Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was initially placed in drive, there was a clunking sound coming from the engine in the area of the transmission. The same clunking noise was heard every time the vehicle automatically downshifted at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined there was internal problem with the transmission; however no further diagnostic testing or repairs were completed.
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission complaints
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Dt: while the vehicle was in drive and the consumer had foot on the brake pedal the vehicle went forward. The consumer stopped at a stop light on september 14, 2005 and it vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The consumer has been having problems with the transmission slipping. The vehicle is currently at a dealership. No police report was taken. There was only damage to the consumer's vehicle.
At 9,000 miles, took van to dealer complaining of the transmission slamming into gear. Dealer performed a "quick learn" on the trans. And it was fine. At about 27,000, problem started again but this time they replaced the front pump. At 30000, same problem again, replaced transmission pump a second time and also replaced seals and gaskets. Back in dealer now for same problem but delaer is claiming that cannot duplicate the problem.
Dt: beginning last year owner was having repeated problems with vehicle. About two weeks ago, there was a noise coming from front end, two or three people looked at it and couldn't find a problem. Then another dealership found the problem which was the bushings had not been greased, and all front end suspension bolts were loose. No recalls on the vehicle as far as owner knows. As owner was driving the vehicle for the last few months, there has been a cracking noise and a snapping noise that seemed to come from the front suspension. This problem happened everytime the vehicle was driven. There are no other problems, problem with front end seems to be fixed. Vehicle has been repaired 15 times in the last year. These repairs have had to do with steering and suspension noise. There have been bushings replaced, steering fluid replaced, and the transmission had to be replaced at 15,000 miles.
The vehicle began bucking, the automatic transmission would not move to 2nd or 3rd gear, the speedometer was moving up to 60-80 miles per hour, when the speed was only about 30 MPH. The engine was revving very high and the vehicle was not moving very fast.
5-28-04 , 7-28-04, 2-9-05 transmission work done on the van and it still is not corrected it goes in again tomorrow for more work. A complaint #13178787 was filed with chrysler the van shifts poorly and it gets stuck in gear when accelerating to reach highway speeds. When pulling away from stoplights the van hesitates and I have alomost been rear ended several times I am not satisfied with the way my problem is being handled by the dearler I alos feel I am not being taken seriously because I am a female mh.
When the consumer depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle had no acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and they indicated that vehicle was operating as designed by the manufacturer. *ak when the vehicle passed another, it would sound as if the clutch was out of gear and the motor would race and slow down. *sc
While attempting to stop transmission jumped and slipped intermittently. Dealer stated they were unable to duplicate the problem.
At slow accelerations vehicle shudders/hesitates to shift. When downshifting it "bumps" down. At 35-40 MPH engine races without accelerating. Dealer says clutch plates need 5-10,000 miles to break in after transmission was rebuilt at 2,400 miles. Vehicle still not shifting correctly after many service attempts and 11,000 miles.
When driving with the headlights on lights dimmed, and the heat from the air vents temperature decreased. This occurred when coming to a complete stop, or if consumer removed foot from the accelerator pedal. Dealership replaced the module/alternator, transmission control module, and the main computer, but the problem still occurred.
The main problem was the vehicle not going into gear or moving, plus we notice that on any incline the vehicle will roll backwards if you have to stop at a light. The first problem has been fixed, according to the mechanic there was a leak and the solenoid was replaced. However, we are still experiencing problems with the incline, which they say is normal and the transmission is operating as designed. I totally disagree, I've been driving for a while and only manual transmission react this way on an incline. Thus far the vehicle is still under warranty and there has been no cost. My wife refuses to drive the vehicle after these problems.
While driving the transmission surges-at start when I accelerate the vehicle does not move-then it catches and goes. At low speed it downshifts hard and then upshifts hard. Happened many times-dealer replaced front pump in the transmission-last time "unable to duplicate".
Even on the slightest incline, van rolls backwards while in drive. This is the first automatic that I ever had do this. It could be dangerous if you take your foot off the brake and someone walks behind you or another car is too close. I noticed this the first day I drove it.
While driving at any speed consumer heard a noise coming from the engine. At 200 miles dealer replaced brakes and differential. At 900 miles dealer replaced the automatic transmission.
Transmission problems, not shifting into gear and when in drive even on a slight incline car rolls backwards. The latter could cause an accident if the car in back is too close.
The consumer stated that the vehicle down shifted very roughly when decelerating. The vehicle also made a loud grinding noise when started after being parked for an extended period of time. The dealer attempted to repair the transmission problems 3 times. A new transmission package was ordered an installed. *ak *cb
On 6/18/03, vehicle stalled without warning while driving. Dealer diagnosed problem with control module and replaced. The next day, vehicle stalled again while driving.
Transmission failure - returned the vehicle to dealer for warranty service. Dealer diagnosed problem, removed transmission, and overhauled the transmission replacing the front pump, seals and fluid.
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