1997 CHRYSLER CIRRUS
8 recalls, 93 complaints - 102 TSBs
10E059000 Dec 27, 2010
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
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 JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HO... Read more
Consequence
IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
09E056000 Oct 9, 2009
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
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 RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE S... Read more
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
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.
06E091000 Nov 2, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS... Read more
Consequence
FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
06E088000 Oct 23, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT... Read more
Consequence
FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
04V021000 Jan 13, 2004
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Defect Description
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 ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence
EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
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 1-800-853-1403.
98V183000 Aug 6, 1998
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Defect Description
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 CONDITION WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOW FORCE REQUIRED TO DEPRESS THE SHIFT BUTTON. A COMBINATION OF APPLYIN... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE "IGNITION-PARK" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL BE NONFUNCTIONAL.
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.
97V201000 Nov 13, 1997
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
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 IS DAMAGED, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WILL BE REPLACED.
97V095000 Jun 6, 1997
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING CAN DISENGAGE FROM ITS RETENTION HOLE IF THE HOOD IS SLAMMED SHUT.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS SIMULTANEOUSLY WITHOUT ENGAGING THE PRIMARY LATCH, THE HOOD WOULD NOT BE RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING WITH A LONGER END HOOK SPRING.
Complaint Statistics
93 total complaints
14 crashes 10 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 4 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 |
SUSPENSION
Sep 18, 2017
Incident date: Sep 17, 2017
AT FIRST I HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE THAT GRADUALLY TURNED INTO A GRINDING NOISE. AFTER HAVING MY BRAKE PADS REPLACED AND FRONT DRIVER SIDE CALIPER REPLACED, THE GRINDING NOISE TURNED INTO A METAL ON METAL GRIND WITH A PECULIAR METAL SMELL WHICH RESULTED IN SOMETHING CEASING UP (ONLY WAY TO DESCRIBE H... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 11, 2011
Incident date: Oct 7, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR SWUNG OPEN ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO SCREW IN THE BOLT THAT HELD THE LATCH INTO PLACE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF SOMEONE FALLING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Oct 21, 2009
Incident date: Dec 10, 2001
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. THE LIGHT ON THE ODOMETER GAUGE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL STOPPED WORKING. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, THE ENTIRE LIGHTING ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL FAILED. THE HORN ALSO BEGAN BLOWING WITHOUT APPLICATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THEY... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 21, 2009
Incident date: Dec 10, 2001
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. THE LIGHT ON THE ODOMETER GAUGE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL STOPPED WORKING. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, THE ENTIRE LIGHTING ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL FAILED. THE HORN ALSO BEGAN BLOWING WITHOUT APPLICATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THEY... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 13, 2008
Incident date: Jun 13, 2008
MY CAR IS A RECALL AN LIKE TO KNOW WERE CAN I TAKE IT TO GET FIXED. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 18, 2008
Incident date: Apr 18, 2008
OWNED A 1997 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. PUT CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF DRIVEWAY WHEN CAR ACCELERATED TO AN INCREDIBLE SPEED WITHIN SECONDS. CAR SHOT OUT OF DRIVEWAY, ACROSS STREET INTO NEIGHBORS HOME AND GARAGE. CAR HAS INDICATION OF CONTINUED ACCELERATION AFTER IMPACT WITH RIGHT FRONT TIRE SHOWING THE T... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 28, 2007
