Consumer needs a new transmission. He replaced transmission in september, 2002. Transmission should last longer than 19,000 miles.
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission complaints
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Consumer states while traveling 35 MPH without any indication vehicle lost all transmission. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. Mr
Reported and inquired to daimler chrysler and awaiting response. When shifting from park to drive transmission will not engage. This first began about one year ago and was mentioned during regular services but nothing was determined. Problem is becoming more regular. Also experience an incident when entering a highway tranmission would not shift out of first gear. I increased speed to about 45 MPH and tranmission still would not shift and RPM was beginning red line. After pulling over and stopping and turning off vehicle and restarting did vehicle operate normally. Dt
Consumer states had a transmission defect. Consumer advised that the "hollow rope" theat holds the "pin" in place broke, causing the pin to become dislodged and blew holes in the transmission casing. Consumer states issue could have resulted in holes being blown into the floorboard. Nlm
Experienced incident where automatic transmission failed to shift from first gear. Attempts to shift from n to d failed to correct problem. Transmission corrected itself after bringing vehicle to a complete stop, placing in p and restarting engine. Have also experienced numerious incidents during past 6 years where transmisson fails to shift from p to r and r to d and requires to be reshifted to p and then to desired selection. Research into problem by questioning various private tranmission specialists that an undetermined design flaw in differential, in 1995 and later models, causes both problems and has even resulted in differential completely failing and exploding.
Air conditionercondenser/driver side window regulator/tie rod, transmission shift cable, and o2 sensor were replaced. Also, there was a noise coming from front of vehicle, and from the exhaust area. Engine check light appeared. In addition, serpentine belt and water pump were replaced. *jb.
Sudden loud noise and short moment of locked front wheels, engine stalled and after when I stopped, huge oil leak from the transmission. After transmission disassembly big hole in trans housing around 3" in diameter to the torque converter side,damaged torque converter, pieces of differential parts went of the hole. Have the transmission for verification, pictures.
At 65mph and with no warning transmission will go out,causing vehicle to shut off. Dealer notified.
Replaced defective transmission every 2 years at 37,000, 100760, and at 147654. Obviously there is a problem with the manufacturer as tranmissions do no typically fail every 24 to 28 months. The nthsa should force daimler-chrysler to stand behind a known defective component and replace these at no charge when failures occur frequently. This is a known prevalent problem with the chrysler/dodge minivans and has been reported on extensively. Actions should be taken to protect consumers as it is unlikely daimler-chrysler will take responsibilty on their own.
Transmission would no longer shift from first to second gear. Had to be replaced at 72000 miles.*ak the hinges on the door were replaced and the front rotor was turned.
The piston ring in the engine had excessively worn.
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After pulling away from a stop, noticed a puddle was left & a clanking noise. Took vehicle to transmission specialist. Was informed that the differential pin had wedged a hole in the transmission. This was causing the leak & the noise. Nlm
Transmission would start to make a loud noise. Also, vehicle would start jerking while consumer was driving. *jg
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While driving on freeway at 65 MPH transmission completely locked up. Took to vehicle chrysler. Transmission has failed several times before. Please provide any further information.
While traveling on interstate and without prior warning, vehicle shutdown and there was no power. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak dealer replaced a bad isc motor to remedy stalling problem. Faulty cranksensor and cam sensor caused a no start condition. Vehicle shakes and runs rough, dealer replaced powertrain control module.
Transmission has locked up 4 times. 1st time @ 54kmiles/2nd @ 37kmiles/3rd @ 30kmiles/ 4th (which was a remanufactured) @ 48k mile. All of these occurred while I was pulling into an intersection or through a light.
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Transmission failed for the second time, manufacturer states out of warranty this time. Extremely rude customer service rep at chrysler hotline stated car is old and no one in the chyrsler corporation can do anything about it. History of this transmission is poor and manufacturer defects are clearly the cause.please help make chrysler understand its responsibility for this problem.
