Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chrysler Cirrus, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 1995 Chrysler Cirrus - 329 complaints in its first 8 years (369 to date)
- 1996 Chrysler Cirrus - 145 complaints in its first 8 years (160 to date)
- 2000 Chrysler Cirrus - 77 complaints in its first 8 years (99 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1998 Chrysler Cirrus - 49 complaints in its first 8 years (69 to date)
- 1999 Chrysler Cirrus - 54 complaints in its first 8 years (62 to date)
- 1997 Chrysler Cirrus - 60 complaints in its first 8 years (69 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Chrysler Cirrus | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Chrysler Cirrus | 99 | 77 | 5 |
| 1999 Chrysler Cirrus | 62 | 54 | 3 |
| 1998 Chrysler Cirrus | 69 | 49 | 3 |
| 1997 Chrysler Cirrus | 69 | 60 | 4 |
| 1996 Chrysler Cirrus | 160 | 145 | 7 |
| 1995 Chrysler Cirrus | 369 | 329 | 7 |
| 1994 Chrysler Cirrus | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V001000 | 1999-2000 | Steering | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY PREMATURELY HEAT AGE AND DEVELOP A LEAK. |
| 04V021000 | 1995-1999 | Power Train | ON 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 REMOVED. |
| 00V366000 | 2000 | Child Seat | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. |
| 00V196000 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE WELD BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE BLOCK AND THE STAND-OFF BRACKET. |
| 00V067000 | 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH UNPAINTED FUEL TANK STRAPS. |
| 00V066000 | 2000 | Equipment | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT CHILD LOCK INSTRUCTION LABELS. |
| 99V244000 | 1998-1999 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE TUBE CAN CONTACT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CLAMP AND WEAR A HOLE IN IT. |
| 98V183000 | 1995-1998 | Power Train | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CABLE CONNECTING THE CONSOLE SHIFTER MECHANISM TO THE IGNITION KEY CAN CAUSE A... |
| 98V063000 | 1995 | Seat Belts | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR DOES NOT ACHIEVE THE LOADING REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." |
| 97V201000 | 1995-1997 | Suspension | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION. |
| 97V095000 | 1996-1997 | Structure | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING CAN DISENGAGE FROM ITS RETENTION HOLE IF THE HOOD IS SLAMMED SHUT. |
| 96V075000 | 1995-1996 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL. |
| 96V074000 | 1995-1996 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | CORROSION OF THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE THE SOLENOID VALVES TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION. |
| 96V006000 | 1995-1996 | Engine And Engine Cooling | IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED. |