Transmission will not shift into drive, it sits still for a couple of minutes before taking off. It's also hard to shift gears. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
1994 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission complaints
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While passing another vehicle the transmission slipped out of gear then immediately shifted into 2nd gear causing rapid deceleration, almost throwing vehicle out of control. After shutting the engine off the transmission reset itself, but continued going into 2nd gear several times until we could get to a dealer. Repair order states transmission overhaul, replace front pump and torque converter. After doing research on the internet, the transmission appears to be a major problem for dodge minivans. If the road would have been wet or snow covered, this problem could have caused a major accident.
The problem with the transmission was in the "snap rings". Our mechanic said he sees this quite frequently. In looking at all the complaints on the internet, I'd say this is an understatement. People who have had problems with transmissions going out should be compensated for their repairs. This does not only seem to be a problem with the originial transmissions,but also with the ones that are being sold as replacements. It is really amazing that with all the complaints that have been posted on the internet that there hasn't been any information in the news about this. I intend to get every penny back from chrysler,and would greatly appreciate it if you could give me some advice as to how I can. I also believe you should issue some statement about this to the news. People deserve to know about this.
Automatic transmission malfunctions. There is no reverse and transmission slipping into gear. Dealer needs to have a rebuilt transmission installed. Please provide further information.
Transmission failure.
After driving a long period of time at highway speed and pulling off to a rest area, and then taking off again the transmission seems like it's locked in 1st gear and the RPM is very high. The vehicle will not travel over 40mph when this problem occurs.
Transmission failed twice due to planetary gear failure, car locked and skidded to a stop.
Vehicle has had numerous problems with transmission. Failure included, while at low speed and in drive, vehicle would not go forward. Vehicle had to be restarted before proceeding. Appears not to shift into second. While increasing spead, engine revs as car slows down then lurches forward.
Automatic transmission failed.
Transmission failed
Transmission sticks after vehicle warms up
Transmission failed.
An electrical short, caused the vehicle to catch on fire in the engine while driving the vehicle. Also, replaced transmission three times.
When driving at low speed or coming to a stop the truck shut off and the transmission has worn out for the third time .
Transmission locks into second gear/locks into neutral gear then fails.
Owner states that his transmission dies out while vehicle is being driven which could result in a crash, he also received a recall notice for the rear liftgate latch, dealer fixed it but problem still exists.
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