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Chrysler Cirrus Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls and 832 owner complaints across 8 model years of the Chrysler Cirrus (1994–2001). The most-complained-about year is 1995.

14
safety recalls, all years
832
owner complaints, all years
1995
year with most recalls
1995
year with most complaints

Pick your Chrysler Cirrus model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2001 Chrysler Cirrus01
2000 Chrysler Cirrus599
1999 Chrysler Cirrus362
1998 Chrysler Cirrus369
1997 Chrysler Cirrus469
1996 Chrysler Cirrus7160
1995 Chrysler Cirrus7369
1994 Chrysler Cirrus03

What Chrysler Cirrus owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 832 complaints with NHTSA. The 1995 model year has the most, with 369.

All Chrysler Cirrus recalls (14)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Chrysler Cirrus, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

    NHTSA 06V001000 Reported 216,299 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 1999, 2000

  2. Floor shift (power train)

    NHTSA 04V021000 Reported 2,315,768 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

  3. Child seat

    NHTSA 00V366000 Reported 1,211,756 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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 attaching a…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

    Model years: 2000

  4. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 00V196000 Reported 3,400 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 2000

  5. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 00V066000 Reported 17,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with incorrect child lock instruction labels.

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with correct labels.

    Model years: 2000

  6. Mounting (fuel system)

    NHTSA 00V067000 Reported 38 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with unpainted fuel tank straps.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps.

    Model years: 2000

  7. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 99V244000 Reported 366,508 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right rear brake tube can contact the exhaust system clamp and wear a hole in it.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake tubes for visible evidence of contact with the exhaust system clamp. If the tube shows evidence of contact, it will be replaced. If no evidence of contact exists, the tube will be…

    Model years: 1998, 1999

  8. Park/neutral start interlock switch (power train)

    NHTSA 98V183000 Reported 685,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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 trapped key condition which can result in a low force required to depress the shift button. A combination of applying a mis-adjusted release button with a low…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for proper operation of the system. Any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a "self-adjusting" design.

    Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

  9. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 98V063000 Reported 91,544 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear seat belt anchor does not achieve the loading required by FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear seat belt outboard anchor floor attachments for proper positioning. If the anchor was improperly oriented, the orientation will be corrected.

    Model years: 1995

  10. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 97V201000 Reported 599,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the…

    Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997

  11. Hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 97V095000 Reported 219,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The secondary hood latch spring can disengage from its retention hole if the hood is slammed shut.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch spring with a longer end hook spring.

    Model years: 1996, 1997

  12. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 96V075000 Reported 151,800 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.

    Model years: 1995, 1996

  13. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 96V074000 Reported 90,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Corrosion of the ABS hydraulic control unit can cause the solenoid valves to stick in the open position.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a plate and silicone grease injected into the solenoid cavity to eliminate the potential for this condition.

    Model years: 1995, 1996

  14. Gasoline (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 96V006000 Reported 40,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 1995, 1996

Other Chrysler models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.