1995 Chrysler Cirrus LXi from North America - Comments

Omg I hate my 1995 chrysler cirrus. seriously. I bought it sept 17th 2008. the "limp" mode stared the day after I got the car. I had to come to a complete stop, turn the car off and restart it to make it act right again, only for it to happen again 10mins later. I had the transmission computer switched and it worked great with no "limp" for 5 whole days. today, it started again. not only is it doing that, but its not shifting gears at all! it won't go past like 25mph. oh yeah, that tack in my car doesn't work either. POS.

My '95 Cirrus has been having a lot of problems since I bought it for 1000. The car sometimes doesn't go into gear after I start it or reverse either... I have to rev to like 2500 rpms, then it will catch.

2nd problem is when I am driving fine on the highway, it goes into a neutral and I have to slow down to exactly 37 mph and then it goes into I believe 2nd or 3rd gear at 4000 rpms, and that's how I get home... or I stick it in neutral or bring it to a complete stop, put it in park, restart it and "sometimes" it gets going again. Needless to say it usually does it again 2 minutes later...

I am about to sell the damn thing for like 600. I don't want anymore headaches. I'll never buy another Chrysler again.. If you can help please let me know @ night_fighter16@yahoo.com

I currently own a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus 2.4L 16 valve 4 cylinder.

I love this car. I too on occasion will have my car shift into limp mode (this is actually a good thing, Chrysler incorporated this into the car so the engine doesn't shut off or seize up on you).

My car just hit 99000 miles and everything runs great. I added a new exhaust system, a cold air intake and I am about to get new headers so I can add a turbo. This car is great for modifying if you have the $$.

Going back on topic, if I drive for an extended amount of time, my tranny will go into limp mode. At that point I'll shut off the car and let it sit for about 15 minutes. After that the car runs fine.

My advice to all Cirrus owners is not to take it to the dealers, there's nothing that they can do.

I love this car, it has great performance, great acceleration, amazing handling, and good stock top speed. Stock top speed for this car is about 105-110, with the new parts I got it up to 120!! That's amazing for a 4 cylinder..

Sorry I keep going off track. All I can suggest is getting the tranny fluid and filter changed. Once they add new fluid, add some Lucas auto tranny non slip into it. It helped me out.. hope this helps.

So here is the tranny issue, and the fix for the cars down shifting on its own and going into neutral while going down the freeway. It is the TCM (transmission control module). Open the hood, look to the right and voila, there is a box standing on its side. 1 plug (screwed on) and 6 screws holding the part to the mount. It is a 5 minute part exchange.

I bought a 95 Chrysler mistake like the rest of you, and right off the bat I had this issue. THE SAME DAY and the lot told me " too bad - no guarantee!!!)

I have replaced this thing twice now for 50 - 75 bucks. Every time I replace it, it does fix it. 400 new at the dealer. You do the math.

OK, I've got a new one for you. I just bought a 95 Cirrus LXi. It has been running like a champ. Now mind you I've only had her for about three weeks now. Knock on wood, no tranny problems.

But the problem I have had is I had to replace the battery twice now. She will start just fine when it's not too cold out, but the problem I seem to be having is could this be the alternator. She is not catching a charge, it makes a whining sound, and there is a metallic/sulphury smell coming from the alternator area. HELP!! I need my car back.