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Report: Transmission May Fail Causing Slipping in First or Reverse Gear

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Model Years Affected: 2000, 2002

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If the transmission is slipping in first gear or Reverse—or if you experience delayed or loss of gear engagement after initial startup—the transmission may require removal and disassembly.

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  • Report #1
    Visitor, 2000 Dodge Caravan, 223,000 mi

    Transmission fails to engage when vehicle is cold. We wait a moment for the transmission fluid to build more pressure and then it seems okay. No official remedy yet... at 223k it may be sent to the boneyard rather than the shop. LOL. Great van!

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