| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Dodge Grand Caravan repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 2657 repairs.
Dodge Grand Caravan transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 151 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 4000 mi | Software Update performed for enhanced shifting of transmission |
| 146000 mi US $5000 |
Replace transmission |
| 35960 mi | replaced transmission and oil cooler lines |
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 37200 mi | Transmission kick when changing reverse to foward and first gear to second and they fix with the computer |
| 120 mi US $1500 |
junked it afterwards |
| 56000 mi | Transmission had a slow leak. Dealer re-sealed transmission pan under drivetrain warranty at no charge. |
| 5580 mi | Whine/Howl noise at 90kph. Dealer replaced 5th and 6th gears and bearings. Noise better but still can be heard. Not present in 4th gear, only 5th or 6th. |
| 96000 mi US $160 |
Transmission was engaging harshly from reverse to drive intermittently. Dealer updated PCM. |
| 150000 mi | Check engine light came on - Had been driving up steep mountains in Custer State Park in SD. Said low transmission oil pressure. Reset the light and drove over the mountains to Salt Lake City and then back to Minnesota. No issues following regular highways |
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| CEL keeps illuminating, throwing transmission codes. Dealer reset codes. Still returning codes |
| 620 mi | Whirring noise when slowing down. Still trying to figure this one out. |
| 8370 mi | Transmission would 'clunk' when selecting gears - dealer reset the computer and indicated that it was a known software issue. Transmission now operates very smoothly. Transmission would 'clunk' when selecting gears - dealer reset the computer and indicated that it was a known software issue. Transmission now operates very smoothly. |
| 10770 mi | Clicking noise coming from front left wheel when steering moved away from centre (both directions). Diagnosis was that axle nut not properly torqued (!) and allowed for play. |
| 51800 mi | Replaced flex plate under powertrain warranty. |
| 68200 mi US $250 |
Transmission shifts very rough and sometimes fails to shift up a gear under heavy acceleration. |
| 11000 mi | Transmission is shifting strangely, particularly exhibiting a "flare" in RPM when shifting from 4th to 5th and from 5th to 6th. Also, it sometimes bangs into drive pretty hard when shifting from R to D. They reprogrammed the TCM. Problem has returned. |
| 20000 mi | This is my 3rd trip to try to improve transmission operation. This time I went to a different dealer. They said the same things the first dealer did, but they did do some reprogramming and add'l checks. Shifting is better, tho not perfect |
| 51000 mi | Rough shifting. Torque converter clutch failed, causing facing material to contaminate internals. New TC installed, transmission overhaul kit installed |
| 97000 mi | Poor shifting problem has been growing.. Had transmission reprogrammed before running out of warranty. For now, shifting is acceptable. |
| 61152 mi C $500 |
Sever transmission leaking. The transmission was previously repaired by a dealership before I have bought the car from them.The work was not done properly by the dealership. |
| Transmission clunked when shifting. Checked for flash program updates - all controllers were up-to-date. Cleared variable line pressures and performed "quick learn" procedure. | |
| 10000 mi | In Economy mode, transmission "clunks" as car slows to 15 mph. |
| 18000 mi | Transmission "bumps" when slowing to 15mph in economy mode. |
| 24800 mi | The transmission has always "clunked" when slowing to 20 mph in Econo Mode. I was told this is normal. Now the transmission does the same thing in non Econo Mode which it had not done before. Again I was told this is "normal." |
| 64000 mi | Transmission failed, needed replacement. Close to a dealer, able to limp in. Chrysler paid 100% for the new transmission since there was still 26 DAYS left on the original warranty! Interesting they found the "fluid level overfull and burnt," since this was the original fluid that came with the car when new it should not have been overfull. After removing the transmission they found "ferrous debris" and "pump damaged, torque converter failed." |
| 27000 mi | Transmission clunked when shifting. Checked for flash program updates...Also rear quarter vent window switch recall (P25/NHTSA 14V-234) |
| 8000 mi | trans slams into gear when shifting from reverse to drive. Erratic shifting of 6 speed trans at all times. |
| 18000 mi | computer reflashed because of harsh shifting |
| 1000 mi | Transmission banging into drive when shifting from reverse or park. Re-programmed transmission computer. |
| 10000 mi | Bangs into drive when shifting from reverse to drive. Problem corrected. No more bangng since van was in shop. |
| 42000 mi | Transmission had a hard shift at low speed. M38 recall addressed the problem |
| 46000 mi | The transmission failed completely and they replaced it under warranty |
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 68000 mi | Transmission failed a week after initial repair. Needed to replace more parts. |
