Dodge Grand Caravan owners have reported 5 problems related to transmission shudder (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the Grand Caravan.
The transmission started slamming into gear when starting the vehicle from a stop (both forward and reverse). According to the technician at the Dodge dealership, there was a significant amount of metal shavings in the transmission oil pan indicating the transmission was grinding itself apart. Two repair options were given - replace the transmission entirely or have it rebuilt at the dealership. Since there was the possibility of more significant damage internally, we opted to have the transmission replaced to ensure safe and reliable operation in the future. The vehicle has less than 50k miles, has not been driven roughly, and is not used for towing or hauling heavy loads. Essentially, there is no reason the transmission should have self-destructed on this vehicle.
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Van started to produce very harsh shifting in drive. When in reverse and in a slight incline the transmission started to shudder as well. Ever since, transmission will randomly shift harsh, skip shifts and under a load when backing up will shudder all of the time.
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Driving on the freeway going 65 mph the van down shifted to a lower gear with a jolt. Following the owners manual I pulled to the side of the road and put the Mini van in park. Restarted the van put it in gear and started to move and heard and felt the transmission grinding. Called a tow truck.
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all problems of the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
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Transmission is failing- wont shift when first pulling away. . . Or when turning corners. . . Dangerous in interscetions. . . When going 45-55 mph and above- transmission shudders violently- dealer wont honor any repairs- offered to pay half for something that was a problem from day one>. . . . Final cost to rebuild transmission and replace tourque converter. . . 1400 to 2000 dollars.
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all problems of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan
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Transmission vibrates between 3 and 4 upshifts randomly, between 30-40 mph.
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