Consumer was driving and the transmission failed. Dealer was contacted.
1998 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission complaints
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Was driving on highway. Came to stop sign and the car lunged forward. Took it to dealer where metal filings found in transmission pan. This van had transmission service at 15000, 30000, and again at 45000 which is why I brought it in there. Nobody touched the engine but the dealer service center. When the dealer got into the transmission, found that the clutches were grinding themselves up. $2050.00 total in repairs. Nothing from dodge except I'm sorry.
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Vehicle was at a stop sign, and without prior warning, front wheels locked up because of transmission failure.
The driveshaft split in half ..the metal twisted apart...if I was going at a fast rate of speed someone else would be wirting you..
A loud bang was heard followed by a dragging sound, the vehicle immediately stalled, it was found by the dealer that a component broke within the transmission and came through the case. Nlm
Known chrysler minivan transmission problems.
While vehicle was parked on a slight incline with four kids inside vehicle rolled backwards down driveway into a house. Emergency parking brake was not applied. Consumer stated that incident occurred because vehicle was not equipped with shift interlock. Please give any further details.
Vehicle can go into any gear without pressing on brakes. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further information.
The transmission failed at 48,000. When I contacted the dealership the service manager diagnosed the problem over the telephone. When I asked him how he knew what was wrong, his response was " happens on these vans all the time, it's a common problem". When I asked why dodge didn't do a recall and fix them all, his response was "we would rather handle them on an individual basis". I'm sure it's a cost factor. My position is that dodge, (chrysler), has a major transmission problem on their vehicles, they knowingly installed them anyways and have deceived the public. If a survey of dodge owners was conducted, I'm sure that transmission problems would be frequent. Dodge split the cost of a re-built tranmission with me which cost me $864.00. I am confident that there are a number of people who have had the costs split like me, had the whole thing taken care of and those who suffered the burden of paying for the entire cost. I feel that chrysler owes me $864.00 and that they should be punished for putting "bad" transmissions in cars.
Sensor failed, causing speedometer to drop to zero, and transmission did not shift - "neutral" only.
Transmission failed suddenly; transmission failure at <70k mi has occurred with 3 other family members - recall needed?
Vehicle was turned off with keys and vehicle started rolling back, and hit a parked car. Consumer was taking vehicle in as of 14th of may to determine cause.
Consumer is able to shift gears without applying brakes.
Transmission had 35,094 miles and consumer put 48,000 miles on vehicle. Vehicle had 5,000 miles over the warranty to get fixed. Dealer will not consider repairing or assisting consumer. *ak the transmission exploded while the consumer was driving, and the consumer was asking the manufacturer to reimburse him the cost of replacing the transmission.
A internal part failed in transmission. Minivan was never used for towing. A transmission should not fail at 56000 miles during normal driving conditions. This is not a unusual circumstance, this is a defect.
After transmission was replaced serpentine belt fell off. Then, took vehicle back to dealer, and they said that belt could fell off any time if it gets wet. Consumer had to purchase a cover to avoid to fell off.
The problem with this vehicle is that the transmissio had to be replaced with less than 50,000 miles on it. I bought a new vehicle for the security and so that I would not be inconvenienced with major repairs. That theory was thrown out the window with this problem. Differential pin was worn is what the dealership diagnosed as the problem and gave me the choice of rebuilding or replacing transmission. I have to say that I was a little alarmed when I was told how long I would be without the vahicle because the part was on backorder. This leads me to believe that problems with the transmsission are not uncommon. I furhter believe my theory to be true because whenever I mention it to people they are not surprised and basically tell me that it happens all the time to caravans. So, $2091.25 poorer, I am writing this in hopes that this doesn't have to happen to other owners of dodge caravans. The dealership and manufacturer were of absolutely no help when it came to rectifying this problem. Therefore, you have a letter from one extremely unhappy and irate dodge caravan owner (although not for long, because I am looking to trade).
Wife and 2 children were driving down highway at 45 MPH, heard clunk, coasted to side of road where transmission gears and partial shafts fell into road from approx. 4" hole in transmission case.
The transmission was leaking fluid, when the vehicle was taken to the dealer they claimed they could not find a leak but shortly after that the transmission failed and the dealer said it had to be replaced, consumer feels transmission should have lasted longer than 2 years. Nlm
November 1999 transmission leaked. Dealer could not find problem, and leak stopped on it's own. On december 4 while driving 55 MPH, heard loud noise, pulled over, and noticed transmission fluid pouring out of vehicle, vehicle at dealer now. Transmission needed to be replaced. *ak the manufacturer paid only half of the cost of the parts.
Consumer has had problems with vehicle 3 months after vehicle was purchased. A valve had to be changed at 24,000 miles later while vehicle was brand new. Currently, vehicle emitts black smoke. There has been no remedy thus far for problems. Sliding door rattles, dealer made an adjustment, front passenger door rattles when closing. Engine hesitates, misses, and squeals, dealer replaced belts for the squealing. While turning steering wheel, there is a grinding noise in the front end, dealer performed tsb 19-05-98. Spark plugs were replaced due to being worn. Gear level was hard to get out of park. The left visor would not stay up, delaer found a broken clip.
When driving and upon depressing brake pedal to make a sudden stop pedal traveled to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Also, smoke came from brakes. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced entire brake system. Also, when gear was placed in drive it popped out of gear. Please provide any further details.
Transmission: down shifts to second gear and will not shift out. Occurred while entering freeway on an on ramp. Serpentine belt slipped off while driving in small puddles of water on highway. Total loss of power steering which resulted in dangerous handling of vehicle on wet roads.
Serpentine drive belt slipped completely off the pulley which resulted in loss of the power steering capability for my wife
Transmission failed due to a pin shearing off from within, causing a hole, and allowing fluid to leak. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of warranty, and nothing could be done. Feel free to provide further details.
While the van was running two year old child was able to shift gear from park to reverse without brake application, causing the van to crash through the garage . Manufacturer was notified about the problem. Manufacturer stated that there was not a standard that would keep this from happening. Please provide any further information.
Transmission was punctured from inside and leaks fluid. Yh
Transmission failed while operating. Engine surged several times, lost acceleration, then stalled. Vehicle operated with only passenger weight. Dealer no explanation for failure. Suggest complete replacement of transmission.
Transmission was noisy--faulty flywheel and starter were replaced to correct it.
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