When depressing gas pedal vehicle would not travel. Vehicle was serviced. Technician stated that transmission needed to be replaced. Consumer was now on 3rd transmission. Please provide further information.
We were driving the vehicle on the interstate at 65 MPH when the transmission suddenly and unexpectedly gave out. The vehicle dropped in speed from 65 to under 40mph in less than two seconds causing the vehicle to nearly be involved in a catastrophic rear end accident with a tractor trailer truck following behind my van. This is a common problem with chrysler vehicles please do something about it since they are not. Thank you.
I purchased my minivan from bedard bros. On feb. 21, 2000. On april 3, 2000 it had a rebuilt transmission put in by bedard bros. Because while I was driving it suddenly dropped into a lower gear. Then it started leaking fluid. Bedards said a pin caused a hole in the transmission case. On may 10, 2000, I had the same problem with the transmission dropping into a low gear and the check engine light coming on. A mechanic at bedard bros. Hooked his computer to the vehicle and reset the codes not being able to duplicate the problem. In oct. 2001 I again felt a "clunk" and it dropped into a lower gear but that somehow corrected itself. But, now the transmission is leaking again. I brought it to bedard bros. On 10/15/01 and they said they replaced the front pump seal. I picked up the vehicle on 10/17/01. On 10/18/01 I noticed the transmission still leaking so I drove it back to bedard bros. The put some type of dye into the system that will help them locate the source. He stated it may be a crack or something but it has to go back for a look on 10/22/01. My concern is that these are defective transmissions. I talked to a person from fenn st. Transmission who said these vehicles are known for these problems and that there is a pin that breaks loose and often goes through the transmission case.
Body control module failure occurred during a move from maryland to georgia, resulting in failure of windshield wipers during rainstorm. Arrived at dealer only 451 miles after expiration of 75k warranty. However, neither the dealer nor chrysler would assist in repair costs. Have submitted two lengthy voq's today as I am finally fed up with this chrysler product and the failure of chrysler and the federal safety agency to enact additional forced recalls of these vehicles. The transmission, fuel tank, body control module, clock spring (which resulted in inoperative airbags), and suspension parts all failed long before they should have. Additionally, a cursory search of both the federal safety agency and other web sites reveals that these parts have a high failure rate. Despite being replaced by a dealer only two years ago, the steering rack on my minivan is already failing again. I am extremely unimpressed with both the quality of this vehicle and the lack of support from chrysler in addressing repeated failures.
Vehicle was dripping transmission fluid. Dealership was aware of problem.
The torques converter failed causing the vehicle transmission to perform poorly. Nlm
This mini van is my 5th such vehicle. Each one except for my 2000 (which only has 25000 miles) has experienced transmission troubles earlier than I feel they should have. My 1996 grand caravan has just been put in the shop due to transmission failure. Differential gear had a tooth break off causing loud clunk on acceleration. Chrysler corp has known for years that their mimivan transmissions are trouble some however have not seemed to want to improve the reliabilty of them. Is there any recourse for consumers to get some compensation from chrysler for these lemon transmissions. Please contact me with any info that could help me seek renumeration.
Battery cracked and leaked acid into wiring cover and air cleaner housing causing vehicle not to start, battery was replaced and began to leak again approximately four months later, seven months later the battery had to be boosted to start vehicle, again dealer replaced the battery, battery was replaced a fourth time along with a faulty starter.
On approach to a stop sign, a loud clunk was heard. From stopped position vehicle no longer moved although engine was running. Mechanic stated front axle broke mid shaft. Mechanic also noted no damage or noticeable stress fractures and stated it was probably defective. I can't help but wonder what the result may have been traveling at 75mph!
Vehicle was going 15-20mph and lost power after exiting from one highway and entering another highway on the on ramp. Vehicle coasted to side of road. Had to be towed to dealer. Cause of transmissions failure was not determined.
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