| Issue ID | 1468207 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11096683 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 12/05/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The transmission had zero known issues prior to this incident. The transmission began losing power and shifting aggressively. The transmission would shift into drive and move one out of every five attempts. The transmission in drive acted as though it was in neutral. Upon taking the vehicle to a shop it was discovered that a bulletin has been published about this issue yet no recall at this time. At one point the vehicle lost power going uphill and began to roll backwards. This issue poses a safety issue especially consider the problem developed from a known issue and inside 24 hours. Potentially related: nhtsa campaign number: 16v461000 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NASHVILLE, IN |
| VIN pattern | 2C4RDGBG0GRXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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