Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
04V021000DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 04/01/1992 to 07/31/1999V (Vehicle)231576806/14/2004ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/13/200401/15/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. an inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
Consequence SummaryEither circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. owner notification began on june 14, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NotesDaimlerchrysler recall no. c45.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
210060103/16/2001211699621898Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj10/03/2001
21059703/14/19976088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *nlm01/11/2000
210599A09/03/1999210599607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt10/19/1999
21049902/26/1999604364Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt04/27/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
21019702/28/199721-17-9652069Transmission fluid auxillary cooler. *tw07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
18099702/28/199751993Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38. *tw07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
21079804/24/1998600751Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak06/05/1998
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
21109906/25/1999210598606171Subject regarding auxiliary differential vent. *tt08/11/1999
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
21099705/16/19976089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *nlm01/12/2000
97031421059703/14/199754371Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3rd gear to 3rd gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated converter clutch) engagement, 3rd gear partial emcc to 4th gear partial emcc engagement, or 4th gear to 4th gear emcc engagement. *yc03/30/1998

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
EA03011CHRYSLER GROUP LLC07/17/200301/30/2004AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK04V021000
 The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
EA03011CHRYSLER GROUP LLC07/17/200301/30/2004AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK04V021000
 The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
02/16/20051050001
 Dt: 3 months ago the consumer was driving toward the city and the vehicle made a loud noise, and then car started smoking. consumer pulled off the highway, there was smoke everywhere. consumer had car towed. it was running fine before this incident. mechanic said that the car threw a rod, and needed a new motor and transmission. consumer was not driving the car because the she could not afford to have it fixed.*ak
10/06/20042
 Consumer had to put 2 transmissions into vehicle. this one that is in the vehicle now is defective. consumer put key into the ignition, and sometimes the vehicle will jerk.also, while driving some times vehicle will not change gears. consumer felt that there should be a recall on the transmission. *ak
05/12/20041010001006/01/2003
 This vehicle was purchased used. 2 weeks after purchase the rear brake bads failed causing them to grind on the rotors. brakes and rotors were replaced. drivers side seat support is broken. power steering pump has a leak. transmission clutches burned out requiring replacement. water pump failed along with failing timing belt & timing belt tensioner causing needed replacement. engine has several oil leaks. rack & pinion system is shifting, causing a thumping sound and vehicle shifting while cornering at times. selt belt on drivers side doesn't retract properly. brakes perform poorly, requiring excessive pedal to stop vehicle. fuel rail is leaking fuel, awaiting mechanic determination if it's covered under the recall. *ak
12/28/2002006/07/2000
 Owned car 2.5 years. on a daily basis, it will not go into gear on any, and every, single cold start. i have to wait 1-2 minutes before the transmission will engage. i took it to a transmission specialist (cottman) and was told that this problem is inherent with this particular transmission. i cannot affort the (approximate) $2,000.00 it would take to repair this manufacturing problem.
11/26/2001201/01/1995
 While accelerating from a toll booth on i-90, west of boston, the transmission malfunctioned, resulting in no upshift from second gear. the engine was revving at about 6,000 rpm, with the car's speed limited to about 50 mph. the failure was sudden, in a middle lane on a very busy interstate highway with a 65 mph speed limit--a very dangerous and scary situation! from the transmission repair facility, local chrysler dealers, and other owners of chrysler vehicules with the same transmission, i learned that the internal mechanical transmission failure is a common problem/defect, of which chrysler is well aware.the safety implications are obvious, especially when the sudden breakdown occurs on a busy, high-speed highway, as in my case. chrysler has not issued a recall notice, nor will they pay for repair of their defective transmission. please acknowledge receipt of this message.
