MYRModel Year Report

1997 Chrysler Cirrus

● Typical for this model
1997 Chrysler Cirrus
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:28.911Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
69
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

17% of complaints

Complaints per year

1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 369 complaints 1995 1996: 160 complaints 1996 1997: 69 complaints 1997 69 1998: 69 complaints 1998 1999: 62 complaints 1999 2000: 99 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001
1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 369 complaints 1995 1996: 160 complaints 1996 1997: 69 complaints 1997 69 1998: 69 complaints 1998 1999: 62 complaints 1999 2000: 99 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001
1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 369 complaints 1995 1996: 160 complaints 1996 1997: 69 complaints 1997 69 1998: 69 complaints 1998 1999: 62 complaints 1999 2000: 99 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001

1997: 69 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19943
1995369
1996160
199769
199869
199962
200099
20011

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

17% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIRE

Power train

16% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

16% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While driving home last night my 1997 Chrysler Cirrus stopped running and then burst into flames.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-21

While parked in driveway vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle was totaled. Caus eof fire undetermined.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-09-29

Consumer was awakened by car alarm at approx 3:00 am. Noticed vehicle was on fire; flames were coming from underneath hood ,through windshield, that completly melted down, engine completely burnt, and one tire blew.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-07-14

Also filed under Electrical system

Vehicle speed control

12% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing linkages and cruise control.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

12% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing switch and front underhood.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle was parked in a parking garage and without cause the vehicle busted into flames. The parking attendant notified the fire department. After extinguishing the fire the fire department stated that the cause was electrical.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-28

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    1997-07-14Structure97V095000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The secondary hood latch spring can disengage from its retention hole if the hood is slammed shut.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch spring with a longer end hook spring.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1997-09-29Engineering analysisClosed 1997-11-20 Lower control arm ball joint failure
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    1997-12-15Suspension97V201000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1998-10-26Power train98V183000 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…

    Remedy: 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.

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    1999-05-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-09-10 Steering shaft binding
  6. I
    1999-09-10Engineering analysisClosed 2001-07-26 Steering shaft binding
  7. I
    2003-07-17Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-30 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
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    2004-06-14Power train04V021000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2006-10-06Fuel system, gasoline06E088000 Certain tigas fuel pump modules manufactured between June 1 and September 24, 2006, sold under various brand names and p/nos. These fuel pump modules are sold as aftermarket for use in certain…

    Remedy: Ti automotive will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2006. Owners may contact ti automotive toll-free at 1-877-461-1834.

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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E091000 Certain airtex fuel pump modules, p/nos. E7089m, E7094M, E7113M, and E7129M, manufactured between June 1 and September 24, 2006. These fuel pump modules were sold as aftermarket for use in certain…

    Remedy: Airtex will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact airtex toll-free at 1-866-867-3759.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-11-09Suspension09E056000 Qualis automotive is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints sold for use on certain passenger vehicles. The socket may have been excessively hardened which could cause it to crack near the…

    Remedy: Qualis automotive will replace the ball joints free of charge. The safety recall began on November 9, 2009. Owners may contact qualis automotive at 1-800-493-4128.

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    2011-01-28Suspension10E059000 Federal-mogul is recalling certain replacement control arm assemblies, part numbers K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, and FA4611X, sold for use on various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners of record and replace the affected control arms free of charge. The safety recall began on January 28, 2011. Owners may contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659.

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Buy-smart checklist

1997 Chrysler Cirrus — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 97V095000 · Structure
  • Recall 97V201000 · Suspension
  • Recall 98V183000 · Power train
  • Recall 04V021000 · Power train
  • Recall 06E088000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E091000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 09E056000 · Suspension
  • Recall 10E059000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.