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#1553 of 1833 Re: 2001 Chrysler T & C - Transmission [rjmjajrj] by issy Dec 28, 2007 (5:14 am)
Replying to: rjmjajrj (Dec 27, 2007 9:56 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. Replies to this message: rjmjajrj (Dec 28, 2007 7:54 am)
#1554 of 1833 Re: 2001 Chrysler T & C - Transmission [issy] by rjmjajrj Dec 28, 2007 (7:54 am)
Replying to: issy (Dec 28, 2007 5:14 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 1833 Re: maintenance [nosetomuch] by blondin Dec 30, 2007 (4:24 pm)
Replying to: nosetomuch (Aug 02, 2000 3:22 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.. ????? Replies to this message: tom166 (Dec 30, 2007 8:26 pm) cartest (Dec 31, 2007 5:17 pm) deesreviews (Jan 05, 2008 7:22 pm)
#1556 of 1833 Re: maintenance [blondin] by tom166 Dec 30, 2007 (8:26 pm)
Replying to: blondin (Dec 30, 2007 4:24 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! Replies to this message: cartest (Dec 31, 2007 5:17 pm)
#1557 of 1833 Re: maintenance [tom166] by cartest Dec 31, 2007 (5:17 pm)
Replying to: tom166 (Dec 30, 2007 8:26 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 1833 Transmission Problems!!!! by khleidm Jan 03, 2008 (12:53 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 1833 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan front end problem by engr2go1 Jan 04, 2008 (5:46 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. Replies to this message: xwesx (Jan 07, 2008 11:08 am) tomanymachines (Feb 08, 2008 8:41 am) tomanymachines (Mar 18, 2008 6:27 am) engr2go1 (May 02, 2008 4:36 pm)
#1560 of 1833 Transmission Realibility by gegrunt Jan 05, 2008 (1:10 pm)
I am considering purchasing a 1996 Caravan from the original owner. It has 123,000 miles on it and he has the paperwork that it has been faithfully maintained the entire time that he owned it, including tranny fluid changes. I am not a Mopar guy myself so I need some expert opinions on whether or not you think this tranny will last. I guess my gut feeling is that if the tranny made it this long with regular maintenance and no failures that it should keep going for quite a while or is this just wishful thinking? Replies to this message: superwoody (Jan 05, 2008 3:50 pm) gegrunt (Jan 06, 2008 9:21 am) shipo (Jan 06, 2008 1:08 pm)
#1561 of 1833 Re: Transmission Realibility [gegrunt] by superwoody Jan 05, 2008 (3:50 pm)
Replying to: gegrunt (Jan 05, 2008 1:10 pm) Which engine is in the Caravan? I would trust the 3.3 tranny combo more than the 3.8 tranny combo (personally). I've had both and I had NO problems what-so-ever with the 3.3 van, but the one with the 3.8 started having transmission problems at around 55-60K miles.   Looking at most complaints around here, I think, proves my experience to be more common than not. Plus just remember, any vehicle with 123K miles COULD experience a tranny problem, not just the Caravan/T&C models. Replies to this message: gegrunt (Jan 06, 2008 9:21 am) shipo (Jan 06, 2008 1:08 pm)
#1562 of 1833 Re: maintenance [blondin] by deesreviews Jan 05, 2008 (7:22 pm)
Replying to: blondin (Dec 30, 2007 4:24 pm) I bought a 1997 GCaravan brand new and the engine snapped in half at 1,500 miles - then the trans went. Even new, Dodge just rebuilt the engine. After 8 months and hiring a lawyer, I obtained all my 8 months of payments back, minus small usage fee of the vehicle (that was in the shops for months) and bought another 1997 GCaravan - no problems except it ran a quart low of oil between oil changes (since the day I bought it - new). After 160,000 miles, I bought a 2003 GCaravan - total junk with parts going left and right. The transmission was rebuilt once and now needs it again. I haven't even paid the piece of junk off - two transmissions rebuilds, electric window motors, three power steering systems, constant rattles through-out because of the cheap interior parts, etc. I have had it with American made vehicles and am looking at Toyotas now. My advice, obtain a new vehicle under your state's lemon law and buy foreign!!!! (PS - my 2005 EC Silverado off the road truck was just as bad and I sold it last month)

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