2000 Chrysler Cirrus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cirrus years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Cirrus model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (29 complaints, 29%), typically at around 110,000 miles. Complaints mention 18 crashes, 23 fires, 16 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 99owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 18complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 29 | 29% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 15% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 14% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 9% | 139,552 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 8% | 64,450 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 7% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 6% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 5% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 4% | 162,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 2% | 157,450 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 116,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 2% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | 132,049 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 75,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Chrysler Cirrus recalls (5)
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.
Child seat
Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with an inadequate weld between the right front brake hose block and the stand-off bracket.
Risk: Separation of the stand-off bracket from the block could cause fatigue damage of the right front brake tube and result in a half system brake loss.
Fix: Dealers will add a brake line bracket to the right front brake tube.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with incorrect child lock instruction labels.
Risk: The incorrect labels could cause confusion as to whether the childproof safety lock was activated.
Fix: Owners will be provided with correct labels.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with unpainted fuel tank straps.
Risk: The paint provides corrosion protection necessary to ensure the straps do not loosen over time.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would shake and the vehicle was difficult to keep in the lane. Additionally, there was an abnormal sound while driving over bumps in the roadway. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
On may 31, 2017, i drove my 2000 chrysler cirrus car approx 2 miles to a store and parked in the store lot and then as i went to shut my car off, i saw alot of smoke coming from under my car hood so i shut car off and got out of my car and then lifted my hood and saw that my engine was in engulfed…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler cirrus. The contact stated that after parking, the vehicle failed to restart without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel hose…
Car will cut off while car is either decelerating or stationary. Oil light will come on. Periodically the check engine light will appear too but mechanic checked diagnostic computer codes nothing is wrong. Very scary experiences while driving in rush hour traffic on highway and several city…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler cirrus. While driving approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Other Chrysler Cirrus years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Cirrus | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 99 | 5 |
| 1999 Cirrus | 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 2000 Chrysler Cirrus?
Owners most often report steering, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 29 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.