2000 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission problems

Filed Mar 3, 2009 · Engine, Fuel system · 150,000 miles · MO

Van stops for no apparent reason. Just started in summer heat. Transmission acted up, had it serviced---now transmission made huge noise, no reverse, loud whining, all going out. Loud squeaks in supports, brakes replaced but still squealing even when pedal not pushed. Horrible fogging problems, have had to pull over and wipe windows inside and out when raining. Almost wrecked when vehicle stopped in traffic. Can't see due to fogging when raining. Just an accident waiting to happen---going to the junk yard. Manufacturer needs to own up to problems. Won't own another.

Filed Jul 30, 2008 · Transmission · AZ

I picked up on a matter of safety with my 2000 dodge grand caravan se, when the vehicle is turned on, and running the vehicle can be shifted from park to other gears without the break pedal being depressed. This issues continues to happen. I spoke with the dealer about the issue, and was told that in the 2000 model it wasn't required to press the brake pedal to shift the vehicle. I as the consumer do not think this the case. I can make it happen time after time, and can show you it happening. Could result in property damage, and or crash.

Filed Mar 26, 2008 · Transmission · 124,000 miles · TX · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge grand caravan. While checking the transmission under the hood with the engine running, the contact's granddaughter was able to shift from neutral to drive. The engine revved and the vehicle moved forward, knocking the contact underneath the vehicle. When the vehicle suddenly stopped, she managed to get up from under the vehicle and turn off the engine. The contact was the only one injured. The paramedics had been called and the fire department filed a report. She was then transported to the hospital. Chrysler stated that it was impossible for the gear to be moved out of position without depressing the brake pedal. They offered no assistance and the contact is concerned that the failure may recur. The failure mileage was 124,000 and current mileage was 124,784.updated 05/13/08.

Filed Aug 24, 2007 · Body, Engine · 85,000 miles · FL

My 2000 grand caravan (87000), has the dash board crack on the drivers side, from the windshield to the speaker grille, (and traveling). This is a common problem with chrysler vehicles due to news reports recently. Chrysler should address this problem before people get hurt ect.. I have replaced the evaporater, A/C compressor, & belt $2300.00. The transmission is shifting badly and today check engine light came on. This is my 7th chrysler vehicle in the past 30 years, and will be the last if chrysler doesn't step up, on this dash problem this time.

Filed Mar 19, 2007 · Transmission · 133,000 miles · OH

Luckily we were slowing to a stop at the time of this incident. The center pin that holds the gears in the differential came loose and locked the front wheels up so violently that it killed the engine. If this happened at highway speed this could have been deadly. There was no warning no noise at all. When this happened it busted three holes in the differential case of the transmission and one hole in the flywheel housing. I believe there are som serious engineering issues that chrysler needs to address before someone is seriously injured or killed. Luckily all I am out is the mony tobuy another transmission and pay the core charge since my case is not rebuildable.

Filed Jan 30, 2007 · Transmission · 87,403 miles · WV

While driving on a major interstate the transmission in my 2000 dodge grand caravan locked up with only 87403 miles registered. After having it towed to a reputable transmission company I found that the entire transmission was damaged for no apparent reason and had to be replaced. While repairs were being made I investigated to see if there was a recall for this vehicle for transmission problems and found that many individuals have had problems with this particular vehicle but there have been no recalls to this date. All parts including gears were replaced at my expense of $2221.58. It is my understanding that the transmissions in this vehicle should not have problems and especially should not have to be replaced until at least over 100,000 miles.

Filed Mar 24, 2006 · Transmission · 84,000 miles · IA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50mph, a loud noise was heard coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was driven to its destination and when the contact attempted to drive the vehicle again, it would not go into gear. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was determined the differential cross pin came loose, logged into the side of the transmission case and resulted in a complete loss of transmission fluid. The entire transmission needs to be replaced.

Filed Feb 28, 2006 · Transmission · 80,557 miles · NE

I am a day care provider and while I was transporting five small children, my 2000 dodge caravan's transmission blew on the interstate with no warning. I was horrified and we were left stranded for nearly an hour. I recently had the transmission fluid changed, and oil changed prior to this incident. My vehicle had approximately 80 thousand miles on it. I keep up with maintenance. After having it towed to the dealership and finding out it was going to cost over $2000 to fix, I made several phone calls. I was told by several local service shops that this problem is common and that on an average they see this happen on a weekly basis. Online research turned up thousands of individuals across the country who have also had this happen. The transmission blows, something about a pin flying through the case and the vehicle is rendered useless until a $2000 plus repair is made. Contacted chrysler directly and they stated they are unaware of any problems, yet the internet is filled with people who have experienced this dangerous situation. When I inquired about whether this will occur with a new transmission, I was informed the problem would be corrected, if there is a problem to correct ...then chrysler should fix it to begin with. I now have to replace my transmission and I strongly feel that chrysler should have to pay for at least part of it since it is a defective part in their transmissions. This problem only occurs in the 97-2002 models from the information I gathered online. The transmission fails and there is no maintenance or procedure that a customer can do to prevent it.

Filed Feb 23, 2006 · Transmission · 65,469 miles · ME

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the wheels locked up. The vehicle slid off of the road 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. Updated 3/17/2006 - the transmission had to be replaced. The pin broke through the housing of the transmission. The manufacturer is aware of the problem and explained to the consumer that they now have a retrofit kit to lock the pin in. The manufacturer refused to provide the consumer with any assistance.

Filed Aug 8, 2005 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · AL · crash

2000 dodge grand caravan se has no shift lock. 2 year old child was able to shift transmission from park to drive without depressing the brake pedal. $1800 damage to caravan and $2300 to another customized van; all in the expanse of 50 feet and 1 minute in a flat and level private school parking lot.