Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 2100601 | 03/16/2001 | 211699 | 621898 | Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj | 10/03/2001 |
| 210597 | 03/14/1997 | 6088988 | Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
| 210599A | 09/03/1999 | 210599 | 607959 | This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt | 10/19/1999 |
| 210599 | 03/05/1999 | 604696 | Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
| 210499 | 02/26/1999 | 604364 | Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt | 04/27/1999 | |
| CH210695 | 06/01/1995 | 43055 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 182694 | 01/01/1994 | 39009 | Improved transmission shift quality. *tw | 02/28/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 180997 | 02/28/1997 | 51993 | Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 210798 | 04/24/1998 | 600751 | Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak | 06/05/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 210997 | 05/16/1997 | 6089028 | Information on 41te/42le service information. *nlm | 01/12/2000 | |
| 970314210597 | 03/14/1997 | 54371 | Condition 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. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| PE89036 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/09/1989 | 01/31/1989 | TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 61000 | ||
| Transmission down shifts from drive to low and stays in low until the car is shut off | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 5 | |||
| While driving at 45 mph without prior warning, vehicle stalled, and there was some type of noise. vehicle has been into the shop five times, and the dealer can't determine the cause. *ak | |||
| 01/15/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| No summary | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 4 | 09/27/1990 | |
| Transmission failed several times. | |||
| 11/12/1997 | |||
| When the vehicle is at any speed the vehicle cuts off, and starts back up. this sometimes happens twice while driving. when the vehicle is in reverse, the gear will switch all by itself. took to dealer, and they said that the vehicle needs the transmission and electronic control module fixed. there is an investigation on the transmission downshifting. pe89-036. *ak | |||
| 12/24/1996 | 25 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Upon computer reading of engine off in above complaint, transmission downshifted (as designed) ; however, consumer feels design is unsafe. | |||
| 02/01/1994 | 5 | 03/14/1989 | |
| Transmission failed 5 times. | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission fails occasionally. *dh | |||
| 08/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Transmission is stiff in its engagement/lunges forward during acceleration. *ak | |||
| 06/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Transmission failure. | |||
| 07/10/1995 | |||
| Transmission down shifting while traveling pe89-036. tt | |||
| 08/01/1995 | |||
| Automatic transmission failure, while driving the transmission shifted into reverse by itself. tt | |||
| The transmission blew . tt | |||
| Transmission when changed into first gear it jumped. tt | |||
| 01/17/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle hesitates upon acceleration. tt | |||
| 06/15/1990 | |||
| The clutch slips out gear when in gear. tt | |||
| 01/03/1995 | 2 | ||
| Transmission not shifting out of 2nd gear, went into lim mode/transmmion not shifting then jumped out of gear. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Automatic transmission clutches failed. *dsh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/15/1995 | 4 | ||
| Vehicle in for check up. mechanic noticed dirt & grease build up on axle housing. this caused axle to make noises. mechanic replaced axle housing. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 12/01/1988 | |||
| Front power train will not accept snow chains, so state in owner's manual. manufacture contacted. no remedy available authorized by manuafacturer. not being able to use snow chains (snow tires not legal) in mountainous terrain in snow and ice conditions | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 07/29/1994 | 2 | ||
| Transaxle failed after recall repairs due to failure of mechanics to install the cooler bypass valves. (other vehicle on 468576) *skd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/10/1998 | 12 | 09/01/1997 | |
| My vehicule would not go forward. what is the problem? | |||