Chrysler Cirrus Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Chrysler Cirrus model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2001 drew the fewest (1) and the 1995 the most (369).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 0 | Steering | — | — |
| 1994 Among the fewest complaints |
3 | 0 | Vehicle speed control | — | — |
| 1999 Among the fewest complaints |
62 | 3 | Power train | — | 20 |
| 1997 | 69 | 4 | Engine and engine cooling | — | 21 |
| 1998 | 69 | 3 | Electrical system | — | 20–22 |
| 2000 Among the most complaints |
99 | 5 | Steering | — | 19–20 |
| 1996 Among the most complaints |
160 | 7 | Engine and engine cooling | — | 21 |
| 1995 Among the most complaints |
369 | 7 | Service brakes | — | 21 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Chrysler Cirrus years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
1995 Chrysler Cirrus: 369 complaints
Most-reported: Service brakes 121 (33%); Power train 66 (18%); Engine and engine cooling 42 (11%).
Reports mention 45 crashes, 5 fires, 37 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 90,000 miles. 7 recall campaigns listed.
1996 Chrysler Cirrus: 160 complaints
Most-reported: Engine and engine cooling 38 (24%); Service brakes 23 (14%); Power train 22 (14%).
Reports mention 10 crashes, 5 fires, 11 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 91,960 miles. 7 recall campaigns listed.
2000 Chrysler Cirrus: 99 complaints
Most-reported: Steering 29 (29%); Service brakes 16 (16%); Electrical system 14 (14%).
Reports mention 18 crashes, 23 fires, 16 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 85,500 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
The Chrysler Cirrus years with the fewest complaints
1994 Chrysler Cirrus: 3 complaints
Most-reported: Vehicle speed control 2 (67%); Power train 1 (33%).
0 recall campaigns listed.
1999 Chrysler Cirrus: 62 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 13 (21%); Fuel system 10 (16%); Engine and engine cooling 8 (13%).
Reports mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 69,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Chrysler Cirrus owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 99 | 18 | 23 | 16 | 0 | 85,500 |
| 1999 | 62 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 69,000 |
| 1998 | 69 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 89,000 |
| 1997 | 69 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 94,800 |
| 1996 | 160 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 91,960 |
| 1995 | 369 | 45 | 5 | 37 | 0 | 90,000 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Chrysler Cirrus recalls
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOC (1995–1999 model years; 2,315,768 vehicles across all models; filed Jan 2004; 04V021000)
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR (2000 model year; 1,211,756 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 2000; 00V366000)
- CHRYSLER/IGNITION KEY SHIFT INTERLOCK (1995–1998 model years; 685,000 vehicles across all models; filed Aug 1998; 98V183000)
- CHRYSLER/LOWER CONTROL ARM (1995–1997 model years; 599,000 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 1997; 97V201000)
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/REAR WHEEL BRAKE TUBES (1998–1999 model years; 366,508 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 1999; 99V244000)
All 14 Chrysler Cirrus recall campaigns · Chrysler Cirrus problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Chrysler Cirrus years FAQ
Which Chrysler Cirrus year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2001 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Chrysler Cirrus years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 1995, 1996 and 2000 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the service brakes. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Chrysler Cirrus problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the service brakes (187 of 832 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Chrysler Cirrus have?
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns covering the Chrysler Cirrus. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Chrysler Cirrus recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.