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 |
| 210499 | 02/26/1999 | 604364 | Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt | 04/27/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 210197 | 02/28/1997 | 21-17-96 | 52069 | Transmission fluid auxillary cooler. *tw | 07/17/1997 |
| 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 - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 211099 | 06/25/1999 | 210598 | 606171 | Subject regarding auxiliary differential vent. *tt | 08/11/1999 |
| 020495 | 03/01/1995 | 02-01-94 | 39994 | Front hub click/clunk. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 03/10/1998 | 12 | 01/17/1997 | |
| Transmission sensor switch failure (tsb# 18-13-98 rev. a) | |||
| 03/10/1998 | 12 | 01/18/1997 | |
| Transmission failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 150000 | 100 | |
| Car will not go forward until engine temp. hand gets up to the normal operating temp. the vehicle backs up just fine but once it start forward run and change gear ok. *nm | |||
| 10/20/1994 | 120000 | 20 | |
| 1994 chrysler new yorker 3.5l. transmission jumps into lower gear while driving, then it won't go over 40 mph. *la | |||
| 06/22/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| The right side frame member, where the lower control arm attaches broke away causing the tire and strut assembly to go into the fender, and pulled the cv joint apart at the transmission rendering the car undrivable, and unmovable. i was backing out of a parking space with the wheel turned to the left in the rain when i heard a loud bang and the car came to a stop, while banging continued. then i turned the car off, and took a look, and saw that the right front tire into the fender and the bottom sticking way out. it could not be towed on a standard wheel kift tow truck. | |||
| 01/30/2001 | 4 | 10/01/1994 | |
| I' have had 4 transmission in this vehicle. in each case the trasmission has had a torque converteer failure leaving the vehicle whti two gears, first and reverse. the last failure happened in the interstate at highway speeds. the transmission failed and the vehicle would not go over 30 mph. i have heard that this type of incident has happened to thousands of chrysler owners with 1993-1999 vehicles equiped with this transmission. | |||
| 2 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Engine check light would not go out.also, transmission would not lock up. problem was reported to the dealership. repairs were made to vehicle which solved the problem. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| While traveling at 40 mph, the car reduced in speed, unable to acclerate, car would not move. owner had car towed to dealer. dealer did not advise owner of recall for transmission transaxle. dealer states owner needs to repair transmission for $3000 before completing recall repair. owner contacted daimler chrysler twice with a complaint regarding dealer refusing to complete recall repair. daimler chrysler has yet to respond to complaint. dealer indicated owner must have car towed or a storage fee of $15 per day will be inacted. dealer reported employees of dealership will be able to purchase car for $100 if owner does not pickup car. owner is requesting that recall be repaired without any charge. *ak | |||
| 03/08/2000 | 2 | 11/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/24/1999 | 0 | ||
| While on interstate consumer started to slow down for the exit, car automatically downshifted on its own, and it went from 50 to 10mph in a very short distance. consumer feels this is a unsafe condition. took to chrysler and they said it sounds like something in the valve body. *ak | |||
| 11/25/1998 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Transmission- needs to be rebuilt or replaced with new torque converter estimated cost of this by dealer/service person is $1713.91 with vehicle being only 5 yrs old and 83,000 miles. headlights- are impossible to use driving at night because you are unable to see, more or less able to tell if they are on. high beams are at the level of low beams. steering linkage- has a thunking when accelerates from a stop sign at times and also at times when slowing down your speed under 30mph. hood supports- had to be replaced at time of purchase and after 2 years needs to be replaced again. steering- makes a whining sound at times when turning a corner. back door/driver's side- sticks at times especially after driving at 55mph, hard to open. oxygen sensor replacement 152.91throttle body injectors 139.98 for one & 84.99 for other. trans. cooler lines 133.88 tie rod ends w/alignment 197.00 water pump 409.74 timing belt tensioner 144.44 all these estimates come from a chrysler dealer/service person. | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Daimler/chrysler was contacted to inform them of these persistent probelms, not only with new yorker, but concorde,lhs and intriped. the refuse to address the probelm and even the dealership service office is giving advice to call and complain. i see your web site is filled with the same chrysler cars with the same chrysler probelms. please help us to get the service and attention to this matter and have chrysler repair there defects as they expect us to pay our payments. thank you for your time and speedy action in this matter. | |||
| 05/24/1995 | 4 | 12/01/1993 | |
| Transmission has always shifted very roughly, becoming much worse with age. four visits to dealer never got the problem fixed. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Transmission failed at 44700 miles and failed again at less than 55,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| The transmission in my car failed at 48,000 miles, i contacted chrysler and was told to stop my whining and pay for it when i started talking to other chrysler owners of front wheel drive cars i found out all most have had this same problem | |||
