Chrysler Chrysler 1997
Model Chrysler made in 1997 by Chrysler got 8 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and power train.
Model 1997
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 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 11/02/2004 | 57000 | 1 | |
| While driving consumer made a turn and the vehicle stopped. after being towed dealer stated the engine was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacture wanted the consumer to provide oil change records.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 03/07/2008 | 112154 | 1 | 03/07/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chrysler. the model was unavailable. the contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 98v184000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). she took the vehicle to the dealer and they claimed to have already performed the recall repair. the contact stated that the failure has not been repaired because the fuel rail is leaking. the dealer stated that the fuel rail needed to be replaced, but will not make the replacement. the current and failure mileages were 112,154. updated 3/25/08 *cn the dealer stated there was a rubbing noise when turning and vehicle needs right wheel bearings. updated 03/25/08 *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/15/2005 | 76000 | 01/03/2000 | |
| The transmission seized while going 35 mph and if i didn't have on my seat belt, i would have been thrown through the windshield. it was if someone threw my car into park while going 35 mph. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 04/21/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| I installed front brake pads about 1 month ago and noticed the ball joints were very loose. this was covered under nhtsa 97v2001000 recall. wife took car in to have a rust through on the hood complaint and the ball joint problem documented and fixed.. dealer said it was checked back in 97 and its ok. they never checked the ball joints. one week later i am driving and the ball joint breaks as i am turning a corner pulling away from a stop sign.*ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 05/13/2007 | 55000 | 2 | |
| Steering is very loose. the car a 1997 chrysler lhs wanders from lane to lane and needs constant steering corrections. this is not the first time. we had the same condition fixed about 3 years ago. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 01/09/2005 | 1 | ||
| I have a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. it has the wobble of death, so called due to its violent shaking of the front end. i have searched it online and found many cases of the same. i am aware that the vehicle is over 10 years old, but the manufacture has been well aware of the problem. the wob has affected vehicles as old as 1994. i am not sure if there is anything that can be done but i feel like i need to try. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 03/07/2008 | 112154 | 1 | 03/07/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chrysler. the model was unavailable. the contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 98v184000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). she took the vehicle to the dealer and they claimed to have already performed the recall repair. the contact stated that the failure has not been repaired because the fuel rail is leaking. the dealer stated that the fuel rail needed to be replaced, but will not make the replacement. the current and failure mileages were 112,154. updated 3/25/08 *cn the dealer stated there was a rubbing noise when turning and vehicle needs right wheel bearings. updated 03/25/08 *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Inside rear view mirror fell off. *yc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | FAIRFIELD | 94533 | FAIRFIELD CHRYSLER | 707-425-4000 |
| OH | LONDON | 43140 | GOODYEAR PLYM-CHRYSLER | |
| WI | MILWAUKEE | HUB NORTH |