1994 Dodge Grand Caravan: complete transmission failure

Filed Jul 14, 2003 · Transmission · 150,310 miles · CA

Purchased on 5/2001 a used 1994 dodge grand caravan with 93,000 miles from carmichael auto exchange "as is". After 1,000 miles, transmission failed. Replaced @ $1875.60 with new mopar rebuilt at 94,282. Took vehicle in for trans service on 3/8/2002 at 109,252 to dealer. Installed transmission cooler on 4/2002. Now rebuilt transmission failed on 7/7/2003 at 150,325. This added expense will cost $2600.00 at my expense.

Filed May 27, 2003 · Transmission · MA

While driving 60 MPH the automatic transmission failed and forced the consumer to pull off the road. *nlm.

Filed Nov 11, 2001 · Locks, Transmission · VA

I have had consistant problems with the 94 caravan. As soon as I get one problem fixed, another one pops up. I have been informed by the transmission shop that there is a high failure rate for dodge caravan transmissions. This has me highly concerned as I do not want to have to worry about another transmission failure. This is the 2nd time I am having the A/C system fixed. As for the door latch for the sliding door not working correctly, there is nothing I or my husband am aware of that would cause it to work and then not to work on and off. This is of great concern since this is the family car and I have no idea of when the latch may fail. So far this has not happened with my children in car, just myself . Egr valve was affecting engine performance and milage.

Filed Apr 28, 2001 · Transmission · MI

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.

Filed Apr 13, 2001 · Transmission · OH

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.

Filed Dec 16, 1999 · Transmission · WI

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.

Filed Nov 13, 1999 · Locks, Transmission · WA

Premature transmission failure seems problematic; needs the federal safety agency investigation & recall. Hatch latch failed after recalled part repaired.

Filed Nov 10, 1999 · Transmission · TX

Transmission failed in middle of busy intersection

Filed Aug 2, 1999 · Transmission · ME

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.

Filed Jan 4, 1999 · Transmission · VA

Transmission failure.

Filed Jul 21, 1998 · Transmission · CA

Transmission failed twice due to planetary gear failure, car locked and skidded to a stop.

Filed May 15, 1998 · Transmission · MD

Automatic transmission failed.