Steering complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
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 traveling west bound on I-10, a vehicle cut me off my lane, I swerved to the right and at this moment the car left the road the right ,came back across the road to the left traveling w/b in the median for a shor distance before going right crossing back over I-10, striking a guardrail, flipping over it and coming to a rest against a tree. I tried to correct the car but took of to the left very sharpely, I was unable to control the car which I suspect was due to faulty steering mechanism. Please advise if any other accidents have happen similar to mine due to steering failure.
Dt: the consumer was driving the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus at a speed of around 5 MPH when the tie rod broke. The tie rod was on the passenger's side on the front. The mechanic that looked at the vehicle stated that the tie rod should break at low mileage. The mechanic told the consumer that the tie rod was flimsy. The tie rod has been repaired. The dealership has not been contacted. Chrysler has also not been contacted.
On my way from work from downtown baltimore, while going north on the ramp of I-395 the steering became unresponsive. First, the Cirrus ran into the left barrier, and it pick up speed across the ramp and hit the right barrier. There was no controling or stopping the Cirrus. Since I was by myself , there was no witness, and the highway was clear and dry.
I bought this car in Chrysler dealer as a used one in 1998. It was 97 model. Now my daughter is driving and go to courage every day. She drive gently not severly. I have asked dealer whenever they recommend me brake pad change, engine check, tie rod, alignment, etc to keep good condition because my daughters life. But it happen automatic transmission problem happened at 51500 miles. Dealer said that warranty is under 50000 miles. I was upseted about their comment because I was good customer and only 1500 miles over the limit. They understood and give Chrysler phone call and negotiated if they could take care of this cost $1800. They accepted to pay 50% finaly. I had no choice to accept. My wife was still get angry to pay $900. I do not want to have chrisler car because I have heard from my friends that it is quite common transmission problem. Plz suggest me how to do. …
Passenger side rear wheel "knuckle" broke off where support arm to vehicle attaches. This causes rear wheel assembly to loose structural support. Rear wheel is then free to twist in all directions causing loss of control of the vehicle. At highway speeds this can cause a catastrophic accident. The "knuckle" is cast aluminum and has no moving parts which can wear out.
The drivers side tie rod completely separated from the wheel as the car was being backed down a driveway. This made the car immediately uncontrollable. Fortunately this happened at very low speed in the drive. My wife was driving the car and she had our 3 year old son in the car. If this would have happened at high speed a terrible accident could have occurred. The shop that fixed the tie rod said that they have had many of the Cirrus' with this failure. The joint on the tie rod installed by the manufacture was a sealed type and had dried out and rusted away.
Related recalls (1)
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.
NHTSA investigations
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) by letter dated April 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), NHTSA has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models,…
Steering shaft binding
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Steering shaft binding
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler Cirrus years have steering problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2000 (29), 1995 (26), 1996 (13), 1997 (6) and 1999 (5) model years. Steering complaints make up 29% of all complaints for the 2000.
Is there a recall for Chrysler Cirrus steering problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 06V-001 (hose, piping, and connections, Jan 5, 2006). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chrysler Cirrus steering problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 110,000 miles; 6% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the hydraulic power assist › hose, piping, and connections (17 mentions), followed by the linkages › tie rod assembly (13).
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.