Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission cooler (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chrysler Cirrus


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus

The Automatic Transmission problem

- 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.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

Transmission cooler line leak. Potential of fire or loss of drive ability of car. There have been three (3) failures of the same part. 10/21/98 and 4/29/04 and again today 7/11/06.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Automatic transaxle floor shifter moves from park back and forth without depressing the detent button. The dealer failed to correct the recall problem. The ignition would become trapped once in while. After gently wiggling it, the key would snap out and operate properly, staying in park and   Read details...


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