1998 Chrysler Cirrus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cirrus years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus. That ranks 4th out of 7 Cirrus model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 16%), typically at around 79,865 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 69owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 16% | 79,865 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 16% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 13% | 141,100 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 7% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 7% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 6% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 4% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 17,356 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 84,730 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chrysler Cirrus recalls (3)
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right rear brake tube can contact the exhaust system clamp and wear a hole in it.
Risk: Daimlerchrysler recall no. 843. If this happens, the tube could leak, reducing the effectiveness of one-half of the diagonally split braking system, and resulting in longer stopping distances.
Fix: 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 fastened with a clip.
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.
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 shaft binding (EA99028) — opened Sep 10, 1999, closed Jul 26, 2001, led to recall 01I012000.
- Steering shaft binding (PE99030) — opened May 3, 1999, closed Sep 10, 1999.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle dies going down the highway sitting or idling runs for 30 minutes then dies, lots of complaints about Chrysler vehicles doing this, very unsafe, vehicle should never shut down by themselves, electrical problems.
The misfires and stalls while i'm driving. It doesn't matter if it's warmed up and if it's cold. Stalls and misfires while driving on freeway and just stops when it wants too
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler cirrus. While driving 25 mph, the lower control arm fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure…
On dec 29th 2015 i went to bell tires roseville michigan to have a punctured tire repaired they were really busy so i left my tire there with my spare on next day at 8am on dec 30th 2015 they said they patched my tire but they had no time to put the tire on so went to discount tire roseville…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler cirrus. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the engine misfired. The contact also mentioned that there was a clicking noise and the ball joints were prematurely worn. In addition, the suspension was unstable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on…
Other Chrysler Cirrus years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Cirrus | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Cirrus | 99 | 5 |
| 1999 Cirrus | 62 | 3 |
| 1998 | 69 | 3 |
| 1997 Cirrus | 69 | 4 |
| 1996 Cirrus | 160 | 7 |
| 1995 Cirrus | 369 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.