MYRModel Year Report

2000 Chrysler Cirrus

◆ Worse than typical
2000 Chrysler Cirrus
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:29:19.573Z

This year had 30% to 100% more 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Cirrus Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 369 complaints 1995 1996: 160 complaints 1996 1997: 69 complaints 1997 1998: 69 complaints 1998 1999: 62 complaints 1999 2000: 99 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaints 2001
2000: 99 complaints
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YearComplaints
19943
1995369
1996160
199769
199869
199962
200099
20011

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 14%

14% of complaints: steering — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING . THE DRIVER PULLED OVER AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040525

The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would shake and the vehicle was difficult to keep in the lane.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210602

IGNITION LOCKS UP, KEY WILL NOT COME OUT OF IGNITION, CAN'T PUT CAR IN PARK. AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON, WHEN AIR BAG COMES ON THE CAR WANTS TO DIE OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140623

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I REPORTED THIS INCIDENT TO NHTSA EARLIER. ODI ID = 862355, NEVER RECEIVED A FOLLOW UP QUESTIONAIRE. THE DAMAGE ESTIMATE WAS TO THE CIRRUS ONLY. NO IDEA OF DAMAGE TO THE OTHER VEHICLES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010117

DRIVER WENT TO MAKE A PANIC STOP , APPLIED ABS BRAKES HARD, BUT VEHICLE DID NOT SEEM TO STOP ,CAUSING A REAR END ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000523

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE VEHICLE STOPPED ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK IT IN THE REAR, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *ML

NHTSA ODI report, 20000419

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2000 — complaint volume: 99
R 20000320 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH UNPAINTED FUEL TANK STRAPS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS.

Campaign 00V067000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000327 — equipment

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT CHILD LOCK INSTRUCTION LABELS.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS.

Campaign 00V066000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000925 — service brakes, hydraulic

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE WELD BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE BLOCK AND THE STAND-OFF BRACKET.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A BRAKE LINE BRACKET TO THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE.

Campaign 00V196000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20001112 — child seat

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNE

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

Campaign 00V366000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050629 — PE (closed 20051107)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20051107 — EA (closed 20060112)

POWER STEERING FLUID FIRES

R 20060410 — steering

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.

Campaign 06V001000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061006 — fuel system, gasoline

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

R 20090801 — equipment

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

R 20091109 — suspension

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

R 20110128 — suspension

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

2000 Chrysler Cirrus — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V067000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V066000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V196000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V366000 (child seat) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V001000 (steering) 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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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1999 ● 1998 ● 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 1996 ● 1997

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus?

The most-reported component is steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus have?

9 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.