Two problems related to automatic transmission torque converter have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer states there were several transmission problems during the warranty period, there was a noise present when putting vehicle in gear and it also felt sluggish, there was a shake in the front end due to the transmission not being adjusted correctly, the torque converter, output sensor, input sensor, and shift kit had to be replaced due to the torque converter coming apart, causing metal to go throughout the complete transmission and valve body.
The transmission has gone out on my 1999 Dodge Caravan twice. The first time was at 35908 miles and only 17 months old. It was the speed sensor. The second time was at 40,100 miles and less than 20 months old. I was told the torque converter came aprart!! this transmission had to be replaced and was not covered by Dodge because it was outside of the 36,000 manufacturers warranty. I have had numerous problems with this less than 2 year old car, but the most worrisome has been the transmission failures because they have occured while my wife was driving alone and in heavy traffic, leaving her stranded.