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 | |
| 212694 | 12/01/1994 | 39010 | Clicking noise from the left front of vehicle at low speed. *tw | 03/01/1995 | |
| 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 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/21/2007 | 98000 | 1 | 09/01/1998 |
| Transmission failure. there needs to be a recall or upgrade to 95-96. *jb | |||
| 11/17/2005 | 113080 | 4 | 09/13/2005 |
| 1995 dodge avenger has failures that i researched and found out were problems/failures that were recalled by chrysler/dodge/diamondstar motors. *nm | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 2 | 01/01/1995 | |
| My brother and i bought the same car make model and year. we both have had the problem of when we come to a quick stop and or slowdown we notice that the transmission has slipped out of gear. if we decelerate quickly or slightly above normal and (i do mean slightly) the transmission slips out of gear and if we are making a left or right handed turn we find ourselves out of gear to pull the car acoss the lane of traffic. i have had some near head on collisions with the car when i slow down and try to make a turn. coincidentally my brother has the same amount of milage that i have on his car. about 83000. the problem i see is that this car is the template for the chrysler sebring as well as the mitsubishi galant. there is a problem with leaky transmissions and this will cause the component to fail. my transmission began to leak at around 82000 miles and i find that that is a defect that dodge needs to look into. the other defect of my car is a cracking cv boot that causes the cv joint to fail after fluids leak from the joint causing friction to temper the parts to the point of failure. my vehicles right front tire fell off on i77 in charlotte north carolina. dodge clained at the time no problems. however, i just found out you had discovered the defect. bravo. you helped me save $150 per period in auto insurance because i could not explain why my tire fell off and caused the accident that almost killed me. i love you guys! chrysler has sent an appology and i need to know if the transmission problem is something they are responsible for as well. again my brother (jeff ross) and i are having the exact same problemwith different driving habits. please respond. (ruavol2@mindspring.com) 919-272-1400 thank you! rob burdine | |||
| When vehicle is started up and placed into drive vehicle will not shift into first gear. then vehicle will not accelerate higher than 20 mph. this is due to the rollers being burned out in the transmission. consumer was told this by an mechanic. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 08/12/1998 | 2 | 07/01/1995 | |
| While driving vehicle front axle broke on one side and problem reoccurred while braking on the other side. also,transmission failure. failure. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 3 | 10/10/1995 | |
| Automatic transmission failure. | |||
| 2 | |||
| When put into drive, transmission does not engage for about 40 seconds, then it goes into gear. this only happens in summer. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed 3 times. *sd | |||
| Purchase car brand new the transmission when out this is the third transmission put in car ten day . tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 10/25/2001 | |||
| Transmission slips both out of drive and reverse. vehicle sometimes takes 1-3 seconds before it lurches. dealer has not corrected the problem.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/27/1999 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Ball joints; driveshaft; lower lateral arms | |||
| 02/12/1999 | |||
| Consumer was driving over a speeding bump in a parking lot when front driver's side wheel separated from the vehicle. ball joint broke, breaking off from the lower control arm and the axel shaft. *ak | |||
| 08/12/1998 | 2 | 07/01/1995 | |
| While driving vehicle front axle broke on one side and problem reoccurred while braking on the other side. also,transmission failure. failure. *ak | |||
| 06/03/1998 | 2 | 08/26/1997 | |
| Front right drive axle failed causing tire to pop, later left front drive axle failed. (qcaw) | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| While driving heard a loud humming noise. took the car into dealer to be serviced, and was told that the rear hub assembly needed to be replaced. had it repaired. it happened again 05-jun-2000 when consumer heard a loud humming noise. contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Clutch collapsed/failed. *dh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/01/1995 | |||
| Brakes continue to make noise; front brakes replaced -- still noise; while stopped at a red light, the transmission acted as though it was in neutral -- had to wait for it to re-engage in gear. the glove box just fell out -- the hinge pin was made of plastic and disintigrated. the front bumper section has separated and is falling off -- this is a plastic piece that encompasses the entire front of the car. the brakes are the real safety issue in my opinion -- they do not feel trustworthy and the noise they make when you put pressure on the brake pedal has continued for over two years. the dealer is totally disinterested!!!! | |||