My car started to hesitate at take off and misfire while idling. It was running really rough. It was time for a tune-up, which was done, and the mechanic informed me that there are internal problems with my catalytic converter and that distributor unit would need to be replaced. He also informed me that I would have to pay for the distributor to be replaced, but catalytic converter is covered under factory warranty. I do not have a copy of the factory warranty or an owners manual and would like to know how I can get one. Thank you.
1996 Chrysler Cirrus engine complaints
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Vehicle is leaking oil from the engine gallery plugs just like the safety recall 671 that had received from manufacturer. But consumer's vehicle not included in recall due to VIN.
Chrysler knows about problem of head gasket w/oil leaking and requiring a $250.00 deductable to replace gasket when it should be replaced for free knowing it needs a new improved gasket that they manufactured
On numerous occasions while slowing down from a high speed (for example- paying a toll on a highway) the engine cuts out and all power is lost including breaks and steering. I have been able to restart the car and avoid any accidents. I read an article where mitsubishi is admitting to covering up problems. The car is chrysler but the engine is mitsubishi!! I owned the car for two months and they had to conduct a major overhaul of the wiring. I noted in the article that in the mirage, engines were stalling because of a defective engine shaft. Perhaps this is what is happening to my car??
Sensor in the computer relating to engine had to be replaced twice. Part is only lasting about 60,000 miles.
Noticed oil leaking under vehicle. Oil leaking from head gasket area. Returned to dealer. Headgasket replaced but at my expense due to car out of warranty. Although I have just 23,000 miles of the 36,000 mile warranty the car is over 3 years old.
Chrysler has been very rude and slow to deal with problems. After two repairs, my car still leaks oil.
Brake pads wore out prematurely at 36,000 miles which ruined rotors - $350 repair. Car stalls when slowing - not able to identify problem. Air conditioning compressor failed at 57,000 miles - $1100 repair.
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Engine cylinder head is inadequatily retaining oil. This could cause a fire.
Had just pulled out onto the road when the vehicle died. Took vehicle to mechanic & wa s informed that alternator belt had sheared off & caught in timing belt. Vehicle was not able to start.
Defective distribuator cap caused engine and fuel pump to melt. This could have caused vehicle to stall. Dealer said it was the type of gas used that caused engine line to burn. Please provide further information.
We noticed major oil dripping. Our mechanic found it to be coming from the head gasket. We referred the problem to the dealer and to the 1-800 customer complaint number for chrysler. We were told: a) the car is out of warranty b)they would not stand behind a bad head gasket at 40,000 miles, and c) although there was nothing wrong with the original head gasket design that the gasket has been completely redesigned and was on national back order. Our mechanic was able to obtain a new type and fixed the car. He said he has talked to other mechanics who are seeing this gasket oil leak problem on this chrylser. He said the old gasket was faulty and that the new design is three layer thick and very well designed. But, remember, we were told by chrysler that the new one was not designed because there was any problem with the old one.
I am very displeased with my purchase of this vehicle. I will not ever purchase another chrysler vehicle for the rest of my living life. I will also make sure to tell everyone I know which exist of my friends, family, coworkers and any other individual who even plans to purchase a chrysler, to change their mind. When I took my car in for an oil change I asked them to check my car because it was making this clanking sound whenver I went on a bumpy road. I was told by the first mechanic once he inspected underneath the car, that my motor mount was broken and my main seal was leaking due to this broken motor mount. The mechanic said it appeared to be a manufacturer default because motor mounts are suppose to last a long time. I had a second opinion done on the car since the damages were so high in cost. The second mechanic said the same and thought it very suspicious that the motor mount was broken for a car that was only 3 years old. Both mechanics suggested I go to the dealer for warranty repairs. I had a personal mechanic friend of mine look at it also and he said it was strange that the motor mount was broken. He told me that he had a mercedes with the original motor mount in it with 300,000 miles on it. When I called the chrysler dealership they said it was not under warranty. I feel as though I have been very cheated at this point. All three mechanics said it was very strange and that it was a manufacturer default. I am completely fed up with this car of mine and wish I could get rid of it. I have had various other recalls with this car and have had to taken it in for repairs. When these repairs have been done, I have to pay money out of my pocket for these repairs. I do this because I need a car rental for the day so I can commute to work and to my babysitter's home. I lose time from work at my cost of an hourly rate of $16.00 and still spend another $36.00 to $67.00 a day for a car rental. Please try to aid me, I would greatly apppreciate it.
Engine head gasket broke, causing fluid to leak down onto the exhaust manifold.
The head gasket at 36000 miles leaks oil this is a disappointment at this milage!!! The radio stays full of static all the time and I was told they would fix the gasket but not the radio even though they are both factory defects.
Oil galley plug came out and spewed oil over the engine resultin in fire, recall component however vehicle denied due to VIN #.
Vehicle was losing oil because head gaskets were leaking oil. Dealer is fixing the defect.
While driving at 75mph down the highway a flash of fire was noticed coming from under hood. When pulled over to lift hood, the engine burst into flames. The fire suddenly went out on its own. Dealer was contacted. It was found that the galley-plug had blown out, thus dumping all the oil out onto the manifold causing the fire. This plug was recalled and was taken in for repair, but according to the investigator, the actual repair was never done.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with timing belt in engine. While driving heard a faint popping sound, and vehicle cut off and wouldn't stop. The manufacturer has been contacted.
While driving about 40 MPH without prior warning the vehicle just stopped and would'nt start back up. Contacted dealer, and they determined the iac motor had to be replaced. The vehicle started having more problems, and now they are replacing the engine.
Exhaust cross over pipe cracked.
Tail pipe was installed improperly (backwards), causing loud noise.
Oil sender failed.
Owner received recall notice, took vehicle to dealer and was told the parts were not available. Recall#96v006000.
Engine oil galley plugs blew prior to recall repairs.
Recall 671 engine-oil gally; crestwood dodge in westland mi refused appointment and told him to go somewhere else. Please describe details.
No parts and the engine burns oil. 96v006000. Please describe.
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