Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan

Table 1 shows 14 common power train related problems of the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (22 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (15 problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan

The Automatic Transmission problem

My 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan was stopped at a light, when I went to move forward, it clunked, and did not move for 1-2 seconds, then jumped forward. Took to tranny shop and was told I will need a new transmission.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Transmission failed while going 60 on interstate. Power would come and go leaving me stranded in the middle of traffic and attempting to get to the side of the road without getting hit. The engine light didn't come on until I was pulled off the road. No prior warning of the pending failure.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

While allowing vehicle to idle in park in residential garage, driver stepped inside house and within 30 sec heard loud crash. Upon investigation found vehicles engine idle at 5500 rpms and had collided with washer/dryer 4ft in front of vehicle.   Read details...


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