Differential Unit problems of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Two problems related to differential unit have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2006

: the contact stated the vehicle wheels locked up due to a differential pin when the transmission fails on a front wheel drive vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, but not a service dealer to look at the issue.

2 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2001

At 35 mph, the planetary gears and transmission exploded without warning. Consumer has contaced dealer.




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