1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS

7 recalls, 83 complaints - 84 TSBs

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.

22,689 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

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.

5,787 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE LLC

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

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 LISTED ABOVE. THESE FILTERS MAY DEVELOP A LEAK IN THE HOSE ASSEMBLY AND/OR CONNECTORS DUE TO IMPROPERLY ... Read more

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

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 IMPORT PRODUCTS AT 1-508-279-8207.

30,351 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: IMPORT PRODUCTS CO., INC.

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.

39,243 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY PREMATURELY HEAT AGE AND DEVELOP A LEAK.

Consequence

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

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.

216,299 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

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.

2,315,768 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE TUBE CAN CONTACT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CLAMP AND WEAR A HOLE IN IT.

Consequence

DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. 843. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE TUBE COULD LEAK, REDUCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE-HALF OF THE DIAGONALLY SPLIT BRAKING SYSTEM, AND RESULTING IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES.

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 TUBE WILL BE FASTENED WITH A CLIP.

366,508 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

83 total complaints 4 crashes 2 fires 5 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	5
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	4
POWER TRAIN	4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	2

Incident date: Mar 6, 2021

Air bags failed to deploy during wreck. Multiple both axle and wheel bearings failures

Incident date: Mar 6, 2021

Air bags failed to deploy during wreck. Multiple both axle and wheel bearings failures

Incident date: Mar 6, 2021

Air bags failed to deploy during wreck. Multiple both axle and wheel bearings failures

Incident date: Aug 9, 2014

THIS IS SECOND TIME MY BATTERY HAS DIED AND L AM STILL UNABLE TO JUMP THE THING. SOMETHING IS WRONG THAT THE MECHANICS OR DEALERSHIPS AREN'T TELLING ME . *TR

Incident date: Aug 9, 2014

THIS IS SECOND TIME MY BATTERY HAS DIED AND L AM STILL UNABLE TO JUMP THE THING. SOMETHING IS WRONG THAT THE MECHANICS OR DEALERSHIPS AREN'T TELLING ME . *TR

Incident date: Aug 9, 2014

THIS IS SECOND TIME MY BATTERY HAS DIED AND L AM STILL UNABLE TO JUMP THE THING. SOMETHING IS WRONG THAT THE MECHANICS OR DEALERSHIPS AREN'T TELLING ME . *TR

Incident date: Apr 18, 2008

1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS, WILL NOT START AFTER RAIN. THERE IS NO DISTRIBUTOR AND I FEEL THAT IT COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM. I PUMP THE GAS AND TRY TO TURN IT OVER IT JUST CRANKS SOMETIMES IT DOES EVENTUALLY START. I HAVE MISSED DAYS OF WORK. SO WHEN EVER IT RAINS I AM ALWAYS WORRIED, THIS H... Read more

Incident date: May 29, 2009

THE DISTRIBUTOR HAS GONE OUT TWICE (2X) ON MY 1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN 2007 WHILE I WAS SITTING IN A CAR WASH. I THOUGHT PERHAPS SOME WATER HAD SPLASHED IN AND SHORTED SOMETHING OUT. SO I DIDN'T REPORT IT. BUT THE SECOND TIME WAS ON FRIDAY, MAY 29TH. WE WERE DRIVING ON THE I-210 F... Read more

Incident date: Feb 18, 2009

ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO, MY CAR BEGAN STUTTERING AND STALLING OUT WITH NO WARNING. THE OIL LIGHT REPEATED FLASHES ON, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES AND THEN STAYS ON, AND THE CAR WONT START OR JUST CUTS OFF. THE TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THE OIL WAS CHANGE... Read more

Incident date: Feb 18, 2009

Incident date: Oct 15, 2008

I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. MY WIFE TOOK THE CAR FOR THE DAY 10/15/08, SHE CALLED ME AT WORK TO SAY THE BRAKES WERE MAKING A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE NEXT DAY I DROVE THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE BRAKES SERVICED. ON THE WAY OVER, THE BRAKE PADS COMPLETELY STOPPED FUNCTIONING. I HAD TO D... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2008

