Dodge Caravan harsh shifting problems

Filed Sep 24, 2018 · Transmission · 25,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge caravan. While driving 50 MPH going uphill, the transmission made a clunking noise and hesitated to shift into the correct gear. Also, the vehicle made a high pitched noise when the engine was revved. The vehicle was taken to west hills chrysler jeep dodge ram (900 w hills blvd, bremerton, wa 98312, (360) 377-4418) and they rebooted the computer system, which temporarily corrected the failure. The dealer stated that the vehicle had over 36,000 miles and was out of warranty. The manufacturer also stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 25,000. *tt consumer stated vehicle is now working due to powertrain/ transmission failure. Updated 11/28/18

Filed Jan 18, 2018 · Transmission · AR

Hard shifting

Filed Dec 27, 2016 · Transmission · 115,562 miles · MI

The incident happened on a 2008 dodge caravan (3.3l / 4spd) with 115,562 miles (spent its entire life in michigan). During a right-hand turn from a stop there was a loud clunking noise that occurred just after the throttle was pressed and the vehicle was immediately disabled (no more power/torque to the wheels with throttle) followed by a large plume of smoke (from under the hood and came in through the vents). The roads were dry but the weather was cold (~25f). Upon further inspection, it was a right halfshaft barshaft that had fractured/failed and it did so without warning. There was significant corrosion that occurred under the damper that weakened the shaft and that's where the fracture took place under load. The smoke was a result of barshaft fracture - the boot tore/inboard joint came apart (with vehicle movement / throttle) and grease sprayed all over the hot engine. This occurred on a very busy city street (4 lanes) and because the halfshaft broke the vehicle no longer had park (which was only discovered after getting out of the vehicle when the vehicle started to roll backwards ' had to jump in vehicle and set the parking brake). The vehicle had to be towed to the shop.

Filed Sep 22, 2015 · Electrical · 96,000 miles · GA

The ignition switch was finally replaced as a result of a recall. Shortly after the replacement we began experiencing a situation in which the van would not start. All we could get was a "clunk" sound from the front of the vehicle. It has a battery that is less than a year old and usually starts fine. The situation exists when we try to use either keys. So far, we have been lucky in that it starts fine after after 8 or more tries; the engine will start and for several days to a couple of weeks things are fine and then the same thing happens again. All electrical systems seem to be operating properly except for the tire pressure light. It, too, has started acting up with about the same frequency. The dodge service department feels it may be the battery in the pressure sensor valve. Funny that they both started about a month or two after the ignition switch was replaced.

Filed Jul 3, 2013 · Suspension · TN

I purchased monroe econo-matic strut assemblies in feb 2013 from rock auto. I installed them in march on my 2005 dodge grand caravan. The right one started making a loud clunking noise about one month later. I found out the warranty is only 30 days through rock auto. When I checked monroe's sight, I found they don't have a warranty at all. I sent a email to their customer support but they never responded. I searched online for complaints about monroe struts and was stunned to find so many. I think this needs to be investigated. I would be glad to send my broken strut to be tested. I don't believe monroe struts are safe and the public needs to know.

Filed Feb 22, 2011 · Engine · 40,000 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact heard a clunking noise and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was pulled over. An independent mechanic appeared on the scene and informed the contact the serpentine belt shredded apart and disconnected. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. The failure occurred intermittently on several occasions. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 139,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2009 · Locks · 12,000 miles · VA

Have had '06 grand sxt to dealer twice about sliding doors on both pass/drive side. In trying to close door using either push button/remote/visor button door will clunk and door motor runs for 2~3 seconds and door does not move. Dealer has replaced door motors twice... I think this is becoming close to being a lemon ! That was one of the buying points of this model was electric doors :((((( been very dissatisfied thus far.

Filed Apr 20, 2009 · Suspension · 35,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge caravan. While driving 25 MPH, the contact heard a clunking noise coming from the back of the vehicle. There had been no previous failures. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and inspected by a technician, who determined that the sway bar failed. The contact was not provided an estimate for the repair cost. No repairs have been made. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 35,000 and current mileage was 36,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 55,000 miles · CA · crash

I purchased a 2008 dodge caravan about 2 years ago from elite motors in victorville. The car was not smoked at the time of purchase and had to be done so about 1 month later. They said they had a hard time getting it to pass and then it passed but when I got it back I smogged it and it failed. Elite motos said they would work with me on resolving things but they never did. Since I've had the vehicle there has been a loud slapping noise coming from the air conditioner, the fuel pump has been replaced, two tires have blown, several sets of front break pads have been replaced, 2 battery's have been replaced, and within the last month both front and rear brakes/master brake cylinder/calipers/water pump/radiator has been replaced. My car is again in the shop because my engine light and air bag lights have come on, there are no brake lights, and my car was hesitating and loosing power intermittently with a clunking coming from the engine. My mechanic tells me that I will need a new engine. Also, the vehicle was involved in an accident a few months ago. I had asked geiko if when they did the body work - would they also look for things mechanically wrong just to make sure everything was o.k. They said they would, the shop (performance in victorville said they would and gave me a business card of the guy they refer things out to but they never did? Point of impact is listed at 6. Rear.

Filed Apr 26, 2008 · Transmission · 52,083 miles · AR

On wed 4-23-08 my wife was returning both of my daughter from school. As she was driving on a city street in maumelle, ar where the school is her 06 dodge caravan sxt was rendered immobile with a huge clunking noise in the front end. The caravan was towed to the dodge dealer, landers on alcoa road. The dealer repaired the vehicle today friday 4-25-08 stating that the front drive shaft had cracked in two rendering the vehicle inoperable. If this had happened on the busy interstate highway my wife and daughter would probably have been dead. The landers service tech. Stated something similar to this also.