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Chrysler Cirrus Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns across the Chrysler Cirrus, 1994–2001. Owners have filed 832 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 8 model years with settled counts, the 1995 drew the most (369) and the 2001 the fewest (1).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Chrysler Cirrus complaints by model year

832 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

19941995199619971998199920002001
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2001 · 1 complaints
  • 1994 · 3 complaints
  • 1999 · 62 complaints

Most complaints

  • 1995 · 369 complaints
  • 1996 · 160 complaints
  • 2000 · 99 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 1994–2001. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Chrysler Cirrus owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component19941995199619971998199920002001
Service brakes 0121231188160
Power train 1662210111320
Engine and engine cooling 04238119880
Electrical system 037188115140
Steering 02613635291
Suspension 0401865270
Vehicle speed control 2351477550
Equipment 033921120

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Chrysler Cirrus recalls (14)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Cirrus model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Chrysler Cirrus
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
06V001000Jan 5, 2006STEERING HOSE1999, 2000—
04V021000Jan 13, 2004DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOC1995–1999—
00V366000Nov 9, 2000DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR2000—
00V196000Jul 17, 2000DAIMLERCHRYSLER/BRAKE HOSE BLOCK/BRACKET WELD2000—
00V066000Mar 2, 2000DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CHILD LOCK INSTRUCTIONS2000—
00V067000Mar 2, 2000DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL TANK STRAPS2000—
99V244000Sep 15, 1999DAIMLERCHRYSLER/REAR WHEEL BRAKE TUBES1998, 1999—
98V183000Aug 6, 1998CHRYSLER/IGNITION KEY SHIFT INTERLOCK1995–1998—
98V063000Mar 20, 1998CHRYSLER/FMVSS 2101995—
97V201000Nov 13, 1997CHRYSLER/LOWER CONTROL ARM1995, 1996, 1997—
97V095000Jun 6, 1997CHRYSLER/SECONDARY HOOD LATCH1996, 1997—
96V075000May 3, 1996CHRYSLER/BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:MASTER CYLINDER1995, 1996—
96V074000May 2, 1996CHRYSLER/ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CORROSION1995, 1996—
96V006000Jan 11, 1996CHRYSLER/ENGINE1995, 1996—

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Fuel economy by model year

199521 mpg
199621 mpg
199721 mpg
199820–22 mpg
199920 mpg
200019–20 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

Chrysler Cirrus FAQ

How many recalls has the Chrysler Cirrus had?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns that cover at least one Chrysler Cirrus model year from 1994 to 2001. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Chrysler Cirrus year has the most complaints?

Among the last 8 model years with settled counts, the 1995 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (369) and the 2001 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Chrysler Cirrus problems?

Across the 1994–2001 model years, owners most often name the service brakes, power train, engine and engine cooling in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Chrysler Cirrus get?

EPA rates the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus at 19 to 20 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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