Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problems of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Three problems related to automatic transmission gear indicator have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem

Failure Date: 12/30/2007

The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Caravan. When the key is not in the ignition, the vehicle will shift out of the park position. The vehicle backed into a fence and then struck a tree. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The failure and current mileages were 110,000.

2 Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem

Failure Date: 12/18/1998

The shift lever indicator has fallen down into the console of the vehicle. Consumer cannot read the gear that vehicle is in. Dealer has been contacted.

3 Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem

Failure Date: 06/27/1996

Transmission shifting hard.




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