Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems of the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan

One problem related to automatic transmission torque converter has been reported for the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2007 Grand Caravan.

1 Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Failure Date: 10/07/2007

This issue occurs every time I drive the vehicle. It is a Chrysler financial lease vehicle, and current mileage is approximately 9,200 miles. The problem started occurring at approximately 250 miles. I am an engineer on automatic transmission systems. The purpose of this complaint is to provide NHTSA and the manufacturer with one more example of an issue that seems to be common with this particular transmission/vehicle. The Dodge dealer has not been contacted and the vehicle has not been serviced. Issue ? the vehicle exhibits an extremely harsh 2ã€1 downshift. It also exhibits a mildly harsh 1ã€2 upshift. I suspect solenoid and/or valve body debris is present causing delayed/harsh shifts. There is also a moderate amount of torque converter lock-up clutch slippage in third gear. The vehicle remains in third gear until approximately 40 mph. During third gear torque converter lock-up mode, engine speed fluctuations are visible on the tachometer. The engine speed changes are audible as well. I have been monitoring the automatic transmission fluid (atf) level and color. The level is correct and the fluid does not smell or appear burnt (fluid is red in color).




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