Incident date: Feb 15, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT PARKED HER 1997 CHRYSLER CIRRUS IN THE DRIVEWAY, REMOVED THE KEYES AND APPROXIMATELY 30-45 SECONDS LATER THE VEHICLE ROLLED OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND CRASHED INTO THE NEIGHBORS CARPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A FLAT SURFACE, AND EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED. THE ROAD CONDIT... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 6, 2006
Incident date: Sep 6, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER 3 TO 4 MINUTES. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, BUT CLEANED THE CRANKSHAFT IN A REPAIR ATTEMPT, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. UPDATED 10/25/06. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Jul 11, 2006
Incident date: Jul 11, 2006
TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE LEAK. POTENTIAL OF FIRE OR LOSS OF DRIVE ABILITY OF CAR. THERE HAVE BEEN THREE (3) FAILURES OF THE SAME PART. 10/21/98 AND 4/29/04 AND AGAIN TODAY 7/11/06. *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Mar 21, 2006
Incident date: Mar 21, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED, NO APPOINTMENT WAS MADE FOR INSPECTION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 26, 2005
Incident date: Oct 21, 2005
ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS. DIAGNOSIS SHOWED SYSTEM RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT CODE. TESTING SHOWED FAULTY POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER DUE TO CORROSION. PROPER REPAIR IS REPLACEMENT OF POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER AND HARNESS. SERVICE CENTER FOUND PART IS NO LONGER ... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 25, 2005
Incident date: Jul 21, 2005
BOTH TIE RODS ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE BROKE CAUSING THE TIRE TO LOCK UP. WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR SENDING THE CAR INTO A DITCH. FRONT END OF CAR STOPPED IN DITCH AND REAR THEN CAME OVER LANDING UPSIDE DOWN. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS EMPOLYED.
Crash
1 injured
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 25, 2005
Incident date: Jul 21, 2005
BOTH TIE RODS ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE BROKE CAUSING THE TIRE TO LOCK UP. WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR SENDING THE CAR INTO A DITCH. FRONT END OF CAR STOPPED IN DITCH AND REAR THEN CAME OVER LANDING UPSIDE DOWN. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS EMPOLYED.
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 21, 2005
Incident date: Jun 19, 2005
C AR NOT BRAKING IN A TIMELY MANNER
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
May 4, 2005
Incident date: May 2, 2004
CONTACT STATED: CONTACT HAS HAD TO PUT TWO BALL JOINTS ON THIS VEHICLE ,A LEFT BALL JOINT AND A RIGHT BALL JOINT. WHEN HE PARKED THE CAR HE HEARD A BANG. THE WHEELS WOULD BE ON AN ANGLE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
May 4, 2005
Incident date: May 2, 2004
CONTACT STATED: CONTACT HAS HAD TO PUT TWO BALL JOINTS ON THIS VEHICLE ,A LEFT BALL JOINT AND A RIGHT BALL JOINT. WHEN HE PARKED THE CAR HE HEARD A BANG. THE WHEELS WOULD BE ON AN ANGLE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 21, 2005
Incident date: Nov 3, 2004
UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS FOR THE TRANS AXLE, THE CONSUMER STARTED TO EXPERIENCE OTHER PROBLEMS, SUCH AS DROPPING GEARS, AND CUTTING OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES, AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE COMPUTER. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM HAD NOT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 21, 2005
Incident date: Nov 3, 2004
UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS FOR THE TRANS AXLE, THE CONSUMER STARTED TO EXPERIENCE OTHER PROBLEMS, SUCH AS DROPPING GEARS, AND CUTTING OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES, AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE COMPUTER. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM HAD NOT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jan 28, 2005
Incident date: Jan 5, 2005
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. *AK *TT
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 18, 2005
Incident date: Jan 3, 2005
THE VEHICLE TENDS TO HESITATE AND MOVE WHEN IT IS PUT INTO DRIVE PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM TRAVELING WHILE ON THE ROAD. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BY OWNER.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Jan 11, 2005