| 03/10/1998 | 1 | 02/06/1998 | |
| Transmission shifts into low gear. (qcaw) | |||
| 06/12/1998 | |||
| While driving the transmission would go into low. owner has had vehicle repaired for transmission, and problem still exists. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 06/14/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1994 | |
| Transmission surges intermittently. | |||
| 06/15/1994 | 35 | ||
| Transmission jumps out of gear. | |||
| 08/05/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Transmission slips into neutral intermittently. | |||
| 05/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Transmission failed, causing left front wheel to lock up, causing vehicle to veer left/accident. *dh | |||
| 05/05/1995 | |||
| Grinding noise in gears, vehicle loses power, pressed on accelerator pedal transmission returned to its resumed position. *ak | |||
| 01/15/1996 | |||
| Failure on the transmission, when driving the vehicle the transmission jumps out of gear. *ak | |||
| 01/24/1996 | |||
| Automatic transmission has failed three (3) times in a period of less one year with 27k miles. tt | |||
| 07/25/1995 | 1 | ||
| Auto-transmission; chrysler is aware of term called gear wind, w/manufacturer not knowing how to resolve failure. tt | |||
| 12/20/1994 | 1 | ||
| Transmission sticks in low. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 01/10/2002 | |||
| Vehicle stalled right after starting up. transmission shop determined a seal inside transmission was leaking. please add further details.*ak | |||
| While traveling 55mph; steering was hard to control/ difficult to turn and very stiff. rack & pinion was cause of problem. also, vehicle not shifting into park. transmission line leaked fluid. coupling was causing a leak between rubber tubing which was inserted into metal tubing. in addition, fuel rail would also leak/ abs brakes started to lock up when applied/ water pump was leaking water, and door strap needed to be replaced due to being opened & closing hard. taking vehicle to dealer to correct major problems. *ak | |||
| 04/15/1998 | |||
| There is leakage coming from the transmission connecting line which is attached to the transmission oil cooling unit. consumer had transmission replaced, and vehicle stalls without prior warning, and won't shift after second gear. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| While traveling at 40 mph, the car reduced in speed, unable to acclerate, car would not move. owner had car towed to dealer. dealer did not advise owner of recall for transmission transaxle. dealer states owner needs to repair transmission for $3000 before completing recall repair. owner contacted daimler chrysler twice with a complaint regarding dealer refusing to complete recall repair. daimler chrysler has yet to respond to complaint. dealer indicated owner must have car towed or a storage fee of $15 per day will be inacted. dealer reported employees of dealership will be able to purchase car for $100 if owner does not pickup car. owner is requesting that recall be repaired without any charge. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle was parked on a slight incline. consumer was reaching inside vehicle attempting to grab key out the ignition and hit gear shift, vehicle rolled backwards, rolling overtop off consumer, and causing injuries. consumer has yet to contact dealer or manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1993 | |||
| There is no safty interlock for the transmission. with the car off and no key there is an ability to shift into any gear, and car will roll into structures traffic. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 11/25/1998 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Transmission- needs to be rebuilt or replaced with new torque converter estimated cost of this by dealer/service person is $1713.91 with vehicle being only 5 yrs old and 83,000 miles. headlights- are impossible to use driving at night because you are unable to see, more or less able to tell if they are on. high beams are at the level of low beams. steering linkage- has a thunking when accelerates from a stop sign at times and also at times when slowing down your speed under 30mph. hood supports- had to be replaced at time of purchase and after 2 years needs to be replaced again. steering- makes a whining sound at times when turning a corner. back door/driver's side- sticks at times especially after driving at 55mph, hard to open. oxygen sensor replacement 152.91throttle body injectors 139.98 for one & 84.99 for other. trans. cooler lines 133.88 tie rod ends w/alignment 197.00 water pump 409.74 timing belt tensioner 144.44 all these estimates come from a chrysler dealer/service person. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/09/1999 | |||
| When pulling off and coming to a stop there is some noise coming from the front of vehicle. when consumer is at a stop the fan gets very loud. also, consumer noticed when parking and turning the wheel, there is a popping sound coming from under the vehicle which might be the axle under the vehicle, keyless remote control doesn't work either. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1996 | 2 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Experienced abs malfunctioning while in stop position, brake pedal pulsates, and abs light stays on continuously. also, transaxle replaced, and defective engine motor mounts were repaired. *ak | |||
| While driving, at approx. 50mph front axel broke, caused passenger front wheel to come up through floor boards, pulled to side, then went into ditch. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT | |||
| 05/23/1996 | 1 | 10/09/1993 | |
| Transmission slipping at speeds over 45 mph due to transaxle. | |||