Transmission will not downshift properly or will not engage in reverse gear.
1993 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission complaints
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Had problems with my 86 van, more with the 93 van and expecting more with my 98 van I must be nuts to have purchased the 98 van. The ABS brakes in 1993 van failed and I was able to stop before I ran the light, a few days later they came back on out of nowhere. I do not feel I should be driving a car that I can not trust the brakes.
This is the second replacement transmission installed in this vehicle. I am the original owner and have followed the maintanence schedule. These transmission failures are going to cause a severe rear end type accident soon if chrysler is not held responsible for a defective product.
Driveshaft is separating.
Daimler/chrysler was notified of the problem with the transmission and are currently aware of the ongoing problem with the transmission known as a-604. They are, however, unwilling to take care of this matter since the warranty has conveniently expired.
Transmission will not engage in any selection in cold weather. I began to encounter this problem the first winter I owned it, it was out of warranty. Last week the transmission failed. There was a loud banging noise. The trans. Will not engage. If the engine is running you cannot move the vehicle even in neuteral. If the engine is not runnning the vehicle can be moved. Mechanic says there is a transmission problem, however at this time the nature is unknown.
Ongoing problem with transmission failure from 120,000 to the present of 135,000 miles. Replacements were done on four occasions two by independent repair shops, and two by dealers. Provide further details.
Transmission was serviced shortley after purchase for rough shifting. Transmission serviced again and transmission kit put on after 3 years. Just notified that transmission needed to be completely rebuilt. Finding mechanics will not work on this transmission because of poor reputation of dodge transmissions. I am very frustrated that dodge doesn't repair this problem.
Transmission failure possibly due to pistons within the transmission that were manufactured rough, and put teflon on it. When it wore out it caused piston to break off. Common problem with caravans. *ak
The first transmission failure occurred at 56,000miles and was replaced by chrysler. The second transmission failure occurred at 119,609 miles and chrysler refuses to accept any responsibility towards its replacement.
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Transimission does not shft into gear properly. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and manufacturer notifed.
My transmission started acting up at 60000mi and we had a repair done at that time, but I feel that this is pitiful to have to replace a transmission on a vehicle with less than 70000 miles on it.
Transmission failed while climbing a hill - would not engage. Repair shop said transmission had to be replaced. Cost - $2020.00
Transmission failed two times in 7 years, first time it was under warranty and dealer took responsibility. Currently, dealer states it's out of their hands.
This submittal is that transmission replaced under warranty has now failed for the 2nd time. What is my recourse?
Noticed on-line that many people are having problems with dodge caravan transmissions around 70,000 miles. Thought this was a bit odd. Anyway, I hope this helps in some way. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Tensioner pulley for serpentine belt sheared off engine, causing complete loss of steering control. Vehicle had to be towed, no accident. This is the second tensioner to break on this vehicle since new. Trans axle has been repaired 8 times since new for slamming into gear on shifts. Transaxel finally went into limp along mode and had to be replaced with a new factory rebuilt unit at a cost of $1486.88 to me.
Transmission problem was potentially life threatening-we were lucky!!!
My transmision failed while my 16 year old son was driving my car(learners permit). The car just "died" in the middle of the street in traffic; the car moved neither forward nor backward even though the engine continued to run. The only way I could get the car safely to the side of the road was to turn the car off completely and restart the car repeatedly, the car moving only a slight distance before failing again. This is my second transmission as I was forced to replace the original on 12/12/95 at 44,660 miles when it failed. I was told by central dodge in canton, ma that chrysler was aware of transmission problems with the 1993 caravans and would replace my transmission. It was covered under my 7/70 extended warranty service contract however. I was told that all previous problems with the earlier transmissions had been corrected. This 2nd transmission has now failed 3,184 miles earlier than the first, after only 41,476 miles (car mileage 86,136)! I purchased my car at norwood dodge. Both norwood dodge and chrysler in detroit refused to financially cover the replacement costs for a new transmission. (7/70 contract had expired by miles, not time). I am outraged that I am now forced to install a third transmission in the same car. A local dodge dealer, motorquest dodge in wellesley, has agreed to cover all but $600 of the cost of installing the third transmission as customer "goodwill". I strongly feel that these transmissions are defective; chrysler should be forced to recall these defective cars immediately- and be held liable for the severe injuries or (possiblly) deaths that could easily occur. We (or others) could have been killed if driving on a busy highway at high speeds. Chrysler knows about these defective transmissions and is placing their profits above the safety and well being of their vehicles owners and their families! I believe this is criminal negligence! Thank you!
Transmission failed causing vibration.
Anti lock brakes continually fail resulting in several vehicle accidents. The faulty bendix-10 ABS system failed prior to recall notice 96v‑099 resulting in an accident which resulted in the consumer becoming disabled. Nlm 4-24-01
Transmission assembly leaking
Transmission gives a strong vibration while driving at 35mph. Consumer only has 26,000 miles on the vehicle . Dealer has been contacted.
Transmission failure.
Anti-locking braking system failure. Automatic transmission also shifts erratically and downshifts prematurely when slowing down.
Transmission failed due to internal components being burned and electrical components partially melted.
Transmission failure. Currently awaiting arbitration.
Consumer states that intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal becomes very hard , resulting in extended stopping distance. Owner received a recall notice on the ABS system. The vehicle was repaired under recall # 685.. Owner is experiencing the same problems . In addition, van has continuing transmission problems. Manufacturer rebuilt transmission twice, but will not replace it.
Transmission lost forward and reverse gears but would work again moments later. This happened on several occasions.
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