Our '02 dodge grand caravan went. They said it was the transmission.

Question

We are new to the state and we don't know what to do. It turns on, but it won't go in drive or reverse. Also, my husband had a hard time to push it when it was in neutral. I did get it to do 10mph at one point, but it made like a loud siren sound. We need help. Could someone be honest with us, please. If it is the transmission then how much do you think it would cost us and last us if we got a rebuilt one?

Answer 1

The cost of remanufactured transmissions differs greatly, At a  dealership website  a   2002 dodge Gr. Caravan reman shows prices that range from $1700-2500, A rebuild should be less, depending on the exact nature of the failure.

A transaxle rebuild will usually be cheaper, but will have warranties that vary, depending on who does the work.

Labor to install should be around 6-7hrs.

Factory reman units carry a good 3year  100,000 mile warranty when installed by the Dealer or professional independent shop. if you buy one directly from the dealership, the warranty drops to only 12 month, 12,000 miles, They do this to try to capture the extra money they make from installation and  any "up sells" they may be able to sell you.

http://www.mopar-reman.com/warranty.htm

http://www.allpar.com/

Answer 2

Yes, Dodge transmissions are worst in the industry. Cost, $2-3 grand because they are electronic.

Answer 3

Rear planetary set of your transmission is broken,the weakest link of these tranny.Will cost around $1500 and last a couple years.

Answer 4

yes it is probably the transmission in it that's gone out ,and they only cost about 1800 for a real good rebuilt one,that's at most places now,their not that high ,so don't over pay for a transmission i see people every day that go out and pay 2-3 thousand for a transmission and their not worth that,any transmission shop will rebuild one for 1800 and put a good warranty on it,that's the average price for a good rebuilt one,i installed one last week, good luck.