Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 06/15/2003 | 48650 | ||
| A/c internal fan switch fails in at least two positions and have had smoke enter inside the van while driving, from i think the fan. once the fan is turned off the smoke goes away. | |||
| 03/04/2004 | 74789 | 06/15/1996 | |
| The differential pin came loose making a hole through the transmission case. transmission fluid leaked into the torque convertor area and then onto my garage floor. this vehicle has only 74,789 miles. the mechanic told me that this is very common with these transmissions. he said it occurs when one wheel spins while the other wheel is stopped. in other words, if you live in a climate with snow or ice, this failure can occur at any time to your vehicle. i have contacted the manufacturer and they tell me this is not a defect and that they do not know of any problems with their differential pins. i contacted the service manager at the local dealership, he said that he has certainly seen this problem before, but since it occured outside of warranty, i am on my own. the minivan has been repaired, but since the replacement differential is the same as before, a serious defect still exists in my vehicle. i have retained the worn/broken differential unit in case dodge engineers want to inspect it. | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle down shifted without warning.*jb | |||
| 12/15/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| The tackometer and speedometer flatlined to 0 then returned to normal, the horn and cruise control, have stopped working and the airbag light stays on most of the time. the transmission had a total failure in the highway and had to be rebuilt. the wipers occasionally come on by themselves and cycle a couple of times and then stop and occasionally stop in the middle of the windshield (this has been tothe dealer in madison heights, va several times for repair under warranty, but not since the warranty expired. the left speakers on the sound suystem periodically go off and on while the system is on. the starter went out and had to be replaced the end of june, 2000. | |||
| While driving the tackometer and speedometer flat lined to zero. also, transmission indicator light went out. consumer shut engine off and restarted vehicle. air bag warning light remained illuminated/ horn and cruise control were inoperable. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | |||
| Hesitates when put into gear, also slips while driving, causing much fear. the speedometer also goes up and down at will, even when driving a steady speed. has been to the dealer three times now, and they have yet to locate the problem. this is causing much aggravation for our family. *ak | |||
| 05/20/2000 | 03/01/1996 | ||
| Coolant gauge, tach,and speedometer all flatline at same time and return intermittently, air bag warning light stays on and horn and cruise control stopped working at same time. drivers side sliding door lock works when it wants to. windshield wipers work when they want to when it is cold outside. no fuel leaks until recall repair made then leak developed when tank filled ( dealer fixed). radio does not switch from am to fm unless button pushed 3 or 4 times. just one big electrical lemon. *ak | |||
| 09/03/1996 | 1 | 02/25/1996 | |
| While driving, speed dropped from 60 mph to 35 mph, followed by 'service engine soon' light coming on/speedometer failure and gear indicator lights coming on. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/31/2006 | 126000 | 3 | 06/14/2004 |
| Automatic transmission broke for the third time in just 30,000 miles, this time my wife and 4 kids were nearly killed on a busy interstate because we were almost hit . this vehicle is a 1996 dodge grand caravan. *nm | |||
| 04/25/2005 | 5 | ||
| We have had the car approx 6 years and had to put in five transmissions. they keep burning up and nobody can tell us why. we use the vehicle for very little transportation to and from school mostly approx 2 and 1/2 miles each way. the van constantly bucks when slowing down from high speeds to low speeds and will often die doing the same thing. the transmission always seems to be making a sound that indicates it is being stressed while in 2 to 3 gears. *nm | |||
| 07/23/2005 | 93500 | 3 | 06/03/1996 |
| Bought a 1996 caravan new, in august 1999 the transmission went with about 36,000 miles and rebuilt put in - lasted till jan 2005. transmission went out jan 2005 and a rebuilt was put in and lasted until july 2005 and another rebuilt was put in. *nm | |||
| 11/14/2004 | 165000 | 5 | 06/01/1996 |
| - 96 dodge grand caravan w/3.8 v6 and 41te 4spd transmision - 2 transmission failures - 1st went to about 125000, then kept hitting the limp home mode - 2nd has torque converter lockup problem, shops say rebuild again, after only 38000 miles. - fan relay went out before recall was issued, had to replace the radiator out of pocket. - had clock spring replaced after component failure relating to it (horn, cruise etc) - union city ga dealer attempted to fix the fuel return line issue, botched it up and caused major leak when refueling. they re-fixed it after much complaining. *ak | |||
| 01/28/2005 | 90000 | 2 | 09/01/2001 |
| Took my 1996 dodge caravan in for transmission repair. shop would not repair and said the vehicle was inoperable due to rusting out of strut mount tower. have not seen this on any other vehicle. *jb | |||
| 01/05/2005 | 84700 | 1 | 01/14/2002 |
| As i brought down speed of my vehicle from 65 mph to stop today, just stopped dead at the stop sign and the transmission of my vehicle failed. when i searched the internet, i found a tons of people having the same problem.*ak with so many people out there with the same problem there has to be a recall or a class action law suit . | |||
| 09/20/2004 | 109000 | 10 | |
| The consumer stated the transmission malfunctioned. as a result the vehicle hesitated before shifting gears. please provide additional information. *jb | |||
| 08/24/2004 | 92000 | 4 | 07/01/2000 |
| There are two major problems with my 1996 dodge grand caravan. first there is a serious vibration in the front wheel/tires. i have replaced 8 tires (in 30000 miles!), both front axles, all three motor mounts, and had the transmission overhauled, as well as having three alignment checks. the vibration is still there. the second problem involves the windshield wipers. the front wipers were, for a time, coming on any time they felt like it; this was remedied by replacing the multi function switch on 09/21/01. since then, the rear wiper will occasionally come on for one swipe when i first start the vehicle - annoying, but not an immediate hazard. but today, my windshield wipers quit working at all. they will only work if i put the wipers on interval - in which case they do nothing for a time, then make two to four swipes, then wait a while, make one or two swipes, wait a while, etc. they will make one high speed swipe across the windshield if i press the washer button in. i spent $80 today so the dodge dealer could tell me this was caused by a body control module failure. this repair costs over $400...and researching a used part online, i learned that both the wheel shimmy problem and the windshield wiper problems are not unique to my car but are very common issues with the dodge caravan/chrysler town & country/plymouth voyager family. losing your wipers, having them come on at random when they take a notion to, and a non-stop shimmy in the front are each, by themselves, serious safety issues warranting a recall. collectively, they spell out a lack of concern that daimler chrysler has for the safety of those who drive their products. it is my understanding from my online research that chrysler was aware of the problem as long ago as 1998 but deliberately ignored its own information. it is apparent that the only way these safety issues are going to be addressed is if the federal government takes them to task.*ak | |||
| 05/29/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 20 mph, the driver was not able to shift into third gear. the driver tried to shift gears numerous times but was not able to do so. the vehicle was taken to a garage for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. the problem recurred and the driver was not able to shift gears at all. *jb | |||
| 12/16/2003 | 155000 | 2 | 07/03/2003 |
| 1996 dodge grand caravan se. transmission completely failed. third owner at 155,000 miles. happened to first owner as well. leaked transmission fluid everywhere, rear gate was covered with fluid. went through over 2 quarts of fluid a day for a 5 mile drive to work. diagnosed as a loose pin which wore a hole in the transmission case. could not have been prevented. a hole the size of a fist was blown through the top of the case when it finally failed. also, this part is in such demand due to the number of failures with this model that a rebuilt transmission was almost $2000. chrysler was contacted and refused to provide any assistance with the cost of this repair. was on the road in a snow storm when transmission failed, which could have in turn caused a serious accident while stuck in the middle of the road. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 3 | ||
| Nar 03-27-2003 mr the consumer experienced problems driver side windows, and the transmission died out. *cb | |||
| 08/04/2004 | 130000 | 1 | 02/01/1996 |
| At 130000 mile a pin within the transmission broke off/or got loose and wore through the side of the transmission causing the transmission fluid to leak. there is no way to repair the transmission, so it needs to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 05/08/2000 | 62000 | 3 | |
| While driving vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating. transmission failed to change gears and was replaced, but the failure recurred within 62,0000 miles. then, transmission was replaced again, but the failure recurred.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 500 | 15 | 11/29/1995 |
| Serpentine belt or tensioner clip has had to be repaired 4 times (towed every time) electrical problems since the beginning; turn the key and the windshield wipers start going, turn the key off and the wipers keep going, take the key totally out of the ignition and the wipers go and the dinging alarm that tells you the lights are on or the key is in, starts.(i seriously thought the car was possessed) or turn the key and nothing comes on except the engine. i've replaced the battery 5 times at least - it's usually better w/ a new battery for a little while. have had to have the window motor and assembly replaced on drivers side twice and 5 times on the passenger side. most recent was 4/04, which was replaced 7/04 again. the side sliding doors on both side do not lock, if you push the button down, you can't get it back up. the rear hatch is damaged from closing the door, looks like i was hit in the rear, but have not been. check engine light was on for months in fall '03, no mechanic could say why. wanted to get the a/c charged but it wouldn't hold a charge. dealer couldn't figure it out. took it to another mechanic who said the a/c unit was totally melted. had it replaced and then the computer reset. replaced the transmission at 100000, the plantatary gears were cracked. check engine light is on again in 7/04, failed emisions, replaced o2 sensor, light still on, tack sticks and car won't accelerate at times - i can push it to the floor and it won't go?? feels like it's choking, no power. have a 3.8l, should have power. there is no panel/door for pass. airbag to come out. if i ever got in an accident, what would it do...just bust through my dash? over time, the dash on that side has gotten soft and mushy, what's that about? my dad bought the same year caravan i did, but he doesn't have the grand caravan le and he doesn't have the 3.8l and he hasn't had a single problem...i guess i got all of them.*ak | |||
