked driver noticed a liquid leaking from underneath the vehicle. Driver was unable to turn the steering wheel. A loud clanking noise was coming from the front. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the steering hoses and transmission shaft needed to be replaced. Then, driver informed the mechanic that the problems still occurred, and had not been resolved.
When driving the vehicle through varying speeds the vehicle shifts improperly. Sometimes it is an extremely hard shift between second and third gear at speeds of 20-30 MPH where the vehicle will pull back and then lurch forward and a loud thud occurs. It shifts improperly with the same actions when it shifts down into first gear when attempting to stop. It also shifts erratically between 3rd and 4th gear on the expressway at speeds of 55-65 MPH. However these issues are not consistent and the problem doesn't occur every time the vehicle shifts in to these gears. The first time the vehicle was taken into service they identified the problem as a bad transmission program. However, after they claimed to have "fixed" the issues, my vehicle' s transmission problems worsened instead of improving. Since then the vehicle has been in for service two more times where the dodge mechanic said they cannot duplicate the problem I am having, and refused to fix my vehicle. They will only drive it around the block and if it doesn't act up they send it home and say there is no problem.
Vehicle was parked in a parking lot with the engine running, consumer stepped out of the vehicle to move an object out of the parking lot, and vehicle popped out of park into reverse. This caused the vehicle to roll backwards and hit another vehicle before stopping.
When shifting gears at low speeds transmission would locked up. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
My 2002 dodge caravan se has had to have the transmission pump replaced two times in less than 32,000 miles. The service department at my dealer does not believe this is a chronic problem with the caravan.
While driving 30 MPH transmission light flashed on the dashboard. A loud noise was heard coming from underneath the vehicle. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection.
While driving at 60 MPH transmission failed without warning.
Problems with transmission slipping on vehicle.*mr the transmission and the computer system that controlled the transmission encountered numerous problems. The transmission slipped while the vehicle was being driven and the transmission did not change gears properly. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer for repairs on three occasions for the transmission but to date the problems still exist. The check engine light illuminated. The speedometer failed.
Consumer states while traveling at 55 MPH heard a grinding noise in front of vehicle. Consumer pulled over, checked the vehicle. Consumer restarted vehicle, and it would not go forward, only backwards.
2002 dodge caravan rolled back while in park and hit a tree head on. None of the air bags deployed and the steering wheel never locked. *mr ph
The vehicle will not go higher than 30 MPH, anything over may destroy the engine. Tvehicle is sticking in second gear.
Consumer states that while driving consumer notice the rmps had risen. Consumer looked down and noticed the vehicle had shifted to nuetral all on its own. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information.
While driving there is a loud ticking noise coming from engine. Also, there is a strain in vehicle when changing gears. Dealer has seen vehicle and cant fixed it.
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