1999 Chrysler Cirrus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cirrus years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus. That ranks 6th out of 7 Cirrus model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (13 complaints, 21%), typically at around 78,600 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 62owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 13 | 21% | 78,600 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 13% | 76,245 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 13% | 76,751 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 13% | 51,367 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 8% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 8% | 107,138 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 8% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 3% | 134,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 47,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chrysler Cirrus recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.
Risk: Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an underhood fire.
Fix: 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.
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.
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
- Power steering fluid fires (EA05019) — opened Nov 7, 2005, closed Jan 12, 2006.
- Engine compartment fires (PE05036) — opened Jun 29, 2005, closed Nov 7, 2005, led to recall 06V001000.
- Auto trans ignition-park interlock (EA03011) — opened Jul 17, 2003, closed Jan 30, 2004, led to recall 04V021000.
- Auto trans ignition-park interlock (RQ03005) — opened Apr 8, 2003, closed Jul 16, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Air bags failed to deploy during wreck. Multiple both axle and wheel bearings failures
This is second time my battery has died and l am still unable to jump the thing. Something is wrong that the mechanics or dealerships aren't telling me . *tr
1999 chrysler cirrus, will not start after rain. There is no distributor and i feel that it could be a problem with the fuel system. I pump the gas and try to turn it over it just cranks sometimes it does eventually start. I have missed days of work. So when ever it rains i am always worried, this…
The distributor has gone out twice (2x) on my 1999 chrysler cirrus. The first time was in 2007 while i was sitting in a car wash. I thought perhaps some water had splashed in and shorted something out. So i didn't report it. But the second time was on friday, may 29th. We were driving on the i-210…
About 2 years ago, my car began stuttering and stalling out with no warning. The oil light repeated flashes on, the check engine light flashes and then stays on, and the car wont start or just cuts off. The transmission speed sensor was replaced. The transmission was replaced. The oil was changed…
Other Chrysler Cirrus years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Cirrus | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Cirrus | 99 | 5 |
| 1999 | 62 | 3 |
| 1998 Cirrus | 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 1999 Chrysler Cirrus?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.