While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for an analysis. The consumer was told the transaxle drive pin had sheared off and had blown completely through the transmission and the housing. The transmission and the differential had to be replaced.

- Westmont, IL, USA

While driving 45 mph, the automatic transmission failed. The dealer indicated that the transmission needed to be replaced and would cost $4,800.

- Fowler, MI, USA

While driving the automatic transmission outer case ruptured and the transmission blew out. When this occurred the van stalled without warning. The cause of the transmission failure has not been determined. The differential pin which broke and came out through the case. Service dealer have made diagnostics and repairs on transmission on the vehicle.

- Pine Grove, PA, USA

I have a 2000 Dodge Caravan with a little over 45000 miles. I am in the process of taking the van to the dealer for the 3rd time for a leaking transmission. I will have had the vehicle for 3 years on Dec. 26.

- Red Lion, PA, USA

While traveling at 55 mph vehicle lost power and did not go into third or forth gear. Vehicle would not go over 20 mph, it almost resulted in a rear end collision. Dealer said that transmission totally failed and needed to be replaced.

- Champlin, MN, USA

Computer controlled transmission in 2000 Dodge Caravan. This transmission has twice been disconnected from the engine by the computer in traffic. The second time I was in heavy traffic on the middle lane of interstate 20 at weatherford, tx. And had to coast over to the emergency lane. The Dodge dealer in weatherford who fixed the transmission told me that there was nothing actually wrong with the transmission, but that the computer disconnected the transmission from the engine because of low pressure in the transmission system to keep the engine from tearing the transmission apart. My problem with that kind of scenario is this: What this should happen when I was passing a vehicle on a two lane high way with on coming traffic at what would have been a safe distance away but all at once I find I am coasting in the wrong lane with traffic coming at me head on?

- Rising Star, TX, USA

While driving at 35 mph transmission slipped into neutral without warning. Also, check engine light came on, and speedometer stopped working.

- Edwards, CO, USA

At 51,000 miles in a three year old Caravan the transmission dropped out and needed a $2300 repair. The dealer told me gleefully my warranty was expired, there was no extended warranty on the transmission and there was nothing they could or would do.

- Woodbury, NJ, USA

Automatic transmission overheats and locks in second gear when using A/C while passing or using passing gear. Must stop and let it cool off before continuing. This happens almost every day since we own it.

- Colorado City, CO, USA

Moving with the military from mo to nv. Van is 35 months old but 10000 miles outside warranty (46K). Check trans fluid every day prior to driving. Fluid was full in denver. Arrived in St. George, ut and transmission stopped going in reverse. Took it to the dealer. Dealer charged $80 to assess the problem. Stated transmission needed overhaul. Both dealer and Chrysler Corp told us to drive to las vegas, our destination. Chrysler said they would assist with the repair. Upon arrival took it to the dealer. Dealer told Chrysler that vehicle had no trans fluid and should not be a good faith repair. 1) transmission should not fail at 46000 when properly serviced. 2) St. George was wrong for telling us to drive 120 miles in 107 without transmission fluid. 3) or the dealer is lying about the fluid level to force us to pay. Chryler states they cannot say one dealer or the other is wrong so they refuse to assist further. Additionally, I have been told that I cannot talk to anyone higher in the company than the customer service agents at Chrysler.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

The cylinoid pack in the transmission had to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times for problems with the transmission.

- Holden, MA, USA

The consumer was unable to switch gears. The consumer believed the transmission was defective.

- Chaffee, MO, USA

Sometimes after my 2000 Caravan has sat overnight, it will not go in reverse to back out of the garage. The parking brake will be off and the gear shift will be in reverse but the van won't move. Only after repeated attempts at pushing down on the accelerator will the gear pop out and the van finally go into reverse. The van has 35000 + miles and is approaching the end of the warranty. The dealer can not find the problem. What makes this worse is that the very same thing happened after we bought the van new and after three failed attempts by the dealer to figure it out, they put in a new transmission -- after only 900 miles!

- Clarksville, MD, USA

The transmission locked into second gear without warning.

- Richmond, VA, USA

I have a Dodge 2000 Caravan whose tranmission went out at 45,000 miles -shortly after the expiration of the warranty. The dealership is unwilling to assist me with the repairs, which cost $2,700. I heard a humming noise and five minutes later, my van starting slipping gears and left me and my family stranded. There is obviously a major defect in the transmissions of Dodge - it is unbelievable that a transmission would fail with such low mileage on it. I have been reading the other complaints on this website and there is obviously a major flaw with the Dodge products and their tranmission. They need to be held responsible for this problem and offer assistance to us consumers - after all, if it weren't for us buying this piece of trash, Dodge and its employees would be out of business. I will never buy another Dodge vehicle.

- Covington, LA, USA

My 2000 Dodge Caravan has experienced a complete transmission failure at only 57000 miles. The transmission exhibits a "whining" noise which increases with engine RPM, has "bad" shifts and burnt smelling fluid. Dealer only gave the response that they would have to "tear it apart" to even offer an estimate. A local transmission shop, in business locally for 45 yrs. Was able to estimate a full rebuild and unknown repairs to the transmission front pump assembly at $1800-$2200 to repair the condition. Although confronted with the extensive volume of information related to problems with this transmission over the last dozen years, both the dealer and Chrysler customer service refused to assume any sort of responsibility for repair.

- Stow, OH, USA

I had my 2000 Dodge Caravan in park and running got out for a second and my daughter yelled "MA the van is rolling back wards". I got the door open. The door hit my counsins car mirror. I ran after it to try and stop it. It hit a wagon and slowed down a bit. I was almost in the drivers seat. The next thing I remember being on my stomach facing the rear tire.my aunt told me to lie still because I was pinned under the drivers side door.my aunt told me to lie still so she could move the van ahead to left the door off me. My aunt said that the van was in reverse. My left arm /shoulder, lower back and right butt area hurt. My aunt then called the police. A report was filed.

- Hillsboro, WI, USA

While driving at 45 mph vehicle went into limp home mood(vehicle stuck in 2nd gear)unable to exceeds speeds of more than 30mph. Dealership indicated that the automatic transmission had burnt out.

- Stormville, NY, USA

The vehicle transmission would shift gears twice while driving. A solenoid fuel leak was the cause.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

While driving 65 mph vehicle experienced extended stopping distance and lost control.. consumer could smell the brakes as they became hot. The brake lights illuminate and there is poor brake response. Consumer stated the vehicle was leaking transmission fluid, the air conditioner was making a howling noise, the brake booster was replaced.

- Norco, CA, USA