11/26/2001202/01/1995
 Transmission failure. *ak
11/01/1998203/01/1997
 In 1998 the head gasket cracked and was replaced the vehicle warranty had expired and the cost was 1500.00. recently the engine light has come on and we have taken the car to the rice marko chrysler dealership in greensboro, nc. they were unable to determine the cause. we have seen white smoke coming from the rear of the car and have had problems with starting the car. we were advised by a local auto repair shop that specializes in exhaust problems that the head was probably the problem. and also the car jumps or slips out of gear. there have been other problems but these are the most significant. *ak
04/18/2001111/01/2000
 My vehicle was parked, not running and no key in the ignition. my son went into the vehicle and accidentally hit the gear selector knocking the transmission in reverse. he got out of the car and it was rolling backwards. he attempted to stand behind the vehicle to stop it and was knocked clear of said vehicle. the vehicle rolled down a hill and into a house. the gear selector can be taken out of park with no key in the ignition and no foot on the brake pedal. can't something be done to make chrysler correct this problem???*ak
05/26/200110001/01/1998
 Automatic transmission, after approximately an hour's use, will go to emergency scenario and only have 3rd gear available. this means on the highway you are able to drive but @high rpm to get to 45mph & no reverse. this has happened repeatedly. when i took it to a dealer, they were not able to replicate and told me so; however, they tested it cold and that functions well. it is when the transmission has had a hour or so use & then stop & go traffic, it then starts acting up & reverts to the emergency scenario. took it to a transmission place & they call chrysler; who gave them instructions for performing a modification(s). didn't help, it's not so dangerous,like lurching; but it will leave you standed. wondering if others are experiencing this activity?*ak
03/29/1999101/01/1998
 Need to know what to do. transmission and tie rod nedd repaired. i can't afford to do it again. help me, please.....
12/21/2000208/01/1995
 Transmission replaced 8/97 @ 42525 miles. transmission replaced 12/28/00 @ 91803 miles. this is unacceptable and chrylser should take accountability and recall a defective transmission. currently requesting assistance from chrylser for repair costs associated with replacing 2nd transmission. will take to small claims court if necessary.
09/26/2000
 Transmission shifts gears roughly, and it is starting to feel unsafe. *ak
105/22/2000
 Transmission failed. *slc
09/04/2000502/01/1995
 I purchased this car in '95 with an extended warranty for 7 years and 75,000 miles. the trasnmission has been replaced 5 times and the last two times have occurred since the 1st of august 2000. the last 16 months the car has had a problem of slipping the transmission into what is called limp mode which immediately shifts the car into low gear with no warning and it will fluctuate back into gear and into low gear until the car is stopped and restarted. i believe this car has a defect which cannot be fixed by the manufacturer and i believe it to be a safety hazard. when this limp mode porblem occurs the effects at low speeds are dramatic and it recently occurred while doing 60 miles an hour on the highway, which was extremely dangerous to myself and others. i am a father of two girls and i don't wish to leave my wife a young widow because i, the little guy, can't get a big dog like chrysler to fix or replace this car. the car has had two recalls, two blown air conditioning units and various other problems. *ak
 When attempting to shift vehicle from park to drive or park to reverse, vehicle will not shift into gear. consumer has contacted dealer. dealer stated transmission needed replacing. please provide any further details. *ak
03/05/200006/01/1996
 The air conditioning on the car leaks and smells. we bought the car used in 1996 and had it 6 months when it needed the complete transmission replaced. the air was recharged but continues to leak. we just put close to $2,000 into this used lemon and still have the air to fix and the alternator is going so we are told before we get stuck again. there is a loud wind coming from it now that was not there when we got the car. we just replaced the water pump and timing belt and the tension pulley. i wish chrysler would at least fix the air conditioning because that is another $700+ we just don't have now. i am on social security disability and can not afford to fix it. i have a heart problem that the air concitioning would help with in the hot summer months around cincinnati, but it has taken all our tax refund money which we had better uses for this year. is there anything anyone can do to help us??? *ak
108/30/1995
 Transmission hesitates and slams into gear while slowing down, most problems occur during stop and go traffic when transmission is hot. mjs
01/15/2000112/01/1995
 Transmission completely failed at 68,000 miles. chrysler agreed to pay 1/2 of the cost of new transmission. new transmission continues to have problems with slippage. *ak
01/15/2000112/01/1995
 Transmission completely failed at 68,000 miles. chrysler agreed to pay 1/2 of the cost of new transmission. new transmission continues to have problems with slippage. *ak
09/16/1997206/01/1997
 All defects listed below were repaired satisfacty under warrentee except for the air conditioner. *ak
308/01/1997
 I`ve had my transmission fixed 3 times and its going out again. the brakes have been replaced 3 times also the stabilizer bar, tie rods, and wheel bearings have been replaced on both sides. the car leaks oil and anti-freeze. the sun roof doesn`t close half the time, and the tail lights don`t work on the right side. also on the highway one time all the water ran out of my car while i was driving. *ak
 While driving at approx. 35-40 went ot pass another vehicle, when it got stuck in passing gear, could not stop vehicle, resulting in an accident. *ak
12/21/19981
 Transmission would not change gears whenever vehicle is cold. *ak
10/28/1999209/27/1994
 Pe99044, intermittently while making a sharp turn, steering system loses all power which may result in a crash. common problem. car originally taken in for transmission , transmission was rebuilt. the day car was picked up, noticed problem with steering. *ak
06/06/19992505/01/1999
 The transmission disengages by itself when slowing down to exit off of a ramp after achieving highway speeds. the driver is standing at a light and the car will disengage, jerk back into gear, lunging the car into the intersection if the driver is not steady on the brake. also, the lhs will, after coming off highway speeds for a period of time, or, if driving a slow speed for a period of time, say through a residential neighborhood, disengage, then lunge when it re-engages not allowing the transmission to switch to a higher gear, remaining in first gear until the car is turned off and re-started. i originally thought that the transmission was working in conjunction with the abs braking system. however, it is apparent that an unweary driver will not know how to respond to the transmission disengagement, possibly trying to accelerate past a car when the transmission is already disengaged and in neutral, causing a severe lung once the transmission re-engages. i have contacted the chrysler-mopar web-site to see if this transmission problem is re-occuring in other owner's cars; the response to the number of complaints on this transmission problem is evident throughout the last four years of this chrysler model. thank you in advance for your time and attention to this matter.
