Chrysler Cirrus Problems by Year
NHTSA has 829 owner complaints and 14 safety recalls on file for the Chrysler Cirrus, across 7 model years (1995–2001). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (369). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Chrysler Cirrus years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Cirrus year: 1995, 1996. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1995 Cirrus: 369 complaints, 7 recalls
- 1996 Cirrus: 160 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2000 Cirrus: 99 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2001 Cirrus: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1999 Cirrus: 62 complaints, 3 recalls
- 1997 Cirrus: 69 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chrysler Cirrus problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 182 | 6 | 26 |
| Power Train problems | 124 | 6 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 116 | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 93 | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 83 | 7 | 5 |
| Suspension | 78 | 6 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 73 | 6 | 21 |
| Equipment | 48 | 6 | 1 |
| Visibility | 44 | 6 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 41 | 6 | 32 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 34 | 6 | 2 |
| Structure | 30 | 6 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 23 | 5 | 6 |
| Tires | 23 | 6 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chrysler Cirrus problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 1995: service brakes, hydraulic (118) · power train (66)
All Chrysler Cirrus model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Cirrus | 1 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2000 Cirrus | 99 | 5 | — | Steering | More complaints than other years |
| 1999 Cirrus | 62 | 3 | — | Power Train | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1998 Cirrus | 69 | 3 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1997 Cirrus | 69 | 4 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1996 Cirrus | 160 | 7 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1995 Cirrus | 369 | 7 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler Cirrus years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1995 (369), 1996 (160) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Cirrus year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chrysler Cirrus?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 182 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Chrysler Cirrus have?
14 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.