1998 Chrysler Cirrus transmission problems

11 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 16%
crashes: 0
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Automatic transmission
4
Manual transmission
2
Axle assembly
1
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chrysler Cirrus transmission problems in other years

Related recalls

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shiftReported January 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 vehicles affected

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 switchReported August 6, 1998 · 685,000 vehicles affected

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

Related investigations

Auto trans ignition-park interlockOpened July 17, 2003, closed January 30, 2004

The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler?s (dc) analysis of model year (my) 1998 (population = 356,384) and 1999 (population = 486,948) ja, jx and lh family subject vehicle data (earlier mys excluded).the population number includes all mys.the precise number of duplicates between odi and dc reports cannot be determined due to missing or incomplete information.the fatality incident involved an elderly person who attempted to stop a roll away vehicle and received fatal injuries.odi also gathered information on my 1997-99 prowler vehicles in this investigation. The prowler vehicles were manufactured with a different design shifter mechanism (the shift lever is shorter).there are no complaints of prowler interlock failure in odi?s database, and dc has received no reports either.the prowler is excluded from the recall scope.the investigation involved a condition where the interlock system could fail (or be made inoperative by the operator) during vehicle use, possibly inadvertently.the interlock system is required under fmvss 114.with the transmission in the park position and the ignition key off, the combined action of pressing the shift button and pulling the shift lever rearward may result in the operator overcoming the interlock system and cause the mechanical linkage of the system to disconnect.when this occurs, there is no overt indication to an operator that the system is defeated, and an increased risk of vehicle roll-away exists.under recall 04v021, dc will replace damaged shift mechanisms, and will install on all vehicles a device which inhibits the operator?s ability to overcome the interlock and defeat the system.beginning with my 2000, dc incorporated a brake and transmission shifter interlock (btsi) system into the subject vehicles.introduction of btsi involved design changes to the shift mechanism, one of which resulted in reduced mechanical advantage (rma) of the shift button.the rma shifter requires increased forces to overcome the interlock system, making the shifter less susceptible to damage.

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What 1998 Chrysler Cirrus owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 18, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 17,356 miles · OR

The misfires and stalls while I'm driving. It doesn't matter if it's warmed up and if it's cold. Stalls and misfires while driving on freeway and just stops when it wants too

Filed Oct 13, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · FL

I bought my car in feb 2014 used with a little under 70,000 miles. Overall the vehicle was in excellent condition with a few minor paint issues. Within the 1st week of buying it I noticed the check engine light would come on and act like it would stall, or would actually stall all together once coming to a complete stop. The scariest is when you are driving on a highway & the car looses all power! I have learned is if I throw it into neutral then the power will come back up & I don't have to come to a complete stop most of the times. I have taken it to my mechanic who I have used for over 10 yrs & he still has not been able to find the cause, he said the check engine light code is coming back as the park/neutral switch (which would be the transmission and costly and could not guarantee this would fix the problem). Last week my car died & I had to have it towed since it would not start. Ended up being the fuel pump, but when they put the new fuel pump, the PCM shorted it out so that ended up being replaced as well as the crank shaft sensor . He thought this would have fixed the problem but sadly it is still happening :( this is very frustrating to see that so many people have the same issue and yet chrysler is still not issuing a recall for this. When someone like me has a kid(s), it makes it very scary every time you get in to drive not knowing what will happen. As a single parent, I can not keep putting in thousands of dollars for a problem that should have already been identified and recalled and fixed. I have had the car for almost a year and still wont drive outside of orlando for the fear of breaking down too far from home. Please find what is causing this and recall so I can stop throwing money away on senseless fixes!!

Filed Jun 25, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 176,000 miles · CA

My car will stall out in low or idol. It would just shut off. While driving and switching gears it will sound like its missing. I took it to get it smog. They said that the computer in the car was resetting every time I start the car. They also said that it was doing the same problem as the chrysler cirrus 1996 was doing.

Filed Jan 19, 2010 · Suspension, Transmission · MD

My car has been giving me problems their seems to be quiet some issues with the vehicle where would I take it if it has a recall on the vehicle. Brake problems some leakage somewhere under the hood. When I purchased gas it runs out very fast the suspension is acting up in the vehicle.

Filed Jan 6, 2010 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · NC

Chrysler cirrus 1998 lx car shut down while daughter was driving at 50mph. Very dangerous situation on highway but was able to get off road without getting hit. Daughter 18 years old and very scared over situation. Crankshaft shifter sensor replaced. Mechanic said it was a well known problem with this car. Internet research confirms this.

Filed Jun 11, 2002 · Transmission · PA

While driving, vehicle came to a complete stop, consumer restarted the engine and proceeded to put the car in drive, however it only drifted backwards, a mechanic stated that chrysler uses plastic sensors to hold on the transmission case, these sensors became cracked due to poor quality material, which resulted in a transmission leak, the mechanic had to replace them with the same plastic sensors, consumer is concerned that this will occur again. *slc

Filed Jul 16, 2001 · Transmission · TN

Possible gear shifter involved with original problem.

Filed Dec 19, 2000 · Transmission · TX

Transmission produces a very loud noise, it was replaced once but after 2000 miles the noise is back, the dealer states that this is a design flaw.

Filed Dec 6, 1999 · Transmission · GA

The repairing chrysler dealer says repairs will cost approx. $1200.00. He is going to be talking to the chrysler rep.,but does not think she will do anything about the problem,from a co. Standpoint. Does a consumer have to replace transmissions every 27 - 29,000 miles of service. I would like to know if this is a big problem with chrysler products. I know several people who have had transmission problems with their chrysler autos..

Filed Jun 23, 1999 · Transmission · OH

While making a right turn, rear axle broke. There was no prior warning of this happening. Vehicle is being repaired by the dealership.

Questions about the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus transmission

Does the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the transmission of the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus, 16% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Chrysler Cirrus transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus transmission?

Yes, 2 recalls: 04V021000, 98V183000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chrysler Cirrus have bad transmission?

The Chrysler Cirrus model years with the most transmission complaints are 1995 (65 complaints), 1996 (22 complaints) and 1999 (13 complaints).