Five problems related to transmission fluid leaking have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving 55 mph transmission blew out. This caused transmission fluid to leak. Consumer managed to pull over ,and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
The consumer heard a loud noise coming from engine. Soon after, the steering became hard. The consumer pulled over and noticed transmission fluid leaking on to the ground. The transmission had failed. . It was determined the transmission had exited the case ph.
November 1999 transmission leaked. Dealer could not find problem, and leak stopped on it's own. On December 4 while driving 55 mph, heard loud noise, pulled over, and noticed transmission fluid pouring out of vehicle, vehicle at dealer now. Transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer paid only half of the cost of the parts.
Transmission failed due to a pin shearing off from within, causing a hole, and allowing fluid to leak. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of warranty, and nothing could be done. Feel free to provide further details.
The transmission was leaking fluid, when the vehicle was taken to the dealer they claimed they could not find a leak but shortly after that the transmission failed and the dealer said it had to be replaced, consumer feels transmission should have lasted longer than 2 years. Nlm.