Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problems of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus

Five problems related to automatic transmission park/neutral start switch have been reported for the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Failure Date: 11/28/2006

: the contact stated the shifter could be taken out of gear without the key in the ignition and the check engine light illuminated. A NHTSA recall, #98v183000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the park/neutral start switch however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair under the recall.

2 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Failure Date: 12/14/1998

Possible interlock system failure caused the vehicle in accident. The consumer had filed claim with the other vehicle's insurance. The subrogation specialist jacqueline martin attached the recall.

3 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Failure Date: 12/14/1998

Vehicle experienced recall failure on the ignition park shift interlock system resulting in vehicle rolling down a hill and hitting a tree. Mjs.

4 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Failure Date: 10/24/1998

Parked vehicle. Getting out of vehicle when it started rolling backwards. Driver knocked down by door. Vehicle hit tree in woods after owner got loose. Emergency brakes not on at time. Will be taking vehicle to dealership.

5 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

A link within automatic transmission interlock system malfuntioned, causing vehicle not to engage in park or drive. Please give any further details.




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