1999 Dodge Grand Caravan: complete transmission failure

Filed Feb 23, 2006 · Transmission · 82,609 miles · ME

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the wheels locked up. The vehicle slid off of the road into a snow bank and was towed to an independent repair shop. The repair shop determined a pin in the transmission came out, causing the wheels to lock up. The pin in the transmission was replaced. Updated 03/15/06.

Filed Feb 14, 2005 · Transmission · FL

While driving the transmission failed. Contacted the dealer, and was told because of the age of the vehicle there was nothing they could do.

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Transmission · 10,500 miles · MI

At approximately 80,000 miles axle pin come loose and breaks through the transmission case. Need new transmission. Have to replace transmission but this is a common problem with these transmissions. I think it should be under warranty no matter what the miles because it is a common problem. They do not sell the vehicle as a 80,000 mile then replace vehicle and if it is common, I think they should replace the transmission and repay everyone who has had to get there transmission replaced.

Filed Feb 4, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · IL

I have a 1999 grand caravan, I have not received any recall notices at all. I have had numerous problems with this vehicle. Why haven't I been notified of any of these concerns. I have problems with windshield wipers just quitting. Dome lights fading in an out. Now that my warrenty is up, they say I'll need a new transmission. The back gate won't unlock with a key, the windows leak, the sliding doors don't seal, they rattle going down the road. My RPM dial shoots up and down, not only that, my paint has started peeling over the back left wheel. They say it's not their problem. Just started bubbling and rusting. I've had to have a gas line underneath fixed due to knocking it wasn't fixed properly. I have a lemon is what I have and now that I have no warrenty they just keep putting their hands out. I have put three sets of brakes in less than 4 years and now they say I need rotors. I live 3 miles from work. What's up with that. Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!now my blower is going out of my heater, I've had to replace two hub caps, $150 each for the fragile plastic.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 65,075 miles · VA

The transmission failed in my 1999 dodge grand caravan sport with less than 66,000 miles on it. I was able to get it to the dealership where I bought it using the "limp home" mode! I contacted daimlerchrysler and asked them to pay for the repairs and they declined. I was aware of this problem when I bought it four years ago but was told that it had been resolved!

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Steering, Transmission · 105,000 miles · NY

While driving at 45 MPH and without any warning automatic transmission failed. Towed vehicle to the dealer, technician indicated the need for a new transmission, also tie rod and steering wheel problems.

Filed Jul 20, 2003 · Acceleration, Transmission · 35,475 miles · NY

Without warning vehicle "lunged forward" and lost speed and speedometer went to "0mph". Veh would not shift out of 1st or 2d gear. We are military stationed in germany and this is our own veh. Veh taken to a local shop that honors u.s. Warranty and we were told that 27 other vans had the same problem at this time and were also waiting for a new transmission. It took 6 weeks for a transmission to become available...obviously a problem if that many other vehicles had the same problem and took that long to get a tranmission.

Filed Jun 11, 2003 · Transmission · 65,075 miles · VA

I own a 1999 dodge grand caravan sport. The transmission has failed with less than 66,000 miles on the vehicle. From my research, daimlerchrysler has known about the premature transmission failure for over 15 years but have refused to remedy the situation while continuing to install the same transmissions in all dodge, chrysler and plymouth vans. In 1992, chrysler renamed the a604 ultradrive as the 41te transmission to escape bad publicity! Why is the government letting this continue? Do we have to wait until someone gets killed?

Filed Mar 11, 2003 · Transmission · 49,000 miles · ME

The transmission failed while driving. *jb the consumer felt and heard a loud bang under the vehicle. When the consumer checked under the hood, transmission fluid was flowing out. The mechanic found a pin that had flown through the transmission and ripped apart.

Filed Jul 27, 2002 · Acceleration, Transmission · SC

While in traffic traveling aprox.35mph vehicle suddenly dropped to lowest gear,rpms shot up,speedometer failed,service engine light came on.to shop immediately where mechanic said he has seen many dodge carvan transmission failures and to take it back to the dealer.I am the 2nd owner and don't know if the original owner had this problem and perhaps thats why he traded it with only about 40k miles on it?dealer says probably a sensor,can't fix today - come back monday.

Filed Jun 4, 2001 · Transmission · NY

A drift pin in front axle will come loose and slide out, knocking a hole in transmission case, which can cause fluid to leak, and possibly front wheels to lock up. Dealer replaced transmission with same manufacturer's defective design.

Filed Feb 22, 2001 · Transmission · NJ

Transmission is not working properly. While consumer was pulling out of drive way, and putting transmission in gear it felt like it was in neutral. Consumer had to play with it before it caught a gear. Contacted dealer,and dealer replaced transmission three times, and problem was still occurring. *ak