While driving at any speed the car will just lose power, start slowing down, the RPM will rise to over 5000 rpms. Have to drive at under 40 miles/hr just to try and keep the RPM under 4500. This is scarly when you got kids in the car and on a highway. This has become an everyday problem I could just start the car and the RPM will rise faster than the speedometer and wont go down, or I could just be driving and it will happen for no reason and you never know when it will happen. I have looked at nemerous car reviews related to the this model and year and in all of them eg http://www.carreview.com/midsize-compact/chrysler/prd_230_1531crx.aspx#reviews. Just to mention one and in all of them several people are complaining about this problem, I also took time to read some of the complaints you have received over the years and found the same thing. Would like to know if this issue was looked into and what can be done to correct it. As almost everything has been tried to no success from changing the computers to new transmissions, stopping at the side of the road and starting again. Hoping to hear from you soon. I would be willing to alow you pple test drive my car and get a feel of it first hand. Thankyou in advance.
1995 Chrysler Cirrus: complete transmission failure
11 of the 368 complaints about the 1995 Chrysler Cirrus describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 2
Complete transmission failure by model year
- 20001
- 19992
- 19981
- 19971
- 19961
- 199511
What owners say
I don't have time to go back through the thousands of dollars worth of receipts for this lemon that has had every major component fail multiple times. The latest is the 3rd transmission failure since 1995.
The vehicle's radio, power locks, power mirrors, dome light, brake lights and windshield wipers not functional due to a electrical wiring problem. Mechanic also stated circuit board burnt out. When all these problems occur, the vehicle will not up shift out of first gear and speedometer instrument panel not working (speedometer, odometer and gear lights). Replaced transmission computer and neutral safety switch ($600.00) and problem still not fixed. I have read complaints about similar problems, does this happen to be common or even a recall?
Vehicle stalls/ shudders ,and breaks down constantly. Consumer has had to replace transmission 3 times.
When driving 60-65 MPH transmission will intermittently shift down to first gear. Dealer replaced solenoid, but this did not remedy problem.*ak the consumer stated that the problelm reoccurred after the solenoid was installed. Then, the dealer replaced the transmission due to bad o ring failure.
Transmission failed with no apparent reason, massive rupture and fast depltion of fluids. Common incident with many chrysler owners. Suggest faulty manufacturing of transmission and components.
Bought car used in july 2000. Transmission went out in may 2001. Had to have it replaced with a remanufactured transmission from the factory. Mechanic informed us the transmission we had to have put it was the third tranny this car has had. The second one was also a remanufactured tranny from the factory. Is now july 2001 and tranny (3rd one) has quit and is in shop. Won't come out of second gear.
Vehicle experienced 3 sidewall tire blowouts. In addition, ABS module/ transmission failures.
Transmission failed causing driver to loose control.
While driving vehicle the transmission lock into the axle and there was a lot of grinding noise. Took vehicle to dealer and they replaced the transmission because they could not unlock the device.
Engine failed 4 times; ABS brake sfailed twice and the transmission failed once.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
- Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
- Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (TRS) tt
- Concerns with transmission fluid auxiliary cooler
- Information on 41TE/42LE service information
- Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3RD gear to 3RD gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated...
- Concerns with 41TE/42LE transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
- Risk
- Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on june 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V021000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the ignition key can cause a trapped key condition which can result in a low force required to depress the shift button. A combination of applying a mis-adjusted release button with a low force attempt to shift out of park with the key in the locked position, can break the connecting pin in the shifter.
- Risk
- If this happens, the "ignition-park" interlock system will be nonfunctional.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for proper operation of the system. Any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a "self-adjusting" design.
Recall number 98V183000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Chrysler Cirrus transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1995 Chrysler Cirrus?
11 of 368 owner complaints about the 1995 Chrysler Cirrus (3%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Chrysler Cirrus?
There are 2 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Chrysler Cirrus
ABS 52Brake failure 28Stalling 26Ball joint 25Grinding brakes 13Loss of power 10Adaptive cruise 8Won't shift 8Sudden acceleration 8No deployment 7Power steering loss 7Knocking 6
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