10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,583 miles

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1997 Chrysler Cirrus transmission problems

transmission problem

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1997 Chrysler Cirrus Owner Comments

problem #6

Feb 152007

Cirrus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 104,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

- the contact parked her 1997 Chrysler Cirrus in the driveway, removed the keyes and approximately 30-45 seconds later the vehicle rolled out of the parking lot and crashed into the neighbors carport. The vehicle was parked on a flat surface, and emergency brake was not engaged. The road conditions were dry. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealership to be repaired due to a recall notice. The dealership advised the contact that they replaced the shifter plunger. The contact is still was having the same problem the vehicle. The current mileage was 10,4000 miles.

- Texarkana, TX, USA

problem #5

Nov 032004

Cirrus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,500 miles
Upon taking the vehicle in for recall repairs for the trans axle, the consumer started to experience other problems, such as dropping gears, and cutting off intermittently. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer four times, and the dealer replaced the computer. However, the problem had not been rectified as of yet. As of April 5, 2005, the vehicle still exhibited the same problem. Recall campaign# 98V183000 & 04V021000. The idle was re-adjusted.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #4

Jan 032005

Cirrus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle tends to hesitate and move when it is put into drive preventing the vehicle from traveling while on the road. Manufacturer was notified by owner.

- Lansdowne, PA, USA

problem #3

Nov 152004

Cirrus

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When driving in inclement weather transmission malfunctioned. As a result, vehicle came out of gear.

- Independence, MO, USA

problem #2

May 012000

Cirrus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission went out while traveling at 65mph on the interstate. Dealer found a cracked transfer case & replaced the whole thing. Vehicle repaired, but owner still feels unsafe. Chrysler also contacted.

- Oskaloosa, IA, USA

problem #1

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Cirrus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Problem with transmission.

- Culver Cit, CA, USA

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