Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Chrysler Cirrus owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
1995 Chrysler Cirrus, 2.5l 6cyln engine, bought for our twin daughters 16th birthday and within 2 days of getting the car, they were driving on the expressway and the engine stalled resulting in them losing ps/pb control., the car has repeatedly stalled while they have been driving and they came very close to hitting a man as he was walking along the side of the road because of this engine failure and loss of power steering and power brakes. This car also has a problem starting, my husband is a senior automotive techinician and he found that when trying to start the car there is no spark, have we solved the problem as to what to replace? No, it could be a number of possibilities from the coil to the computer chip. Our daughters drove the car for 9 days and now it sits waiting to get fixed, do we want to go through the expense of guessing what part it needs to run again? No!! …
I've had my engine checked back in May of 05 by the dealer they said it was engine misfire,the distributor ignition was bad. They charged me $321 just to check it,then I paid $276 to get it fixed. The car has had a drip ever since. In the past 6 to 8 months or longer I've had a drip from the engine that can't be fixed , I recently had my car worked on it was in the shop for a month it cost me $2500 to repair and it still has a leak. It's back there again because it needs that expansion plug and retaining bracket that only the dealer can provide according to every site but the place the car comes from. I'm also having transmission problems which I've had since I brought the vehicle. Because I need a shift mechanism and cable from the dealer according to every site but where the car comes from. …
Dt: the vehicle is a 1995 Chrysler Cirrus, when the consumer purchased the vehicle it did not have a thermostat. The first time the vehicle ran hot she took it to a mechanic who told her there was no thermostat. Every time she moved the vehicle she would have to add water and antifreeze. Because there was a leak in the hose. On 7-16-05, the vehicle would not go over 50 MPH then the speed started dropping. Consumer pulled to the side of the road .she put it in park and shut the ignition off. She tried to start the car again then it made a winding noise, the lights on the dashboard came on, but it would not start. Afterwards there was steam coming from under the hood of the vehicle. She contacted the tow service, which took the vehicle to the dealership. They refused to fix vehicle. …
My 1995 Chrysler Cirrus, with 92,000 miles, has had some engine damage in result in an fire erruption. My car spent 5 1/2 months in an Chrysler dealership and when I got it back it ran for less than 30 days. It has had multiple failures including electrical, engine, and vibration. I found that this car run fine until this incident. It has also come to my attention that NHTSA has a recall 96V006 for the same very problem that I am experiencing. Please help me and my attorney to resolve this matter. Thank you, cathy gifford my attorney is mark stewart, 300 south college st., winchester, tn 37398. ( [phone])
Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle stalled without warning. This occurred at various speeds. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, where they determined the computer was bad and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer has not been contacted. The consumer stated the recall regarding the automatic shifter was not properly fixed. The consumer had problems shifting gears. Updated 05/30/06.
While driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle would not change gears. The vehicle was taken to a transmission shop who informed the consumer that the transmission was not working. Also, the vehicle would overheat on a regular basis. The consumer claims that the vehicle was taken to the dealer 9 times for coolant problems.
Tl contact owns a 1995 Chrysler Cirrus. While approaching a stop sign or red light, the vehicle shuts off and will not restart. The vehicle is also rattling very loudly. The dealer repaired the starter. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 89,000 and failure mileage was 86,000.
Brakes-driving on several occasions brakes will make a grinding sound and go to the floor, and will finally stop. Had brakes replaced often, because they wear down often. Battery- had to replace battery several times, because something causes battery to go dead. Engine-driving at different speeds or sitting at stop signs and lights car will stall withot warning, took car to the shop, could not find problem, also called manufacture. Electrical system-gas gauge shows empty when car is full, check engine light comes on, radio in car would go off when you hit a bump, finally stop working ,dash lights come on and off. Air conditioner-have had several problems with air conditioner, have had different parts replaced,when sitting with air on car tries to go died. …
Tl contact owns a 1995 Chrysler Cirrus. The contact attempted to start her vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The entire instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and he stated that the modulator needed to be replaced. The work was performed, but the failure recurred a month later. There is a rod on the rear driver side that is supposed to hold the wheel in place, but it has rusted. The rod fell apart and the contact had it replaced. While the vehicle was parked, she noticed that the brakeline was leaking brake fluid onto the ground. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and had it repaired. The VIN, engine size, number of cylinders, powertrain, and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage was 63,742.
The gas mileage was inconsistant due to loose spark plug wires, consumer stated vehicle had consistent electrical problems prior to the end of the warranty. Consumer also has had throttle body cleaning, injector cleaner performed, consumer states after performing tunp-up he noticed a small quiver in the vehicle, consumer states that gas mileage was inconsistent, consumer states the air bag light came on, which caused the radio ,wipers, air condition, power locks to be inoperative and the transmission was not shifting, consumer also had timing belt replaced.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained.
Remedy: Dealers will install an expansion plug and retaining bracket over the cylinder head oil galley plug.
Engine complaints in other Cirrus years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 1995 Chrysler Cirrus?
NHTSA has 42 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 1995 Chrysler Cirrus, 11% of the model year's 369 complaints. The component named most often is engine › gasoline (22 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Chrysler Cirrus engine problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 96V-006 (gasoline, Jan 11, 1996). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1995 Chrysler Cirrus engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 86,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to engine & cooling problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.