Chrysler Chrysler 1996
Model Chrysler made in 1996 by Chrysler got 24 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and communications. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 1996
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 9709169738A | 09/16/1997 | 54408 | Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 9833 | 05/29/1998 | 601766 | Availability of retrofit air bag on/off switches. *yc | 08/24/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 9567 | 12/01/1995 | 46504 | Some jx vehicles equipped w/ a 2.5l engine may be received w/ a rough engine idle. the mil light may or may not be illuminated. procedure involves cleaning the spark plugs prior to delivery. | 04/25/1996 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 210499 | 02/26/1999 | 604364 | Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt | 04/27/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 11/19/2001 | 1 | ||
| The consumer submitted the receipt for reimbursement of the clock spring. (model/lxi). *mr *scc *nlm | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Internal clockspring stress relief strip was bend in assembly at factory, cousing stress and failure of ribbon wire powering airbag, horn and cruise control.*ak | |||
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Internal clockspring stress relief strip was bend in assembly at factory, cousing stress and failure of ribbon wire powering airbag, horn and cruise control.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| When the vehicle is running and the doors are closed, the vehicle doors locks itself. *ph on two occasions this problem occurred in which the consumer's child had gotten stuck in the vehicle after shutting the door to walk to the driver door the vehicle would lock itself. (model/talon) *sc | |||
| 04/07/2003 | 18000 | 100 | 10/28/1998 |
| 1/16/03 , car would not start was cranked about 5 minutes later 1/2/037:00 pm car cut off while driving 7:30 pm went back at 8:15 pm and it cranked right up and drove home 3/5/03 van would not crank. after about 5 minutes of trying it cranked 7:30 a.m. and 48 degrees. left home van cut out in the middle of the road, i got to the side of the road and again tried for about 5 minutes to crank it,10 min. later it cut out again motor just cut off without warning got to dealer they said it had been reset and there where no codes 3/6/03 van shut off on (wet and rainy today) 3/7/03 van would not crank this morning. i tried for 30 minutes before it finally cranked 7:30 a.m. 3/14/03 would not crank tried for 10 minutes then it cranked 7:30 3/15/03 van acted like it was going to cut off. car hesitated about 3 times in 5 minutes. all the gauges dropped immediately to zero!!! car kept running the first three times this happened finally it cut off. 5 min. later cranked up. 4/7 van would not start. 5 min. later drove to work with no other problems. 4/8 leaving work the van cut off, waited for about 5 minutes, then the van cranked. this is what i have been dealing with since the purchase of the car. i cannot drive it because i have small children and i think that cars that shut off at 65 miles an hour on the interstate need to be investigated!even if you can't identify the problem you need to encourage the manufacturer to find the problem!in a letter from nhtsa sent to my state rep cass ballenger it was stated that there where numerous complaints alleging stalling like this but that no investigation was being done since it was of undetermined cause!! i need help now!!!anyone that has an idea what is wrong please e-mail me kellisig@bellsouth.net. *nlm | |||
| 05/26/1996 | 6 | ||
| Vehicle stalled due to an electrical problem. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 02/12/1996 | 2 | ||
| Engine coolant line disconnected, causing vehicle to smoke. *dh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Vehicle continually stalls while driving. *dsh | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Radio clock failed. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 05/31/1996 | 1 | ||
| High/low beams inadequate, causing poor visibility when driving at night. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 08/17/1998 | 1 | ||
| Fuel level sender failed. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 05/31/1996 | 1 | ||
| Child safety locks will not allow door to be opened from the inside/trapping passengers inside vehicle in a collision. *sd | |||
| OTHER | |||
| Inadequate rear suspension that allows the vehicle to hit the bottom even on smoth road without significant loads. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 08/02/1999 | |||
| Transmission front pump seal leaking | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 11/22/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brakes pulsate when applied. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 08/13/1998 | 1 | ||
| Power steering line failed. | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 10/24/1997 | 1 | ||
| Rack and pinion steering failed causing noise in the front end. | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 11 | 05/01/2001 | ||
| The strut tower on the driver side of the engine compartment is starting to rust. the rusting may caused the strut to go through the body of the car. which could lead to loss of control and a possible crash. | |||
| 10/03/2000 | |||
| The rear of the van leaks badly. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rear suspension is inadequate, allowing bottom of vehicle, under light loads, to strike the roadway, especially dangerous at highway speeds. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Internal clockspring stress relief strip was bend in assembly at factory, cousing stress and failure of ribbon wire powering airbag, horn and cruise control.*ak | |||
| 09/20/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in collision. | |||
| 05/31/1996 | 1 | ||
| Cruise control indicator light operates intermittently. *sd | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 02/19/1998 | 1 | ||
| Window washer reservoir cracked. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SANTA MARIA | 93454 | IVERSEN MOTOR CO. | 805 925 9545 |
| NC | HICKORY | 28602 | HICKORY AUTOMALL | 828-322-9009 |