Automatic Transmission Cooler Problems of Dodge Caravan

Dodge Caravan owners have reported 15 problems related to automatic transmission cooler (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Caravan based on all problems reported for the Caravan.

1 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 01/30/2007

- the contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan. While driving 40 mph and at any speed the gear shifted into neutral without warning. The driver had to stop the vehicle, put the vehicle in park, and it accelerated a few times before she could drive forward. The gear shift indicator was in the drive position, but the vehicle would not move forward. She stated that the failure was due to a continuous transmission leak. The dealer informed her that there have been failures on the rubber transmission lines. The dealer advised the driver to her call the corporate office and the NHTSA hotline to file a complaint. The contact did not feel the vehicle was safe to drive, and the leak could cause a fire. The current mileage was 58,000. The failure mileage was 57,500.

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2 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem of the 2005 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 03/31/2006

: the contact stated when taking the vehicle to the dealer for regular maintenance the dealer determined the brakes were defective. The brakes were replaced by the dealer. In addition, the transmission fluid was discolored. Brake rotors and pads were resurfaced. Vehicle had an alignment. Transmission fluid was discolored, but the contact declined transmission flush.

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3 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem of the 2000 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 04/20/2004

While the vehicle was parked, the consumer noticed that oil was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The consumer called the dealer and was informed that the problem could be with the cooler hose on the transmission and to be safe not to run it with it being dry of oil.

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4 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem of the 2001 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 02/02/2004

Over the past 15 months, our 2001 Dodge grand Caravan sport has blown 4 hydraulic hoses. 3 times on the power steering return lines and 1 transmission cooler hose.

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5 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 12/22/2003

While driving consumer heard a loud distributing noise coming from the transmission. Consumer pulled over to check and saw coolant fluid leaking. Consumer had the vehicle towed.

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6 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 03/07/2003

Vehicle fire caused from defective transmission system. (under sized transmissions, inadequate sized cooling lines and internal parts) the transmissions did not last over and average of 25k miles and had to be replaced more than once at times. While driving, the dash showed everything being, normal, the vehicle suddenly started to smoke. The transmission was not responsive. The transmission dripped balls of flames.

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7 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 07/24/2002

Transmission fluids were leaking from underneath transmission. Dealer was notified and made repairs. Feel free to provide any further information.

8 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem of the 2000 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 02/01/2002

Automatic transmission failure. 2000 Dodge Caravan. With only 54000miles, it felt like it was losing acceleration uphill. Immediately pulled over. Towed to dealership and they said a hydralic hose broke and that the tranny would have to be rebuilt to the tune of $2700! get real. These trannies are obviously having problems!.

9 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 12/01/2001

While vehicle was inside of the driveway backing out transmission fluid was leaking.

10 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 11/08/2001

When vehicle is parked transmission fluid would leak out and make it difficult to down shift or upshif. Vehicle had been at dealer four times for transmission fluid leaks. Mechanic will clean and check leakage coolant hose which had been replaced. Please provide more information.

11 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 10/05/2001

Tranmission fluid was leaking inside of vehicle. There was fluid all over pedals. Consumer took the vehicle to dealerslership because there was transmission fluid all over floorboard.

12 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem of the 2000 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 04/11/2001

Noted leakage of transmission fluid form underside of engine - down close to 1 qt. In 3,000 miles. Problem traced to loose coolant clamps at radiator. Servie department indicated they ahd seen many of these lately.

13 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 01/22/2001

While on interstate heard a crack. Consumer looked out rear view and saw smoke. Pulled over, and looked under car and saw transmission fluid pouring out.

14 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 06/25/1998

Had pulled into station. Restarted vehicle & was shifting into gear when vehicle jerked. The transmission fluid leaked out. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.

15 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem of the 2004 Dodge Caravan

Consumer heard a spraying sound from the transmission when the vehicle was in operation. This sound occurred when driving at any speed. Also, when slowing down consumer heard a clicking noise. Dealer responded by saying the sounds that consumer heard were normal for this vehicle.

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