I CURRENTLY OWN A 1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS V6. AUTO IS EQUIPPED WITH A 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH 104,000 MILES ON IT. ACCORDING TO AL WEB SITES I HAVE COME TO FIND THAT THE 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS PROVEN TO BE AN UNRELIABLE UNIT RESULTING IN PREMATURE FAILURE AND BEARING FAILURE. CHRYS... Read more

Incident date: Jul 4, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. THE CONTACT HAD A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OF THE VEHICLE, BUT THE LATCH PLATE COULD NOT BE SECURED INTO THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE. TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE SEAT BELT WAS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, NHTSA, AND SP... Read more

Incident date: Jul 4, 2008

Incident date: Aug 15, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE FAILED ALONG WITH THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. A MESSAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL DISPLAYED "NO BUS". THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE DEALER CURRENTLY HAS... Read more

Incident date: Feb 21, 2007

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDINGTHE 1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT SHE HEARD A WINDING NOISE. SHE WAS CONSTANTLY HAVING TO PUT POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,276. THE CONTACT... Read more

Incident date: Mar 3, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED HOWEVER NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. UPDATED 3/28/2006 - *NM

Incident date: Jan 9, 2003

BRAKES FAILED AT APPROX 30,000 MILES WITH NO INDICATION (BRAKE NOISES, BRAKE PRESSURE, NOTHING) RESULTING IN 30-35 MILE COLLISION AT STOP LIGHT EXTENSIVE VEHICLE DAMAGE. GOT TICKETED, LOST CASE. 30,000 MILES-PERFECT.*JB

Crash

Incident date: Jun 9, 2005

(1)A 1999 CHYSLER CIRRUS WAS RUN TO NEAR EMPTY ON GAS. THE GAUGE READ BETWEEN A QUARTER TANK AND EMPTY ON THE WAY TO THE GAS STATION. UPON ARRIVING AT THE GAS STATION THE TANK WAS FILLED. AFTER FILLING WITH GAS, I PROCEEDED TO TRY AFTER START MY CAR AND IT FAILED TO FUNCTION. MY HUSBAND WHO IS A... Read more

Incident date: Nov 3, 2004

WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO JERK FORWARD. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.

Incident date: Oct 26, 2004

NHTSA RECALL 04V021000 ON THE FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK. AFTER HAVING A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER INSTALLED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER WAS ALSO HAVING PROBLEM SHIFTING GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2001

EVERY EIGHT TO TEN THOUSAND MILES THE ROTORS WARPED. WHILE STOPPING AT 70 MPH STEERING WHEEL FELT AS IF IT WAS GOING TO COME RIGHT OUT OF CONSUMER'S HANDS. CONSUMER STATED THAT CHRYSLER MANUFACTURED THE VEHICLE WITH THE WRONG PART. THE BRAKES WERE WORKED ON THREE TIMES. BUT, PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK

Incident date: May 25, 2004

WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MECHANIC REPLACED A SENSOR, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED THREE TIMES. THE CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE D... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2003

I PURCHASED A 1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS FROM LINNES NISSAN WEST IN STANHOPE NJ 8 MONTHS AGO. SINCE THEN, I'VE BEEN HAVING DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. I TOOK IT BACK AROUND 5 TIMES TO NISSAN. THEY GAVE ME THE RUN AROUND. AT ONE TIME DURING THE WINTER MY OIL LIGHT,BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON,THE CAR WOULD C... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2003

PAINT HAS BEGUN TO BLISTER ON HOOD. RUST VISIBLE ON UNDERSIDE OF HOOD, BUT HOOD NOT YET PERFORATED. CHRYSLER SAYS NOT COVERED UNLESS METAL HAS BEEN PERFORATED BY RUST.

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM THE IGNITION, ALTHOUGH IT WAS NOT IN PARK. *AK

Incident date: Feb 17, 2004

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO FOUND THAT FUEL VAPORS WERE LEAKING FROM THE GAS TANK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL TANK SEALS, BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC DETERMINED... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2003

SWAY BAR FAILED. *AK

Incident date: Oct 2, 2003

THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN PARK. THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE DEALERSHIP HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED BUT THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *PH *SCC *JB

Incident date: Aug 19, 2003

THE TRANSMISSION SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT AT ALL. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM. *AK *JB

