1999 Chrysler Cirrus
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
- 62
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 1999
Opened by NHTSA
21% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 62 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 369 |
| 1996 | 160 |
| 1997 | 69 |
| 1998 | 69 |
| 1999 | 62 |
| 2000 | 99 |
| 2001 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
21% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.
Fuel system, gasoline
15% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing fuel pump and tank assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
Plastic piece that is attached to gas tank is melting inside of gasoline pump, causing vehicle to stall. Dealership is aware of problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-17
Engine and engine cooling
13% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing engine and exhaust system.
Service brakes
13% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Vehicle speed control
8% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
When vehicle was put into drive it suddenly accelerated out of a bank parking lot without foot being on accelerator pedal, vehicle accelerated across the street into a commuter parking lot.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-11
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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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…
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2003-04-08Recall queryClosed 2003-07-16 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
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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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2005-06-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-11-07 Engine compartment fires
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2005-11-07Engineering analysisClosed 2006-01-12 Power steering fluid fires
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2006-04-10Steering06V001000 On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose free of charge. The the recall began on April 10, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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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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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…
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Chrysler Cirrus — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V244000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 04V021000 · Power train
- Recall 06V001000 · Steering
- Recall 06E088000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 09E043000 · Equipment
- Recall 09E056000 · Suspension
- Recall 10E059000 · Suspension
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- Is the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 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.