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 37640 mi | Reported rough shifting issues to dealer. The dealer ended up rebuilding the transmission. After the rebuilt shifting is somewhat better but still no where near what I would call smooth shifting. |
| 45880 mi | Rough shifting in and out of gear and when downshifting. Dealer updated software and resolved the problem. |
| 60760 mi | While waiting to bring in for repair. Flex plate in transmission also broke. |
| 68900 mi | Transmission shifting very rough into third. Took me going down to the dealer to replicate the issue for them. Broken spring inside the transmission, clutches unevenly worn. Had full rebuild done |
| 36620 mi | Automatic transmission hose leak. Replaced hoses or o-rings. |
| 84560 mi C $190 |
transmission cooler line replaced after it started to leak at the connection with the radiator. |
| 65000 mi | replaced shifting cable |
| 3100 mi | tranny harsh shift from zero to first gear |
| 102300 mi C $1300 |
Flex plate And trans oil and filter |
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 37000 mi | Customer Satisfaction Notice M38 - reprogram transmission computer for better shifting. No longer slams into gear after backing up, less "harsh" shifts when in ECON mode. Covered under powertrain warranty. |
| 40000 mi | When coming to a rapid stop, a "bump shift" occurs while the transmission tries to figure out what to do. Fluid drained, new filter, re-fill with fresh fluid. No apparent repair available, software up to date with M38 flash. |
| 45000 mi US $968 |
Warning light for torque converter, replaced. WONDERFUL SERVICE FROM MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER. ALL COSTS WERE COVERED BY MANUFACTURE. DEALER EVEN ASKED TO TEST DRIVE IT 2 DAYS AFTER REPAIR, AS A FOLLOW UP. WONDERFUL SERVICE FROM MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER. ALL COSTS WERE COVERED BY MANUFACTURE. DEALER EVEN ASKED TO TEST DRIVE IT 2 DAYS AFTER REPAIR, AS A FOLLOW UP. |
| 98580 mi C $100 |
I kept getting check engine light and usually would go away, but this time it stayed on. I contacted the nationwide warranty as I had purchased warranty when I bought my used van (bad choice) and they said it was covered. Took the van to the mechanic and after few days of running diagnostic, they concluded that a part within the transmission will need to be replaced (do not remember the name). He told me that another shop will have to do that as he cannot do the repair. He took the car to the other mechanic and after few days it was ready for pickup. No more check engines |
| 9000 mi US $100 |
Shifting hard and jerky. |
| 10000 mi US $80 |
Transmission was jerky and car shook in reverse. Dealer flashed control module. Drives much better now, shaking in reverse still there. Dealer opened up a case. |
| 12400 mi | Van was shifting irregularly, especially between 75 and 80 kilometers per hour...thats about 50 miles per hour..was told the torque converter was locking up and failing to release between gears |
| 3000 mi | Poor shifting, harsh engagement, and whistling/whining while slowing down. Dealer unable to fix, says everything is normal. This transmission is terrible. |
| 12000 mi | Hard shifting, especially downshift. Dealer reprogrammed, better for now. |
| 19540 mi | M38 reflash |
| 138000 mi US $125 |
Torque converter was failing causing a CEL and failed to lockup. I replaced myself. The cost would have been $1200 approx at a shop. |
| 35000 mi | Seal in transmission went bad, needed replaced. Also flashed update for recall on transmission shift points |
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
| 44000 mi US $600 |
rebuilt transmission, and replaced torque converter and pump, after previous replacement of torque converter and pump, shop should have replaced transmission the 1st time at 37800 mi but did a sloppy fix while under warranty |
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 64200 mi | Leaking side plate cover on Transmission. Possibly related to transmission flush. Repaired under warranty |
| 80000 mi US $190 |
Leaking transmission pan seal, and leaking transmission cooler lines |
| 64000 mi US $3000 |
Dealer diagnostic fee on failed transmission bearings in transmission failed less than 1 month after warranty ended. |
| 65400 mi C $355 |
Neutral safety switch was replaced, because vehicle would not start at times. |
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 213000 mi US $4000 |
The car would not move when when transmission was engaged. Replaced the transmission. |
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 100000 mi US $200 |
Shifter Solenoids and transmission filter were replaced by dealer. We only had to pay price of transmission fluid flush and fluids. Dealer covered the parts and labor cost as the car developed symptoms while it was just on the edge of the power train warranty expiration. |
| 68700 mi C $10 |
Right side axle seal leaking. $10 for parts, 0.5 hrs of labour |
| 238700 mi C $1100 |
Replaced right tie rod end |
| 31700 mi | Gear shift lever moved, but was not reported correctly by the transmission. Although in park, the vehicle would not start. Cable was replaced. |