Incident date: Dec 26, 2002

I CONTACTED FIFTEEN TRANSMISSION SERVICE STATIONS INCLUDING COLEMAN TAYLOR THEY STATED THIS IS THE MOST COMMON PROBLEM OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON THAT MODEL OF CAR. PREVIOUSLY ON THE FIRST SCREEN I TRIED TO ENTER THE 17 DIGIT VIN, IT WOULDN'T ACCEPT THE NO. # IS [XXX] THE 9 AND 16 DIGIT COULD EITHE... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2001

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON HIGHWAY 302 WHEN SUDDENLY THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE MOVED TO ZERO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED TO FIRST GEAR LOCKING THE WHEELS ALMOST CAUSING A WRECK, ALL OF THIS HAPPENED WITHIN TWO TO THREE SECONDS NOT MUCH TIME TO SLOW DOWN. DODGE/CHRYSLER... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2001

Incident date: Jan 2, 2003

THE TRUNK LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON WHEN THE TRUNK LID CLOSED AND LATCHED WHICH CAUSED A FIRE. *DT *JB

Fire

Incident date: Jan 19, 2003

THE UPPER HINGE ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAS SNAPPED AND CAUSING A LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN OPENED. I AM AFRAID THE DOOR IS GOING TO FALL OFF. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED AS OF YET. I CANT AFFORD TO TAKE IT IN. I ALOS WANTED TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE FACT THAT I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE DE... Read more

Incident date: Jan 19, 2003

CONSUMER STATE THAT TRUCK INTERIOR LIGHT WOULD STAY ON WHILE TRUNK WAS CLOSE RESULTING IN LIGHT BURNING ITEMS IN TRUNK. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REPLACE LIGHT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

Incident date: Nov 1, 1999

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED HEADLIGHT FAILURES. *SCC

Incident date: Feb 15, 2002

TRANSMISSION SLIPS GEARS, AND IT IS MAKING A VERY LOUD SOUND. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED, AND WAS TOLD THAT TRANSMISSION WAS SUPPOSE TO BE MAKING THAT KIND OF NOISE. BUT CONSUMER CAN BE RIDING ALONG AND CAN HEAR A LOUD SOUND. HE KNOWS THAT IS NOT SUPPOSE TO HAPPEN.*AK

Incident date: Sep 1, 2002

PLASTIC PIECE THAT IS ATTACHED TO GAS TANK IS MELTING INSIDE OF GASOLINE PUMP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

GAS GUAGE STATED WELL OVER A FOURTH , SERVICE MANAGER SAID THE GAS TANK CONCAVED GIVING A FALSE READING. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED AND GAS LINES HAD TO BE FLUSHED OUT. TOW BILL PLUS REPAIR BILL OVER $200.00. SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT WAS A DEFECT WITH THE GAS TANK. (HOT WEATHER MADE IT CONCAVE) SAID TO ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2002

WHILE PLACING VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND WITHOUT A WARNING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FAST, RESULTING IN DRIVER LOSING CONTROL.*AK CONSUMER DID NOT KNOW IF SHE HAD PLACED HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE OR THE ACCELERATOR (IT HAPPENED SO FAST), AS SHE WAS TRYING TO PULL OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE HAD JUST ... Read more

WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A TREMENDOUS BANG, AND THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWERVE, CONSUMER PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE AND DISCOVERED THE ENTIRE TIRE HAD SEPARATED, THERRE WAS REALLY NOTHING LEFT ON THE MICHELIN-X-GREEN MX4-195/65/R15 TIRE FOR THE TIRE SHOP TO PRORATE, MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT T... Read more

Incident date: Apr 2, 2000

GEAR SHIFT MOVES WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE. *AK

Incident date: May 15, 2001

BOTH CLEAR PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVERS SHOW SIGNS OF UNUSUAL WEAR, LIKE BEING SAND BLASTED. VISIBILITY AT NIGHT IS REDUCED. PLEASE ADD FURTHER COMMENTS.*AK

Incident date: May 5, 2001

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING HOME, VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STOPPED RUNNING WHILE BEING DRIVEN UNDER CRUISE CONTROL, INCIDENT CONTINUED TO HAPPEN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE VEHICLE WOULD DECELERATE AND CUT OFF REPEATEDLY, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED THAT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	17.0	25.0	20.0	Regular	$3,100
2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	17.0	25.0	20.0	Regular	$3,100

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, 1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS

84 manufacturer communications from 76 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	10
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	7
160000 STRUCTURE	6
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	6
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID	4
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	4
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

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.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

160000 STRUCTURE

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

160000 STRUCTURE

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

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.