| 06/14/2004 | 37000 | 2 | |
| Dealer replaced automatic transmission at 37,000 miles. then, transmission failed, again, and needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 05/14/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving 55 mph vehicle stopped but engine was still running. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that pin slipped out and broke through the transmission casing. this caused a loss of transmission fluid, and transmission needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 03/03/2004 | 79000 | 1 | |
| While driving 55 mph transmission failed. vehicle would not accelerate. consumer managed pull over, and had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 02/28/2001 | 72691 | 2 | |
| At 72,691 miles, the automatic transmission would not shift. the transmission was replaced with a rebuilt transmission. at 120,000 miles transmission slipped out of gear, causing the vehicle to slow down and not move. *ak *jb | |||
| 01/27/2004 | 1 | 11/11/2003 | |
| Transmission failure 1996 dodge grand caravan. will not go into gear, will not drive or go in reverse. loud clunking noise and car jerked. could have caused accident. *jb | |||
| 10/12/2003 | 110000 | 5 | 01/15/1997 |
| I have a 1996 dodge grand caravan and it has had 4 transmission failures. currently, the 5th transmission is in the vehicle. we have owned the caravan since 1/97 when it was purchased with about 50k miles on it. it was a lease turn in vehicle used by a salesman not hauling heavy loads but making tobbacco sales calls. i have spoken with other similar vehicle owners and there has been an issue with the transmission failing. i feel that daimler chrysler should recall the transmission for replacement with a satisfactory one.*ak | |||
| 12/25/2003 | 62000 | 1 | |
| While driving, the automatic transmission failed to shift gears. please provide further details. *jb | |||
| 04/03/2003 | 81000 | 1 | 06/07/1995 |
| 1996 dodge grand caravan se. transmission completely failed (parked and running in driveway) with no advance warning. 81,000 miles, meticulously maintained. diagnosed as a loose pin which wore a hole in the transmission case. a hole the size of a fist was blown through the top of the case when it finally failed. also, this part is in such demand due to the number of failures with this model that a rebuilt transmission was almost $2000. chrysler's chairman's office was contacted (case #11518366) and refused to provide any assistance with the cost of this repair. *la | |||
| 07/29/2003 | 72200 | 1 | |
| While driving 65 mph the transmission failed without warning. the vehicle stopped in the fast lane on a major highway. the dealer was notified. *ak *nlm | |||
| 07/14/2003 | 1 | ||
| Dealer has replaced 3 times automatic transmission. consumer states has to be replace again the transmission, and vehicle is not any longer under warranty. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| While traveling without any indication vehicle lost all power. vehicle was serviced, technician noticed transmission needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 40000 | 1 | ||
| If the vehicle was in overdrive and the gas pedal was depressed from the idle position, the vehicle jerked forward/stalled out. this was caused by automatic transmission failure.*ak at 60,000 mile the transmission failed and chrysler would not honor any warranty.*cb *jb | |||
| 04/27/1999 | 35000 | 04/16/1996 | |
| 1st date of transmission replacement was in april 1999. stuck in second gear. still under warrantly, still had to pay deductible. mileage was 35,000. now 2nd transmission replacement at 96,000 stranded on the freeway with my children in the car. transmission stuck and leaking fluid. was not driveable. for a wopping cost of $2700.00 | |||
| After the vehicle was serviced for a recall the technician noticed transmission problems. the consumer also noticed that the vehicle made a popping noise and was slipping out of gear. *nlm | |||
| 1 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| While driving a loud noise came from the front of the vehicle. the driver pulled over and was unable to move the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the transmission had to be replaced. *nlm | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 132000 | 1 | 06/05/2001 |
| Transmission locked-up on 1996 dodge grand caravan. when we contacted someone about obtaining a transmission, we were informed that the manufacturer had already sent letters to dodge dealerships to expect to be contacted about transmission problems on the 1996 & 1997 grand caravans; the dealerships were told that the transmissions in these vehicles were defective, but that they(manufacturer) would not have them repaired. my husband was traveling on i-40 business outside of winston salem, nc, when this happened. he had with him our 8 year old daughter and my step-daughter, they were stranded on the side of the road for over 4 hours, and at night. we had previously had a pin of some sort in the transmission repaired and the van seemed to be fine after that; we had no other indication that there was a problem--the van's transmission went out without any indication that there was a problem. this happened on a very busy part of the interstate; it just shut down and could have been a very dangerous situation if they had been traveling in the left lane of traffic. due to being in the right lane, they were fortunate enough to get it off the road without being hit by other traffic. we also had to have the van towed over 60 miles to get it home. i would appreciate any info. or assistance you can offer. please contact me if other info or questions are needed. thank you. *nlm | |||
| 02/23/2003 | 3 | ||
| The transmission failed, which caused the vehicle to stall, consumer stated the vehicle was on its third transmission.*jb | |||
| 01/15/2003 | 100000 | ||
| Dodge '96 minivan stalling problem while in operation. start up time 5-10 minutes later (very dangerous). transmission slipped out of gear; problem escalated to full replacement. not satisfied with replacement -bumps on second and third gears up and down. these have been costly repairs. service engine soon light would not go out no matter what repairs were performed - full fuel and electrical systems. rps raced to 15k. replaced cam sensor, harness, hoses etc. *nlm | |||
| Consumer needs a new transmission. he replaced transmission in september, 2002. transmission should last longer than 19,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 11/17/2002 | 2 | 02/01/2096 | |
| Transmission fails to engage in forward or reverse. or transmission engages in reverse long enough to back out into traffic but then fails to engage in any forward gear or reverse. dt | |||
| 11/07/2002 | 15 | 01/01/2096 | |
| Reported and inquired to daimler chrysler and awaiting response. when shifting from park to drive transmission will not engage. this first began about one year ago and was mentioned during regular services but nothing was determined. problem is becoming more regular. also experience an incident when entering a highway tranmission would not shift out of first gear. i increased speed to about 45 mph and tranmission still would not shift and rpm was beginning red line. after pulling over and stopping and turning off vehicle and restarting did vehicle operate normally. dt | |||
| Consumer states while traveling 35 mph without any indication vehicle lost all transmission. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information. mr | |||
| 09/22/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states had a transmission defect. consumer advised that the hollow rope theat holds the pin in place broke, causing the pin to become dislodged and blew holes in the transmission casing. consumer states issue could have resulted in holes being blown into the floorboard. nlm | |||
| 09/16/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2096 | |
| Experienced incident where automatic transmission failed to shift from first gear. attempts to shift from n to d failed to correct problem. transmission corrected itself after bringing vehicle to a complete stop, placing in p and restarting engine. have also experienced numerious incidents during past 6 years where transmisson fails to shift from p to r and r to d and requires to be reshifted to p and then to desired selection. research into problem by questioning various private tranmission specialists that an undetermined design flaw in differential, in 1995 and later models, causes both problems and has even resulted in differential completely failing and exploding.*ak | |||
| 08/17/2001 | 1 | 08/17/2001 | |
| Air conditionercondenser/driver side window regulator/tie rod, transmission shift cable, and o2 sensor were replaced. also, there was a noise coming from front of vehicle, and from the exhaust area. engine check light appeared. in addition, serpentine belt and water pump were replaced. *jb. *ak | |||
| 01/20/2001 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Sudden loud noise and short moment of locked front wheels, engine stalled and after when i stopped, huge oil leak from the transmission. after transmission disassembly big hole in trans housing around 3 in diameter to the torque converter side,damaged torque converter, pieces of differential parts went of the hole. have the transmission for verification, pictures. | |||
| 06/29/2002 | |||
| At 65mph and with no warning transmission will go out,causing vehicle to shut off. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 1 | 09/15/1999 | ||
| Consumer stated the transmission failed and was replaced at a cost of $2500.00.*yh | |||
| 07/14/2002 | 3 | 09/01/2096 | |
| Replaced defective transmission every 2 years at 37,000, 100760, and at 147654. obviously there is a problem with the manufacturer as tranmissions do no typically fail every 24 to 28 months. the nthsa should force daimler-chrysler to stand behind a known defective component and replace these at no charge when failures occur frequently. this is a known prevalent problem with the chrysler/dodge minivans and has been reported on extensively. actions should be taken to protect consumers as it is unlikely daimler-chrysler will take responsibilty on their own.*ak | |||
| 02/24/2001 | 1 | 05/28/1996 | |
| Transmission would no longer shift from first to second gear. had to be replaced at 72000 miles.*ak the hinges on the door were replaced and the front rotor was turned. *yh | |||
| 05/01/2002 | 2 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/12/2000 | 1 | ||
| Transmission would start to make a loud noise. also, vehicle would start jerking while consumer was driving. *jg *ak | |||