| 20460 mi | Bad seal replaced |
| 22940 mi | same seal had to be replaced again. no clear explanation given as to why a seal failed so soon |
| 26660 mi | Same oil leak returned. After making some noise the dealer took me more seriously and discovered a deffective drive shaft that damaged the seal |
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 60760 mi C $350 |
The van would go into limp mode while driving. Dealer flushed trans. fluid and billed us $350. Didn't solve problem. After we replaced the battery (ourselves) the problem has mostly gone away. Happened 1 other time since. |
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 124000 mi US $2000 |
Will have to replace transmission. |
| 37000 mi | Minor transmission fluid leak in area of transmission pan. |
| 72000 mi | Transmission whining in all gears. Replaced defective bearings in transmission. |
| 144300 mi US $37 |
Transmission cooler hoses seeping fluid. Replaced the hoses. |
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 143000 mi | Mechanic said not to replace my transmission fluid because fluid had never been changed before. At this point I need to rebuild transmission. Changing fluid completely could cause leaks. They were however able to change my oil and engine coolant. |
| 87700 mi C $500 |
After replacing that module, dealer told me the manual shift is not working and they are not responsible for it. |
| 113460 mi C $900 |
1. transmission shaft replaced |
| 6200 mi | Replaced leaky transmission hose. |
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 95000 mi US $280 |
Under Drive solenoid failure code threw. Turned out just to be water in the wiring harness. |
| 194680 mi C $300 |
Just after car was started, the transmission did not drive the car. It took a minute for transmission to warm up or get pressure or something, to move the car. I think that this was caused by a blocked transmission oil filter. Leaky pipes replaced |
| 32095 mi | Waranty replacement of L/F axel shaft because C/V boot leaking. |
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 81000 mi US $450 |
Transmission gasket leaking, was replaced. |
| 95000 mi US $110 |
Fluid leak at transmission cooler lines. Replaced lines. |
| 37600 mi | Transmission shot, replaced |
| 116760 mi C $220 |
Transmission slipping a bit on cold start-up. Flushed transmission to see if problem could be corrected. |
| 70013 mi US $443 |
Fluid Flush. |
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 12400 mi | Transmission lever was difficult to move |
| 31000 mi | Leaky transmission seal |
| 116000 mi | Check engine light came on. Code said it was the shifter. ordered transmission shifter awaiting part.l |
| 156000 mi US $150 |
Slipping with very cold weather. Replaced fluid, filter and solenoid. |
| 58900 mi | Position switch would not sense when vehicle was in Park. Adjusted shift cable. |
| 27280 mi | transmission was leaking fittings replaced and fluid added. |
| 57340 mi C $60 |
Transmission fluid leaking out and dripping into the ground |
| 165000 mi | Trans starting slipping and breaking away during shifts. Had to have a NEW transmission installed. Covered under the Unlimited Powertrain Warranty |
| 200 mi | Replace Torque converter |
| 87420 mi C $150 |
Replace trans oil cooler lines due to small weep/leak at crimp. |
2007 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 108000 mi US $500 |
wheel spindles front left and right ..left spindle loud humming noise... |
| 220000 mi US $463 |
Vehicle would not shift into Park or Neutral. Went into any gear but Park or Neutral.The part that needed to be replaced was the Transmission Range Sensor, which is located inside the transmission. |
| 77000 mi US $185 |
Clicking from front axles when going into gear. Re-torqued front axle nuts. |
| 56000 mi US $2650 |
Transmission started to "shudder" at about 35 to 40 mph. Transmission had to be replaced with a rebuilt transmission. |
| 155000 mi US $168 |
Shift shimmy problem from toque converter. I took it to AMCO and they dropped the pan and changed the filter and added some anti grab fluid to the new tran fluid. Then got worse before it improved. |
2007 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 6000 mi | Replaced torque converter in transmission. Part was faulty from the factory, TSB was issued, and faulty part was replaced with new/upgraded part. |
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 84320 mi C $114 |
left cv-axle to be replaced |
2006 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 72582 mi C $859 |
New fluid |
| 22940 mi | vibration from 60 to 80kph slow accelaration |
| 98580 mi C $20 |
Hoses weeping. Added sealant |
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 89000 mi US $875 |
Torque converter replaced Transmission was slipping/shuddering while driving. Torque converter replaced. |
| 120000 mi | Shift lever was stiff and resisted moving; found that the shaft at entrance to transmission needed lubricating-that was all-works great now. |
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 26000 mi US $450 |
Left CV joint bad |
