1996 Dodge Grand Caravan: transmission slipping

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Transmission · 72,691 miles · CA

At 72,691 miles, the automatic transmission would not shift. The transmission was replaced with a rebuilt transmission. At 120,000 miles transmission slipped out of gear, causing the vehicle to slow down and not move. *ak

Filed Apr 29, 2003 · Transmission · CT

After the vehicle was serviced for a recall the technician noticed transmission problems. The consumer also noticed that the vehicle made a popping noise and was slipping out of gear.

Filed Mar 9, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · FL

Dodge '96 minivan stalling problem while in operation. Start up time 5-10 minutes later (very dangerous). Transmission slipped out of gear; problem escalated to full replacement. Not satisfied with replacement -"bumps" on second and third gears up and down. These have been costly repairs. Service engine soon light would not go out no matter what repairs were performed - full fuel and electrical systems. Rps raced to 15k. Replaced cam sensor, harness, hoses etc.

Filed Jun 4, 2001 · Transmission · IA

Our transmission has failed and needs to be replaced. It began with the gears slipping, the transmission would jerk, shutter at low speeds. The engine would stall when trying to shift from park to drive or reverse. I have contacted daimler chrysler customer service, but no help there as it is not under warranty. After seeing hundreds of similar transmission problems for this particular year of caravans, I am furious. There has got to be a defect in the transmissions of these vehicles. Is there any help out there?

Filed Jun 1, 2001 · Steering · AL

Vehicle loses power assist in rain or while riding through a water puddle. Consumer was turning into a subdivison and steering got hard. Consumer almost hit a large brick planter. Has contacted chrysler by writing letters and making phone calls, but no action has been taken. *ak consumer stated that dealer previously replaced the tensioner and belt because the vehicle was slipping when driving in the rain.

Filed Dec 27, 2000 · Transmission · GA

Transmission cannot hold the car in park and gears will slip even when the shift column is still in park which very dangerous at that time it may hold the vehicle and then slip and start rolling.

Filed Jun 9, 2000 · Transmission · MI

Hesitates when put into gear, also slips while driving, causing much fear. The speedometer also goes up and down at will, even when driving a steady speed. Has been to the dealer three times now, and they have yet to locate the problem. This is causing much aggravation for our family.

Filed May 9, 2000 · Body, Brakes · OH

Automatic lock motor doesn't shut off right away when opened from keyless remote or during autolock when driving, struts are leaking oil at less than 50000 miles, windshield wipers lock up during cold weather, transmission slips out of gear during cold weather, front brakes vibrate and chatter: pads and rotors have been replaced twice in the last 6 months, grinding noise from steering column, whinning noise during accelleration. Are there any recalls regarding these issues. The car is falling apart after 4 years.

Filed Apr 4, 2000 · Transmission · IL

The vehicles transmission failed causing it to slip out of gear while driving and the ses light to illuminate. Nlm

Filed Jul 6, 1999 · Airbags, Electrical · NH

I purchased this vehicle october of 1995, in march of 96 the fuse block had to be replaced along with a multi function switch because the wipers would come on by themselves while I was driving, a contact and plunger kit because the right sliding door would not always unlock when using the unlock button, the fuel tank was replaced because it only held 12 gallons of gas when it was supposed to hold 18 - 20, the tank was installed so that the tank was bowed in the middle and the front door panel was reattached to the door and the left sliding door was repaired because it would not unlock with the key. In august of 1997 the switch for the interior lights was replaced because the lights would flicker, the left side sliding door lock was replaced again along with the rear door latch. In sept. 0f 97 a gear was replaced for the power steering, the left sliding door had moulding replaced because the clips were broken. In august of 98 the stereo was replaced because the treble would fade, the vehicle shut off while I was driving no one could explain this phenomenon, the relay switch was replaced and the rack and pinion was replaced also the multi-function switch was replaced again. In sept. Of 98 the car was back in the shop because the air bag light came on. Evidently when they replaced the relay switch just 7 days earlier things in the dash started working that had not worked up til that point for instance I was not aware that the chime would go off if the blinker was left on for over a mile. It took 7 days to get my car back because they found out that there were never any screws holding the air bag in the module so as far as I know for the two years that my husband and I were driving this car there was no protection by and air bag. This past week july 1, we were on vacation and we had to replace the transmission to the tune of $l771. The car is back in the shop today (7/6) because it appears that the transmission continues to slip and run at high RPM.please help!!

Filed Jul 1, 1999 · Transmission · AL

Automatic transmission has slipped out of gear at low speeds multiple times. Instances include slip out of gear at low speed after accelerating from stop. Also, instances where the transmission and engine would stall/shut down during low speed driving. During one instance, the van stallled and nearly caused an accident as the power systems failed. Only able to resume driving after vehicle has been turned off and allowed to sit for a few minutes.

Filed Dec 19, 1998 · Fuel system, Tires · IL

Air conditioning-dealer replaced compresser,condensor and evaporator, we purchased van in march and A/C never worked when the weather warmed up. Fuel pump failed and had to be replaced at a cost of $450. Tires went next at a cost of $350 for two front tires. Transmission is slipping and won't shift consistantly. Will cost $1500-$1800 to replace on a two year old van with 45000 miles.( dot number: m30d tire size: 21565r16 )