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLOOR SHIFTER MOVES FROM PARK BACK AND FORTH WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE DETENT BUTTON. *BF THE DEALER FAILED TO CORRECT THE RECALL PROBLEM. THE IGNITION WOULD BECOME TRAPPED ONCE IN WHILE. AFTER GENTLY WIGGLING IT, THE KEY WOULD SNAP OUT AND OPERATE PROPERLY, STAYING IN PARK AN... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 15, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2004
WHEN DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE CAME OUT OF GEAR. *AK
POWER TRAIN
Oct 13, 2004
Incident date: Apr 1, 2004
EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION. *BF THE A/C EVAPORATED COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BY THE CONSUMER AFTER 42920 MILES. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE STARTED LEAKING OIL. THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND PROCEEDED TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONSUMER PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE TO DRIVE A... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 13, 2004
Incident date: Apr 1, 2004
EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION. *BF THE A/C EVAPORATED COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BY THE CONSUMER AFTER 42920 MILES. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE STARTED LEAKING OIL. THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND PROCEEDED TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONSUMER PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE TO DRIVE A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 7, 2004
Incident date: Aug 6, 2004
WHEN DRIVING AT STOP AND GO BRAKES WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO BLED THE BRAKES, AND TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE. TOLD CONSUMER THAT THERE WASD NOTHING WRONG. LATER, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE BRAKES CONTINUED TO GO TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER FELT INSECURE WHEN DR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 4, 2004
Incident date: Mar 14, 2004
THE CAR HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS RACK AND PINION, TIRE RODS, FUEL SYSTEM, BUT THE MOST RECENT IS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IT STALLS OUT ANY TIME YOU DRIVE IT IN THE RAIN. *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 4, 2004
Incident date: Mar 14, 2004
THE CAR HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS RACK AND PINION, TIRE RODS, FUEL SYSTEM, BUT THE MOST RECENT IS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IT STALLS OUT ANY TIME YOU DRIVE IT IN THE RAIN. *NM
STEERING
Apr 4, 2004
Incident date: Mar 14, 2004
THE CAR HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS RACK AND PINION, TIRE RODS, FUEL SYSTEM, BUT THE MOST RECENT IS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IT STALLS OUT ANY TIME YOU DRIVE IT IN THE RAIN. *NM
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Aug 28, 2003
Incident date: Aug 28, 2003
DEALER HAD TO REPLACE DRIVER'S DOOR KNOB LATCH MECHANISM. CURRENTLY, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR KNOB LATCH MECHANISM BROKE. *AK
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Aug 27, 2003
Incident date: Aug 27, 2003
CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVEWAY WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. *AK SINCE PURCHASE, THERE HAD BEEN THREE BLOW OUTS IN THE SIDEWALLS OF EACH TIRE, FOLLOWED BY A NOTICEABLE BUBBLE IN THE SIDEWALL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY (KUMHO T... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Aug 7, 2003
Incident date: Aug 6, 2003
THE TIE RODS WERE WORN OUT. THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *PH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jun 11, 2003
Incident date: Jun 3, 2003
BRAKE HOSE BLEWOUT. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. *AK WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE HOSE BLEWOUT AND CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE FAILURE WAS ABOUT TO OCCUR, NO BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE OR ERRATIC BRAKING. FLUID COVERED THE LEFT FRONT W... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
May 28, 2003
Incident date: May 28, 2003
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. A NOISE CAME FROM THE REAR. THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARTED FROM THE WHEEL. THE TIRE WAS A COOPER DISCOVERY#HT P23575R15. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 21, 2003
Incident date: May 19, 2003
WHILE DRIVING HOME LAST NIGHT MY 1997 CHRYSLER CIRRUS STOPPED RUNNING AND THEN BURST INTO FLAMES. *JB
Fire
