transmission problem
9.3
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$2,460.00
Average Mileage:
71,833 miles
Number of complaints:
6 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replaced with remanufactered transmission (4 reports)
- replaced with new transmission (2 reports)
Helpful Websites About 1999 Dodge Caravan transmission failure
2008Jan 27
Caravan V6
- Automatic transmission
- 68,000 miles
Very unexpected failure. I maintain the car and don't drive much. The van only has 68k. It doesn't seem right that the transmission should fail.
2007Mar 09
(reported on)Caravan V6
- Automatic transmission
- 56,000 miles
I have a 1999 dodge caravan which we hardly use. Recently it cost me a fortune to replace the transmission. After thorough investigation i found out that every dodge has a transmission problem. I would suggest anyone buying a dodge beware. The quality sucks, better to go with Japanese cars which are more reliable and smooth. I don't understand how chrysler can ignore such a big quality problem. The pin that holds the shaft broke and broke the casing holding it. The only way they can fix is to replace the whole transmission. I don't rely on this vehicle anymore. Please don't buy a dodge.
2003Nov 15
(reported on)Caravan
- 68,000 miles
I find it hard to believe that a major transmission failure occured on a 4 year old vehicle - buyer beware! So far Daimler Chrysler has refused to pay for any of my repair bill. This is our third and last Chrysler van. In my opinion Daimler Chrysler has had to recently increase its warranty to 7 years/115,000km to compensate for quality problems.
2003Sep 05
(reported on)Caravan
- 92,000 miles
Total transmission failure - the inside of the transmission looked like a "Chia" Pet but with metal hair.
2003Jul 01
(reported on)Caravan
- 72,000 miles
My Dodge Caravan started by making a ticking sound. I then got in to drive it one day and the speedometer wasn't working and it sounded awful. We had to have a remanufactured transmission put in at a cost of $2400.00. The transmission place thinks it has other unrelated problems. We have heard from so many people that had Caravans about the transmissions going. Don't buy a Dodge or Plymouth. They are not reliable and will cost you a fortune!!!
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2008Apr 12
Caravan 3.3L
My 99 Dodge Caravan transmission started making a ratcheting noise while driving during deceleration. The noise was especially noticeable if the shift lever was moved from Drive to Neutral while the van was moving more than 30 MPH. Although the transmission was still functional, I had the mechanic check it. When he removed the transmission oil pan, he found a dazzling collection of ferrous particles surrounding the oil pan magnet. I was told that the differential within the transmission was damaged and he recommended a complete rebuild ($1800-$2200 ouch!!) I chose to have a re manufactured transmission from the Dodge Dealer installed which came with a 3yr 100K warranty. Of course, I had just paid-off the van a few months earlier, and no warranty! Just so I don't ever have to drive a Dodge again, I wonder if I can find a good deal on a reliable YUGO.
Richard J.
Tooele, Utah, USA
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