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1995 Dodge Stratus: stuck in gear or won't shift

6 of the 318 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Stratus describe stuck in gear or won't shift.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 12 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Stuck in gear or won't shift by model year

  • 2001
    1
  • 2000
    1
  • 1999
    4
  • 1998
    2
  • 1997
    3
  • 1996
    2
  • 1995
    6

What owners say

Filed Nov 19, 2007 · Transmission · 1 miles · CA

While driving the transmission downshifts to limp mode causing a highly probable danger situation that may lead to serious injuries especially if traveling on the freeway. We have replaced the TCM at $166.00from a dealer and another dealer sucked approx.300.00 knowing that there is no way of fixing the defective transmission. Why are you still allowing the dealers to replace parts that they fully know won't fix the main problem? Why is there no recall on the defective transmissions? On the complaint side of your web page there are a lot of similar complaints! The dealer wants us to take the car back to them for diagnostics and I am sure they will recommend another problem solving idea to make us spend more money knowing it will not work.

Filed Dec 30, 2006 · Transmission · GA

Purchased vehicle with clean carfax record in feb 06 with 75k miles. At 81k miles transmission started going into limp mode(slams into second gear regardless of vehicle speed). Took car to dealership for diagnostic. They stated the input and output speed sensors were failing according to the computer. I replaced them. A week later the transmission fully failed. Towed to a reputable transmission chain store. They fully rebuilt the mechanicals of transmission and replaced the speed sensors again. As I drove home the transmission returned to limp mode. Returned to shop. They test drove it and second gear clutches burned up. They rebuilt it again and also replaced valve body and solenoid pack. I drove the car for a month before it again started limping. Took the car to another dealership for diagnosis. They blamed the shop and stated they couldn't do anything for me but upgrade the flash in the transmission computer. The computer diagnostics could not reveal why the computer was putting the car in limp. Returned car to previous transmission shop for yet another rebuild. Drove car 2 months before it again started limping. Returned car to trans shop, they rebuilt it again. Still couldn't find concrete cause, replaced valve body again, had me buy replacement transmission computer from dodge, this fixed it for another 2 months. Yesterday it again started going into limp. There is 200 miles remaining in the 12,000 mile rebuild warranty from the first rebuild so it will be in the shop for the 5th time in less than a year.

Filed Jan 1, 2000 · Transmission · VA

Transmission does not shift gears between 35 and 40 MPH.

Filed Oct 20, 1998 · Transmission · KY

Transmission failed to operate at 46,000 miles of wear. Transmission is slipping/does not go into gear and lost reverse. Dealer/manufacturer notified.

Filed Aug 5, 1997 · Transmission · CA

Transmission is slipping/oil leaks from the vehicle and the car does not shift into gear. Dealer has not been able to locate the problem.

Filed May 23, 1995 · Transmission · VA

Transmission dropped into limp mode without cause, nearly throwing driver through windshield.

Service bulletins that may apply

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

Questions about the 1995 Dodge Stratus won't shift

Is stuck in gear or won't shift a common problem on the 1995 Dodge Stratus?

6 of 318 owner complaints about the 1995 Dodge Stratus (2%) mention stuck in gear or won't shift. The model year with the most reports is 1995.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Dodge Stratus?

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 Dodge Stratus

Stalling 20Ball joint 18Fire or smoke 18ABS 15Brake failure 15No deployment 11Loss of power 9Transmission failure 6Slipping 5

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