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Feb 25, 2003
Incident date: Feb 21, 2003
OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL MONTHS THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND THE CAR WOULD RUN ROUGH WHEN SITTING IN TRAFFIC FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THEN I BEGAN TO SMELL GASOLINE FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING, AND ALSO OUTSIDE THE CAR AFTER GETTING OUT. I TOOK THE CA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 6, 2002
Incident date: Jun 25, 2002
THE HEAD GASKET BEGAN TO FAILED. INITIALLY THIS ALLOWED COOLANT TO MIX WITH THE OIL. EVENTUALLY THE ENTIRE HEAD GASKET FAILED. OIL WAS SPRAYED ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE ENGINE BEGAN SMOKING AND STALLED. THE CAR WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN ABOUT 200 YARDS TO THE DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMEN... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Apr 10, 2002
Incident date: Jan 8, 2002
DRIVER'S SIDE POWER MIRROR SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED A FIRE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 11, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
IN APRIL, 1998, THE HEAD GASKET AND CAM SEAL FAILED AFTER ONLY 21,000 MILES. IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. AT THE TIME OF REPAIR, THE SERVICE MANAGER, STEVE GREY, AND THE MAN WHO PERFORMED THE REPAIRS, RAY, BOTH TOLD ME THAT THE REPAIR WAS TEMPORARY...THAT CHRYSLER ENGINEERS HADN'T DEVELOPED A S... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 31, 2002
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
HAVE CONTACTED 2 DEALERS FOR SERVICE/CONFIRMATION OF FAULTY PART, AND BOTH REPORT THAT THE PT # IS ON "NATIONAL BACKORDER" WITH NO ESTIMTED RECEIPT DATE. ABS LIGHT IS ENGAGED, AND DEALERS ARE UNWILLING TO DECLARE THE VEHICLE UNSAFE. DEALERS HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY NON-COOPERATIVE IN RESOLUTION. CONC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Jan 3, 2002
Incident date: Sep 30, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, FLAMES WERE BURSTING FROM REAR LEFT SPEAKER. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT FIRE. FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE DETERMINED THAT FIRE WAS CAUSED BY WIRING OF REAR BRAKES GETTING HOT. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $ 5000.00, NO INJURIES.*AK CONSUMER ADDS CHYRSLER HAS DENIED ANY RESPONSIBILITY. *TT
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)
Jan 3, 2002
Incident date: Sep 30, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, FLAMES WERE BURSTING FROM REAR LEFT SPEAKER. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT FIRE. FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE DETERMINED THAT FIRE WAS CAUSED BY WIRING OF REAR BRAKES GETTING HOT. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $ 5000.00, NO INJURIES.*AK CONSUMER ADDS CHYRSLER HAS DENIED ANY RESPONSIBILITY. *TT
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 27, 2001
Incident date: Oct 15, 2001
I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN CHRYSLER DEALER AS A USED ONE IN 1998. IT WAS 97 MODEL. NOW MY DAUGHTER IS DRIVING AND GO TO COURAGE EVERY DAY. SHE DRIVE GENTLY NOT SEVERLY. I HAVE ASKED DEALER WHENEVER THEY RECOMMEND ME BRAKE PAD CHANGE, ENGINE CHECK, TIE ROD, ALIGNMENT, ETC TO KEEP GOOD CONDITION BECAUSE MY ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Dec 27, 2001
Incident date: Oct 15, 2001
I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN CHRYSLER DEALER AS A USED ONE IN 1998. IT WAS 97 MODEL. NOW MY DAUGHTER IS DRIVING AND GO TO COURAGE EVERY DAY. SHE DRIVE GENTLY NOT SEVERLY. I HAVE ASKED DEALER WHENEVER THEY RECOMMEND ME BRAKE PAD CHANGE, ENGINE CHECK, TIE ROD, ALIGNMENT, ETC TO KEEP GOOD CONDITION BECAUSE MY ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 27, 2001
Incident date: Oct 15, 2001
I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN CHRYSLER DEALER AS A USED ONE IN 1998. IT WAS 97 MODEL. NOW MY DAUGHTER IS DRIVING AND GO TO COURAGE EVERY DAY. SHE DRIVE GENTLY NOT SEVERLY. I HAVE ASKED DEALER WHENEVER THEY RECOMMEND ME BRAKE PAD CHANGE, ENGINE CHECK, TIE ROD, ALIGNMENT, ETC TO KEEP GOOD CONDITION BECAUSE MY ... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES
Dec 27, 2001
Incident date: Oct 15, 2001
I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN CHRYSLER DEALER AS A USED ONE IN 1998. IT WAS 97 MODEL. NOW MY DAUGHTER IS DRIVING AND GO TO COURAGE EVERY DAY. SHE DRIVE GENTLY NOT SEVERLY. I HAVE ASKED DEALER WHENEVER THEY RECOMMEND ME BRAKE PAD CHANGE, ENGINE CHECK, TIE ROD, ALIGNMENT, ETC TO KEEP GOOD CONDITION BECAUSE MY ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jul 31, 2001
