Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Chrysler Cirrus,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 1994–2001 with 29 recall campaigns and 1226 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 1996 (7), 1995 (7), and 2000 (5).
Years with the most complaint volume: 1995 (625), 1996 (203), and 2000 (127).
Top recall themes: Brakes, Powertrain, and Seats and restraints.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Power train:automatic transmission, Vehicle speed control.
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Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Brakes
4 campaigns · Years: 1995–1996, 1998–2000
These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
Official notices (evidence):
00V196000
· Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
99V244000
· Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
96V074000
· Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
+ 1 more notice in this theme
Powertrain
2 campaigns · Years: 1995–1999
These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the
Chrysler Cirrus in NHTSA complaint data are
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Power train:automatic transmission, Vehicle speed control.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
2001
0
1
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly.
2000
5
127
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections, Steering, Electrical system.
1999
3
83
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump, Vehicle speed control.
1998
3
90
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
1997
4
93
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Vehicle speed control.
1996
7
203
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Power train:automatic transmission.
1995
7
625
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Power train:automatic transmission, Vehicle speed control.
1994
0
4
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Power train:automatic transmission, Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft.
What to Do Next
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If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved:
Power train
, Service brakes
and Suspension
Show recall evidence by year
2000
Equipment: Labels:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with unpainted fuel tank straps.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Child seat:
Safety recall involving the child seat area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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, incl
Steering: Hose, piping, and connections:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 Liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.
1999
Power train: Floor shift:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Steering: Hose, piping, and connections:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 Liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Power train: Park/neutral start interlock switch:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Structure: Hinge and attachments:
Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.
Power train: Park/neutral start interlock switch:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
1996
Power train: Floor shift:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Engine and engine cooling: Gasoline:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Corrosion of the abs hydraulic control unit can cause the solenoid valves to stick in the open position.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Master cylinder:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.
Power train: Park/neutral start interlock switch:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
1995
Power train: Floor shift:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Engine and engine cooling: Gasoline:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Corrosion of the abs hydraulic control unit can cause the solenoid valves to stick in the open position.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Master cylinder:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear seat belt anchor does not achieve the loading required by fmvss no. 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
Power train: Park/neutral start interlock switch:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
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