Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2009 Dodge Caravan.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Power Train problems |
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle had been through two sets of tires in less than 29,000 miles. The contact also stated that the steering was defective. Whenever the vehicle hit a bump or pothole, the vehicle swayed side to side. The dealer stated that the vehicle was fine but a local mechanic stated that the steering and alignment was off. Neither the dealer nor the mechanic could figure out the cause of the failure. The contact also stated that the transmission pulled forward and seemed to let go when idling. The vehicle would hesitate when the contact tried to accelerate. The failure seemed to be corrected when the vehicle was turned off and restarted. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000 and the current mileage was approximately 35,700.
My van is shifting very harsh from what I think is 2-3 gear it is the 62te transmission. From what I have read up on this issue Chrysler needs to find a fix so we as consumers are not buying a lemon. . . . . . . It happens when we are leaving home and get about a tenth of a mile down our subdivision street and wham it slams into either 2nd or 3rd gear. Van is just started and cold , but also have let it warm up to see if it does the same thing, and it does!.