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.

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.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Wiper If Mopar OE wipers are unavailable, the below alternatives can be offered instead. 05066964A$ = WBRW0011A$ 05066973A$ = WB000019A$ or WBF00019A$ 05096134A$ = WB000027A$ or WBF00028A$ 55154762A$ = WB000013A$ 68001330A$ = WB000019

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

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

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

120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations

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

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

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

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

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

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations

350000 EQUIPMENT

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC

150000 SEAT BELTS

SEAT BELT CINCH BAR SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 MODELS. *TT

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442, P0455, OR P0456 - LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP), LEAK DETECTED. THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 25-001-02 DATED FEB 11, 2002. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE, HARD START AND START & STALL.*CLS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT

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

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON SERVICE PUBLICATION UPDATES. *JB

220000 SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

INFORMATION REGARDING UPDATES TO THE FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE PROCEDURES. *TT

140000 AIR BAGS

SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT PERTAINS TO CHANGES TO THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER COMPONENTS. *TT

220000 SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT

175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTION VEHICLES. *TT

145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT

010000 STEERING

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE CLUNKING OR RATTLE IN STEERING WHEEL/STEERING COLUMN. *MJS

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NEW AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE (ATF +4 TYPE 9602). *MJS

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT ON TRANSAXLE SEEPAGE MIS-DIAGNOSIS- CASE POROSITY. *MJS

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION REGARDING 2.5L V-6 HEAD GASKET APPLICATION. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING MULTI-LAYER STEEL (MLS) HEAD GASKET INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. *TT

220000 SEATS

INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO A MISSING REAR CUP HOLDER SLIDE CLIP. *TT

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

DIAMLER CHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE DEALER REIMBURSEMENT. *TT

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

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

SUBJECT REGARDING THE INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CONDITIONS WITH VEHICLE START AND STALL OR VEHICLE NO-START. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON FAST FEEDBACK FLEET - INSTALLATION OF 2000 MODEL YEAR 41TE TRANSAXLES. *TT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FAULTS RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS). *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING REUSABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING METALLIC RATTLING NOISE FROM REAR DOOR(S). *TT

145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT REGARDING OIL SEEPAGE AT CAM POSITION SENSOR / MISINTERPRETED HEAD GASKET LEAK. *YC

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

INFORMATION ON A/C SYSTEM PERFORMANCE COMPLAINTS AND /0R A/C COMPRESSOR FAILURE IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (90+F). *AK

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

200000 WHEELS

CONCERNS WITH WHEEL COVER RETENTION LEGS MAY FATIGUE OVER TIME AND BREAK. *YC

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

APPROVAL OF USING OF IN- TRANSIT PROTECTIVE FILM. ON ALL VEHICLES AT ALL ASSEMBLY PLANTS. *AK

015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

A NEW POWER STEERING FLUID. *YC

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

A NEW AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF-TYPE 9602) HAS BEEN DEVELOPED, AND IS NOW BEING USED AS A FACTORY FILL IN. *AK

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

SOME VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH THE STEERING WHEELS OFF-CENTER DUE TO A STEERING WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR PROBLEM AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. *YC

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK

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.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1999

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999

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

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1999

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

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1997

STEERING SHAFT BINDING

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997

STEERING SHAFT BINDING

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995

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

CHRYSLER CIRRUS - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2001	0	1	View
2000	9	127	View
1999 (current)	7	83
1998	7	90	View
1997	8	93	View
1996	11	203	View
1995	11	625	View
1994	0	4	View

Other CHRYSLER Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
TOWN AND COUNTRY	209	19,029	View
PACIFICA	150	10,200	View
SEBRING	114	4,101	View
300	112	6,460	View
VOYAGER	82	320	View
LEBARON	48	837	View
200	47	6,930	View
NEW YORKER	44	1,035	View

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1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHRYSLER CIRRUS

CHRYSLER CIRRUS - All Years Overview

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