1998 Chrysler Cirrus
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 369 |
| 1996 | 160 |
| 1997 | 69 |
| 1998 | 69 |
| 1999 | 62 |
| 2000 | 99 |
| 2001 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
13% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
MY 1998 CHRYSLER CIRRUS WITH ONLY 75000 MILES ON IT WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR 5+ HOURS, NOT RUNNING (KEYS INSIDE MY HOME) AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20100319
DT: ON JULY 3 THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HIRED AN INVESTIGATOR AND THEY FOUND IT STARTED ON THE LOCK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE BOTH CALLED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20050725
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240204
10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file.
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ON 2/16/99, I WAS IN THE DRIVE THROUGH LANE AT A BANK TO MAKE A DEPOSIT. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 8 VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME.
NHTSA ODI report, 19990220
THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AND THE ENGINE ROARED UP AND THE CAR JUMPED OUT OF GEAR, AND ROLLED BACKWARDS AND HIT A TREE. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19990217
7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240204
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
NHTSA ODI report, 20190118
MY CAR WILL STALL OUT IN LOW OR IDOL. IT WOULD JUST SHUT OFF. WHILE DRIVING AND SWITCHING GEARS IT WILL SOUND LIKE ITS MISSING. I TOOK IT TO GET IT SMOG. THEY SAID THAT THE COMPUTER IN THE CAR WAS RESETTING EVERY TIME I START THE CAR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120625
6% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED THE TRANSMISSION CAUGHT FIRE. DEALER IS CHECKING VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19980109
SAFETY TIMELINE
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 CONDIT
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.
Campaign 98V183000 — check if this car was fixed
STEERING SHAFT BINDING
STEERING SHAFT BINDING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE TUBE CAN CONTACT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CLAMP AND WEAR A HOLE IN IT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE TUBES FOR VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CLAMP. IF THE TUBE SHOWS EVIDENCE OF CONTACT, IT WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO EVIDENCE OF CONTACT EXISTS, THE
Campaign 99V244000 — check if this car was fixed
AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
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 AL
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 1-800-853
Campaign 04V021000 — check if this car was fixed
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 DAIMLE
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.
Campaign 06E088000 — check if this car was fixed
IMPORT PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 30,351 FUEL FILTERS SOLD TO AND BRANDED BY THE AFFINIA GROUP AS CARQUEST P/N 86523, NAPA P/N 3523, AND WIX P/N 33523 FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES LISTE
Remedy: THE AFFINIA GROUP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE FILTERS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WIX FILTER RETURN CENTER AT 1-704-869-7411 OR IMPO
Campaign 09E043000 — check if this car was fixed
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 RETAINI
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.
Campaign 09E056000 — check if this car was fixed
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 BALL
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.
Campaign 10E059000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1998 Chrysler Cirrus — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 98V183000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 99V244000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 04V021000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06E088000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09E043000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09E056000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 10E059000 (suspension) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.