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 - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 210997 | 05/16/1997 | 6089028 | Information on 41te/42le service information. *nlm | 01/12/2000 | |
| 212794 | 02/01/1995 | 39058 | Manual transaxle locked in neutral or locked in reverse. *tw | 03/02/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 03/21/1992 | ||
| Speedometer/odometer stopped working, and then suddenly started again. also replaced oul pressure sensor. *ak | |||
| 06/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Replaced speedometer sensor. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| While traveling and when depressing gas pedal vehicle would not continue to travel. dealer was notified and stated that transmission blew out. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1991 | 5 | 11/01/1991 | |
| Repeated transmission repairs & oil leaks + head replacements. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | |||
| The first time i filled the tank the car caught on fire. it ran goo in the 39 days i had it, appart from being hesitant to change gear at times. on sunday while taking my kids on a trip to great adventure,i was just over the betsy ross bridge when i notice smoke through my rear view. i hurriedly pulled over and in a few second we notice the smoke was under the hood. and we stand there we notice melted rubber or wire was dropping down on the pavement so we grabbed a few things from the car and kept our distance untill the police and fire truck appeared. | |||
| The vehicle stalled completely out while driving due to transmission slipping. dlr replaced transmission. | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 02/11/1998 | ||
| Tranmission went out, and when putting the gear in drive, the vehicle won't move anywhere.vehicle lost power within the speed of the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1991 | |||
| Dodge spirit should have a transmission recall!! could cause accident! | |||
| 10/29/1996 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 06/12/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Consumer was driving and the transmission locked up prior to downshifting. *ak | |||
| 10/25/1993 | 1 | ||
| Auto-tran: snap rings broke; transmission jumps out of gear; does not shift as intended; speed 55 mph; replaced; problem has reoccurred. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 04/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Gears can be shifted without keys being in ignition switch (no interlock system), this design allowed driver to accidentally leave gear in drive and exit vehicle, resulting in an accident. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Transmission shifts with key out of ignition. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1992 | ||
| While driving the sway bar broke. the sway bar broke again after welding it. dealer suggested that entire rear axle assembly be replaced. *tt *nlm | |||
| 05/31/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1991 | |
| Consumer heard metal to metal noise coming from rear driver's side. repair shop determined that rear axle assembly broke. consumer had to purchase a whole new axle assembly because they would not weld it back together. it was a safety hazard. three dodge dealership had no clues as to what the consumer was complaining about.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 10/07/1994 | 7 | ||
| Wheel bearing failure caused right rear wheel to fall off while driving. *tw | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Transaxle failed. | |||
| 05/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Transaxle failed. *dsh | |||