6.4

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

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problem #28

Jun 011999

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Puyallup, WA, USA

problem #27

Oct 011998

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #26

Mar 171999

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Transmission failed.

- Fredericks, VA, USA

problem #25

Mar 221999

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed.

- O Fallon, IL, USA

problem #24

Feb 201999

Grand Caravan

  • miles
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

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #23

Dec 121998

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Lewes, DE, USA

problem #22

Jan 171999

Grand Caravan

  • miles
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.

- Hamilton, NJ, USA

problem #21

Sep 221998

Grand Caravan

  • miles
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 )

- Princeton, IL, USA

problem #20

Sep 171998

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission overdrive shaft failed, car would not shift above third gear.

- Summervill, SC, USA

problem #19

Oct 171998

Grand Caravan

  • miles
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

- North Canton, OH, USA

problem #18

Oct 021998

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Vehicle shifted from park into reverse and rolled into cement pole.

- Colorado S, CO, USA

problem #17

May 011998

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- North Charleston, SC, USA

problem #16

Oct 011998

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Transmission/steering column/horn/struts/brakes/sway bars/battery/windshield wiper switch and A/C condensor failed.

- Bloomfield, MI, USA

problem #15

Jul 011998

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission dripping and leaking, the mechanic found a crack in the bell housing. Problem has not been remedied.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #14

Aug 301998

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
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.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #13

Aug 051998

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Multiple problems w/gears and shift indicator, gears stick in reverse, moves forward while indicator shows reverse. (qcaw)

- Philadelph, PA, USA

problem #12

Jul 021998

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer complained of continuous failure of transmission. Transmission has been replaced three times within two year. Dealer notified.

- East Lansing, MI, USA

problem #11

Jun 011998

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Original transmission replaced at 16,000 miles, second transmission is showing same symptoms - slippage and gear disengagement.

- Fredericks, VA, USA

problem #10

Jan 261998

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • miles
Transmission failed.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #9

Oct 011996

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission microchip failed.

- White Plains, NY, USA

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