Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Chrysler Cirrus owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would shake and the vehicle was difficult to keep in the lane. Additionally, there was an abnormal sound while driving over bumps in the roadway. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ball joints were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus. While driving 10 MPH, the power steering failed. The contact pulled over, raised the hood, and a fire ignited. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and a repair was performed. When the contact arrived to pick up his vehicle, the mechanic stated that the high pressure power steering hose had prematurely heated and developed a leak. The failure resulted in an underhood fire. Days after the vehicle was repaired, the contact received a recall letter. Chrysler stated that they would reimburse him for the repairs. Weeks later, Chrysler refused to provide reimbursement. The same day he picked up the vehicle from the dealer, it caught fire again after being driven approximately 20 miles. Chrysler advised him to leave the vehicle and that they would tow it and take care of the situation. It has currently been six weeks and nothing has been done. …
While driving my son home from school, my 2000 Chrysler Cirrus became disabled due to the right side ball joint snapping off the control arm. I had to get my veichle towed and had to replace the right ball joint , the right control arm and also the right side axle. I only own this car 6 months ( 1825 miles) and this was the 2nd major repair I had with this veichles steering conponents ( rack & pinion assy and power steering pump). I found on another website that there is a recall for the control arm:lower ball joint recall id #79830 . Can you please help with this problem or lead me in the right direction. Thank you!
Tl* - the contact while vehicle was parked in the driveway the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. The contact stated that there was no need for intervention since the fire stopped on its own. The fire damaged the electrical wiring, piping and anything that was concerning plastic melted in the vehicle. The contact stated that she spoke with the manufacture r, and they sent her a letter stating that they would compensate her $3,000 for the damage done to the vehicle. The contact felts that vehicle should be covered under NHTSA recall: 06V001000.
I had just parked my car in my friends driveway. While getting out I noticed there was smoke coming from under the hood. It smelled like it was about to catch fire and a few seconds later I saw flames. I called 911. Before they could get there my friend and a neighbor put the fire out. The fireman made a report and took pictures. The fire damaged the electrical wiring, piping and hoses,and anything else that was a composed of plastic melting in the vehicle. I feel like the fire should be covered under NHTSA campaign id #06V001000.
Tl* - the contact stated that while vehicle was parked in the driveway it caught on fire under the hood. The contact stated that the neighbors put the fire out before firefighters came. The fire damaged the electrical wiring, piping and anything that was composed of plastic melted in the vehicle. The contact felt that the vehicle should be covered under NHTSA campaign id number: 06V001000. Updated 01/29/07.
2000 Chrysler Cirrus lx 2.4 liter engine. Car parked, with engine off. Fire starts in engine compartment, started by either the fuel lines on the top of the engine or the power steering unit on the rear left of the engine by the reservoir. There were no signs of overheating, no smoke and no strange noises prior to the fire. The fire started approximately 10 mins after I got out of the vehicle.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. The vehicle was towed, and the dealer has not diagnosed the cause of failure. The contact received recall # 06V001000, and the vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileage were 71,649.
Car has been making front end noise for about 4 days before the ball joint breaking completely cause the axle to remove and break also vehicle needs fixed asap call me at [redacted].
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Related 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.
Steering complaints in other Cirrus years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus?
NHTSA has 29 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus, 29% of the model year's 99 complaints. The component named most often is hydraulic power assist › hose, piping, and connections (14 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Chrysler Cirrus steering problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 06V-001 (hose, piping, and connections, Jan 5, 2006). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Chrysler Cirrus steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 110,000 miles, and 8% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 14 fires and 1 injury to steering 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.