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1994 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission complaints
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First failure happened on highway. Dangerous getting off. Second failure occurred on a winding hill going up. Cars came up from behind and almost collided with rear of car. Chrysler should not be allowed to get away with such transmission problems has it has had on these minivans.
While traveling at approximately 55 MPH vehicle suddenly lost power. It felt like it was stuck in park. Dealership stated that transmission, had been replaced by this dealership a year earlier at 120,000 miles, had to be replaced again. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Every caravan owner I talk to tells me about their transmission failing. Why hasn't the federal safety agency investigated this huge problem? My transmission failed while traveling 70 MPH on the freeway. The shop told me the number one complaint has been the transmission on these vans.
I really feel dodge/chrysler has a probelm with their automatic tranmissions in their mini-vans, everyone I know has had trouble and had to replace them. My turn came last week, reprtedly the new transmission that was installed is re-designed and has a longer warranty. There is something wrong here and it needs to be addressed.
Engine cuts out periodically, consumer was advised by mechanic transmission needed to be replaced, vehicle only has 12,000 on an already previously rebuilt transmission and was advised, that transmission would out last the vehicle.
Engine consumes a lot of oil. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times and could not correct problem.*ak the vehicle has transmission problem and the RPM malfunctions.
While driving transmission will lose power and gears. This more likely will happen during cold weather. When vehicle warms up it will work better. But sometimes not even reverse gear will work.
Transmission prematurely failed due to a design flaw. Please provide further information.
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Had classic symptoms for over a year: stuck 2nd gear, acceleration shudder, delayed engagement, finally failed completely with no reverse gear.
1. Automatic transmissions locks up in second gear, RPM's will double, speed becomes limited. 2. Window on rear hatch is oozing glue and the window is buckeling.
Transmission is hesitating & won't catch in 2nd gear. Dealer put vehicle on the diagnostic machine & found failure of 2nd gear. Warranty had expired.
The internet is chock full of consumers reporting problems with chrysler corporations automatic transmissions. Why is it taking you so long to do something about this?
I believe that this van was a "lemon" from the start. It was purchased with 60,000 miles on it less than 2 years ago. The dealership, "aurora chrysler-plymouth" did what they called a safety check on it. Somehow they failed to find that both tie rod ends needed replaced. That was within 1 month of purchase. We took it to a more local dealer for the service. Then before we had 84,000 miles on it, the transmission had to be completely rebuilt. Now the engine has failed e-check with major problems. After reading all the consumer complaints on failed transmissions, I am very surprised that there has never been a "forced" recall on these. I also wonder how many other engine failures are out there, not being reported.
The hydraulic lift arm on passenger side of the vehicle p0pped out due to the lift support arm failure. Yh
When driving 20-30 MPH and coming to a stop, transmission shifts into second gear, decreasing driver's speed. Also, the vehicle pauses momentarily between shifts from reverse to drive before engaging, and it does not always shift into high gear when it should. *ak
Computer failed possibly due to transmission failing which happened prior. Also, sliding door latch is stuck , which will not allow door to open or close. Cause is unknown.
Transmission started acting-up approx. Ten months ago. Vehicle developed a shudder around 40 MPH when transmission was shifting from drive into over-drive. Recently, when cold, the vehicle would not move when put into reverse. Upon contacting a recommended transmission repair shop, I was told that these were common problems with chrysler produced mini vans. They explained to me that the shudder was most likely caused by a broken snap-ring that the manufacturer made too thin and the reason the vehicle would not move when put into reverse was that the internal seals were failing because the manufacturer made them out of the wrong material. I understand that chrysler has repair kits to take care of these defects. My question is: if this is such a common problem, why hasn't there been a recall? We are facing a repair bill of well over $1000 because of the amount of labor involved to correct problem. Is chrysler doing anything for customers regarding this situation?
Transmission failure in my minivan at 38,000 miles. Transmission has been replaced, since problem at a cost of $1461.50. I feel that a major component as a transmission should not fail at 38,000 miles. The transmission fluid was changed on 04/01/1999, at 35,262 miles. It wasn't because of the fluid.
Premature transmission failure seems problematic; needs the federal safety agency investigation & recall. Hatch latch failed after recalled part repaired.
Transmission failed in middle of busy intersection
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While driving transmission was jerking the vehicle between gear changes. Vehicle is stuck in second gear.dodge was contacted.please provide any futher information.
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The failure of transmission twice indicates inherent factory defect not normal wear and tear.
Second transmission to go bad. First transmission went bad at 85k. This latest around 50k.
Transmission in for repair on two occasions. Mjs
Transmission failed in may 1998. Transmission was repaired once and then returned 2 weeks later for further repairs for same problem. Transmission operated well until july 1999 when it failed while driving which resulted in towing of vehicle. We returned the vehicle to the same transmission repair service. He didn't understand what went wrong with the transmission. He agreed to repair the transmission once again, charging us over $800 (but no labor charge). He further stated that there would be no warranty on this work. What is wrong with the transmissions in these vehicles???? We previously owned a 1988 dodge grand caravan which also had transmission problems.... Causing us to replace it. So many people are having transmission problems.... But the dodge dealer keeps telling us there is no recall... Only lots of complaints.
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