6.4

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,480 miles

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1996 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission problems

transmission problem

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1996 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner Comments (Page 6 of 9)

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problem #68

Jul 242000

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #67

Jan 012000

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air conditioner/evaporator/condensor failed. Est cost to fix $1000. Transmission failed. Was fixed. Cost $2,300.

- Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

problem #66

May 072000

Grand Caravan

  • miles
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.

- Gladstone, MO, USA

problem #65

Jun 152000

Grand Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Noticed hesitation during highway driving. Mechanic reports transmission is pulling apart and would need to be rebuilt or replace w/in 6 mos.

- Conyers, GA, USA

problem #64

Mar 082000

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

problem #63

Jun 092000

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Marysville, MI, USA

problem #62

Jan 272000

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Transmission went out, and it wouldn't change gears. Consumer stated that dealer was very rude and of no assistance.

- Clinton, NC, USA

problem #61

May 182000

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Broussard, LA, USA

problem #60

May 232000

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving about 60mph engine cut off without warning. Mechanic said transmission needed to be replaced.

- Midland, MI, USA

problem #59

May 011998

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed resulting in loose of power.

- Boynton Be, FL, USA

problem #58

Dec 141999

Grand Caravan

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Broadview Hts, OH, USA

problem #57

Apr 062000

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #56

May 011998

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed resulting in loose of power.

- Boynton Be, FL, USA

problem #55

Apr 182000

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed. Nlm

- Reston, VA, USA

problem #54

Mar 132000

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Transmission failed prematurely.

- Traverse C, MI, USA

problem #53

Jul 011999

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Hewitt, TX, USA

problem #52

Mar 102000

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Vernon, CT, USA

problem #51

Mar 292000

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Second complete failure of trasmission assembly; 1st @ 29K, 2nd @ 50K.

- Berkeley, CA, USA

problem #50

Oct 051998

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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..et.

- New Rochelle, NY, USA

problem #49

Jul 051998

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I've moved to switzerland with this car in 1997. My current contact address is on lcvmhttp://www.epfl.ch/~pfurrer. No safety defect presented in the summary.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

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