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 | |
| 180795A | 03/01/1995 | 18-07-95 | 39974 | Harsh transaxle shifts. *t2w | 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 - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 180795 | 02/01/1995 | 39258 | Harsh transaxle shifts. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 10/17/1992 | 10/01/1992 | ||
| Odometer / speedometer readings are 10% high, this requires constant re-calculation of speed while driving. police have stopped car for going under speed limit. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/10/2004 | 10000 | 1 | |
| While driving there was a bang. the vehicle was towed and it was discovered the transmission was defective. after having the transmission replaced, the transmission was defective again. the second gear is gone. *ak there was a loud bang and the vehicle jerked extremely hard. the transmission was rebuilt and currently it would not shift from second gear. *sc | |||
| 04/07/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2098 | |
| Transmission went into limp-home mode (locked in 2nd gear. also showed slippage in r-d shift. mechanic diagnosed problem as failure in internal valving. he also found a dscarded cigarette bet in the valve body. transmission not repairable. replaced transmission and transmission sensors, to the tune of $2,800. spoke to chrysler's customer relations department before authorizing repair. they flatly refused to offer any goodwill adjustment, because i was second owner. howover, i have original owner's statement that car was serviced according to manual, and transmission was never opened while she owned it. this is apparently a common problem with transmissions used in the early 1990s. a transmission should not fail this soon, and chrysler should be forced to pay for the consequences of its poor design practices.*ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 09/17/1994 | ||
| While driving transmission completely malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to become inoperable. consumer wants to be refunded for repairs. *ak *ml | |||
| 01/27/2000 | 1 | 10/05/1992 | |
| While driving about 50 mph heard a noise that came from under vehicle. then, transmission locked up, and vehicle had to be towed. *ak *ml | |||
| 12/16/1998 | 3 | 01/01/1998 | |
| The transmission has been rebuilt twice and replaced entirely once within the last year. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 5 | 12/24/1909 | |
| While driving transmission shifts into low gear, causing vehicle to almost go out of control. it generally happens when lights are turned on otr tapping the brakes. dome lights will cause the problem too. *ak | |||
| 5 | |||
| While driving on the road transmission shifts into low gear momentarily. it usually happens when lights are turned on or tapping on the brakes. vehicle too dangerous to drive. *ak | |||
| Transmission is experiencing erratic performance. *ak | |||
| 10/14/1996 | 05/01/1994 | ||
| Consumer parked car in the driveway, the gear shifted out of park, rolled down driveway and hit tree. *ak | |||
| 08/20/1995 | |||
| The vehicle while driving put itself into park without drivers help. please describe. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 11/10/1997 | 2 | ||
| Whenever vehicle is driven, transmission would get hot. mechanic checked & found torque converter had failed. a part of the cooler was not included or put on. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 08/25/1993 | 1 | ||
| Transmission stays in low/wouldn't shift. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||
| 08/19/1996 | 4 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Transmission failure, locked up in 2nd gear while driving at speed of 70mph, cruise control was engaged, also seals are faulty and computer failed.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 11/28/1995 | |||
| Drivers can take the keys out of ignition with the automatic transmission in drive. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 1 | |||
| The torque converter failed resulting in the transmission having to be rebuilt. nlm | |||
| 11/10/1997 | 2 | ||
| Whenever vehicle is driven, transmission would get hot. mechanic checked & found torque converter had failed. a part of the cooler was not included or put on. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/17/2000 | 11/01/1999 | ||
| Weld joints on both ends of the axle failed, back wheels could fall off. *ak | |||
| 07/23/1997 | 1 | 03/10/1993 | |
| Drive axle failed. | |||
| 11/21/1996 | 04/26/1994 | ||
| Vehicle in parking lot ready to exit, the front driver's side wheel fell off due to broken ball joint/axle shaft. has never seen anything like it. sending copy of invoice. *ak | |||
| 07/16/1996 | 1 | ||
| Left front drive axle boot failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 3 | ||
| Left rear wheel bearing noisy due to one of the rollers being too short and end cut off at strange angle and had light film of grease around it. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||
| 08/19/1996 | 4 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Transmission failure, locked up in 2nd gear while driving at speed of 70mph, cruise control was engaged, also seals are faulty and computer failed.*ak | |||