2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“Even on the slightest incline, van rolls backwards while in drive. This is the first automatic that I ever had do this. It could be dangerous if you take your foot off the brake and someone walks behind you or another car is too close. I noticed this the first day I drove it.”

“Summary - rough shift or slip at 1500-2000 RPM began around 30,000 miles. Dodge visits- 10/26/05 - 32,088 miles - clutch replaced. 11/30/05 - 33,179 miles - special order part . 12/14/05 - 33,803 miles - valve body. 12/20/05 - 33,920 miles - tans-axle replacement. 03/31/06 - 36,709 miles - quick learn reset. 05/04/06 - 38,214 miles - Dodge would not evaluate unless I paid the extended warranty deductible of $100. Refused to provide me paperwork for this attempt at repair. I feel problem existed and was not fixed so should not have to pay $100 for further attempts.”

“The main problem was the vehicle not going into gear or moving, plus we notice that on any incline the vehicle will roll backwards if you have to stop at a light. The first problem has been fixed, according to the mechanic there was a leak and the solenoid was replaced. However, we are still experiencing problems with the incline, which they say is normal and the transmission is operating as designed. I totally disagree, I've been driving for a while and only manual transmission react this way on an incline. Thus far the vehicle is still under warranty and there has been no cost. …”

“When driving with the headlights on lights dimmed, and the heat from the air vents temperature decreased. This occurred when coming to a complete stop, or if consumer removed foot from the accelerator pedal. Dealership replaced the module/alternator, transmission control module, and the main computer, but the problem still occurred.”

“At slow accelerations vehicle shudders/hesitates to shift. When downshifting it bumps down. At 35-40 MPH engine races without accelerating. Dealer says clutch plates need 5-10,000 miles to break in after transmission was rebuilt at 2,400 miles. Vehicle still not shifting correctly after many service attempts and 11,000 miles.”