I have heard that the transmission in the 2017 Dodge grand caravan had tons of problems. Can you tell me what you know about this

There’s no transmission-related technical service bulletins listed as far as I can tell. What kind of problem are you having?

This web site lists 2 complaints, a lot of Caravans have been sold so 2 is not significant. 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Transmission problems 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission problems with 2 complaints from Grand Caravan owners. The worst complaints are failure, knocking between gears. …

Hello, I am looking to purchase a 2017 Grand Caravan. I was told by a dealer that it was a bad purchase because Dodge makes a terrible transmission for this vehicle. This gentleman is a Toyota dealer.

[image] bolivarshagnasty: This gentleman is a Toyota dealer. Do you really think a Toyota dealer is going to praise a competitors product ? I would avoid Chrysler myself but just for the fact I don’t feel good about the Fiat connection lasting much longer.

Rumors get started about a problem with a certain make and model of a car with no basis in fact. I remember when the 1954 Buicks came out with the “wraparound windshield”. The story went around that if the car was jacked up on one corner to change a tire, the windshield would crack. My parents ow…

I always check this site out when looking at problem cars. https://www.carcomplaints.com/Dodge/Grand_Caravan/2017/ I am not a MOPAR fan myself but this is actually one of their more solid vehicles if you ask me. Yes, they cost a lot less than others but are not what I would consider a ticking tim…

I have a 2014 and it has kind of a stupid transmission. It’s good enough but I put it in 3 when I climb hills at 25 MPG. It shifts up and bogs if I don’t. Any other time it is perfectly OK.

Consumer Reports does not have enough data on the 2017, but from 2012 through 2016 they rate Transmission Major as Much Better than Average and Trans Minor varied from Average to Better Than Average to Much Better Than Average. If you haven’t seen it, the April issue of Consumer Reports is their An…

This sounds like my main complaint about automatic transmissions.

Trans problems in 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?

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TXdealer June 10, 2018, 2:47am 6

The Grand Caravan is not as reliable as the Odyssey or Sienna, however it is also costs significantly less as a used car and offers stow and go seating. The transmission is generally the weak point on any Minivan, and I would agree that the one in the Dodge is not great. That said, if price is a consideration, the Grand Caravan and Town & Country are both good choices overall.

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