1997 Chrysler Cirrus Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus, and owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Floor shift (power train)
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.
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Park/neutral start interlock switch (power train)
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.
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Suspension: lower ball joint
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…
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Hinge and attachments (structure)
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.
69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 7 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 86,523 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“At first i heard a squeaking noise that gradually turned into a grinding noise. After having my brake pads replaced and front driver side caliper replaced, the grinding noise turned into a metal on me”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 18, 2017 · Suspension
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler cirrus. The contact stated that while making a right turn, the rear passenger door swung open abnormally. The contact had to screw in the bolt that held the latch”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 11, 2011 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 18 / 26–28 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chrysler Cirrus model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chrysler Cirrus model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Chrysler Cirrus | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 Chrysler Cirrus | 7 | 369 |
| 1996 Chrysler Cirrus | 7 | 160 |
| 1997 Chrysler Cirrus | 4 | 69 |
| 1998 Chrysler Cirrus | 3 | 69 |
| 1999 Chrysler Cirrus | 3 | 62 |
| 2000 Chrysler Cirrus | 5 | 99 |
| 2001 Chrysler Cirrus | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1997 Chrysler Cirrus
How do I know if my 1997 Chrysler Cirrus has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chrysler dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V021000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.