Incident date: Jul 16, 2001
I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR TO THE DEALER RIGHT BEFORE THE 36K WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED COMPLAINING OF A SWEAK COMING FROM THE DRIVER FRONT LEFT. THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG AND THAT IF IT GET WORSE TO BRING IT BACK EVEN AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES. I HAVE SINCE RELOCATED AND THE PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 25, 2001
Incident date: Dec 20, 1999
I HAVE TRIED TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED WITH THE DEALER TO NO AVAIL.THE ENGINE FAILURE STATED HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY.THEY REFUSE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THEIR WORK. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 15, 2001
Incident date: Jun 8, 2001
THERE WAS A VERY SEVERE OIL LEAK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED HEAD GASKETS. *AK DEALER REPLACED THGE CYLINDER HEADS AND HEAD GASKETS. *YH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Jun 13, 2001
Incident date: Aug 20, 1998
WHEN SHE STARTED VEHICLE AND TOOK IT OUT OF PARK, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF DRIVEWAY TOWARDS A TRAFFIC FILLED ROAD. CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE DIRECTED VEHICLE AWAY FROM ROAD WHICH CAUSED TIE ROD TO BREAK, STOPPING VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP STATES THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE REASON FOR SUDDEN A... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 13, 2001
Incident date: Aug 20, 1998
WHEN SHE STARTED VEHICLE AND TOOK IT OUT OF PARK, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF DRIVEWAY TOWARDS A TRAFFIC FILLED ROAD. CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE DIRECTED VEHICLE AWAY FROM ROAD WHICH CAUSED TIE ROD TO BREAK, STOPPING VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP STATES THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE REASON FOR SUDDEN A... Read more
Crash
1 injured
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1997 CHRYSLER CIRRUS
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 28.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 CHRYSLER CIRRUS
102 manufacturer communications from 92 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 10 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 6 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 4 |
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
23027
Aug 23, 2016
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. P
23137
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for id
23104
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Pl
23104
Aug 22, 2016
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Pl
20244
Aug 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock a
Volume 2, Issue
Aug 18, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
22892
Aug 17, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 553720
22867
Aug 17, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. S
22958
Aug 17, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifyin
20616
Aug 12, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement par
Volume 2, Issue
Jun 2, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
592000 CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE)
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc
0801003
Apr 25, 2003
150000 SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT CINCH BAR SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 MODELS. *TT
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
2301502
Apr 1, 2002
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC
2302701
Sep 21, 2001
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT
1802001
Aug 17, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE, HARD START AND START & STALL.*CLS
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
1801201
May 25, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0900800
Jan 12, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INSTALLATION OF A NEW COMPONENT TO ASSIST CAM SEAL RETENTION. *JB
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
180100
Feb 4, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT
230200
Feb 4, 2000
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTION VEHICLES. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
190299REVA
Oct 22, 1999
010000 STEERING
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE CLUNKING OR RATTLE IN STEERING WHEEL/STEERING COLUMN. *MJS
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
090799
Sep 17, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING 2.5L V-6 HEAD GASKET APPLICATION. *TT
