Engine and drive train behavior

Asked by GuruCZ5RQ Feb 04, 2019 at 01:13 PM about the Dodge Grand Caravan

Question type: General

I just purchased a 2019 Grand Caravan.  Brand new, no miles.  3.6 liter award winning Pentastar engine.  I've owned it for one month and have experienced the following. Item 1. This 6 speed auto transmission constantly shifts of hunts around it find a common running speed with the engine.  Seems to labor to get up on hills, even on the interstate for a 3.6 liter engine.  Item 2. The engine temperature gauge registers on the half way point or in the middle even in this cold climate I live in.  The car now has 1,100 miles on it.  Beyond recommended break in.  Question?  Is this the normal operating condition and behaver of this particular 3.6 liter with it's 6 speed transmission?  

3 Answers

F_O_R answered 5 years ago

I would have a talk with your Dodge dealer. Most likely they will claim it is normal but a hunting transmission is a pain in the arse. If you can turn off the OD it may help. Be sure and turn it back on when out on the highway.

Mark helpful

F_O_R answered 5 years ago

Does the transmission have settings for Eco, sport etc? Try different settings but sport might reduce this issue.

Mark helpful

GuruCZ5RQ answered 5 years ago

I did talk with my dealer and that’s exactly what they said. I blame myself for buying this car as I failed to do more research before the purchase than after. Even the reviews on certain websites about this vehicle note the transmission trying to find the best suited driving conditions, but it seems to me it’s overworking to find it’s sweet spot when driving up and down hills and where I live there’s always a hill to climb. I did turned on the Eco switch this AM. But too early to tell. Thank you for your reply

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Grand Caravan

Looking for a Used Grand Caravan in your area?

CarGurus has 5,657 nationwide Grand Caravan listings starting at $975.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.
Write a car review

Shortcuts

Search Dodge Grand Caravan Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Whitney C
    Reputation
    3,690
  • #2
    timof5
    Reputation
    3,670
  • #3
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    2,780
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chrysler Town & Country
139 Great Deals out of 2,266 listings starting at $699
Used Chrysler Pacifica
695 Great Deals out of 15,769 listings starting at $3,762
Used Honda Odyssey
704 Great Deals out of 20,110 listings starting at $1,500
Used Toyota Sienna
596 Great Deals out of 11,513 listings starting at $2,296
Used Dodge Journey
234 Great Deals out of 3,981 listings starting at $1,996
Used Dodge Durango
796 Great Deals out of 21,192 listings starting at $850
Used Kia Sedona
60 Great Deals out of 996 listings starting at $2,800
Used Dodge Caravan
50 listings
Used Ford F-150
6,341 Great Deals out of 170,896 listings starting at $1,999
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4,162 Great Deals out of 122,662 listings starting at $1,999
Used Dodge RAM 1500
74 Great Deals out of 1,406 listings starting at $975
Used Chrysler Grand Caravan
1 listing
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,340 Great Deals out of 34,398 listings starting at $1,550
Used Ford Explorer
2,294 Great Deals out of 56,393 listings starting at $995
Used Toyota Highlander
1,368 Great Deals out of 14,929 listings starting at $2,000

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.