Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 190299REVA | 10/22/1999 | 190198 | 612149 | Vehicles may experience clunking or rattle in steering wheel/steering column. *mjs | 06/06/2000 |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 190398 | 06/11/1998 | 600899 | Power steering system noise following cold engine starts in low ambient temperatures. *yc | 06/11/1998 | |
| 190297 | 02/14/1997 | 52024 | Power steering system change. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 190198 | 02/06/1998 | 600302 | Condition with clunking or rattling in steering/wheel column. *yc | 05/06/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA99028 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/10/1999 | 07/26/2001 | STEERING SHAFT BINDING | 01I012000 | |
| Alleged that the floor mat material becomes entangled int he steering column, resulting in a steering impediment | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 03/14/2004 | 1 | 09/15/2000 | |
| The car has had several problems rack and pinion, tire rods, fuel system, but the most recent is electrical problems it stalls out any time you drive it in the rain. *nm | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 10/15/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| I bought this car in chrysler dealer as a used one in 1998. it was 97 model. now my daughter is driving and go to courage every day. she drive gently not severly. i have asked dealer whenever they recommend me brake pad change, engine check, tie rod, alignment, etc to keep good condition because my daughters life. but it happen automatic transmission problem happened at 51500 miles. dealer said that warranty is under 50000 miles. i was upseted about their comment because i was good customer and only 1500 miles over the limit. they understood and give chrysler phone call and negotiated if they could take care of this cost $1800. they accepted to pay 50% finaly. i had no choice to accept. my wife was still get angry to pay $900. i do not want to have chrisler car because i have heard from my friends that it is quite common transmission problem. plz suggest me how to do. i'm hoping i get your good information. thank you. have a merry christmas. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| On my way from work from downtown baltimore, while going north on the ramp of i-395 the steering became unresponsive. first, the cirrus ran into the left barrier, and it pick up speed across the ramp and hit the right barrier. there was no controling or stopping the cirrus. since i was by myself , there was no witness, and the highway was clear and dry. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/06/2003 | 1 | ||
| The tie rods were worn out. the vehicle lost steering control while driving. please provide details. *ph | |||
| 04/21/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| When turning a corner from a stop sign tie rod end on passenger's side broke. consumer stated both wheels went in separate direction instead of same way.*ak the left side also needs replacement. *yh | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 09/19/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Turning to the right, steering locked and had a near collision. was strong enough to straighten vehicle adn have towed to dealer for repair. *ak | |||