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 | |
| 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| PE89036 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/09/1989 | 01/31/1989 | TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| When parked on an incline vehicle will not shift from park unless driver starts engine and presses the emergency brake, and then shifts it into park. when releasing the emergency brake would have to try taking it out of park at the same time, or if someone rocks vehicle from the back. *ak | |||
| 02/19/1999 | 100 | 12/01/1997 | |
| On the transmission it is very slow shifting between 1st and 2nd. also the reverse went out completely,and had to get the transmission rebuilt for $1019. now the problem is occurring again. he shifter is made of plastic, and it's beginning to wear away, and will shift from drive to nuetral by itself on occasion. also, it is very hard to get it out of park. in addition, engine leaking oil from somewhere, and there is a new spot under the car on the floor with oil. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 11/19/1994 | 1 | ||
| Excessive effort is required to remove lever from park position whenever vehicle is parked on decline/incline. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1989 | ||
| Floor shift lever will not lock when in park, caused vehicle to roll bacxkwards. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| The rear axle shaft broke, the rod assembly makes a loud noise , contact dealership no parts available, cannot drive vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/03/1994 | 2 | 02/01/1990 | |
| The bracket that holds the rear axle is cracked. *ak consumer states rear trailing arm failure.*jb | |||