| 5 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| While driving on freeway at 65 mph transmission completely locked up. took to vehicle chrysler. transmission has failed several times before. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 01/28/2002 | 4 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Transmission has locked up 4 times. 1st time @ 54kmiles/2nd @ 37kmiles/3rd @ 30kmiles/ 4th (which was a remanufactured) @ 48k mile. all of these occurred while i was pulling into an intersection or through a light.*ak | |||
| 08/01/1996 | |||
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/10/2002 | 2 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Transmission failed for the second time, manufacturer states out of warranty this time. extremely rude customer service rep at chrysler hotline stated car is old and no one in the chyrsler corporation can do anything about it. history of this transmission is poor and manufacturer defects are clearly the cause.please help make chrysler understand its responsibility for this problem. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| When depressing gas pedal vehicle would not travel. vehicle was serviced. technician stated that transmission needed to be replaced. consumer was now on 3rd transmission. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 10/20/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| We were driving the vehicle on the interstate at 65 mph when the transmission suddenly and unexpectedly gave out. the vehicle dropped in speed from 65 to under 40mph in less than two seconds causing the vehicle to nearly be involved in a catastrophic rear end accident with a tractor trailer truck following behind my van. this is a common problem with chrysler vehicles please do something about it since they are not. thank you. *ak | |||
| 04/03/2000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| I purchased my minivan from bedard bros. on feb. 21, 2000. on april 3, 2000 it had a rebuilt transmission put in by bedard bros. because while i was driving it suddenly dropped into a lower gear. then it started leaking fluid. bedards said a pin caused a hole in the transmission case. on may 10, 2000, i had the same problem with the transmission dropping into a low gear and the check engine light coming on. a mechanic at bedard bros. hooked his computer to the vehicle and reset the codes not being able to duplicate the problem. in oct. 2001 i again felt a clunk and it dropped into a lower gear but that somehow corrected itself. but, now the transmission is leaking again. i brought it to bedard bros. on 10/15/01 and they said they replaced the front pump seal. i picked up the vehicle on 10/17/01. on 10/18/01 i noticed the transmission still leaking so i drove it back to bedard bros. the put some type of dye into the system that will help them locate the source. he stated it may be a crack or something but it has to go back for a look on 10/22/01. my concern is that these are defective transmissions. i talked to a person from fenn st. transmission who said these vehicles are known for these problems and that there is a pin that breaks loose and often goes through the transmission case. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Body control module failure occurred during a move from maryland to georgia, resulting in failure of windshield wipers during rainstorm. arrived at dealer only 451 miles after expiration of 75k warranty. however, neither the dealer nor chrysler would assist in repair costs. have submitted two lengthy voq's today as i am finally fed up with this chrysler product and the failure of chrysler and the nhtsa to enact additional forced recalls of these vehicles. the transmission, fuel tank, body control module, clock spring (which resulted in inoperative airbags), and suspension parts all failed long before they should have. additionally, a cursory search of both nhtsa and other web sites reveals that these parts have a high failure rate. despite being replaced by a dealer only two years ago, the steering rack on my minivan is already failing again. i am extremely unimpressed with both the quality of this vehicle and the lack of support from chrysler in addressing repeated failures. | |||
| 10/25/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| How can radical failures like this go on unaddressed? chrysler is satisfied to sell cars that fail as long as they don't get sued. the problem is not new and is very frequent. *ak | |||
| 08/30/2001 | 02/01/2000 | ||
| This mini van is my 5th such vehicle. each one except for my 2000 (which only has 25000 miles) has experienced transmission troubles earlier than i feel they should have. my 1996 grand caravan has just been put in the shop due to transmission failure. differential gear had a tooth break off causing loud clunk on acceleration. chrysler corp has known for years that their mimivan transmissions are trouble some however have not seemed to want to improve the reliabilty of them. is there any recourse for consumers to get some compensation from chrysler for these lemon transmissions. please contact me with any info that could help me seek renumeration. *ak | |||
| 08/04/2001 | |||
| Vehicle was going 15-20mph and lost power after exiting from one highway and entering another highway on the on ramp. vehicle coasted to side of road. had to be towed to dealer. cause of transmissions failure was not determined.*ak | |||
| 07/31/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| I have had my serpentine belt and tensioner replaced twice, once at 32000 (under warranty) and once at 73000 miles. the dealer charged me the full $200 for the repair in spite of the fact that i'd had it replaced at 32000m and it is a known problem with a service bullitin. the failure causes the power steering to cease opperating. i also had a broken gear tooth in my transmission at 73,000m. the dealer was going to charge me $2100 for a new transmission, but i decided to take it elsewhere and have yet to have it fixed. *ak | |||
| 07/09/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| 1) when you would start the van it would not go into drive for @ 5 min. then would finally go into gear. (2) when travelling @45 to 50 the van would start to shudder bad and would lose all of its power for a couple of seconds and then would be alright. (3) when stopping at a light/ stopsign or yield the van would not go. told at the chrysler dealership it was the transmission and torque converter.*ak | |||
| While traveling at 50 mph in passing lane consumer depressed gas pedal to pass and vehicle did not gain any speed . vehicle was traveling in neutral status. dealer was contacted, and technician stated transmission needed to be replaced. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Our transmission has failed and needs to be replaced. it began with the gears slipping, the transmission would jerk, shutter at low speeds. the engine would stall when trying to shift from park to drive or reverse. i have contacted daimler chrysler customer service, but no help there as it is not under warranty. after seeing hundreds of similar transmission problems for this particular year of caravans, i am furious. there has got to be a defect in the transmissions of these vehicles. is there any help out there?*ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 2 | ||
| While driving in reverse transmission was making a lot of noise. then took vehicle to dealer and transmission had to be rebuilt. second time transmission could not be put in reverse and had to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| A $32,000 vehicle w 49,000 miles should not incurr this problem w a transmission seal.this is in addition with 10-14 other problems and recalls that i have had since purchasing this van. thank you for your concern. *ak | |||
| 05/09/2001 | 1 | ||
| Transmission went out while consumer was driving at about 60-65 mph. when checked fluids were all bubbling up, and transmission was burned up. contacted dealer. *ak consumer states torque converter was also replaced, also brake pads and rotors had to be replaced. *jb | |||
| 04/08/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| 1996 g caravan, 63k miles, transmission failed, $1900 to replace, contacted chrysler support - they were of no help in covering cost.*ak | |||
| 12/29/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Complete failure of transmission--banging noise while driving 25mph; $2000 to fix. *ak | |||
| 08/20/1998 | 4 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Transmission has been replaced 4 times, some times left stranded by road. *ak | |||
| 06/15/2000 | 500 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Front windshield wipers turn on every time vehicle makes a turn. air bag light stays on, which does not allow you to use the horn. ongoing transmission problems and in rainy weather-water leaks in from what appears to be the rear window seal. | |||
| 05/01/1999 | |||
| Transmission has gone out while traveling at approximately 55 mph. /mechanic has not given consumer a reason for defect. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 01/15/1999 | 2 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Vehicle manufactured with defective automatic transmission. first rebuild occurred in 01/1999, when transmission failed after exitting off freeway. loss use of 3rd and 4th gears. mileage 35258. 2nd rebuild occured 12/2000 after loss of performance and detection of transmission oil leak. mileage 60085. transmission has inherent design flaw that i feel chrysler needs to be held responsible for.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| Differential pin flew out and tore a hole in the transmission casing. *ak | |||
| 02/20/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Second van owned the other a 1990 ply. gr voy same mileage @ failure..chrysler refuses do do anything ..this is a serious problem that can happen 2 high speeds ie the 1990 failed on i 90 doing 65mph. no safety defect. *ak | |||
| 01/31/2001 | |||
| Consumer was traveling at approximately 30 to 35 mph when and metallic banging noise was emitted from engine . consumer lost control of acceleration & gear shifting. no accident. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak | |||
| 02/20/2001 | 2 | 02/01/1998 | |
| The transmission first bl;ew at 49000 miles. my wife was only doing 20 mph when the transmission went bang and stopped. we had the repairs done at the cost of $1500, of which we had to pay half. i now have the same problem at 101,000 miles. she was traveling at 45 mph this time. i have not approached the dealer yet, but i have done my research and found numerous other people having the same problem. i refuse to pay for this again. i will be contacting dodge about this problem.i am also registering a complaint with the attorney generals office.*ak | |||
| 02/13/2001 | 0 | ||
| While traveling at 30 mph transmission cracked, vehicle would not stop. consumer had to use emergency brake to stop. if consumer was traveling any faster may have lost control. *ak | |||
| 02/06/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| The pin fell out of the differential and poked holes in the transmission, ruining it. the property damage referred to is the cost of a new transimission. it is likely this one cannot even be rebuilt, which means it will cost another $500 to fix it. since this happened i have heard from many people that chrysler has lots of problems with transmissions and i have heard several stories of this exact problem, including a previous complaint to nhtsa.*ak | |||
