Chrysler Cirrus Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Chrysler Cirrus across 6 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (66). The words owners use most often: “gear shift” (6% of reports).
- 124power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 45%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.
- Gear shift: mentioned in 7 of 124 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 41 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 124 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Chrysler Cirrus power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Cirrus | 2 | 2% | 78,000 |
| 1999 Cirrus | 13 | 21% | 78,600 |
| 1998 Cirrus | 11 | 16% | 95,000 |
| 1997 Cirrus | 10 | 14% | 50,710 |
| 1996 Cirrus | 22 | 14% | 91,960 |
| 1995 Cirrus | 66 | 18% | 105,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
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
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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
My 1996 cirrus with only 87+++ miles suddenly downshifts while driving over 40 mph. This is a recent purchase. I live in wyoming and it is winter time with icy road conditions nearly everywhere. I am a single mother with a 10 year old daughter. When this happened to us on the highway, it caused us…
I bought my car in feb 2014 used with a little under 70,000 miles. Overall the vehicle was in excellent condition with a few minor paint issues. Within the 1st week of buying it i noticed the check engine light would come on and act like it would stall, or would actually stall all together once…
My car will stall out in low or idol. It would just shut off. While driving and switching gears it will sound like its missing. I took it to get it smog. They said that the computer in the car was resetting every time i start the car. They also said that it was doing the same problem as the…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Cirruss have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 124 owner complaints about power train 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 power train?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Chrysler Cirrus?
The most frequent phrase is “gear shift”, in 7 of 124 complaints.
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