| flywheel cracked while on vacation, downtime 4 days |
| 164500 mi US $750 |
Had to replace transmission with used lower mile transmission. |
| 90000 mi US $450 |
The Check Engine light reported a problem with a relay on top of the transmission. Transmission would not shift out of 2nd gear for a while. The problem then went away. However we had to resolve the Check Engine light prior to inspection. |
| 238000 mi US $2242 |
Apparent internal transmission issue, with audible sound of metal-on-metal grinding whenever in "Drive". Failure of transmission torque converter resulted in catastrophic damage to planetary gears and other internal components. Complete overhaul required. |
| 73800 mi US $500 |
Transmission has slight oil leak; diagnosed & part ordered and replaced on same day |
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 63000 mi | Heard clicking noises when making hard turns, knew from previous vehicles that this could be CV joint. Shop insist that both half axles need to be replaced to verify that problem is solved. Saving up money. |
| 65000 mi US $230 |
My son took to another shop and was able to inspect undercarriage with mechanic. No leaking of steering parts visible. Driver side half axle replaced after obvious joint noise thru boot. Prev. shop claimed couldn't tell which side. |
2005 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 67000 mi | Transmission does not always go into gear when shifting from reverse to drive when engine is cold. After adding transmission fluid, problem seemed to be resolved. |
| 130000 mi | Transmission went out and van was traded in. |
| 104000 mi US $18045 |
CV spindle replaced. |
2005 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 225000 mi US $2500 |
Axles needed replacement per mechanic |
2004 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 80600 mi | Apparently linkage from auto transmission selector was not quite engaged and after 20 km it went into neutral during acceleration and the computer showed error which was the transmission shift module or something similar. It faulted as the power to the module is cut when car is in neutral so there might be a sticking cable from the drivers control stick to the auto transmission. I was able to drive the van normally after making certain the transmission is engaged correctly without any trouble. It os possible that a long winter in which vehicle was driven little allowed the linkage to stiffen and not engage as it ought to. We shall see as a replacement of this module is more than the vehicle is worth. |
| 113340 mi | Tranny slipping |
| 114700 mi | Tranny slipping, never fixed. |
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 131000 mi US $780 |
Transmission electronic shift controller. I was from out of state and it took them 11 days to repair. Small town dealer just did not get in a hurry. Unexceptable time for one of the most popular cars on the road. |
| 124000 mi US $2560 |
bad tranny |
| 220000 mi US $350 |
At around 190000 miles engine service light came on. Light has stayed on and sometimes will not shift out of park into gear. Still regularly drive vehicle. Check tranny fluid regularly. Add fluid every 6 months or so. |
| 232000 mi US $350 |
Engine Transmission light has been on frequently recently. The car runs and drive but somtetimes takes a while to get into gear |
| 161000 mi US $400 |
leaking transmission solenoid pack, replaced and reprogrammed |
| 114000 mi US $30 |
transmission speed output speed sensor fail. Removed and replaced speed sensor. |
| 145000 mi | Replace transmission solenoid pack |
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 71300 mi | Automatic transmission defaulted to "limp" mode or lockup in second gear; required full rebuild. Problem occured in Spring '07 with milage of 98K so factory warranty applied. |
2003 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 61000 mi US $125 |
In for routine tranny service, mechanic found a leak in the sensor pack on transmission; problem corrected. |
| 78680 mi US $20 |
noticed "shudder" in transmission in 1-2 upshift from standing start, more pronounced when turning left. Dealer adjusted transmission computer, not sure yet if problem completely solved. |
| 142300 mi US $1600 |
Transmission fluid leaking. Pin in differential failed, contacted transmission housing, cracking it. Replaced transmission w/used unit. |
| 144000 mi | Transmission failed-No go. |
| 86800 mi C $700 |
Replace leaking solenoid pack |
2003 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 64000 mi US $109 |
I've replaced a transmission solenoid Pack |
2002 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 43320 mi US $617 |
Replaced trans solenoid and trans filter. |
| 261000 mi | Hard shift between 3rd and 4th. Dealer wanted $98 to look at it and $95 to "flash". Went to a local shop, "flashed",took two minutes for free which fixed the problem and wouldn't except payment. Just asked me to send business his way. |
2002 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 86000 mi US $45 |
vehicle was stalling when cold, mechanic/shop could not find a source but noted that the transmission fluid was really dirty & due a change & that it might fix the problem. We did the fluid change and since then no cold start stalling. $45 to diagnose t |
