1998 Dodge Grand Caravan Consumer Discussions

Chrysler Minivan Transmission Problems

Re: 1998 Dodge grand caravan transmission slipping [isinika]

Written by: srs_49 on Oct 16, 2009 03:25 AM

I'm not sure I would put $2K+ into a 12 year old Grand Caravan with that kind of miles on it. Maybe if you had been the original owner and was thoroughly familiar with the van's history, but that doesn't appear to be the case here. You might want to do a complete transmission drain and refill and clean the filter/screen and see what that does for you. Do not do a flush. ... Read More...

Re: 1998 Dodge grand caravan transmission slipping [xwesx]

Written by: bart19136 on Oct 15, 2009 07:02 PM

You can order a used trans thru the net, might be cheaper but, if the engine is not in good condition or electrical. No one I know has xray vision. I got ride of my 1995 only AFTER TRANS started to slip and died on me. I put everything in it, I spent 2k from both drive shafts to new braking system. I got $100 bucks trade in when I pushed it into the dealership. Left me on foot, ... Read More...

Re: 1998 Dodge grand caravan transmission slipping [isinika]

Written by: xwesx on Oct 15, 2009 05:37 PM

Is it low on fluid again? If not, there may be bad seals internally on the transmission, which is causing the pressure to seep out and preventing normal operation. this would require a rebuild. If the fluid is burnt (brown in color), it needs to be replaced and is not likely providing the protection or the hydraulic characteristics the unit needs. If you have to ... Read More...

1998 Dodge grand caravan transmission slipping

Written by: isinika on Oct 15, 2009 03:10 PM

I have a 1998 dodge grand caravan at 170k miles, i bought it last year at 158k. About two months ago it started the trans started to slip in the morning (if i drive it around the block for 10 minutes) then it functions properly. through internet search i was able to detect that it may be it was low on transmission fluid. Adding the fluid ( about 3 quarts) the problem disappeared ... Read More...

Maintenance/Warranty Problem and Customer Service Nightmare!

Re: 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan [teacher101]

Written by: shipo on Oct 15, 2009 04:53 AM

Wow, I'm stunned at the issues you've had with your van; to say that your experience is different than ours is an understatement. Our first DGC (a 1998 3.8 liter Sport model) went some 170,000 miles with very little maintenance, and our second, a 2003 3.8 liter ES model is currently north of 130,000 miles and has only needed two unscheduled repairs, the first being ... Read More...

Rear wipers not working in 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan

Re: Rear wipers not working in 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan [youfixit]

Written by: masterpaul1 on Jul 01, 2009 06:23 PM

We had a problem with ours getting stuck when turned on. (01 DGC EX) I bought a new motor from Autozone, for about 50 dollars, and installed it myself. No problems. Took about an hour to replace. Read More...

Chrysler T&C/Dodge Grand Caravan brakes

BAD BRAKES DGC

Written by: madatbrakes on Jun 30, 2009 05:55 PM

We own a 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan. We bought it used at about 150k miles. It now has 200k. During the 50,000 miles we have owned it, we have replaced the brake pads about 8 times! I am serious! We only get around 6,000 miles before the brake pads are worn completely thin. The other weird thing is that there is no warning sign. Suddenly, I come to a stop and cannot stop fast ... Read More...

Rear wipers not working in 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan

Rear wipers not working in 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan

Written by: youfixit on Jun 28, 2009 05:28 PM

Has anybody had any issues with the rear wipers not working in Dodge Grand Caravan?? Read More...

1997 grand caravan camshaft sensor

engine light

Written by: corr1gan on Apr 16, 2009 02:11 PM

I have had a problem with my 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan pretty much since I purchased it used about 10 months ago. Not too long after I drove it off of the lot, the gauges would stop working ( this includes the digital odometer, the PRND3 display, temp, speedometer, rpm) and the ABS light would come on. But after a couple hours to a few days, the gauges will start working ... Read More...

Caravan/Voyager Electrical Issues

Re: 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan - Computer [adams135]

Written by: iamhis72 on Aug 03, 2008 02:31 PM

Hi I have a 99 plymouth van. I just had all the problems everyone is explaining on this site and was about to get ride of the van. I spent and few hundred dollars on the van with out having anything fixed. My dash went dead, horn never worked and many other things. I took it to a man who works out of his own garage and he told me not a problem he could fix it. I really did not have ... Read More...