| 01/30/2001 | 03/01/1996 | ||
| As explained by the dealership service dept transmission bearings wear until differential pin is ejected and damages housing. began with clicking noise (pin), then all transmission fluid leaked out. problem fully anticipated at time of purchase due to common knowledge provided by other caravan owner's that we know. reason why we purchased an extended warranty for approximately $1000. stuck with dodge as they were only ones on market with double sliding doors at the time. we needed this feature due to back injury prevention issues. trannie replacement took over a week and cost $2208 (we paid the $50 deductable on our extended warranty). dealer reps explained that due to poor trannie design, there was a backlog of replacement tranny orders nationwide. when asked if chrysler had engineered the problem out of their trannies. the answer was no. why should they, they make lots of money on this problem as it almost always occurs after the original warranty period expires and owners are forced to pay. i noticed that other complainants list unexplained cracked trannies. more than likely this damage is same engineering defect and ejection of the pin. *ak | |||
| 01/08/2001 | 1 | 01/01/2001 | |
| 350 miles after i purchased this vehicle from tillery chevrolet the transmission started to go out. tillery chevrolet has offered to cover 50% like the contract covers but i believe that dodge is responsible for 100% because of the many 4 speed transmissions that fail at about 50k miles. someone needs to make chrysler responsible for this expensive ($1200) repair.*ak | |||
| Transmission only goes into first and second gears which prevent vehicle from accelerating over 40 mph. consumer has contacted dealer. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| 11/30/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1998 | |
| When the vehicle comes to a stop the transmission jumps and then the vehicle dies. this only happens when the vehicle is in the first gear. once the vehicle shifts out of first gear it does not have any problem with shifting. however when the vehicle begins to down shift when it comes to a complete stop as the transmission shifts to first gear it begins to jerk, hesitate and then the engine dies. this problem also exists in reverse, overdrive, third gear & low gear. the transmission was replaced by the dealer at 26000 miles. i serviced the transmission every 25000 miles thereafter. with only 58000 on the new transmission the torque converter and front pump have fallen apart. is there anything on this vehicle that is not a piece of junk? other parts replaced are as follows: water pump, both front door seals, turn signal arm, drivers side visor, both front struts, both rear shocks, front brakes had to be rebuilt, a complete rear brake job (drums,wheel cylinders,spring kit & shoes),fan switch resister is going bad, antifreeze lines going to rear heater core, both oxygen sensors, both side door power lock mechanisms,spark plugs once by the dealer and most recently me, a complete fuel system power flush by the dealer,battery,fan relay switch(recall), and the van is currently on its third transmission, belt tensioner,passenger sun visor, serpentine belt, (,pcv & air) filters are replaced every year & the fuel filter every two years. the emergency brake has not worked for over two years. it is being replaced today. the dealer also recommended another flush of the fuel rails and to clean the throttle body assembly. lest i forget the abs relay/solenoid.*ak | |||
| 01/18/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving about 18 mph vehicle stalled without a prior warning, just quit working. when lifted up by tow truck could see part of transmission went out. *ak | |||
| 09/10/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Replaced complete air condition system, front and rear, transmission, fuel injection, cv joints, fuel tank leaks, the list goes on and on. *ak | |||
| 11 | 01/01/1996 | ||
| Transmission cannot hold or will disengage when the car is on a hill grade when set in park. *ak | |||
| 03/22/1996 | 11 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Transmission cannot hold the car in park and gears will slip even when the shift column is still in park which very dangerous at that time it may hold the vehicle and then slip and start rolling. *ak | |||
| 12/11/2000 | 2 | ||
| When starting vehicle in first 5 minutes vehicle would not shift into gear. soon afterward vehicle would travel normal. *ak the original transmission failed at 20,233 miles and the second one failed at 53,167 miles. the transmissions needed complete teardown, reseal and a new torque converter. *yh | |||
| 03/15/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Right before vehicle shifts into overdrive there is a jerky motion. dealer cannot find problem, at 40 -45 mph. also, transmission has to be rebuilt, and airbag light stays on. dealer says it's due to an open circuit, brakes replaced twice, rotors replaced. *ak the consumer had transmission problems numerous times. noise in engine while driving due to serpentin belt and tensioner failure. *yh | |||
| 11/03/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Transmission failed while driving through busy city intersection. after having the vehicle towed to the dealer, i asked the service manager is this is a common problem in caravans. he said no, but he had seen it happen. cost of repair: $1507.63. when i questionned this, he said i should have purchased an extended warranty for the transmission. *ak | |||
| 11/04/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Transmission gear cracked and teeth broke off. van now moves in park. also occasional gear jams and van jerks to a stop while moving from 1 to 10 mph.*ak | |||
| 1 | 01/27/1997 | ||
| The transmission failed prematurely. *mjs | |||
| 10/10/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| When the gear shift was placed into the park position, the transmission remained in neutral; when put into the reverse position, the transmission went into drive. it would not go into park or reverse.*ak | |||
| 06/10/1996 | 4 | 04/01/1996 | |
| The car currently has been in a sjop specializing in transmissions defying all attempts to restore the second transmission installed january, 1999. the mechanics are at a total loss to explain why a simple thing like a transmission failed prematurely in january, 1999 and has been effectively destroyed by something unidentifiable now. the second transmission failed on august 3, 2000 and the vehicle has been inoperable to this writing. the car would stop at high speed in highways trapping me and my children in the middle of high speed traffic, lietrally terrorizing me and my children. this would happen aften and the first sign of trouble occurred early whne the column-mounted shift would without warning pop out of gear, leaving the car either in neutral or with the engine turning off. all this was very troubling but chrysler said it was normal. that summarizes my experience with this totally dangerously unreliable vehicle. the only thing that hasn't failed has been the exhaust system. i was told that i or any passengers or other drivers (my older children drive) could have died if the gas ignited when i found the discharge of gas as indicated by the rapidly dropping gas gauge into the engine creating an incredibly noxious odor of gasoline in the passenger compartment alerting me to the potential hazard. chrysler subsequently issued two recalls on this failed fuel system. i have just received another- this at four years old. clearly chrysler knows a lot more about this dangerous, deadly vehicle than it is admitting through these recalls and i am ripping mad. thanks for your attention. *ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 06/27/1996 | 1 | 09/25/1995 | |
| Complete transmission overhaul and tcm replacement, vehicle would not shift out of first gear. *slc | |||
| 09/06/2000 | |||
| Rear carrier weld broke, causing vehicle to surge forward when applying accelerator, and transmisson did not go into gear. dealer has replaced the transmission. *ak | |||
| 08/22/2000 | 9 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Transmission shifts from into neutral itself while driving. multiple incidents, dealer claims ignorance.*ak | |||
| 08/11/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Heading out on vacation, cruising along the interstate at 70 mph, when the transmission shifted itself into neutral. crossed multiple lanes of high speed traffic to the shoulder. stopped, inspected, restarted all was well for about two hundred feet. car went into limp mode. limped back to the dealer. verdict: new tranny required. cost: $2475 (not including the 8.5% sales tax). after moments on the internet, discovered this is a rampant problem with these vehicles. we're angry that we were endangered by a well known problem. a serious problem which should be the subject of a recall. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| The tackometer and speedometer flatlined to 0 then returned to normal, the horn and cruise control, have stopped working and the airbag light stays on most of the time. the transmission had a total failure in the highway and had to be rebuilt. the wipers occasionally come on by themselves and cycle a couple of times and then stop and occasionally stop in the middle of the windshield (this has been tothe dealer in madison heights, va several times for repair under warranty, but not since the warranty expired. the left speakers on the sound suystem periodically go off and on while the system is on. the starter went out and had to be replaced the end of june, 2000. | |||
| 07/16/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Transmission locked into 2nd gear. i was told by chrysler that it was out of warranty, therefore all repairs were our responsibility. there are numerous incidents on the internet that point out that this is a defective transmission. i believe that chrysler should pay for the repair.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 01/01/1996 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/17/2000 | 2 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Windshield wipers still engage by themselves originally repaired 05/99. transmission went out at30904 miles. airbag light came on and horn stopped working had to replace click spring. car stall while driving said it needed tune-up. when using ac or driving in rain and making a turn steering gets stiff and cannot control. interior lights flash dealer could not duplicate. power door locks lock and unlock by themselves. had to replace axle due to it being bent when new transmission was put in. had to get new tires because axle threw off balance. keep replacing batteries. drove car for 10 minutes and fan came on and stayed on after car was turned off. *ak | |||
| While driving the tackometer and speedometer flat lined to zero. also, transmission indicator light went out. consumer shut engine off and restarted vehicle. air bag warning light remained illuminated/ horn and cruise control were inoperable. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 05/07/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Upon applying gas from a dead stop, van began making a harsh grinding sound and wouldn't move. van was towed to chrysler dealer who said the output shaft had snapped. transmission had to be replaced. | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Air conditioner/evaporator/condensor failed. est cost to fix $1000. transmission failed. was fixed. cost $2,300. *ak | |||
