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2011 Caravan Trans

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#8 of 17 Re: 2011 Caravan Trans [rpwils] by vangirl3

Jul 11, 2011 (2:37 pm)

Replying to: rpwils (May 16, 2011 5:50 pm)
gads! that sounds like a nightmere
 
was your van assembled in the Mexico or Canada plant?
 
thank you & i hope things are better for you.
 
i'm thinking about buying one of these caravans, though, your post put my purchase on hold today..
please let me know if you were able to get a new van, and or have the problem resolved
thank you!

#9 of 17 Re: 2011 Caravan Trans [desopmgr] by vangirl3

Jul 19, 2011 (6:19 pm)

Replying to: desopmgr (Feb 18, 2011 10:23 am)
Hi
could any of you folks that are having issues with your 2011 Caravan, let me know if your particular van was manufatured at the plant in Canada or Mexico?
 
it will say on the driver's side door, and i'm trying to figure out if i should move forward with the Caravan that i'm thinking aobut purchasing.
 
thank you and i hope that you've been able to resolve your woes w/your new van.. they are such cool looking vans and the price vrs. features is SO good, I'm really struggling with what van I should purchase.
 
My other question to you all.. is if you had to do it again, would you purchase the Dodge? or would you have gone for a different mini van all together.
thank you!

#10 of 17 Re: 2011 Caravan Trans [vangirl3] by drd2011

Aug 24, 2011 (12:34 pm)

Replying to: vangirl3 (Jul 19, 2011 6:19 pm)
Mine is Canada built in May 2011 and I am having the same problem.
 
I have had the van since June and about a week and a half ago (just shy of 6,000 miles) it started dropping into "limp" mode about twice a day (select a low gear and will not change). You also cannot use the manual shift when it happens. I took it to the dealer after the first time and they said they needed a check engine light. That cam on the next day so I took it back and it told them that it was showing some error that they could not act on. They reset all the plugs and sent me away. I happened again on the way home and took two more events before the light came on (which happened the following afternoon after 80 miles driving. THe first time it happened that day was less than a mile from home on a cold engine. When it happens, you pull over (sometimes tough on the California Freeway2), turn it off, wait 10 seconds and restart.
 
It has been at the dealer for 5 days and they just called me saying they could find nothing wrong byt Chrysler Corp had asked them to remove the transmission and open it - don't know the details. I will add to this when I hear something.
 
I also have the shuddering in reverse backing out of my drive (moderately steep).
 
In answer to your other question, I think it is a great van. I think it is the best handler of all the minivans out there. They did a great job on that with the 2011. The power is awesome. I just have this one issue whic I think will end up being a sensor or something the grease monkeys at the dealer do not understand.

#11 of 17 Annoyed and Aggravatied by advincula632

Dec 21, 2011 (8:01 pm)

We have a new 2011 T & C Touring, with barely 3,000 miles we have already had the transmission, water pump and belts replaced. There is still a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The keyless entry reads that the key is defected, there are other times when the vehicle is started. Once I put it into reverse or drive, depending on the situation, it will shut off, Then I will have to wait to restart the vehicle. ALso there are times while in reverse that the van shakes, sometimes slightly, othertimes it is extensive. We have had the vehicle in and out of the shop . . . they are tellin us that everything checks out fine and it is safe. This is not what we paid for. They said the sounds are "normal". We have also experianced the rough / grinding while changing gears in the shaft.

#12 of 17 Re: 2011 Caravan Trans [keanezra] by hathone

Mar 21, 2012 (6:00 pm)

Replying to: keanezra (Mar 24, 2011 9:32 am)
I have had the same issue backing up especially up hill with my 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan.
 
Also, I now have a serious engine problem. I start the car and it lurches, blows smoke out the tail pipe that is raunchy (not burnt oil) and then rumbles like someone who hasnt eaten for about a week! I had to roll it out of the garage and it is sitting three until I get it towed to the dealership.
 
Last week I had it in for an oil change, safety (Virginia mandate) and brake check. Only has 9700 miles on it.

#13 of 17 Re: 2011 Caravan Trans [desopmgr] by ahava

Mar 24, 2012 (6:48 pm)

Replying to: desopmgr (Feb 18, 2011 10:23 am)
Hi!
I have been having trans problems with my 2011 since a month after buying it. I have had it serviced quite a few times, and the last time they did a lot of work on the transmission! And.........it still isn't running properly! Like everyone else has stated, I get the run around and they talk to me like I am stupid!
Lemon laws don't really work and I am curious as to what I can do to return that new van for good?
Legal action? More screaming? Maybe all of us getting a joint attorney and suing Chrysler?
Someone pls give me some insight!!
Thank you!!

#14 of 17 Expensive lemonade by ahava

Mar 24, 2012 (6:50 pm)

Hi!
I have been having trans problems with my 2011 since a month after buying it. I have had it serviced quite a few times, and the last time they did a lot of work on the transmission! And.........it still isn't running properly! Like everyone else has stated, I get the run around and they talk to me like I am stupid!
Lemon laws don't really work and I am curious as to what I can do to return that new van for good?
Legal action? More screaming? Maybe all of us getting a joint attorney and suing Chrysler?
Someone pls give me some insight!!
Thank you!!

#15 of 17 Re: 2011 Caravan Trans [ahava] by 12mrvandriver

Feb 16, 2013 (7:41 am)

Replying to: ahava (Mar 24, 2012 6:48 pm)
I think we should cause I also experince some transmissoin problems about four months after I bought it. Now I took it last time and I was told that it was a recall on transmission and supostelly they fixed it but it continues messing up on the shifting, a rattleing noise when starting, when Im backing up kind like shakes. I agreen with you we all should get together to fix this issue.

#16 of 17 Expensive lemonade by ahava

Feb 16, 2013 (10:15 am)

I have gotten nowhere with my issues!! Something seriously needs to be done and they won't listen to just one little guy!

#17 of 17 Transmission Problems by thurman33

May 02, 2013 (6:29 pm)

As like all others who have reported about transmission problems, my mother has a 2012 Crew model. The biggest headaches with it, is the transmission. When we first got it, it would jerk and carry on when backing up and especially when driving in town. We took it to the dealership, they rode with us so that we could point out the problem to them. They fixed it. It ran fine for about 4 to 5 months, but now it's slipping (hanging) in 4th gear when shifting out. A couple from church has a Town & Country, and their's has just started with the transmission problems. Hopefully, we will get it fixed soon. We love the van, it's spaciousness, and sleek looks. A truly nice vehicle. I wish the rest of you the best on getting your's fixed soon and no more worrisome problems.

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