Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems of the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan

Three problems related to automatic transmission column shift have been reported for the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2000 Grand Caravan.

1 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2004

I started my 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan and turned on the air conditioner. I opened the doors to let the heat out and my 2 1/2 year old son reached into the front seat and pulled the shifter into drive. The van shifter shifted without pushing the brake and the van ran into my chain-link fence. This is a saety issue and I do not think it was recalled. If it does not get recalled then I will trade in my vehicle for a more safe one.

2 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2003

Vehicle can be put into gear without the brake pedal being depressed . Consumer's child was able to put the vehicle in gear, almost causing an accident while parked in driveway.

3 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

While driving 40 mph transmission malfunctioned. Vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where consumer was told that transmission needed to be replaced.




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