| 06/15/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Noticed hesitation during highway driving. mechanic reports transmission is pulling apart and would need to be rebuilt or replace w/in 6 mos. *ak | |||
| 03/08/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| This is my second dodge gr. caravan to drop a transmission at 71,000 mile mark and i insist that dodge reimburse me the $1711.82 it cost me to repair it......i have all invoices on the repairs. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | |||
| Hesitates when put into gear, also slips while driving, causing much fear. the speedometer also goes up and down at will, even when driving a steady speed. has been to the dealer three times now, and they have yet to locate the problem. this is causing much aggravation for our family. *ak | |||
| 01/27/2000 | |||
| Transmission went out, and it wouldn't change gears. consumer stated that dealer was very rude and of no assistance. *ak | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| Pedestal holding the rocker arm broke causing rocker arm shaft to break, also the transmission has broken this is still a new vehicle and these two items should not have broken the rocker arm and pedestal should not have broken i fill this is a design defect because of the way it broke and could have caused serious problems are damages. i also would like for this to be looked into. the local dealer told me that. *ak | |||
| While driving about 60mph engine cut off without warning. mechanic said transmission needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Transmission failed resulting in loose of power. yh | |||
| 12/14/1999 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Automatic lock motor doesn't shut off right away when opened from keyless remote or during autolock when driving, struts are leaking oil at less than 50000 miles, windshield wipers lock up during cold weather, transmission slips out of gear during cold weather, front brakes vibrate and chatter: pads and rotors have been replaced twice in the last 6 months, grinding noise from steering column, whinning noise during accelleration. are there any recalls regarding these issues. the car is falling apart after 4 years. *ak | |||
| 04/06/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Made a the purchase in nov. with 37373 miles on the vehicle, major transmission failure at 46500 miles. the transmission will no longer shift out of low gear. neither chrysler or the dealer from which i purchased the vehicle will stand behind there product. these vehicles are known for having severe transmission problems and chrysler claims they have fixed the issues so why is it that these vehicles continue to have these problems. a major recall for all these vehicles should be made as the consumers are continually being lied to and taken advantage of. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Transmission failed resulting in loose of power. yh | |||
| 2 | 06/12/1997 | ||
| Transmission failed. nlm | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Transmission failed prematurely. yh | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 3 | 05/01/1997 | |
| All of these break downs have come with in the 9 month period there are other break downs that have not been said like the main comp (emc comp),3 sensors and about 5 recalls in this time period we contacted dealership to see if there was any major problems with this van prior to purchasing this van and to see if there was anything they could do and nothing was done.we feel this van was a lemon and will cont to have problems we ask that dodge stand by there name and do something about this. *ak | |||
| 03/10/2000 | |||
| While driving transmission broke. transmission differential pin had separated & caused a hole in the housing. the pin then flew out & cracked the engine block. the vehicle shut down without warning. vehicle was towed to dealer. consumer was informed by mechanic that transmission & engine block needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 03/29/2000 | 2 | ||
| Second complete failure of trasmission assembly; 1st @ 29k, 2nd @ 50k. *ak | |||
| 10/05/1998 | 2 | 08/10/1995 | |
| At 50,00 miles transmission seal busted, causing a transmission leak. transmission was dropped to reseal the seals. also fuel hose line busted at 69.734 miles. the problem has occurred again. dealer was contacted. *ak.et. | |||
| 07/05/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| I've moved to switzerland with this car in 1997. my current contact address is on http://lcvmwww.epfl.ch/~pfurrer. no safety defect presented in the summary. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| The transmission shifting prolem and clunk in front end have not yet been located by dealer. these problens have existed for 4 and 8 months respectively. this is very frustrating and the vehicle is now out of warranty. *ak | |||
| 02/21/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was driving about 45mph when she heard a big banging noise. van did not move any more. she had the van towed, and was told transmission was gone. *ak | |||
| 02/24/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| When first starting out in the morning, i put the shift lever in reverse and noticed a hesitation before it engaged. after backing out i dropped ithe lever in drive and started to pull forward-again hesitation,then a clunk, when it shifted to second. i then drove it to a transmission shop to have them look at it. they said dodge caravan transmission problems were not uncommon. they put the van on their test equipment and nothing showed. the shop owner suggested that since the van had so few miles on it, a filter and fluid change may take care of the problem. when he dropped the pan he found alot of metal in the base of the pan. i am planning to contact dodge monday morning to discuss their shared responsibility in this matter. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1996 | |||
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 11/28/1999 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| This vehicle has been the worst vehicle i have ever owned because of continuous ongoing problems ,the biggest of which was the engine head failure which cost me about a $1,000.00 thats with dodge paying an additonal $800.00 for the parts. now a year later, my transmission is failing and does not change gears. please help i promise not to buy a chrysler product again, i swear. all the other problems have been nagging, but tolerable. but this is too much. *ak | |||
| 04/04/1999 | 4 | 12/01/1998 | |
| I was asked by other owners to post a complaint here in an effort to help others who are having the same problems with their transmissions failing. according to the information i have the transmission had been replaced two times prior to the date i purchased this vehicle. i have had the transmission rebuilt again. i have a web site and have had as many as 80 responses or similar complaints per week. it varies, but there has to be an excessive amount of transmission failures for this vehicle to get that kind of response. i think chrysler has a transmission problem and refuses to make it right. thanks, *ak | |||
| 10/24/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| This is a more complete report on my minivan. i provided vin numbers, etc. with this report. my transmission just stopped shifting into third. i was coming home from tennessee and was going slow through construction on interstate 81 and i started to accelerate from 30 to 35 mph when i felt a pop and the car just would not shift into third. i stopped, called aaa and was towed to radford, va. with repairs, car rental and another trip to radford, va. to pick up aur van after repairs. the repair bill was 2437.59 by university amoco plus 300 dollars for the car rental. that does not include gas and hotel to recover the minivan. neddless to say i do not think the transfmission should fail at only 62000. this is the first transfmission i have had to repair in 28 years of driving. please let me know if the're an increase in transfmission failures for chrysler minivan's. | |||
| 10/24/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| The van just made a small pop/slip and never shifted into third gear. i stopped and called aaa. i was in radford , va. on vacation and now i have a rental car from va. and i live in pa. i am paying for car rental and need to make a trip down to pick up my car. no dealer was open and neither could i find one available in that area. i out of warrenty but a transmission should last longer then 62000 miles. that is very poor quailty. i am going to try and get chrysler to support it product and get some money paided back. | |||
| 11/11/1996 | 3 | 06/01/1996 | |
| The fuel pump problem was diagnosed on 11-27-96, however, the van had been towed into dodge dealerships on two prior occassions, beginning 11-11-96. initially no problem could be found. the van had died while driving on the interstate. about two weeks later, the van died again in city traffic. spark plug wires were replaced. the next day the van died again in city traffic. ultimately, the fuel pump and filter were replaced. each time the van needed towing to the nearest dealership. on 10-14-99, the van made a popping noise while being driven at 40 mph on a country road. i stopped the van and discovered transmission fuid leaking from under the engine. i called a tow truck and had it taken to the dealership. there had been no warning prior to the pop and subsequent leakage. the dealer reported that the transmission needed replacing. there were no obstacles on the road that may have resulted in the problem. | |||
| 06/04/1997 | 2 | 07/01/1996 | |
| All major repairs done on this van have been done through dodge dealerships. this vehicle has had more work done on it in it's first three years than any other car i ever owned, even more than my volvo. the repairs, whether under warranty or not causes an extreme inconvenience to the owner. (ie: taking off work, transporting young children, doing without a vehicle, paying for unwarrantied repairs. there are several things wrong with this vehicle that we have not repaired because they do not threaten the safety of the occupants, such as; windshield wipers inadvertantly turn on by themselves, automatic door locks do not work on driver sliding door or passenger door. lights have to be turned off manually sometimes after starting vehicle. this has been a high maintenance vehicle. it surprises me i cannot find any complaints about this vehicle because asking around to those i notice has one, complain about similar type problems. transmission being the most major complaint. | |||
| 02/01/1996 | |||
| While driving vehicle stalls/ hesitates and jerkes. this may cause a loss of vehicle control and a potentialcrash. dealer cannot determine the problem. please provide further information and vin#. *ak | |||
