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#1550 of 2070 Re: 2007 Dodge Caravan transmission [brokenspoke] by maryh3

Dec 22, 2007 (12:25 pm)

Replying to: brokenspoke (Dec 22, 2007 9:24 am)
IMHO nobody "stands behind their products" and all the dealers/companies need to be threatened, sued, and coerced into fixing problems. Honda needed the class-action lawsuit to get off its rear and Toyota is being threatened by one too. I don't know how much worse Chrysler is financially than other companies. They all go through their ups and downs. I bought alot of Apple computer stock when everybody thought they were going down the tubes, and now look at it -- wish I had bought more.
 
For all the hoopla I believe Chrysler builds a better minivan transmission than Honda, about as good as Toyota does. GM probably builds a better one than any of them but they aren't in the minivan business anymore. I am currently at 174,xxx on my original Chrysler transmission and it is going strong. Flush it every 60K and that is it.
 
I don't understand why all the companies have transmission problems yet only the American companies get blasted for it. When an American transmission fails its "I'll never buy from this company again". When a Jap transmission fails its "Oh well at least it was better than an American car".

#1551 of 2070 Re: 2001 Chrysler T & C - Transmission [jrakers007] by vinniet

Dec 27, 2007 (11:01 am)

Replying to: jrakers007 (Dec 17, 2007 1:09 pm)
The same thing just happened to my 02 GC. I checked that it does not exhibit the issue while in D3, so I believe it is going from 4 to 3. My manual does suggest fluid and filter change, and I had mine done with ATF4 as part of the PM schedule. The problem existed on the mechanics test drive, and it was not there before. My question is what is really wrong. The local dealership says I need a complete rebuild w/ Torque Converter at $1900. I only want to fix what is broken. Any help is appreciated, as some of you on this forum state you are Master Tech Certified, this applies to you.

#1552 of 2070 Re: 2001 Chrysler T & C - Transmission [vinniet] by rjmjajrj

Dec 27, 2007 (10:56 pm)

Replying to: vinniet (Dec 27, 2007 11:01 am)
Were having the same problem with our 2006 Chrysler minivan. When we slow down at about 28 mph there is a small jolt. Does anybody know what might be causing this? Will a transmission service help?
 
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

#1553 of 2070 Re: 2001 Chrysler T & C - Transmission [rjmjajrj] by issy

Dec 28, 2007 (6:14 am)

Replying to: rjmjajrj (Dec 27, 2007 10:56 pm)
Same thing happens to me with my 2007 T&C van. I had the low gear replaced on the transmission and three adjustments made within 5 months. I doesn't jolt as frequently or as strong as before. I heard after I purchased the vehicle that this is common on Chrsyler vans. Supposedly the vehicle has to adjust to your driving and adjusting the system is there only temporary solution. However it is not a permanent fix.

#1554 of 2070 Re: 2001 Chrysler T & C - Transmission [issy] by rjmjajrj

Dec 28, 2007 (8:54 am)

Replying to: issy (Dec 28, 2007 6:14 am)
I've read through a lot of these forums and I couldn't find a common answer to this question. I guess what I'm wondering is does this mean my transmission is on it's way out? The vehicle has 134000 miles on it. Or will another transmission fluid service help? Or is this a computer problem which could be reset by a mechanic. Or could there be a variety of reasons that cause it?
 
The problem seems to be a consistent one so I thought the answer might be also. Thanks.

#1555 of 2070 Re: maintenance [nosetomuch] by blondin

Dec 30, 2007 (5:24 pm)

Replying to: nosetomuch (Aug 02, 2000 4:22 am)
I just took delivery of a 2008 grand caravan and went only 526 miles with the transmition needing to be replaced. Has anyone seen this happen before. No hard driving and no long trips.. ?????

#1556 of 2070 Re: maintenance [blondin] by tom166

Dec 30, 2007 (9:26 pm)

Replying to: blondin (Dec 30, 2007 5:24 pm)
TO bad that you hadn't read about the Chrysler transmissons on Edmonds before your purchase. I have had tranmission problems from day one on my 2007 Caravan.Have had it worked on several times but their unable to make a total fix.
 How did the transmission act? Were you getting hard shift between 0 and 20 or a hard shift as you were coming to a stop. Hope the new transmison works for you. I was told that if they replaced mine I would still have the problem. Good luck!

#1557 of 2070 Re: maintenance [tom166] by cartest

Dec 31, 2007 (6:17 pm)

Replying to: tom166 (Dec 30, 2007 9:26 pm)
My 99 Voyager showed "Engine Service Warn" light on about tow weeks ago, at the same time the Engine/Transmission generated heavy noise when approaching 45mph, and can not go over 45mph, but the noise and speed issues went away (still with the engine service warning light on) after one day. Then I took it to two dealerships and was told that the Transmission is going to die and needing a new transmission for about $2500, since diagnostic meter showed the transmission has many problems . Then I took the car home and top a bit more transmission fluid, after one more, the "Engine service warn" light does not lit on any more. Anybody can tell 1) if the transmission problem is really going to die, 2) is it possible the transmission problem go away by itself? or the problem will came again soon?
 
Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
 
Happy New Year!
 
By the way, the car has a "hesitate" start for over one year, especially in the cold days in NJ. When we started the engine, it almost does not move, like in neutral gear, after step heavily over the gas panel for several times, it finally moves. after running over 10 minutes or so, this problem will go away.

#1558 of 2070 Transmission Problems!!!! by khleidm

Jan 03, 2008 (1:53 pm)

I have a 1999 dodge grand caravan and it sux! Woke up one day and the damn thing wouldnt start! Changed starter, battery and a/c pulley. Car now starts but will not engage into gear. Shifter moves but car does not disengage from park, any ideas? I was thinking a shift solenoid but not sure. not good with cars myself.

#1559 of 2070 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan front end problem by engr2go1

Jan 04, 2008 (6:46 pm)

I own a 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan with 223,000 miles and a 3.8 liter engine. While driving on the highway, I started to go down a steep hill and the steering wheel started to shake hard and irregular. I thought the wheel was falling off. The next day a Chrysler mechanic looked at it and said the wheels and all front end suspension components looked good and he could not duplicate the problem. I decided to drive the 90 miles home. 10 miles into it, the shaking started again. I noticed that it only does it when faster than ~30 mph and when decelerating. Applying brakes does not affect it. I drove it home. Can anyone tell me what this is? I am thinking differential pin after research but it sounds like that happens during acceleration and is more of a whine.

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