MYRModel Year Report

1998 Chrysler Cirrus

● Typical for this model
1998 Chrysler Cirrus
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:54.565Z

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
7

Campaigns on file for 1998

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

17% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1998: 69 complaints

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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.

Electrical system

17% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

FIRE
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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, 2010-03-19

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, 2005-07-25

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, 2024-02-04

Also filed under Engine and fuel/propulsion system

Power train

16% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

FIRE
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While driving at high speed the transmission caught fire. Dealer is checking vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-01-09

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…

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-18

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and engine

Service brakes

13% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

INJURY

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and gasoline.

Vehicle speed control

10% · 7 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 1999-02-20

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-17

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1999-05-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-09-10 Steering shaft binding
  3. I
    1999-09-10Engineering analysisClosed 2001-07-26 Steering shaft binding
  4. R
    1999-11-22Service brakes, hydraulic99V244000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    2003-07-17Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-30 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
  6. R
    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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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  8. R
    2009-08-01Equipment09E043000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  9. R
    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

1998 Chrysler Cirrus — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V183000 · Power train
  • Recall 99V244000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 04V021000 · Power train
  • Recall 06E088000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 09E043000 · Equipment
  • Recall 09E056000 · Suspension
  • Recall 10E059000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus have?
7 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.