Transmission Failure problems of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Caravan. Two weeks after the vehicle was purchased, the check engine light illuminated. The dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Two weeks later, the transmission failed and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. They took three weeks to repair the vehicle and, before the contact could pay for the repairs, the new transmission failed. The dealer informed her that she would have to pay for any new repairs made to the vehicle at the cost of $900. While the vehicle was at the dealer for three weeks, someone in the service center caused the front windshield to crack. The mileage information and VIN were unknown.

Transmission failed at 39,000 miles.

Transmission failed to go in reverse.

Consumer states transmission failed, consumer paid $2,500 to replace sensor and transmission, manufacturer notified.

Transmission failed and was replaced, consumer feels the manufacturer is aware of the problem and should reimburse her for the replacement of the faulty product.

While accelerating transmission failed without warning. Nlm.

3 speed (non aod) transmission failed while trying to pull out of driveway. Teardown revealed massive internal failure.

I contacted Dodge and was told this was not a common problem, however since my transmission failed, I have heard from several people that Dodge has this problem with their minivans between 75,000 and 85,000 miles. I even spoke to a mechanic at a Dodge dealership who said that it is fairly common.

The transmission just failed after 48,000 miles. We purchsed the car used in August of 1999, and it failed 6 months latter after we had driven only 10,000 miles. We had it towed to the dealer, who inspected it and said that ( I think)the drive pin had broken and torn out part of the casing of the transmission. We could not afford the extened warranty at the time of purchase. The dealer stated that Chrysler would replace the transmision if we would pay for the labor. I expected a transmission to last far longer than 48,000 miles. Am I wrong in my assumption?we will have to use most of our meager savings to pay for the repairs, but we are greatful to still have a vehicle to get around in. Please let me know what you think. Thank you for you time and effort.

Transmission failed (master clutch/front pump). Yh.

While driving the overdrive transmission failed causing the van to suddenly begin to loose power due to poor construction and design, as the consumer continued to depress the accelerator the vehicle continued to slow down until it would no longer move. Nlm.

Transmission fail to move vehicle, accompanied by whirring sound. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770862.

Transmission fails to stay in park gear, allowing vehicle to roll down the street.