Three transmissions within 95,000 miles.
Comfortable, stylish and very responsive. A true joy to drive. The only problem is the C604 transmission that Dodge chose to put into these Vans (as well as several models of their cars). At $2000 a pop, replacing the transmission is an expensive proposition to entertain every two years or so.
I will like to share my experience with you all. I bought my Grand Caravan in July 1993. On or about the 96,000 miles the transmission, A604, went nuts. Last July 2001, I spend $1,800 on a new transmission (refurbished), I had to return the vehicle to the shop on about five ocassions, finally the van was on the road again on or about October 2002. Still the transmission was not working properly. Discussed by the first experience I did not return the vehicle to have it fix, so around 25 Sep 02 the transmission went nuts again and now they want me to spend around $1,300 to have another transmission installed (refurbished). Listening to other friends' experiences there is a big problem out there with the A604 transmissions and the Dodge/Chrysler folks don't want to admit it. How much it will take for the Dodge Company to admit the failure of the A604 transmissions!!
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