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1997 Dodge Grand Caravan: transmission slipping

5 of the 572 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan describe transmission slipping.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

Transmission slipping by model year

  • 2019
    4
  • 2017
    2
  • 2016
    12
  • 2015
    7
  • 2013
    3
  • 2012
    1
  • 2011
    1
  • 2010
    4
  • 2009
    1
  • 2008
    1
  • 2005
    2
  • 2004
    1
  • 2003
    2
  • 2002
    3
  • 2001
    4
  • 2000
    8
  • 1999
    4
  • 1998
    3
  • 1997
    5
  • 1996
    15
  • 1994
    3
  • 1992
    3
  • 1991
    1

What owners say

Filed Mar 11, 2008 · Transmission · 135,000 miles · OH

Twice in the last 6 years the transmission has had to be completely rebuilt in our 1997 dodge grand caravan due to failure. The first time, in 2002, occurred as the transmission permanently slipped out of gear. The second time, march 2008, the transmission would down-shift into first gear - at any speed and at any time. More often than not the transmission would shift out of gear before down-shifting causing the engine to race high. The van is not used for anything but passenger travel nor is it used for towing.

Filed Oct 18, 2006 · Transmission · KY

Took off from stop light transmission failed had been slipping for a while before. Also shifted hard into gear. Already had the cooling system replace due to overheating problems at the cost of $1,000.00 no they say the transmission will cost about $2,000.00 to replace.

Filed Feb 3, 2005 · Transmission · 80,020 miles · TN

Van was slipping not going into gear when it was cold and now just will not go into gear. The transmission is shot has to be rebuilt will cost anywhere from $2300 to $2800 to fix.

Filed Jul 30, 2003 · Transmission · 96,700 miles · CO

Transmission gears slipping. Sometimes takes a few moments for it to 'catch' first gear to go from a light or shifts 'hard' when accelerating. Also, down shifts 'hard' when decelerating.

Filed Apr 24, 2000 · Transmission · NY

While traveling 40-45 MPH consumer noticed transmission slipping. Please provide further information.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan slipping

Is transmission slipping a common problem on the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan?

5 of 572 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan (1%) mention transmission slipping. The model year with the most reports is 1996.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan?

There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.

Other symptoms on the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan

Airbag light 67Wipers 58Adaptive cruise 49Power steering loss 26Stalling 24Fire or smoke 21Loss of power 21Headlights 19ABS 15Transmission failure 15Check engine light 13Brake failure 12Fuel leak 11Door locks 10Overheating 9No deployment 7Grinding brakes 7Fuel gauge 7Tire blowout 7Fuel pump 6Won't shift 6Coil spring 5Won't start 5

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