2008 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission problems

Filed Jan 10, 2025 · Transmission · OH

Car transmission is reacting very poorly will jump up and down and stall in the middle of the road manufacturer's safety problem and not sure all the problems but I know it's the transmission defect and the safety problem they never fixed it when they manufactured very unsafe transmission needs to be recalled

Filed Sep 8, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 110,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speed, the transmission made an abnormal whining sound upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the service engine warning light remained illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact stated that after he pulled over and restarted the vehicle, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that the transmission needed to be replaced. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 29, 2019 · Transmission · 170,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would not immediately accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. The cause of the failure was not determined. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Apr 2, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 147,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to new carlisle chrysler jeep dodge ram (580 n main st, new carlisle, oh 45344, (937) 845-1700) where it was diagnosed that the key fob needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred while it was still at the dealer. After further diagnostic testing, the contact was informed that the shifter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 147,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 120,000 miles · PA

Van started shaking violently while driving. Gets worse when I release the gas and when I put on the breaks. The shop has found that both the motor mounts and transmission mounts are broken.they said it is a known problem with this van and it is un safe to drive. Also wire harnesses in sliding doors wont stay in the track

Filed Jul 3, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 87,159 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and shift out of second gear. In addition, the battery failed, the windshield wipers activated, the interior lighting flashed, and the horn sounded when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (courtesy chrysler dodge, jeep, ram, fiat, 607 enterprise pkwy, breaux bridge, la 70517, (337) 909-2111) where it was diagnosed that the control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 87,159. The VIN was not available. **tr

Filed Jun 15, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 159,654 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. While driving various speeds, the horn started to honk without warning. In addition, the windshield wipers and washer fluid activated independently, the air conditioning unit turned off independently, and the transmission failed to shift as intended. The contact was able to turn off and restart the vehicle. The vehicle operated as intended for approximately ten minutes before the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failures. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 159,654.

Filed Apr 4, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 100,222 miles · PR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags) and 16v047000 (air bags). When the contact attempted to shift gears, the transmission seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition node module and the occupant restraint controller needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,222.

Filed Jan 23, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 170,000 miles · OR

When driving the engine stalls, the anti slip sign is on, I lose all power. The steering wheel is locked and no brakes!

Filed Oct 20, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · 105,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the horn, locks, and window wipers functioned independently and the tranmission failed. All the warning indicators were illuminated. The failure occurred various times. The dealer diagnosed that the tipm failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. The VIN was not provided.