1998 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 73 complaints for the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan, 10% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 73 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
1998 chrysler grand caravan experiencing transmission problems. 1998 dodge caravan suffered from avehicle fire as a result of a defective transmission. Vehicle was declared a total loss. Consumer is seeking a fair settlement for loss of vehicle.
Transmission in 1998 grand caravan needs to be replaced. According to the transmission repair shop, I have a broken differential pin.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan
- Engine 141 complaints
- Air bags 105 complaints
- Electrical system 83 complaints
- Brakes 61 complaints
- Suspension 53 complaints
- Body & structure 30 complaints
- Cruise control 27 complaints
- Fuel system 26 complaints