1999 Chrysler Cirrus: check engine light

Filed Feb 19, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · 89,490 miles · PA

About 2 years ago, my car began stuttering and stalling out with no warning. The oil light repeated flashes on, the check engine light flashes and then stays on, and the car wont start or just cuts off. The transmission speed sensor was replaced. The transmission was replaced. The oil was changed. This past 3 months alone, it has been at the service department 6 times for this same problem. I am now being told that I need a tune-up, which will cost $700, then the egr needs replaced, and a few other things. However, when the mechanic had it last week, he could not find anything wrong with it. I have found out that the cirrus vehicles have this same problems that I am having. I was on my way to the mall via the parkway when the car stalled out. Luckily traffic was slow because if I was on the parkway and it stalled out, my sister and I could have gotten killed. There is no predetermined time when these problems occurred. The car only has 89500 miles on it. I have all of my original repair papers. Proper maintenance has always been done on my car. When it works, it is great. Unfortunately, I just never know when it is going to not start.

Filed Nov 1, 2004 · Transmission · VA

The federal safety agency recall 04v021000 on the floor shift ignition park interlock. After having a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever installed, the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. Consumer was also having problem shifting gears. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic could not duplicate the problem please provide further details.

Filed Jun 24, 2004 · Engine · 23,000 miles · IL

While driving, the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic replaced a sensor, however the problem recurred. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled three times. The consumer restarted the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. *ak *sc

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Fuel system · 82,601 miles · MA

While driving the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found that fuel vapors were leaking from the gas tank. The dealer replaced the fuel tank seals, but the engine light continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the mechanic determined that the vehicle should not be driven because of safety precautions and recommended replacing the fuel tank. *ak the seal was replaced again however there was a small indentation where tank seal fit. *sc

Filed Dec 30, 2002 · Body, Tires · 69,000 miles · MS

I was driving to work on highway 302 when suddenly the speedometer needle moved to zero, the check engine light came on, then the transmission shifted to first gear locking the wheels almost causing a wreck, all of this happened within two to three seconds not much time to slow down. Dodge/chrysler wouldn't cover the cost since I bought a program car as is no warranty, but before I purchased it, they did a bumper to bumper check and stated everything checked out, the very next day after I purchased the car, the rear power windows failed, a year later I had a flat and the compact spare they put in the trunk when I bought the car didn't match the bolt pattern, on 12/26/02 the pin in the differential of the transaxle came loose and destroyed the transmission and will cost $2,600.00 to replace. Chrysler surely out did themselves with this lemon and luckily for me I avoided two major accidents, and 15 transmission shops stated this is the most common problem with this make. I can't believe you have not made chrysler recall the defective speed sensor and defective transmission which can cause a devastating wreck without warning. Scc ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****770796

Filed May 30, 2001 · Fuel system · VA

Consumer states that the check engine light in the vehicle came on. The dealership examined the vehicle and informed the consumer that the vehicle was safe to drive if the window is kept open. The dealership ordered a new fuel pump and replaced the component two weeks later. Upon examination of the old fuel pump, the wires of the pump looked as if they were burned. Consumer feels that this is a safety defect. Please provide any additional information.