Ongoing problem with v auto transmission working erratically. Took vehicle to dealer , and was informed that nothing could be found. Subsequently, vehicle would only start in 3rd. Gear and remain in 3rd. Gear. Dealer notifed. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.
1998 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission complaints
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When vehicle is taken out of reverse and put in drive it continues to go in reverse. The dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer has been notified.
Rear heat and air line running under front of van caused rattle. Dealer had van for over 15 days , replaced transmission, most of the dash was pulled out, all kinds of heat shields were removed and problem still returned. Finally after over 12 return trips to dealer they replaced the lines or clamps and problem is gone. Now the problems are showing up from the dash being remove. Radio,speakers,dash lites & rattles.
The van can be pulled out of park without stepping on the brake, kids often go to the front of a parked vehicle. If the ignition is on the van can be put in gear by just pulling down on the gear change handle. Many cars have a lock out this should be required. A response would be appreciated.
Serpentine belt snaps causing power steering and power brakes to fail as well as causing the car to overheat. This has happened 5 times! Steering column has needed to be replaced. Transmission has been in for service 3 times and still is not working properly. This vehicle is a safety problem if any one of these things should fail again.
Transmission failed. Nlm
Gear shift was able to be moved by two year old child while the vehicle was running, causing vehicle to run into a tree. Dealer notified.
Shift gear ( on column ) can be taken out of park when brake is not applied.
Vehicle wa sparked using the gear shift. Key was removed from the ignition. After several moments, vehicle roled slightly forward, picke dup speed and crashe dinto a tree, stopping it. Gea rshift was not in park after the collision.
Shift indicator gear does not contain a locking mechanism, allowing child to engage gear resulting in a vehicle collision.
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