We've had three transmissions put in this. Within the first 6 months of owning it, it was in the dealer five times because of transmission problems. Finally, it was rebuilt. We had to have a new transmission put in about four years later, and now, it needs another one. Paint job is horrible, it's been peeling for years. Chrysler paid to have the hood repainted 5 years ago because of the problem, but it's now on the entire vehicle.
Poor quality.
Your experience is not typical. Our best friends have owned two Chrysler vans. The first was virtually trouble free for 240,000 miles. The current one has over 130,000 with only one minor electrical problem. A business associate of mine also has owned two Dodge vans, both of which went over 200,000 with virtually no problems. Although Chrysler is notorious for bad customer service and not honoring their warranty, their vehicles are generally very good.
For now on make sure you PUT in the correct fluid and don't be shifting from R to D while still going backwards.
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