There is a loud "thud" when it is put into any gear, and you can even feel it. Also, the transmission bogs down a lot and doesn't like to shift into gear when you are driving, it's very sluggish. It's been like this since we first tried it out. We even had it reprogrammed because there was some sort of service bulletin, and that didn't help at all.
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission complaints
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My 2012 dodge grand caravan been in the shop 3 times for transmission problems it's no good. I don't know what to do about this but, I don't want to keep on paying a car note for a car that is going to give out and any giving time. It's not going to last long. I want a new car free of charge.
Passenger side sliding door rattles as if open dealer replace door panel did not fix said left side taillight was cause replace it did not fix said manufacturer left brake clips off brake pads replace still rattles told know its my imagination also transmission problems mash gas easy to maintain speed have to keep mashing almost to floor before any thing happens then it drops down into passing gear almost making you rear end vehicle ahead of you sometimes on take off will start going then hesitate causing a possible crash situation dealer said transmission needed computer update this made it worst put two more update still not shifting right have made manufacturer aware have open star case with them still can not get problems resolve have parked van at 15685 miles I feel that its unsafe for my wife an grand kids to be in ! I have several mech drive it they say something wrong also.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH the rpms increased and the vehicle decelerated. The failure occurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 18,419.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that after shifting from reverse and into drive, there was a loud explosion sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics however, the cause of failure was not determined. The failure was not reported to the manufacturer. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 11,000. The current mileage was 14,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit a loud noised when the gear was in reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the computer, transmission and the reverse gear failed. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 11,083 and the current mileage was 12,000.
I have a transmission manufacturing defect that should be afforded the same consumer protection as the 2012 grand caravans with engine sludge. My pump and axle seals began leaking while I was driving at 45 MPH. I didn't notice until 20 miles were on the odometer. The dealership refused to examine it before I had to release it to ams vans for wheelchair conversion. It was returned to me with 36 miles on the odometer and it was leaking during the additional 16 miles. Unless chrysler is willing to provide documentation that this transmission cannot be damaged by running it without fluid it should have been replaced under the 5 year 50,000 mile drive train warranty. But chrysler and the dealership have refused to do so, replacing only the fluid and seals and leaving me with a damaged transmission on my new vehicle. This leak was documented by more than one technician not working for chrysler or the dealership where it was purchased. Updated 04/13/12 *bf..updated ivoq 04/19/12 updated 04/24/12......updated 05/15/12 * lj the consumer stated the check engine light did not illuminate and the vehicle is not being driven, because of the loss of transmission fluid which was installed at the chrysler manufacturing plant for the purpose of lubrication and cooling the components, which reduced any possibility of protecting the moving parts and seals. Therefore, the transmission is as unsafe as the 2012 dodge caravan engines that are being replaced under recall for sludge. Updated ivoq 05/22/12 updated 05/24/12 *bf *tr updated 01/27/15*jb updated ivoq 05/24/12 updated 05/25/12 updated 06/14/2012 *js updated updated 06/28/12*lj..updated 06/29/12. *jb..updated 12/11/12 *bf.....updated 12/19/12
I noticed a fluid leak in my driveway and based on the red color I eliminated the possibility that it was from the power steering because the reservoir was at the max level. I was later informed that the transmission side cover was leaking. I sent the vehicle to the dealer where dye was added and was informed that fluid was leaking in the area of the bell housing and the transmission would require disassembly to ascertain what the cause is. *kb ....updated 04/09/12 *bf.
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