| 04/28/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Transmission is failing- wont shift when first pulling away...or when turning corners...dangerous in interscetions...when going 45-55 mph and above- transmission shudders violently- dealer wont honor any repairs- offered to pay half for something that was a problem from day one>....final cost to rebuild transmission and replace tourque converter...1400 to 2000 dollars. | |||
| 09/02/1999 | 5 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Going 60 mph. van jerks and shifts into neutral or low. needed to stop, turn van off and then everything is fine again. same problems occurred at 35000 and a replacement transmission was installed. *ak | |||
| 09/08/1995 | 11 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Two letters dated 05/23/98 and 06/08/98 addressed to mr. robert eaton, ceo of chrysler corp. was sent with a repair history schedule containing 24 itemized occurences depicting the associated repair order number, nature of repair, mileage, date-in and date-out, remarks as to results, warranted repair or not, location of repair and cost if applicable. also depicted was the number of times we repeatedly returned the vehicle for brake repair which was six times within first six months and six times regarding electrical within the first six months of possession which all is evidenced by the given information on the repair history schedule i provided with the letters. i received a response back from customer service to no avail. i would be delighted to provide you at your request a copy of both letters which includes the repair history schedule i eluded to earlier. | |||
| 07/20/1999 | 10 | 05/01/1996 | |
| The van stalls and backfires, then slows to a complete stop. acceleration only slows it down more. once off the road, i turn the engine off for half an hour before restarting. this had happened about 10 times in the past week. the 'service engine soon' light came on twice. i first went to the lodi dodge dealership. the code read 'multiple cylinder misfire'. they did a diagnosis. they changed the fuel filter, air filter and fuel pump relay plug. the problem remained. i then took the van to an independent shop. they did a dianosis. they said it needed a tune-up. that did not solve the problem. this past friday, i took the van to another shop. they could not find anything wrong. the problem remains. i called the chrysler customer service number on friday to inquire about any bulletins out that might pertain to this intermittant problem. i was told there weren't any. however, on your website i found bulletin #18-30-95 that does sound like it is related. this is a very dangerous situation. i never know when or where the car will freeze up and come to a complete stop. | |||
| 5 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| The transmission has failed 5 times and has been replaced. in one instance, the car just stopped as i was making a turn. no one has been injured; however, the car is potentially dangerous and certainly unreliable as we have had it into the repair shop 5 times for the same problem in 4 years. *ak | |||
| 07/04/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| No summary | |||
| 09/22/1997 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| I purchased this vehicle october of 1995, in march of 96 the fuse block had to be replaced along with a multi function switch because the wipers would come on by themselves while i was driving, a contact and plunger kit because the right sliding door would not always unlock when using the unlock button, the fuel tank was replaced because it only held 12 gallons of gas when it was supposed to hold 18 - 20, the tank was installed so that the tank was bowed in the middle and the front door panel was reattached to the door and the left sliding door was repaired because it would not unlock with the key. in august of 1997 the switch for the interior lights was replaced because the lights would flicker, the left side sliding door lock was replaced again along with the rear door latch. in sept. 0f 97 a gear was replaced for the power steering, the left sliding door had moulding replaced because the clips were broken. in august of 98 the stereo was replaced because the treble would fade, the vehicle shut off while i was driving no one could explain this phenomenon, the relay switch was replaced and the rack and pinion was replaced also the multi-function switch was replaced again. in sept. of 98 the car was back in the shop because the air bag light came on. evidently when they replaced the relay switch just 7 days earlier things in the dash started working that had not worked up til that point for instance i was not aware that the chime would go off if the blinker was left on for over a mile. it took 7 days to get my car back because they found out that there were never any screws holding the air bag in the module so as far as i know for the two years that my husband and i were driving this car there was no protection by and air bag. this past week july 1, we were on vacation and we had to replace the transmission to the tune of $l771. the car is back in the shop today (7/6) because it appears that the transmission continues to slip and run at high rpm.please help!! | |||
| 06/21/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Automatic transmission has slipped out of gear at low speeds multiple times. instances include slip out of gear at low speed after accelerating from stop. also, instances where the transmission and engine would stall/shut down during low speed driving. during one instance, the van stallled and nearly caused an accident as the power systems failed. only able to resume driving after vehicle has been turned off and allowed to sit for a few minutes. *ak | |||
| 05/15/1999 | 2 | 05/01/1998 | |
| The transmission will disengage at various times and speeds with no warning. | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 3 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Transmission has been replaced three times,twice due to vehicle losing speed upon acceleration, went from 55 to 20 mph, consumer is currently experiencing more problems with the transmission. | |||
| 2 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 02/20/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| While driving 65 mph on the highway, the vehicle suddenly acted like it was in neutral. when the vehicle slowed, the car shifted down to 3rd gear and the transmission engaged. subsequent disassembly of transmission revealed a broken overdrive hub. the windshield wipers com | |||
| 12/12/1998 | 3 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Transmission problems at 30,000 miles and 60,000 miles. failure at 78,000. downshifted into 1st or second gear from highway speed without warning. *ak | |||
| 01/17/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| 1st visit -july 1998 - repaired transmission cooler leak - under warranty. 2 visit 12/30/98 - transmission leak and when transmission was in drive would not move, then bucked into gear - repaired by dealer at our expense - warranty expired - performed transmission service and replaced selinod gaskets. 3rd visit 1/11/99 - problem with transmission shifting again - chrysler picked up tab for parts and labor - replaced selonoid valve assembly. 4th visit 1/17/99 - transmission stuck in 2nd gear (limp mode) - returned to dealer - need new transmission at 44,000 miles!!! chrysler will pick up tab for parts but not labor. dealership has no backbone to fight for customer. charging us major $$ for labor. | |||
| 09/22/1998 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| Air conditioning-dealer replaced compresser,condensor and evaporator, we purchased van in march and a/c never worked when the weather warmed up. fuel pump failed and had to be replaced at a cost of $450. tires went next at a cost of $350 for two front tires. transmission is slipping and won't shift consistantly. will cost $1500-$1800 to replace on a two year old van with 45000 miles.( dot number: m30d tire size: 21565r16 ) | |||
| 09/17/1998 | 1 | 06/18/1995 | |
| Transmission overdrive shaft failed, car would not shift above third gear. | |||
| 10/17/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Transmission went out while cruising on the interstate going 65 mph. there were no symptons or early warning signs. no noises when the transmission went out other than the engine revving up as if the gear shift were in neutral. after pulling over to the shoulder of the road and shutting off the engine, i re-started the engine and the only gear available was low. i believe this was the | |||
| 10/02/1998 | 07/07/1995 | ||
| Vehicle shifted from park into reverse and rolled into cement pole. | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 2 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Intermittently while driving automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing transmission to slip to neutral position which almost caused an accident. dealer unable to find the cause of the problem. *ak *ml | |||
| 10/30/1996 | |||
| Transmission/steering column/horn/struts/brakes/sway bars/battery/windshield wiper switch and a/c condensor failed. | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| Transmission dripping and leaking, the mechanic found a crack in the bell housing. problem has not been remedied. *ak | |||
| 09/05/1995 | |||
| Front windshield wipers come on without activating them. in addition, bench passenger seatbelt disconnects when buckled; brakes wore out when the car had 32,000 miles; left front tire blew out on the freeway at 7,000; transmission overhauled at 44,000 miles; passenger's sliding door locks do not open when unlocked, and gas tank was leaking. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1996 | ||
| Multiple problems w/gears and shift indicator, gears stick in reverse, moves forward while indicator shows reverse. (qcaw) | |||
| 07/02/1998 | |||
| Consumer complained of continuous failure of transmission. transmission has been replaced three times within two year. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 2 | 08/13/1996 | |
| Original transmission replaced at 16,000 miles, second transmission is showing same symptoms - slippage and gear disengagement. | |||
| 1 | 10/12/1995 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Transmission microchip failed. | |||
| 01/21/1998 | 1 | 07/25/1995 | |
| Intermittent stalling. in addition, vehicle experiences transmission slippage. | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 05/19/1996 | ||
| Fuel tank leaked at top of tank where it was molded to a hose outlet. fuel leaked when tank was full. also transmission gasket leak. *ak | |||
| 12/26/1996 | 1 | 12/31/1995 | |
| Transmission seal leak. | |||
| 05/18/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission slips. | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 04/14/1996 | |||
| Transmission won't engage going from park to reverse and from reverse to drive or from park to drive. vehicle rolls depending on the way it is parked. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 1 | 08/15/1995 | |
| Transmission sticks in 2nd gear. *ak | |||
| 11/27/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Transmission noise. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 2 | 07/22/1996 | |
