1999 Chrysler Cirrus Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 21%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus, 21% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,600 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I currently own a 1999 Chrysler Cirrus v6. Auto is equipped with a 41te automatic transmission with 104,000 miles on it. According to al web sites I have come to find that the 41te automatic transmission has proven to be an unreliable unit resulting in premature failure and bearing failure. Chrysler has refused to acknowledge the defect. As of this writing the pinion bearings have failed in my vehicle and Chrysler has refused to repair as this is an ongoing problem with this transmission for which the manufacturer denies an responsibility. …”
NHTSA complaint #10237702, filed 2008-08, 104,900 miles“About 2 years ago, my car began stuttering and stalling out with no warning. The oil light repeated flashes on, the check engine light flashes and then stays on, and the car wont start or just cuts off. The transmission speed sensor was replaced. The transmission was replaced. The oil was changed. This past 3 months alone, it has been at the service department 6 times for this same problem. I am now being told that I need a tune-up, which will cost $700, then the EGR needs replaced, and a few other things. However, when the mechanic had it last week, he could not find anything wrong with it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10259302, filed 2009-02, 89,490 miles“I was driving to work on highway 302 when suddenly the speedometer needle moved to zero, the check engine light came on, then the transmission shifted to first gear locking the wheels almost causing a wreck, all of this happened within two to three seconds not much time to slow down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10006663, filed 2002-12, 69,000 miles“While driving any speed, the transmission would cause the vehicle to jerk forward. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #10108695, filed 2005-01, 119,000 miles“The consumer was able remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle was not in park. The cause had not been determined. The dealership have been notified but the problem had not been resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10047823, filed 2003-12, 34,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V021000Jan 13, 2004On 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…Covers: Chrysler Cirrus 1995–1999, Dodge Intrepid 1993–1999, Chrysler Concorde 1993–1999 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10013731Mar 2, 2005Powertrain control module initialization.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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