Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
08049801/30/1998600583Condition with tachometer fluctuating and/or bounceing. *ak05/27/1998
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
210060103/16/2001211699621898Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj10/03/2001
210599A09/03/1999210599607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt10/19/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
18129906/18/1999181797607298This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (ldp) monitor test. *tt09/17/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
01/01/200239640212/01/1998
 The head gasket failed which caused the vehicle to stall, the dealer replaced the head gasket, however after 2103 miles the head gasket failed again. ph. the transmission pan was leaking fluid and the wiper blades was replaced.*jb
107/01/1998
 Gears were not shifting properly, vehicle was towed to dealer, after inspection of vehicle, dealer replaced transmission. *ak consumer states that second gear was grinding. *slc
 When vehicle is shifted into reverse there is a delay before it will actually go into reverse. please provide further information. *ak
04/01/200112/01/1999
 Transmission failed immediately after engine repaired by farris chrysler plymouth in jefferson city tn. *ak
02/19/200108/01/1998
 Sprag gear broke, vehicle was maintained according owners manual. a good transmission should not fail at 56000. this car was not driven hard. and there is no reason for tranny to fail.*ak
12/01/2000112/01/2000
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
01/14/1999102/01/1998
 This car has endless problems. with 2 head gaskets and 1 valve gasket blown, i worry about what damage has been done to my car. i just hope it doesn't blow too. i want chrysler to double my warranty! *ak
05/30/1998305/01/1998
 Air conditioner also malfunctioned. repaired on july 29, 1999. repair required valve expansion, freon, gasket, and recharge. also on july 29, 1999, right hand turns caused clunking noise. front end was cleaned and lubed by dealer. noise returned 8 days later. also on july 29, 1999 dealer service department found caliper slides dry and again lubed tie rod and ball joints. complained on september 12. 1998 of back fire of engine when a/c on. service department claims this is normal even though it was a new problem felt after 2,035 ,miles driven. on october 27, 1998 headlight bezel came loose from vibration from tie rod being loose. part of dash panel removed to correct loose switches. on october 27, 1998 vehicle was into service department due to door top weatherstripping tabs falling off. dealer had to order parts and have vehicle returned after parts arrived to reinstall. on october 27, 1998 the front and real wheel toe adjustments, retightend nuts on tie rod and alignement of vehicle was done due to vibration. on may 11, 1999, the transmission fluid was found low by myself. it also had black flakes on the dip stick. your transmission is shot was the report from the service department. transmission was reconditioned, flushed, new band and gasket installed at 7136 miles. vehicle went back into repairs on october 27, 1998 to have body weld rebented and paint touched up due to damage from lift from previous repair. several calls to mr. john brunson on october 23, 1998, the general manager of dayton andrews dodge, st. peterssburg, florida, but were never answered or returned. i had several talks with mr. mike armus, salesperson, who stated he couldn't get me any straight answers from steve, service manaager, regarding the loose front end problems.
01/01/1999
 When driving at any speed and shfting to another gear, the vehicle jerks and shakes and there is a leakage within the transmssion. also, front of the vehicle where the motor mounts are located on the bottom and the top, broke and there was some type of leakage.
 While the vehicle is in drive if the shift is hit or bumped the vehicle will then go into neutral. please give any further details. *ak
05/28/1998
 When driving at any speed and going up hills, the consumer has to put the foot on the gas pedal hard to get some speed. on wet pavement the vehicle really doesn't have power. the vehicle will downshift, and when driving it will do light shifting. vehicle is in the shop, and the dealer said the vehicle passed all the fuel tests, but the problem still occurs. the dealer did some work on the oil pan. *ak
08/04/1998212/01/1997
 Car started to jerk and speed dropped while going up hill.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
01/15/2001112/01/1999
 Head gasket and oil pan gasket failures. vehicle taken to an independent repair shop for repairs. currently, a transmission rear gasket failure occurred, causing fluid leakage. dealer was notified at this time. *ak the dealer was unwilling to do repair because the vehicle had been at independent repair shop earlier. *yh
10/15/1998
 Consumer purchsased vehicle with 12,000 miles on it. transmission fluid was leaking. took vehicle to dealer & had seals tightened. 1-2 days later, engine check light came on & the car shut off while making a left turn. vehicle had to be towed on 10-18-99 because consumer was scared to drive it. consumer found out head gaskets were cracked. consumer has other problems with the vehicle & dealer was not acknowledging the defects. will contact the lemon law. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
109/09/1998
 The gear shift interferes with passanger, while driving the passenger has knocked the gear shift out of drive. yh
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
08/01/20000
 While driving vehicle was really hot, it would sound like someone blow a bull horn. mechanic said the left and right bearings malfunctioned. consumer stated the engine lost power while in traffic and vehicle missed. this happened every 8000 miles.*ak
08/27/1998
 While driving consumer heard a loud noise and vehicle started to shimmy. the bolt to the wheel fell out ,causing the front right wheel to bend. the dealer has inspected the vehicle and will repair the problem. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
07/06/2004116000106/03/2004
 I purchased a 1998 neon espresso in june of 2004. on about july 2004 my car died. i had it towed and had over $1,800 of engine work done. after work was done they stated my rear seal was leaking and wanted over $600 to repair this.
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
03/27/2000409/02/1998
 Consumer noticed that passenger's airbag was trying to come out of cover due to warping, the airbag came out of position. gear shift can be move out of park without the key in the ignition due to failure of the interlock system. head gasket failure resulted in oil leakage. problems with the interior lighting system due to missing door ajar switch bumper. all speakers need replacing due to noise distortion. possible electrical shortage is causing the steering wheel/column to make noise as well as flashing of the instrument dash lights. *ak.