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.
1999 Chrysler Cirrus transmission problems
13 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 78,600.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- typical mileage
- 78,600
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission5
- Axle assembly1
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1
- Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chrysler Cirrus transmission problems in other years
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
Related investigations
Auto trans ignition-park interlock
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.
EA03011
Auto trans ignition-park interlock
Three of the manfacturer complaints and two of the manufacturer crashes reported above were duplicates of odi reports.the majority of crashes occurred after operators parked the vehicle without engaging park gear position; a non-functional ignition-park interlock system subsequently failed to prevent key removal before the operators exited the vehicle.most of the crashes were minor and involved minor property damage.four of the injury incidents occurred when unattended children moved the gearshift from the park position causing the vehicle to roll away, one injury occurred when the operator was struck by a roll-away vehicle after parking and exiting.all injuries were relatively minor.a significant number of interlock system failures appear to be related to disengagement of the interlock pin that rides in the interlock lever slot within the shift mechanism.an engineering analysis will be opened to further study interlock system failures.
RQ03005
What 1999 Chrysler Cirrus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I currently own a 1999 chrysler cirrus v6. Auto is equipped with a 41te automatic transmission with 104,000 miles on it. According to al web sites I have come to find that the 41te automatic transmission has proven to be an unreliable unit resulting in premature failure and bearing failure. Chrysler has refused to acknowledge the defect. As of this writing the pinion bearings have failed in my vehicle and chrysler has refused to repair as this is an ongoing problem with this transmission for which the manufacturer denies an responsibility. There are thousands of people like me out there with no recourse. Estimated repair cost $2,000.00. 1999 chrysler cirrus v6 any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated as there are many other people like me out there.
While driving any speed, the transmission would cause the vehicle to jerk forward. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.
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.
The consumer was able remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle was not in park. The cause had not been determined. The dealership have been notified but the problem had not been resolved. *ph *scc
The transmission shut down without warning. There was no movement at all. The vehicle had to be towed. Dealership was aware of the problem. Please submit additional information concerning this problem. *ak
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
I contacted fifteen transmission service stations including coleman taylor they stated this is the most common problem of transmission failure on that model of car. Previously on the first screen I tried to enter the 17 digit VIN, it wouldn't accept the no. # is [xxx] the 9 and 16 digit could either be a o or 0. *jb ****dimsii ivoq posted after 12/12/ cut-over to artemis****770795 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Transmission slips gears, and it is making a very loud sound. Consumer had vehicle checked, and was told that transmission was suppose to be making that kind of noise. But consumer can be riding along and can hear a loud sound. He knows that is not suppose to happen.
Gear shift moves without depressing the brake.
Questions about the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus transmission
Does the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the transmission of the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus, 21% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1999 Chrysler Cirrus transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 78,600 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V021000. 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).
Other 1999 Chrysler Cirrus problems
Fuel system 10Engine 9Brakes 8Acceleration 5Electrical 5Steering 5Lights 4Airbags 3Body 2Suspension 2Tires 2Visibility 2Driver assistance 1Locks 1Seat belts 1
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