| While traveling on interstate and without prior warning, vehicle shutdown and there was no power. dealership is aware of problem.*ak dealer replaced a bad isc motor to remedy stalling problem. faulty cranksensor and cam sensor caused a no start condition. vehicle shakes and runs rough, dealer replaced powertrain control module. *jb | |||
| 12/31/2000 | 4 | 07/01/1996 | |
| I experienced complete tire traction failure using my dodge grand caravan equipped with the pirelli tires described herein. the tires were purchased 6/27/00 from lawrence hill getty in huntington, ny. i had asked for all weather tires. on december 31, 2000, and then again on jan 1, 2001, i experinced no traction on the tires, and slid purposefully on two separate occasions into snowbanks, the first time to avoid hitting a car in front of me while travelling with my family of five, and then again to avoid sliding into a blind interesection. i brought the car into a goodyear dealer on 1/1/01, and bought goodyear aquatread 3's. the car handles admirably with these tires. i have contacted the pirelli manufacturer who stated that these tires are rated summer tires. i am shocked that any tire company would put any driver needlessly in danger by putting summer rated tires in an allweather situation, especially when i specifically asked for all-weather tires. the company offered an unacceptable remedy. i am reporting these incidents to you to attempt to deter pirelli from this misleading and potentially fraudulent practice. i was travelling no more than 10-15 miles per hour, allowing plenty of time and distance to stop. i also ride motorcycles and am very aware of road surface, stopping distances, and alternative avenues of escape. it was this experience that kept me from critically or otherwise injuring my family or another family while relying to my detriment on the reputation of the pirelli tire company in providing proper tires in my area. the company is apparently looking to divert any responsibility for their product. are there any other reports of pirelli tire failure that i may see? thank you in advance.*ak (tiresize: 215/65 16)( dot number: tire size: 215/65 16 ) | |||
| 06/27/1996 | 1 | 09/25/1995 | |
| Complete transmission overhaul and tcm replacement, vehicle would not shift out of first gear. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 09/12/2001 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle was dripping transmission fluid. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 02/18/2000 | 1 | ||
| Transmission malfunctioned. then,consumer took vehicle to a technician who stated that there was a transmission fluid leakage, and transmission needed to be replaced. currently, consumer received a recall on fuel pump. *ak *ml | |||
| 08/27/1999 | |||
| Transmission is leaking and the van does not back up. starter, air conditioner, and brake pads all had to be repaired. dealer contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| 10/20/1998 | |||
| When getting into the vehicle consumer can smell vapors. also transmission leaks. in addition, when putting gas into the vehicle, consumer should be able to put 15 to 16 gallons into the tank, but can only put 12 to 13 gallons into the tank. *ak | |||
| 05/18/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission fluid leak. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 05/18/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission gear shifter failure. | |||
| 09/03/1996 | 1 | 02/25/1996 | |
| While driving, speed dropped from 60 mph to 35 mph, followed by 'service engine soon' light coming on/speedometer failure and gear indicator lights coming on. | |||
| 06/17/1996 | 1 | 10/27/1995 | |
| Loud grinding noise in transmission when put in drive/reverse. | |||
| 04/25/1996 | 4 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Transmission gear sticks. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 05/04/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer able to shift from park to drive without applying brakes. *ak | |||
| Transmission failure. transmission electrically shorted out. transmssion needs to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 06/15/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Child shifted gear out of park without engine running or applying brakes, and vehicle ran over another child. *ak the vehicle went into gear without the engine running because there was no safety feature to prevent it. *yh | |||
| 05/15/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Vehicle not designed with interlock system which would have enabled child to start vehicle, put into gear and drive into satellite dish. nlm | |||
| 01/05/1999 | 12 | ||
| Vehicle has an electronic automatic transmission. while driving at highway speed the vehicle threw itself into neutral while driving up to the speed of 50mph, causing the engine to rev when applying the gas. transmission will not return to drive gear until vehicle comes to a complete stop. dealer has been contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| While key is out of the ignition automatic transmission can move out of park position, which may cause a roll away. dealer is aware of the problem. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| 3 year old child was able to shift gears with engine turned off, resulting in a collision. (qcaw) | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 11/14/2004 | 165000 | 5 | 06/01/1996 |
| - 96 dodge grand caravan w/3.8 v6 and 41te 4spd transmision - 2 transmission failures - 1st went to about 125000, then kept hitting the limp home mode - 2nd has torque converter lockup problem, shops say rebuild again, after only 38000 miles. - fan relay went out before recall was issued, had to replace the radiator out of pocket. - had clock spring replaced after component failure relating to it (horn, cruise etc) - union city ga dealer attempted to fix the fuel return line issue, botched it up and caused major leak when refueling. they re-fixed it after much complaining. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The torques converter failed causing the vehicle transmission to perform poorly. nlm | |||
| 07/09/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| 1) when you would start the van it would not go into drive for @ 5 min. then would finally go into gear. (2) when travelling @45 to 50 the van would start to shudder bad and would lose all of its power for a couple of seconds and then would be alright. (3) when stopping at a light/ stopsign or yield the van would not go. told at the chrysler dealership it was the transmission and torque converter.*ak | |||
| 12/11/2000 | 2 | ||
| When starting vehicle in first 5 minutes vehicle would not shift into gear. soon afterward vehicle would travel normal. *ak the original transmission failed at 20,233 miles and the second one failed at 53,167 miles. the transmissions needed complete teardown, reseal and a new torque converter. *yh | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| The vehicle would not shift properly. | |||
| The torque converter gave out while the vehicle was being driven at 70 mph. the steering and transmission were lost. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/24/2004 | 92000 | 4 | 07/01/2000 |
| There are two major problems with my 1996 dodge grand caravan. first there is a serious vibration in the front wheel/tires. i have replaced 8 tires (in 30000 miles!), both front axles, all three motor mounts, and had the transmission overhauled, as well as having three alignment checks. the vibration is still there. the second problem involves the windshield wipers. the front wipers were, for a time, coming on any time they felt like it; this was remedied by replacing the multi function switch on 09/21/01. since then, the rear wiper will occasionally come on for one swipe when i first start the vehicle - annoying, but not an immediate hazard. but today, my windshield wipers quit working at all. they will only work if i put the wipers on interval - in which case they do nothing for a time, then make two to four swipes, then wait a while, make one or two swipes, wait a while, etc. they will make one high speed swipe across the windshield if i press the washer button in. i spent $80 today so the dodge dealer could tell me this was caused by a body control module failure. this repair costs over $400...and researching a used part online, i learned that both the wheel shimmy problem and the windshield wiper problems are not unique to my car but are very common issues with the dodge caravan/chrysler town & country/plymouth voyager family. losing your wipers, having them come on at random when they take a notion to, and a non-stop shimmy in the front are each, by themselves, serious safety issues warranting a recall. collectively, they spell out a lack of concern that daimler chrysler has for the safety of those who drive their products. it is my understanding from my online research that chrysler was aware of the problem as long ago as 1998 but deliberately ignored its own information. it is apparent that the only way these safety issues are going to be addressed is if the federal government takes them to task.*ak | |||
| 07/24/2003 | 1 | ||
| Whiled riving at normal speed front left axle broke. dealer notified. consumer stated vehicle was running without warranty.*ak | |||
| 02/17/2001 | 3 | 04/11/1996 | |
| Left front gives a loud clunk when putting vehicle into gear, dealer torqued axle assembly and also found the axle seal was leaking. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 07/11/2000 | 1 | 09/25/1995 | |
| Fluid leaking from the transmission area. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 12/21/2010 | |||
| I have a 1996 dodge grand carvan le 3.8. in the last 2 months the serpentine belt slipped off 2 times when it is raining outside or the van goes through a puddle of water. i have almost been killed twice. i have read that other dodge owners have also had this problem. the wheel cannot be controlled when this happens, and my wife is scared to drive this car now. i think that dodge has some explaining to do as they have been made aware of this defect, and are not taking any responsibility for this repeated serious safety fault. | |||
| 02/12/2001 | 1 | ||
| After pulling away from a stop, noticed a puddle was left & a clanking noise. took vehicle to transmission specialist. was informed that the differential pin had wedged a hole in the transmission. this was causing the leak & the noise. nlm | |||
| 01/11/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Differential pin broke off and shattered the transmission casing. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 09/10/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Replaced complete air condition system, front and rear, transmission, fuel injection, cv joints, fuel tank leaks, the list goes on and on. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Right left inner/outer cv joint failure caused the front end to swerve. yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 03/30/2004 | 131000 | 1 | |
| Transmission failure. numerous repair shops report that premature transmission failure is a near-certainty on this make and model year vehicle, due to a design flaw in the differential gear lubrication system. the manufacturer is aware of the problem but denies responsibility. *la | |||
| 03/04/2004 | 74789 | 06/15/1996 | |