| 86000 mi US $350 |
trans pan and solenoid pack leaks |
| 137000 mi US $800 |
Sudden transmission failure, required replacement. |
2002 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 110000 mi US $2400 |
Transmission went out. Entire transmission replaced with remanufactured version with a 75,000 mile warranty. |
| 145000 mi | Transmission failed. Tranmission was still under 75K mile warranty. Shop replaced the transmission as a whole unit for no charge. |
2002 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 171000 mi US $1570 |
transmission rebuild input out put sensor replace |
| 130000 mi | Trans oil leak. |
| 141000 mi | Transmission failed. Sold for salvage (scrap) |
| 127000 mi | trans cooler broken loose from its supports. had to re-rivet all the brackets back on to it. |
2001 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 94000 mi US $1945 |
The transmission failed, and the mechanic was able to cripple it to their transmission shop for a complete rebuild. |
2001 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 197000 mi US $1600 |
Transmission (the 2nd one) had to be rebuilt again (first time was about 130k) |
2001 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 126000 mi US $640 |
control cable to transmission failed |
| 160000 mi | Transmission not shifting well when sold. |
2001 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 170000 mi US $2700 |
Perfect transmission with no problems or warning. Reverse worked in the A.M. pm to pick up kids no reverse. Total rebuild or replace required. 3 opinions. |
2001 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
Engine not specified
| 32240 mi C $399 |
Odd lawn-mower like sound when driving slow or idle. |
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 168000 mi US $150 |
The shifting computer failed, locks into safe mode, unhook battery runs fine for a few min then back on, code shows computer. Researched need to order part, install near fender well |
| 86000 mi US $380 |
Midas replaced leaking trans. fluid cooling hose that goes thru radiator. But they used a hose intended for fuel and it broke down 30 days the fluid leaked out leaving us stranded near our destination requiring a tow to a reputable repair shop to fix it. |
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
158-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 185000 mi US $200 |
replaced transmission shift solenoid. |
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 80000 mi | leaking gaskets in new transmission installed in May 2006 |
2000 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 133000 mi | Transmission died |
1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 86000 mi US $1200 |
Replace AWD right rear axle shaft AWD transfer case shot, replaced after waiting a weeks for another transfer case, new seals, bushing installed at the same time. |
| 129000 mi US $2700 |
Replace transmission with a rebuilt. 100k/3 year warranty on parts and labor on the rebuilt transmission. Also replacing the transfer case for the AWD system. |
1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 169000 mi | Transmission pump making noise. I sold van for $500 instead of spending $1400 - $2000 for repair. |
| 178000 mi US $150 |
Transmission was downshifting harshly out of 4th, changed ATF Fluid and Filter, Shifting improved immensely. |
| 161200 mi C $130 |
The outer CV boot on the passenger side was burnt through thus letting water into the joint. |
1998 Dodge Grand Caravan
Engine not specified
| 245000 mi | Transmission failed. Transaxle housing cracked due to internal failure; resulted in external fluid leak. No repair. Van donated to Goodwill. |
| 155000 mi US $150 |
Transmission fluid leaking, replaced pan seal. Still leaking, needs another seal replaced too. |
1998 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 146000 mi US $200 |
Left front axle shaft snapped in half at U-joint. Towed to trusted transmission shop, who repaired it same day. |
| 215000 mi US $200 |
Inner and outer passenger side cv boot replacement |
| 127000 mi US $225 |
Transmission was experiencing "bump shift." Dealer flushed the system and relearned the computer. Dealer stated this would be a temporary fix and the transmission would probably fail within 3 to 6 months. Bump shift is gone. |
1998 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 202000 mi US $500 |
Transmission went out at 202k miles. Limp home mode due to no overdrive clutch left. |
1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
Engine not specified
| 323000 mi | Transmission failure. No repair. Junked vehicle. |
1997 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 190000 mi | transmission went out - van junked |
1997 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
Engine not specified
| 238000 mi US $116 |
Limp mode |
1996 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 147000 mi | Transmission problems. Replacement to costly vs purchase of another vehicle. Traded it in. |
| 143100 mi US $500 |
cv axles |
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