10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,518 miles

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problem #67

Feb 012001

Caravan

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

- Slinger, WI, USA

problem #66

Feb 012001

Caravan

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

- Slinger, WI, USA

problem #65

May 272001

Caravan 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Was driving vehicle when distributor bearings seized up and caused transaxle to loosen up. Transmission then failed. Vehicle is an all wheel drive. Towed to dealership. Mechanic indicated plug on transmission canister cap had melted. This happened at 78,000 miles. Had transmission replaced with new transmission. Problem reappeared in new transmission. Had previously smelled sulfur like fumes inside vehicle. Vehicle gave big jerk, and made a loud noise before coming to a stop. Also, noticed grayish smoke in rear. At dealership, mechanic noticed plug, made of plastic, had melted like the first one.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

problem #64

Jul 302001

Caravan

  • miles
Radiator leak causing anti freeze to enter transmission and cause complete transmission failure. $2100 repair after owning vehicle 1 year, total milage 58620. Seems to be a rather common problem. Please investigate

- Waldorf, MD, USA

problem #63

Jul 082001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Van in reverse backing out of my garage, we heard a large knock from the engine and the van rocked. At this point the van locked up, could not move in reverse or drive. The vehicle was locked up to the point that it could not be pushed in nuetral, the tires even skid on the driveway when being pulled onto the back to the tow truck. Transmission repair ($1800) required. Was told that "planetary" exploded and destroyed transmission, a typical problem with Chrysler 3 speed transmissions. Called Chrysler customer service, but denied any help due to over warranty and did not purchase an extended warranty (they just want money). It didn't matter that I had transmission service in Jan. 01 and everything looked fine. This a very dangerous problem, I had my wife and 2 and 4 year old children in the van. What happens if vehicle locks up on the highway?? please look into this before someone gets killed.

- Jonestown, PA, USA

problem #62

Jul 042001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 25 mph consumer noticed white smoke coming from tail pipe. Then, white smoke and flames were coming from under the hood. Consumer stopped car and turned ignition off. Consumer exited the car, and vehicle caught on fire. Consumer feels this may related to recall for fuel leakage. Consumer states vehicle was in shop for transmission problems on February 16th, 2001.

- Capital Hieghts, MD, USA

problem #61

Jun 132001

Caravan

  • miles
While driving vehicle suddenly slowed down and eventually stopped. After dealer inspected vehicle it was determined that gear had broken, affecting transmission.

- Bocca Ratton, FL, USA

problem #60

Feb 261999

Caravan

  • miles
I have experienced failures in my steering colmn which does not allow me to use my horn, cruise control, and I am afraid that my air bag does not work. The airbag light stays on along with ABS and intermitant other lights. I have had to repair my transmission and it still does not work properly. Slipping from time to time. The rear A/C fan switch only works in the low and high position. Trassmision gives off a burning smell when hot.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #59

May 222001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was pulling into garage and heard a noise coming from underneath of vehicle. It was a broken pin from transmission. Dealership told her that transmission had to be replaced.

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

problem #58

Apr 212001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
3rd gear clutch pack in transmission failed and vehicle stuck in second gear. Research has shown that these transmissions have an extremely high failure rate at low mileage.

- Rock City Falls, NY, USA

problem #57

Dec 162000

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After stopping at light, van would not move. Van towed to dealership. Owner told that van needed a new transmission.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

problem #56

Apr 132001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 25 mph in middle of intersection vehicle stopped moving, but engine was running. Ttok vehicle to dealer who found that transmission needed to be replaced.

- Stratford, CT, USA

problem #55

Nov 011999

Caravan

  • miles
The vehicle transmission needs to be replaced/overhauled for the second time, the consumer is requesting assistance for the cost of the repair. Nlm

- Upper Marl, MD, USA

problem #54

Mar 072001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the overdrive transmission failed causing the van to suddenly begin to loose power due to poor construction and design, as the consumer continued to depress the accelerator the vehicle continued to slow down until it would no longer move. Nlm

- Cranberry Turnpike, PA, USA

problem #53

Feb 202001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbag light came on and horn stopped working, mechanic stated clock spring assembly needed to be replaced. Also consumer was having problem with the radio that has been worked on five times and replaced twice and still doesnot work to consumer's satisfaction, consumer also had brakes replaced, also the tensioner belt on the timing belt, also the water pump broke, also transmission went out.

- Pemecula, CA, USA

problem #52

Nov 012000

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving in a parking lot and attempting to pull into a parking space consumer noticed a noise coming from front end, placed vehicle in reverse and vehicle would not respond, then placed vehicle in drive, and the vehicle would not respond in drive, consumer contacted dealer and dealer noticed major problems within transmission and oil pan, transmission needed replacing.

- Bell Aire, MD, USA

problem #51

Feb 172001

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
We have already fixed the transmission three times and this will be the fourth. We have had a breakdown a year after the first repair. Exactly a year later it breaks down again. Then eight months later it breaks down for a third time. Now exactly a year later it breaks down for a fourth time. They insinuate it is our driving but then this should have happened with all of the cars we have owned. We are not careless or inexperienced drivers. Who would be responsible the manufacturer or the repair company (in this case aamco)?

- Sleepy Hollow, NY, USA

problem #50

Feb 062001

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Was driving vehicle when it started to lose power. Gears were not shifting properly. Then would regain power. Computer was going off. Took to mechanic, and was informed cylinder head gasket was causing problem, and it could be repaired. The head gasket was determined defective by the mechanic. Water was leaking into the engine causing the computer to malfunctions.

- Bronxville, NY, USA

problem #49

Dec 102000

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While accelerating transmission failed without warning. Nlm

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #48

Dec 152000

Caravan

  • miles
While traveling at 55 mph engine immediately shifted down to 25 mph, and consumer could not go over 30mph. Took vehicle to dealer, and transmission/ engine mounts had to be replaced. There were no recalls for this defect.

- Yukon, OK, USA

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