CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Chrysler Cirrus has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (12 reports).
1998 Chrysler Cirrus recalls
Most common 1998 Chrysler Cirrus problems
Problem areas named in the 69 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
What owners report
Vehicle dies going down the highway sitting or idling runs for 30 minutes then dies, lots of complaints about Chrysler vehicles doing this, very unsafe, vehicle should never shut down by themselves, electrical problems.
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
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
ON DEC 29TH 2015 I WENT TO BELL TIRES ROSEVILLE MICHIGAN TO HAVE A PUNCTURED TIRE REPAIRED THEY WERE REALLY BUSY SO I LEFT MY TIRE THERE WITH MY SPARE ON NEXT DAY AT 8AM ON DEC 30TH 2015 THEY SAID THEY PATCHED MY TIRE BUT THEY HAD NO TIME TO PUT THE TIRE ON SO WENT TO DISCOUNT TIRE ROSEVILLE MICHIGAN THEY NOTICE THE TIRE WAS NOT REPAIRED PROPERLY AS THE TIRE WAS PATCHED BUT IT APPEARED THAT IT WAS NOT PLUGGED. I DON'T HAVE THE TIRE INFO RIGHT NOW I WILL GIVE IT TO YOU LATER BUT MY CAR IS 1998 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. MY EMAIL IS [XXX]- I AM - [XXX] (I PREFER EMAIL).......PLEASE NOTICE THAT MAYBE BELL TIRE USED A NEW AND APPROVED PROCEDURE TO FIX MY TIRE THAT DOES NOT INVOLVED PLUGGING AS WELL AS PA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE MISFIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE AND THE BALL JOINTS WERE PREMATURELY WORN. IN ADDITION, THE SUSPENSION WAS UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION WHERE THE FAILURE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO TURN INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
1998 Chrysler Cirrus questions
Does the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus?
Based on 69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (12), Power Train (11), Engine And Engine Cooling (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Chrysler Cirrus has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.