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 | |
| 210195 | 02/01/1995 | 39260 | Delayed transaxle engagement. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/16/2004 | 60000 | 1 | 06/12/2003 |
| Transmission was grinding at only 60,000 miles. had transmission completely rebuilt and updated. now at 107,000 miles it shifts hard and slips badly. *jb | |||
| 12/15/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving and exiting on a ramp vehicle stopped accelerating. consumer felt vehicle could have been rear ended. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1996 | |||
| I can feel the transmission slipping, it grabs when you stop, it grabs when you pull out from a stop it will make the tires squeal like your peeling out. sometimes it will not shift after going from park to drive. their computer says nothing is wrong with the car and they can't do anything about it. chrysler said the same thing. | |||
| While driving at 70mph transmission engaged two gears at once, due to planetary gear failure, without application. mechanic has fixed. *ak | |||
| 12/12/1998 | |||
| Transmission is going out, causing vehicle to vibrate, and loss of power. vehicle is not pulling properly. while shifting from first gear to second gear the vehicle vibrates. *ak | |||
| 12/11/1998 | |||
| While driving at any speed lost power. when shifting from first to second the vehicle is vibrating and jerking. dealer. can't find the problem. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 3 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Transmission slipped 3 times. | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed. *sd | |||
| 05/13/1996 | 3 | ||
| Transmission failed 5 times. *sd | |||
| 05/06/1996 | 6 | ||
| Transmission failure. *sd | |||
| 09/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Transmission failed 3 times due to not shifting to highest gear. *sd | |||
| 10/01/1994 | |||
| When brakes are applied, transmission still thrust forward. had fixed before. tt | |||
| In less than 55000 miles the transmission went out. tt | |||
| 06/16/1995 | 1 | ||
| While decelerating primarily at lower speeds, transmission would bump forward or even 0r even lurch forward. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 06/27/1995 | 1 | 11/19/1993 | |
| The transmission solenoid pack and transmission control module failed. nlm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission cooling line leaks. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 06/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Transmission solenoid replaced. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/22/2000 | |||
| Rear axle is rubbing against a fuel line which may cause a fuel leak and result in a fire. common problem. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 06/16/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transaxle failed. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 2 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Consumer states transmission failed. *jb | |||
| 3 | |||
| The transmission failed. | |||
| 01/08/1997 | 0 | ||
| When starting vehicle, it would leap forward, stopped at lights/signs, giving it gas would jump forward, when weather cold, will not shift from gear to another gear; taken to dealership several times, unable to fix/repair problem. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/09/1998 | 2 | 09/01/1998 | |
| While backing vehicle up, the vehicle suddenly gave a severe jerking motion & went forward. had no warning or reason for it to happen. brakes were in use at time. *ak | |||