Dt*: the contact stated when taking the vehicle to the dealer for regular maintenance the dealer determined the brakes were defective. The brakes were replaced by the dealer. In addition, the transmission fluid was discolored. Brake rotors and pads were resurfaced. Vehicle had an alignment. Transmission fluid was discolored, but the contact declined transmission flush.
2005 Dodge Caravan transmission complaints
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Dt: since march while driving slowly about 20 MPH, the vehicle made rumbling sounds like it was driving over rumbling strips on the highway. This problem is sporadic. No dash light illuminated indicating there was any type of problem. There is a technical service bulletin which references this problem. The consumer noticed that this seems to be a common problem with sprinters which later turns into a torque converter problem. It may also cause problems with the transmission. The vehicle has not been taken into to the dealer yet. The owner has not contacted daimler chrysler. This problem has existed ever since the purchase of the vehicle. The owner would like to refer the investigator to [email protected] website for more information about the problem. Owner also would like to express frustration about the sprinter not being available as one of the choices in the complaint database.
Intermittently vehicle would not go into reverse, and automatic transmission would jump out of drive while driving at any speed. Vehicle had been to the dealer on several occasions. Dealer informed the consumer that they and the manufacturer were unable to resolve this problem.
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