1997 Chrysler Cirrus Engine cooling Problems

“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.”

“The contact stated the vehicle stalled at various speeds, without warning. The vehicle restarted after 3 to 4 minutes. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem, but cleaned the crankshaft in a repair attempt, but the vehicle continued to stall. Updated 10/25/06.”

“The contact owns a 1997 Chrysler Cirrus. The light on the odometer gauge on the instrument control panel stopped working. Shortly afterwards, the entire lighting on the instrument control panel failed. The horn also began blowing without application. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they replaced the steering column along with the horn switch. Two weeks after the repair the fuse failed when using the horn. The dealer replaced the ignition switch, but upon further inspection she noticed that the crank shaft position sensor had melted. …”

“The head gasket began to failed. Initially this allowed coolant to mix with the oil. Eventually the entire head gasket failed. Oil was sprayed all over the engine compartment. The engine began smoking and stalled. The car was restarted and driven about 200 yards to the dealers service department where the engine stalled again. The engine will no longer start.”

“Consumer was awakened by car alarm at approx 3:00 am. Noticed vehicle was on fire; flames were coming from underneath hood ,through windshield, that completly melted down, engine completely burnt, and one tire blew. Fire department had to unattach hood to stop fire. Possible engine failure.”