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
21059903/05/1999604696Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt05/07/1999
21049902/26/1999604364Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt04/27/1999
CH21069506/01/199543055Unknown11/01/1995
18269401/01/199439009Improved transmission shift quality. *tw02/28/1995
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 - 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
PE89036CHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/09/198901/31/1989TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTING
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
09/03/2001203/01/2001
 Loud clunking noise when shifting auto transmission into drive or reverse from park. serviced transmission fluid and oilchange @150,590m, at which time attendant @ svc. station informed me that two motor mounts were broken/missing, and that immediate service of components was necessary. drove vehicle home(5 miles) and parked. vehicle responded marginally to transmission fluid change, but stalled upon slowing to stop or turn. engine appears to be free-floating in compartment, and resulting misalignment causes frequent stalling.*ak
02/01/2001302/01/1998
 While traveling transmission seemed to halt unexpectedly, losing the top gear. i took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, paid over $100.00 for said inspection and they recommended replacement at $3200.00 they neglected to inform me of the many recalls on this transmission, and would not help me. (dealer: bellevue dodge, bellevue wa. *ak
 When vehicle was put in drive the vehicle felt like it was in neutral, and it made clunking noises. dealer said transmission needed to be replaced. *ak
1
 Electronic transmission problems.
07/01/1989107/01/1989
 Transmission constantly slips, unable to correct problem.
04/10/19960
 Ultra drive transmission failed, replacement serviced ten times. *dh
09/08/19898
 Transmission failed twice.
01/03/19943
 Transmission severely worn, causing vehicle to jerk. *dsh
01/03/19943
 Transmission replaced. *sd
 Auto-transmission; while driving, transmission failed dropping into lower gear w/no warning @ highway speed. please describe details. tt
107/29/1989
 The transmission was replaced . tt *slc
 Automatic transmission; while driving highway speed, system failed w/slowing in speed. please describe details. tt
05/01/1995212/01/1989
 Transmission is sticking out of gear car hesitates . tt consumer also states vehicle jumps and jerks when accelerating after a stop.*jb
04/16/19956
 Replaced transmission twice. *ak
1
 Replaced transmission three times. 8ak
 Dealer put new transmission and still having problem with gear slicking. tt
04/05/1994
 Transmision went at 45,000 mile need to be replace. tt
 Transmission went out, dealer replaced for free, 12,000 miles later, gone out again. tt
04/15/19933
 Transmission failed 3 times. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
09/08/19898
 Gear shift failed.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
10/13/2000
 While driving about 20 mph, all of a sudden rear end dropped down to the ground. vehicle was towed to owner's home. a mechanic has looked at vehicle ,and found that rear axle cracked and twisted. please provide any further information.*ak
06/09/2000104/28/1989
 Rear axle failed while driving at 20 mph. vehicle was towed toan independent repair shop. manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that parts were not covered under manufacturer's recall. *ak
08/01/1996204/29/1996
 A604 transaxle was designed defectively with a number of snap rings that wear out/break. *ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
04/02/1996
 While driving & parking in the driveway, vehicle shifted gears by itself.please describe. *ak