One problem related to transmission slip out of gear has been reported for the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Twice in the last 6 years the transmission has had to be completely rebuilt in our 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan due to failure. The first time, in 2002, occurred as the transmission permanently slipped out of gear. The second time, March 2008, the transmission would down-shift into first gear - at any speed and at any time. More often than not the transmission would shift out of gear before down-shifting causing the engine to race high. The van is not used for anything but passenger travel nor is it used for towing.