Chrysler Cirrus Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chrysler Cirrus across 6 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (42). The words owners use most often: “head gasket” (8% of reports).
- 116engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 44%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Head gasket: mentioned in 9 of 116 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 30 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 116 complaints, 13 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chrysler Cirrus engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Cirrus | 8 | 8% | 64,450 |
| 1999 Cirrus | 8 | 13% | 76,245 |
| 1998 Cirrus | 9 | 13% | 141,100 |
| 1997 Cirrus | 11 | 16% | 78,280 |
| 1996 Cirrus | 38 | 24% | 69,892 |
| 1995 Cirrus | 42 | 11% | 84,032 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Model years: 1995, 1996
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chrysler cirrus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was smoke seen from the engine compartment. The contact also noticed that there was oil leaking onto the ground. The fire was extinguished using a fire extinguisher. The dealer was contacted and…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler cirrus. While the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the engine began to overheat and steam emitted from underneath the hood area. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and towed to an independent auto shop. The technician stated the coolant…
2000 cirrus 2.5l engine randomly stalls and frost / freeze plugs rust through. Stalling: engine stops running while car is being driven at any speed, which leaves the operator with no power steering or brakes. No trouble codes are displayed or pending. After a period of time, roughly 20 minutes…
Car loses all power when driving especially after it rains. You have to let it sit awhile and then it will start up. This happens frequently and is quite dangerous.from what i have researched on the internet this is a common problem with this car and alot of frustrated people are wondering why this…
My car dies while driving down the road and takes a while to start back up. I have taken it to a shop on 4 occasions to have the problem fixed. The distributor has been replaced 3 times, neutral safety switch, complete tune-up. Still no luck. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Cirruss have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 116 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Chrysler Cirrus. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chrysler Cirrus engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chrysler Cirrus?
The most frequent phrase is “head gasket”, in 9 of 116 complaints.
Other Chrysler Cirrus problems
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