| The differential pin came loose making a hole through the transmission case. transmission fluid leaked into the torque convertor area and then onto my garage floor. this vehicle has only 74,789 miles. the mechanic told me that this is very common with these transmissions. he said it occurs when one wheel spins while the other wheel is stopped. in other words, if you live in a climate with snow or ice, this failure can occur at any time to your vehicle. i have contacted the manufacturer and they tell me this is not a defect and that they do not know of any problems with their differential pins. i contacted the service manager at the local dealership, he said that he has certainly seen this problem before, but since it occured outside of warranty, i am on my own. the minivan has been repaired, but since the replacement differential is the same as before, a serious defect still exists in my vehicle. i have retained the worn/broken differential unit in case dodge engineers want to inspect it. | |||
| 09/16/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2096 | |
| Experienced incident where automatic transmission failed to shift from first gear. attempts to shift from n to d failed to correct problem. transmission corrected itself after bringing vehicle to a complete stop, placing in p and restarting engine. have also experienced numerious incidents during past 6 years where transmisson fails to shift from p to r and r to d and requires to be reshifted to p and then to desired selection. research into problem by questioning various private tranmission specialists that an undetermined design flaw in differential, in 1995 and later models, causes both problems and has even resulted in differential completely failing and exploding.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| Differential pin flew out and tore a hole in the transmission casing. *ak | |||
| 02/06/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| The pin fell out of the differential and poked holes in the transmission, ruining it. the property damage referred to is the cost of a new transimission. it is likely this one cannot even be rebuilt, which means it will cost another $500 to fix it. since this happened i have heard from many people that chrysler has lots of problems with transmissions and i have heard several stories of this exact problem, including a previous complaint to nhtsa.*ak | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1995 | ||
| Transmission failed due to pin on the differential cracked the rear-end transmission cover on the vehicle, failure caused vehicle to lock up while driving. *mjs | |||
| 03/10/2000 | |||
| While driving transmission broke. transmission differential pin had separated & caused a hole in the housing. the pin then flew out & cracked the engine block. the vehicle shut down without warning. vehicle was towed to dealer. consumer was informed by mechanic that transmission & engine block needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 10/24/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Transmission planetary gear failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 08/08/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| On approach to a stop sign, a loud clunk was heard. from stopped position vehicle no longer moved although engine was running. mechanic stated front axle broke mid shaft. mechanic also noted no damage or noticeable stress fractures and stated it was probably defective. i can't help but wonder what the result may have been traveling at 75mph! | |||
| 08/14/2000 | |||
| When pulling into driveway driveshaft broke. had it repaired first time it happened. then was backing out of parking space, driveshaft broke again. each time it was at low speed. mechanic could not find the cause of the breakage each time. was towed to dealership each time. *ak | |||
| 06/10/1996 | 4 | 04/01/1996 | |
| The car currently has been in a sjop specializing in transmissions defying all attempts to restore the second transmission installed january, 1999. the mechanics are at a total loss to explain why a simple thing like a transmission failed prematurely in january, 1999 and has been effectively destroyed by something unidentifiable now. the second transmission failed on august 3, 2000 and the vehicle has been inoperable to this writing. the car would stop at high speed in highways trapping me and my children in the middle of high speed traffic, lietrally terrorizing me and my children. this would happen aften and the first sign of trouble occurred early whne the column-mounted shift would without warning pop out of gear, leaving the car either in neutral or with the engine turning off. all this was very troubling but chrysler said it was normal. that summarizes my experience with this totally dangerously unreliable vehicle. the only thing that hasn't failed has been the exhaust system. i was told that i or any passengers or other drivers (my older children drive) could have died if the gas ignited when i found the discharge of gas as indicated by the rapidly dropping gas gauge into the engine creating an incredibly noxious odor of gasoline in the passenger compartment alerting me to the potential hazard. chrysler subsequently issued two recalls on this failed fuel system. i have just received another- this at four years old. clearly chrysler knows a lot more about this dangerous, deadly vehicle than it is admitting through these recalls and i am ripping mad. thanks for your attention. *ak( dot number: ) | |||
| 05/18/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transaxle repaired. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/06/2004 | 115450 | 1 | 06/16/2001 |
| I bought a 1996 dodge grand caravan 3 years ago. this past july i had to take a loan out to pay $2000 for a transmission. after speaking to quite a few mechanics, i was told that the dodges that have the 3.3 liter engines in them have trouble with the transmissions. the mechanics stated that have had a lot of dodges that they have to replace the transmission in and the dodge is aware of this problem and has done nothing about it. i have owed 2 other vehicles that are not dodges and have never had to replace a transmission at all and they are older than my van. i had to purchase my van, so i could put my husband's wheelchair in it. it is easier to get it in and out of the van. i am on a fixed income due to my husband being disabled and we have son in school. so money is very tight. i was lucky i qualified for the loan to get a new transmission, or i would be unable to transport my husband back and forth to doctor appts and shopping. i have spoke with other dodge owners who have all told me they have had to replace the transmission in their dodge 3.3 liter vehicles. but what gets me is that all the transmission experts that i spoke with said, they change at least 2 -3 transmission a week in these dodges. and that dodge is fully aware of this problem. it seems to me that dodge doesn't mind fixing the small problems, but over look that fact that they have a defect that causing a transmission to go out and it costing the buyer at a minimum of $2000 to replace. this has to be stopped and dodge made to be held accountable for our cost. there needs to be a class action suit brought against them for this. one guy i work with had his brand new dodge truck leave him on the side of the road, when the transmission went out and he had only 57,800 miles on it. dodge knows they put out a defect transmission, but they are making the consumer pay for it. this is wrong and they need to be held accountable. *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| The transmission began to operate erratically, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who flushed the transmission, checked the computer and installed a new stater, two weeks later the transmission totally failed, the column shift has to be wiggled in order to get the vehicle into park, half the time the light does not show up in the park indicatior so the vehicle can not be started. nlm | |||
| 05/15/2001 | 1 | ||
| Transmission experienced leak and then failed with only 46335 miles, dealer stated there was an internal defect and vehicle was out of warranty, consumer feels this is a manufacturing defect and is requesting reimbursement. *slc | |||
| 05/09/2001 | 1 | ||
| Transmission went out while consumer was driving at about 60-65 mph. when checked fluids were all bubbling up, and transmission was burned up. contacted dealer. *ak consumer states torque converter was also replaced, also brake pads and rotors had to be replaced. *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicles transmission failed causing it to slip out of gear while driving and the ses light to illuminate. nlm | |||
| 08/17/1999 | 1 | ||
| At 52,00 miles this car should not have transmission trouble that. dodge will not stand behind their product. i have spoken to many people that have had similar problems with their vans ( all vans are 96-97 ) . if dodge knows there is a problem with there cars isn't it their responsibility to make the nessasary adjustments? | |||
| 4 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| Was not told car was a rental veh. 4 transmissions in 88,000 k (look on forum groups re: caravan transmissions. known problem :(defect!!), can you help??? | |||
| 02/20/1996 | 2 | 12/01/1995 | |
| After 2 months of ownership i had my transmission replaced by woodbridge dodge under the warranty. after 34 months i am now replaceing it for the second time which is not covered under the warranty. i would like to know if there are any manufacturer defects in the 4 speed overdrive transmissions that that would cover the expence for this second transmission within three years. it is my understanding from the research i have gathered that there have been problems with these transmissions. | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 2 | 08/01/1996 | |
| We have had multiple problems in most components of this vehicle including but not limited to both rear sliding doors, front and rear wipers, coolant leakage, engine fan & belt malfunctions, intermittent stalling, transmission failure and continuous malfunction, multiple parking brake malfunction and adjustment problems, multiple interior light malfunction, rear quad seat attachment problem, and other more cosmetic related problems with cracking door panel & poorly installed carpet & seat covers. | |||
| 08/13/1998 | 1 | 07/26/1995 | |
| Poor quality of repair at outstate dealership. southern dealership had not been this type of failure. when arriving back in homestaed (michigan) dealer van was purchased thru stated common occurance and has seen the failure before. has to take van back for more repairs as flex-plate shipped with rebuilt transmission was not installed with replacement transmission. vehicle developed imbalance when placed in park so severe steering wheel shook. also developed cluncking noise when started or engine shut off. still at colonial dodge inc. (810-778-1800 being diagnosed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| The transmission began to operate erratically, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who flushed the transmission, checked the computer and installed a new stater, two weeks later the transmission totally failed, the column shift has to be wiggled in order to get the vehicle into park, half the time the light does not show up in the park indicatior so the vehicle can not be started. nlm | |||