06/28/19991005/31/1995
 Consumer received a recall/fuel leakage, upon having this defect repaired consumer has taken vehicle back to dealership 8 times. first time everything was replaced, repairs were done in february since then vehicle does not operate right, causing a number of other problems,.the vehicle is now over accelerating. dealership's # market motor company---330-726-7030. recall 98v-184000. *ak
04/13/1999110/01/1997
 Car nice to look at but starting to smell like a lemon. no safety defect mentioned in summary. *ak
03/12/19991
 Transmission failed. mjs
01/06/1999
 Automatic transmission malfunctioned while driving which may cause loss of vehicle control. transmission been replaced 2 times. please provide further information.*ak
 Vehicle has had numerous problems inclucing: three transmission replacements, the air conditioner stopped blowing cool air, a shimmy in the steering wheel, a clunking in the front ent (tierod end bushings), and front rotors burned out.
02/10/1998103/26/1995
 Transmission failed.
09/03/1997605/29/1997
 Tie rods broke twice. in addition, replaced transmission/premature wear of front brakes/comuter failure/driver's seat broke and check engine light came on/off. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
05/05/2001
 Abs and traction lights came on while consumer was traveling at around 25-30 mph. also, noise was more apparent when slowing and at low speeds. contacted dealer, and dealer replaced tie rods / anti-lock brakes, and relay abs pump. but, problem still occurred. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
202/01/1995
 Transmission problems experienced with leaking lines.
02/09/1999503/01/1995
 Power steering rack being replaced again - 4th time; power steering pump being replaced again - 5th time; right strut assembly replaced twice; transmission leakag; tranmission replaced; right tie rod replaced; right stabilizer link replaced; replace ending serpentine drive belt; repair gas tank leak; repair ac connector & wires; replaced ac compressor; replaced water pump; replaced timing belt - both the dealer and chrysler have been contacted on many occasions - currently vehicle is at dealer again to replace power steering pump and rack; however claim that parts are on national back order - vehicle has been at dealer for almost 2 weeks - this vehicle is very defective and appears to be unrepairable - one more than one occasion i was driving this auto when power steering went and rack split - should i be expected to ever behind the wheel of this vehicle again?? *ak
06/01/1998
 Water pump/transmission oil cooling hose, and engine oil pan leaks.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
03/01/20051
 'recall campaign' for chrysler lhs 1995, transaxle floor shifter ignition/park interlock. *bf recall#04v021000. the consumer believed the crash he was involved in was related to the recall. *jb
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
308/01/1997
 I`ve had my transmission fixed 3 times and its going out again. the brakes have been replaced 3 times also the stabilizer bar, tie rods, and wheel bearings have been replaced on both sides. the car leaks oil and anti-freeze. the sun roof doesn`t close half the time, and the tail lights don`t work on the right side. also on the highway one time all the water ran out of my car while i was driving. *ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
 Transmission failed.
206/01/1996
 Transmission malfunction.
 Transmission seals were leaking, not allowing the vehicle to shift into gear . the dealer has repaired the vehicle. *ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
01/10/20051450001
 While the consumer was standing by the vehicle it suddenly began to roll forward. consumer ran behind the vehicle, grabbed the door and was dragged a few feet, injuring his knees, before he was able to open the door and slam the gear into park. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where he was told he had stripped a gear. however, there was a recall for the shift interlock. consumer felt that since the recall caused him to strip the gear when the vehicle rolled, should be part of the repair made to the vehicle, along with the shift interlock nhtsa recall 04v021000.*ak

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