Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 99 | 1.3× | 5 | Steering | Average |
| 1999 | 62 | −31% | 3 | Transmission | Average |
| 1998 | 69 | −37% | 3 | Engine | Average |
| 1997 | 69 | −22% | 4 | Engine | Average |
| 1996 | 160 | 2.4× | 7 | Engine | Avoid |
| 1995 | 369 | 5.3× | 7 | Brake | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median Cirrus year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Chrysler Cirrus problems
Latest Chrysler Cirrus recalls
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose May prematurely heat age and develop a leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose free of charge. The the recall began on April 10, 2006. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
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. An inoperative interlock May also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on June 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Child seat
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Remedy: Dealers will add a brake line bracket to the right front brake tube.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with incorrect child lock instruction labels.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with correct labels.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Chrysler Cirrus should you avoid?
1995 and 1996 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Cirrus years at the same age, led by brakes problems in the 1995.
What is the best year for the Chrysler Cirrus?
1998 has the fewest complaints compared with other Cirrus years at the same age, followed by 1999 and 1997. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Chrysler Cirrus problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (189), engine & cooling (125) and transmission & drivetrain (124). Brake complaints peak in the 1995 model year.
How many recalls has the Chrysler Cirrus had?
14 recalls across 1995–2000. The model year with the most is 1995. See all Chrysler Cirrus recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.