2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Transmission Problems

Your van rolled backward down a slight incline after you shifted to Park, even though you believed the transmission was in Park. You were unable to stop the vehicle and were injured while trying to regain control. The issue may involve the transmission not properly engaging Park, the parking brake not being secure, or both systems failing to hold the vehicle on an incline. A dealer inspection of the transmission Park pawl, parking brake system, and related components would be needed to diagnose the problem.

Your transmission failed completely at 47,000 miles without warning, causing your van to lurch forward at a stop light and then stall, requiring a tow and a $6,000+ replacement. Your power sliding rear doors malfunction intermittently and have nearly closed on you and your children, with the door not stopping even when meeting resistance from your body. Your driver's side headrest suddenly shattered into pieces while parked with nothing touching it, creating a serious safety hazard that could have caused injury if the van had been in motion.

While driving 55 MPH on your 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, the engine didn't respond when you pressed the accelerator pedal, forcing you to coast to the shoulder and then to a nearby parking lot. As you coasted into the lot, the vehicle jerked and bucked abnormally. This happened at 59,000 miles, and your transmission has been replaced three times within 107,000 miles total. The dealer said the repair wasn't covered under warranty. The issue likely involves the transmission or engine control system and may require professional diagnosis and repair.

Your check engine light came on after two weeks of ownership, and a mechanic's computer scan indicated transmission problems. You discovered the dealer may have reset the computer to hide the issue before selling you the van, which voided your warranty. A transmission replacement will likely be needed to resolve this problem.

Your van is experiencing multiple electrical and drivetrain issues after a coolant temperature sensor replacement. Your transmission is shifting hard at speeds above 40 mph, your heater stopped working after the sensor was replaced, and you're also having problems with the back sliding door locks, tire pressure sensor, and radio not functioning—but no diagnostic codes are appearing. The issues may be related to electrical connections or a faulty sensor installation, and a mechanic should inspect the sensor replacement work and scan for electrical faults more thoroughly.

After you had your transmission fluid and filter changed at the dealership in July 2025, your automatic transmission started slipping and hesitating in 2nd and 3rd gears. A transmission shop found the fluid was burnt and discovered internal damage requiring a $6,700 rebuild — far more than the $1,500 diagnostic fee. At 92,000 miles, you believe the transmission failed prematurely, possibly due to the service performed at the dealership. The repair will likely involve a complete transmission rebuild or replacement to restore proper shifting and power delivery.

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and independently stopped. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with rear transmission seal failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the transmission was replaced in 2022, 2023, and May of 2025. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact requested a buy-back; however, the request was denied. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

At 99500 the transmission went Kaputt! Repair man says metal shavings obstructed flow of fluid, through the filter, into the transmission, not allowing for running the car forward or backward. Very dangerous as we were driving down a highway when it just stopped working. Vehicle is only 6 years old. Why would this happen so soon?

Transmission had a complete failure on July 24, 2025. There were no warning signs it was operating fine until that moment. Odometer 86,948. Had van towed to my mechanics shop where he diagnosed the problem. A new factory trans was ordered and installed at a cost of $6,316.23.