1995 Chrysler Cirrus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cirrus years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 369 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Chrysler Cirrus. That is the most of any Cirrus model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (118 complaints, 32%), typically at around 93,694 miles. Complaints mention 45 crashes, 5 fires, 37 injuries. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 369owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 45complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Chrysler Cirrus problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 118 | 32% | 93,694 | “abs brakes” (13%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 66 | 18% | 105,000 | “transmission shift” (8%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 42 | 11% | 84,032 | — | — |
| Suspension | 40 | 11% | 93,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 37 | 10% | 82,064 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 9% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 33 | 9% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 27 | 7% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 26 | 7% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 16 | 4% | 122,876 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 4% | 120,575 | — | — |
| Structure | 14 | 4% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 3% | 158,400 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 2% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 1% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 1% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 1% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Chrysler Cirrus recalls (7)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Problem: 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.
Risk: Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Fix: 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.
Power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch
Problem: 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 force attempt to shift out of park with the key in the locked position, can break the connecting pin in the shifter.
Risk: If this happens, the "ignition-park" interlock system will be nonfunctional.
Fix: 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.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear seat belt anchor does not achieve the loading required by fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Risk: Failure of a seat belt anchor can result in the loss of seat belt protection, which could lead to serious injury or death in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.
Risk: Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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 lower control arm will be replaced.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.
Risk: Brake fluid leakage can result in diminished effectiveness of one half of the split brake system. The instrument panel warning light(s) will signal system impairment prior to partial brake system loss.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Corrosion of the abs hydraulic control unit can cause the solenoid valves to stick in the open position.
Risk: If either front wheel valve sticks, the vehicle would swerve from a straight stop when the brakes are applied.
Fix: Dealers will install a plate and silicone grease injected into the solenoid cavity to eliminate the potential for this condition.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Problem: In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained.
Risk: Inadequate sealing and retention of the plug can result in oil leakage which could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Fix: Dealers will install an expansion plug and retaining bracket over the cylinder head oil galley plug.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Auto trans ignition-park interlock (EA03011) — opened Jul 17, 2003, closed Jan 30, 2004, led to recall 04V021000.
- Steering column separation (DP03002) — opened May 7, 2003, closed Jul 22, 2003.
- Lower control arm ball joint failure (EA97016) — opened Sep 29, 1997, closed Nov 20, 1997, led to recall 97V201000.
- Lower control arm ball joint failure (PE97009) — opened Mar 13, 1997, closed Sep 29, 1997.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Our car will shift perfectly one day and don't want to shift the next second for np reason, we have replaced the modulator.. Coolant temp sensor.. We have also even recabliorated the shifting pattern and still have this problem.. Is this going to keep happening or is there something i can do to fix…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chrysler cirrus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly shifted into neutral. The vehicle then shifted out of neutral, but would not accelerate out of first gear. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for a diagnostic test. The…
Transmission without warning either shifts down into second gear and will not shift up or worse the transmission goes limp when driving at any speed in other words you end up coasting and could possibly cause a serious accident, the first time this happened to me i was going 65 mph on the freeway…
I bought a 1995 chrysler cirrus lxi and for the first little while it was great, then all of a sudden i was driving down the road at 62 mph and the car shifted into neutral i slowed down to about 30mph and it dropped into gear but it would not shift from first gear. Now sometimes it will shift fine…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chrysler cirrus. Several months ago, while driving 20 mph, the driver's side front suspension began making a creaking noise. The noise did not sound like the springs, but more like plastic rubbing over a heavy load. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was…
Other Chrysler Cirrus years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Cirrus | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Cirrus | 99 | 5 |
| 1999 Cirrus | 62 | 3 |
| 1998 Cirrus | 69 | 3 |
| 1997 Cirrus | 69 | 4 |
| 1996 Cirrus | 160 | 7 |
| 1995 | 369 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chrysler Cirrus?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 118 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Chrysler Cirrus?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Chrysler Cirrus a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cirrus model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.