090899
Sep 17, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING MULTI-LAYER STEEL (MLS) HEAD GASKET INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. *TT
210599A
Sep 3, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
232099A
Aug 13, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
233099
Aug 6, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO A MISSING REAR CUP HOLDER SLIDE CLIP. *TT
232099
Jun 25, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
DIAMLER CHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
9926
Jun 23, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE DEALER REIMBURSEMENT. *TT
181299
Jun 18, 1999
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST. *TT
9925
Jun 3, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SUBJECT REGARDING THE INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE. *TT
210699
Apr 2, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT
210599
Mar 5, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING REUSABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
210499
Feb 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
976498
Dec 16, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONDITION WITH ROLLING CODE GARAGE DOOR OPENER. *YC
090798
Dec 11, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING OIL SEEPAGE AT CAM POSITION SENSOR / MISINTERPRETED HEAD GASKET LEAK. *YC
090598
Nov 6, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW MULTI-LAYER STEEL ( MLS ) HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND IS BEING IMPLEMENTED INTO PRODUCTION VEHICLES. *YC
250298
Oct 23, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC
183298
Sep 25, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC
210298
Jun 26, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSTIC / DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS, TRANSAXLE THAT INCORPORATES A TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) ONLY. REDUCES A SHUDDER CONDITION THAT MAY BE EXPERIENCED DURING LIGHT THROTTLE 1-2 UPSHIFT. *AK
190398
Jun 11, 1998
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
POWER STEERING SYSTEM NOISE FOLLOWING COLD ENGINE STARTS IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *YC
9830
Jun 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT ON LABOR OPERATION TIME CHANGE FOR DOMESTIC 2.OL DOHC AND 2.4L HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT. *YC
020598
May 29, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
INTERMITTENT POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE MAY BE HEARD FROM EITHER SIDE. *YC
210798
Apr 24, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *AK
240898
Apr 17, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONDITION WITH THE A/C SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. *YC
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
181898
Apr 10, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXCESSIVE COLD CRANK TIME, START DIE OUT OR WEAK RUN-UP, SAGS/STUMBLE/HESITATION AFTER A COLD START, IDLE RPM CYCLING. *YC
080698
Feb 27, 1998
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CONDITION WITH INDICATOR BULB DOES NOT LIGHT. *YC
190198
Feb 6, 1998
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CONDITION WITH CLUNKING OR RATTLING IN STEERING/WHEEL COLUMN. *YC
080298
Jan 23, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
PREVENTING ANTENNA MASTS FROM BECOMING LOOSE, A CHANGE WAS IMPLEMENTED TO INCORPORATE A TORQUE PREVAILING FEATURE ON THE ANTENNA MAST. *YC
180198
Jan 16, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
UPSTREAM 02 SENSOR SHORTED TO VOLTAGE ALONG WITH POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS OF SAGGING/HESITATION OR ROUGH IDLE. *AK
090997
Dec 19, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION ON ALUMINUM ENGINE COMPONENTS. *NLM
211497
Dec 12, 1997
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID AUXILIARY COOLER. *NLM
140897
Nov 21, 1997
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL. *NLM
020797
Sep 26, 1997
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT OF VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A LOW FREQUENCY RUMBLE/GEAR TYPE NOISE. *YC
020797
Sep 26, 1997
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
CONCERNS WITH LOW FREQUENCY RUMBLE/ GEAR TYPE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICEL. *NLM
970919083297
Sep 19, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
182497
Aug 8, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON NO START DIAGNOSTIC CAM/CRANK SENSOR $01 AND $28. *NLM
182397
Jul 31, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SHAKE AT IDLE. *YC
241197
Jul 11, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM
182397A
Jun 27, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING WHEEL SHAKE AT IDLE. *TW
220197
Jun 13, 1997
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM
082097
May 16, 1997
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
DISCUSSING ROLLING CODE TECHNOLOGY AND IT'S FEATURES ON GARAGE DOOR OPENERS. *YC
082097
May 16, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING GARAGE DOOR OPENER. *NLM
210997
May 16, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 41TE/42LE SERVICE INFORMATION. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
181797
May 2, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) DEALER TEST MODE. *NLM
090297
Apr 25, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2.4L CRANKSHAFT/CAMSHAFT TIMING. *TW
970314210597
Mar 14, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONDITION WITH TRANAXLE SHUDDER DURING A 3RD GEAR TO 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ( ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) ENGAGEMENT, 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC TO 4TH GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ENGAGEMENT, OR 4TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR EMCC ENGAGEMENT. *YC
210597
Mar 14, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH 41TE/42LE TRANSAXLE SHUDDER DURING AN EMCC (ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) SHIFT. *NLM
080997
Feb 28, 1997
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
AIR BAG WARNING LABELS. *TW
181197
Feb 28, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ERRONEOUS MIL ILLUMINATION WITH HEX CODES $6A, $77, ERRONEOUS PCM RESETS, SHIFT CYCLING, COLD ENGINE STUMBLE, BUCKING. *TW
0808978
Feb 21, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
RKE INADEQUATE/INTERMITTENT OPERATION. *TW
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHRYSLER CIRRUS
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA05019
Opened: Nov 7, 2005 , Closed: Jan 12, 2006
POWER STEERING FLUID FIRES
ODI HAS RECEIVED 29 REPORTS OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES THAT APPEAR TO BE RELATED TO POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKAGE IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999 AND 2000 CHRYSLER CIRRUS, DODGE STRATUS AND PLYMOUTH BREEZE VEHICLES (JA-CARS) EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINES.THESE REPORTS INDICATE THAT THE FIRE RESULTED FROM A POWE... Read more
PE05036
Opened: Jun 29, 2005 , Closed: Nov 7, 2005
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
ON JUNE 29, 2005, ODI OPENED PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE05-036 TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2000 CHRYSLER CIRRUS, DODGE STRATUS AND PLYMOUTH BREEZE PASSENGER CARS (JA CARS). THE JA CARS WERE INTRODUCED IN MY 1995 AND ENDED WITH MY 2000.THEY WERE PRODUCE... Read more
RQ03005
Opened: Apr 8, 2003 , Closed: Jul 16, 2003
AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
THREE OF THE MANFACTURER COMPLAINTS AND TWO OF THE MANUFACTURER CRASHES REPORTED ABOVE WERE DUPLICATES OF ODI REPORTS.THE MAJORITY OF CRASHES OCCURRED AFTER OPERATORS PARKED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ENGAGING PARK GEAR POSITION; A NON-FUNCTIONAL IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM SUBSEQUENTLY FAILED TO PREVEN... Read more
EA99028
Opened: Sep 10, 1999 , Closed: Jul 26, 2001
STEERING SHAFT BINDING
There is no summary currently available
PE99030
Opened: May 3, 1999 , Closed: Sep 10, 1999
STEERING SHAFT BINDING
There is no summary currently available
EA97016
Opened: Sep 29, 1997 , Closed: Nov 20, 1997
LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAILURE
BY LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 6, 1997, THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THIS AGENCY OF ITS DECISION TO INITIATE A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES TO CORRECT THE DEFECT IDENTIFIED IN THIS EA.THE RECALL WILL ALSO COVER 1996 AND 1997 CHRYSLER CIRRUS/DODGE STRATUS VEHICLES, AS WELL AS 1995 THROUGH 199... Read more
PE97009
Opened: Mar 13, 1997 , Closed: Sep 29, 1997
LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAILURE
THE MANUFACTURER IDENTIFED VEHICLE OWNER COMPLAINTS OF THE SUBJECT BALL JOINT FAILURES AS TABULATED ABOVE.IN ADDITION, A TOTAL OF 72 WARRANTY REPORTS WERE IDENTIFIED FOR REPLACEMENT OF BROKEN OR CRACKED BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.CHRYSLER ALSO REPORTED THAT 1996 AND 1997 MODELS AR... Read more
CHRYSLER CIRRUS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER CIRRUS across all model years (1995, 2000).
53
Total Recalls
1,232
Total Complaints
7
Investigations
127
Reported Crashes
54
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths