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1996 Chrysler CIRRUS problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

160 owner complaints analyzed

7 distinct recall campaigns

90,980 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1996 model year. Data updated: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 20 of 160 complaints (12.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior2817.5%
Steering behavior148.8%
Transmission and shifting127.5%
Engine operation85.0%
Electrical and battery issues53.1%
Fuel system concerns21.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
20
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
11
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
11
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
11
Electrical System:Ignition
7
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
7
Vehicle Speed Control
7
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
6
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine20
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline11
Power Train:Automatic Transmission11
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip11
Electrical System:Ignition7
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint7
Vehicle Speed Control7
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch6

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 20; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 11; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 11; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 11; Electrical System:Ignition: 7; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint: 7; Vehicle Speed Control: 7; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch: 6

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
1
25,000 to 49,999
3
50,000 to 74,999
2
75,000 to 99,999
7
100,000 to 149,999
8
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0001
25,000 to 49,9993
50,000 to 74,9992
75,000 to 99,9997
100,000 to 149,9998
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 1

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 138 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
1
1996
24
1997
25
1998
16
1999
31
2000
20
2001
7
2002
13
2003
3
2004
5
2005
2
2006
2
2008
4
2009
2
2010
1
2011
1
2012
1
2016
1
2017
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19951
199624
199725
199816
199931
200020
20017
200213
20033
20045
20052
20062
20084
20092
20101
20111
20121
20161
20171

1995: 1; 1996: 24; 1997: 25; 1998: 16; 1999: 31; 2000: 20; 2001: 7; 2002: 13; 2003: 3; 2004: 5; 2005: 2; 2006: 2; 2008: 4; 2009: 2; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1

Pattern summary

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 28 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 12 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10032324 · 2003-10-15 (October 15, 2003)

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THERE WAS A EXPLOSION DUE TO THE TRANS AXLE LOOSENING AND BUSTING THE TRANSMISSION CASE. *AK THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SERVICED. *PH *JB *JB *PH *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 89,455 miles reported. Look up ODI 10032324 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10059998 · 2004-02-28 (February 28, 2004)

LOSS OF ABS WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL LEVELS OF BRAKING, I.E. HEAVY, MEDIUM AND MINIMAL BRAKING. WHEN LOSS OF ABS HAPPENS, THE PEDAL DECENDS TO THE FLOOR AND A BUZZ/RACHETING NOISE IS HEARD. THIS PROBLEM HAS LEAD TO POTENTIALLY 4 MAJOR ACCIDENTS. TO SOLVE THE LOSS OF BRAKING, DRIVER HAS TO "RE-PUMP" THE PEDAL AFTER LOSS HAS OCCURED. (NO MIL/SCAN TOOL CODE RECORDED) . *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10059998 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10355793 · 2010-09-15 (September 15, 2010)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 42 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXCESSIVELY LOOSE. THIS MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY VEERED OFF THE ROAD, AND CRASHED INTO A ELECTRIC POLE, YET THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. SHE THEN CRASHED INTO A SECOND POLE, JUMPED A CREEK AND CRASHED INTO A TREE AS THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER AS SHE PLUNGED INTO THE STEERING WH…

Owner-reported narrative. 180,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10355793 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 520834 · 1997-07-15 (July 15, 1997)

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH DOWNHILL THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED AND THE ENGINE REVOLUTIONS INCREASED. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 520834 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10073837 · 2004-05-18 (May 18, 2004)

WHILE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE STALLED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. AFTER A FEW TRIES THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. AFTER DRIVING A FEW FEET THE VEHICLE STALLED ONCE AGAIN. ALSO THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY WHEN IT RAINED. WHEN THE WIPERS WERE ON INTERMITTENT THEY WOULD MOVE VERY FAST FOR THAT SPEED. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 95,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10073837 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10001521 · 2002-12-26 (December 26, 2002)

CONSUMER STATES THAT DRIVER SIDE DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE, DEALER NOTIFIED SAID WIRING NEAR CONTROLS WAS THE CAUSE. TS

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001521 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10051572 · 2004-01-03 (January 3, 2004)

I BOUGT A CAR ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO USED AND HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR ALREADY. FROM THE ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON TO THE BATTERY LIGHT. THE 3RD DAY I HAD THE CAR IT DHAD TO GO IN THE SHOP. I FEEL THE PROBLEM IT HAD IT WAS THEIR WHEN I BOUGHT IT. I DID NOT HAVE THEW CAR LONG ENOUGH FOR IT TO HAVE PROBLEMS. THE CAR IS A 96 CHRSYLER CIRRUS . *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10051572 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10174803 · 2006-11-30 (November 30, 2006)

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE THREE RECALLS WERE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH WERE NOT PERFORMED CORRECTLY. THE FUEL PUMP RECALL #06E091000, HOOD ATTACHMENTS #97V095000, AND THE IGNITION SWITCH #98V183000 WERE THE 3 RECALLS. ALL 3 RECALLS WERE COMPLETED BUT THE PROBLEMS WERE NOT CORRECTED, AND THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT WILLING TO CORRECT THESE ISSUES FURTHER UNDER THE RECALL.

Owner-reported narrative. 135,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10174803 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 840452 · 1999-06-18 (June 18, 1999)

DEFECTIVE DISTRIBUATOR CAP CAUSED ENGINE AND FUEL PUMP TO MELT. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER SAID IT WAS THE TYPE OF GAS USED THAT CAUSED ENGINE LINE TO BURN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 840452 at NHTSA ↗

Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

160 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

13.8%Usable mileage22 / 160 records
75.0%Valid incident date120 / 160 records
100.0%Valid filing date160 / 160 records
75.0%Ordered incident and filing dates120 / 160 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component19941995199619971998199920002001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

6417.3%
ODI 10092922

DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL FOR ABS BRAKE REPAIRS. *MR WHEN THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON. *SC *JB

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116.9%
ODI 10059998 · 60,000 mi

LOSS OF ABS WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL LEVELS OF BRAKING, I.E. HEAVY, MEDIUM AND MINIMAL BRAKING. WHEN LOSS OF ABS HAPPENS, THE PEDAL DECENDS TO THE FLOOR AND A BUZZ/RACHETING NOISE IS HEARD. THIS PROBLEM HAS LEAD TO POTENTIALLY 4 MAJOR ACCIDENTS. TO SOLVE THE LOSS OF BRAKING, DRIVER HAS TO "RE-PUMP" THE PEDAL AFTER LOSS HAS OCCURED. (NO MIL/SCAN TOOL CODE RECORDED) . *AK

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45.8%
ODI 10095438 · 63,000 mi

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 DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. *AK

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57.2%
ODI 858794

SOON AFTER BUYING VEHICLE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT WAS FLASHING. BRAKES WOULD MAKE LOUD NOISE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRED VEHICLE FOUR TIMES. HOWEVER, PROBLEM WOULD RETURN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

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23.2%
ODI 10150965

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

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77.1%
ODI 738411

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. BRAKES WERE CHECKED BY CROWN COLLISION AFTER REPAIRS WERE MADE AND NO PROBLEM FOUND. STOPPING DISTANCE STILL SEEMS LONGER THAN I HAVE AND STILL EXPERIENCE IN MY OLD NON ABS BRAKING SYSTEM CAR. STRONGLY FEEL ACCIDENT WOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED IF BRAKES WERE NOT ABS.*AK

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Power Train:Automatic Transmission
133.3%
ODI 10033878

CONSUMER'S WIFE STATES THAT THE OTHER MORNING HUSBAND STARTED AUTO AND DROVE IT ABOUT A MILE AND A HALF, THEN HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION AND ENGINE CUT OFF. SHE STATES THAT HUSBAND MANAGED TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN AND RESTART THE VEHICLE, DROVE IT HOME SLOWLY. THEN, HE HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER/MECHANIC, AND AFTER EXAMINING THE VEHICLE HE WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANS AXLE HAD COME OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION CASE. HUSBAND COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED BECAUSE THIS HAPPENED ON A MOUNTAIN. *AK

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4311.7%
ODI 10029011

AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AND RELEASING THE BRAKE THE CAR WILL GO INTO LOW GEAR AND BECOMES VERY HARD TO ACCELERATE. TOOK IT TO A SHOP BECAUSE IT WAS SAID TO BE A BRAKE PROBLEM, I GOT NEW ROTORS, FRONT AND BACK BRAKES, AND CALIPERS. PROBLEM STILL IS THERE.*AK

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116.9%
ODI 10239936 · 127,505 mi

HTTP://NHTHQNWWS111.ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/ACMS/DOCSERVLET/ARTEMIS/PUBLIC/RECALLS/1998/V/RC-98V183-NN.PDF RECALL HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND THEY HAVE ACTUALLY MADE IT WORSE! *TR

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68.7%
ODI 10099940 · 33,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE CAME OUT OF GEAR. *AK

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45.8%
ODI 10298472 · 120,000 mi

CHRYSLER CIRRUS 1998 LX CAR SHUT DOWN WHILE DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT 50MPH. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION ON HIGHWAY BUT WAS ABLE TO GET OFF ROAD WITHOUT GETTING HIT. DAUGHTER 18 YEARS OLD AND VERY SCARED OVER SITUATION. CRANKSHAFT SHIFTER SENSOR REPLACED. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. INTERNET RESEARCH CONFIRMS THIS. *TR

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58.1%
ODI 10037661 · 45,030 mi

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

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22.0%
ODI 10097264 · 101,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED ROUGHLY ALMOST BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO A HALT. *JB

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Vehicle Speed Control
266.7%
ODI 10320798 · 125,000 mi

USING CRUISE CONTROL ON HIGHWAY, IT SUDDENLY STARTED ACCELERATING AND DID NOT RESPOND TO TURNING IT OFF BY THE BUTTON OR BRAKING. SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES SLOWED IT DOWN TO ABOUT 60-70, BUT THE ACCELERATION RESUMED AS SOON AS BRAKE PRESSURE WAS LET UP. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, AND THE ENGINE REVVED ALMOST TO RED LINE BRIEFLY, THEN RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE DEALER INSISTED THAT THE PROBLEM COULDN'T BE DUPLICATED AND THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL. I BELIEVED AND TRIED IT ONE MORE TIME ON THE HIGHWAY WITH EXACTLY THE SAME EXPERI…

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297.9%
ODI 10042474 · 57,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED ON ITS OWN. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE VERY MUCH. VEHICLE WAS EVENTUALLY STOPPED, AND WAS TOWED TO A MECHANICS SHOP. *AK

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74.4%
ODI 603823

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.

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57.2%
ODI 10228119 · 92,000 mi

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 TREADS NO LONGER EXIST. CAR WAS TOTALED AND HOME/GARAGE DAMAGE WAS OVER $12,000. THANK GOD! NO ONE WAS INJURED OR KILLED! MY FAMILY AND I WILL NEVER OWN ANOTHER CHRYSLER AGAIN! *TR

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710.1%
ODI 10091425

WHILE IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UPON PARKING. THE VEHICLE JUMPED OVER A PARKING BUMP AND SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE. *JB

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58.1%
ODI 8011910

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 TAKEN OFF, THE CONSUMER WAS TRYING NOT TO RUN ON THE SIDE WALK BUT HAD DONE IT ANYWAY AND FOUND A WAY TO GET BACK ONTO THE PAVEMENT, AND TOTALLED THE VEHICLE. SIGNED DORIS SMALLWOOD. (REPORTED TO DEALER) *SCC

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44.0%
ODI 10130141 · 60,000 mi

DT: CHRYSLER CIRRUS INTERMITTENTLY STALLED UPON SLOWING DOWN. REPLACED THE BATTERY, BUT IT SEEMED LIKE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE MECHANIC WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR, BUT WAS NOT SURE IF THAT WAS THE PROBLEM.*AK

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

51.4%
ODI 10125830

1995 CHRYSLER CIRRUS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STOP.*MR A LUG NUT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE STEERING UNIT FELL OFF. *NM

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2012.5%
ODI 10051572

I BOUGT A CAR ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO USED AND HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR ALREADY. FROM THE ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON TO THE BATTERY LIGHT. THE 3RD DAY I HAD THE CAR IT DHAD TO GO IN THE SHOP. I FEEL THE PROBLEM IT HAD IT WAS THEIR WHEN I BOUGHT IT. I DID NOT HAVE THEW CAR LONG ENOUGH FOR IT TO HAVE PROBLEMS. THE CAR IS A 96 CHRSYLER CIRRUS . *AK

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68.7%
ODI 10019036 · 86,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME LAST NIGHT MY 1997 CHRYSLER CIRRUS STOPPED RUNNING AND THEN BURST INTO FLAMES. *JB

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11.4%
ODI 10236656 · 191,196 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. NOT EVEN TWO WEEKS INTO DRIVING I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT. THE CAR STOPS WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO 3 MECHANICS FOR THEM TO HOOK IT UP TO A COMPUTER WITH NO RESOLUTION. THE CAR STOPS WHEN I AM IDLE AND STALLS WHEN I AM DRIVING. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE CAR ONCE WITHOUT IT STOPPING ON ME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ONLY COMES ON WHEN IT STALLS OUT. THE ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED, NEW SPARK PLUGS, EVG VALVE, FUEL CLEANING, ASD RELAY, SENSORS, AND SO ON. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM. THANKS *TR

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58.1%
ODI 10007779

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 DECARBED 3-5 TIMES. DEALER STATES THAT IT IS CONSIDERED NORMAL BY CHRYSLER THAT THE ENGINE HAS SEVERE CARBON BUILD UP AND THAT IT MAY SOME DAY CAUSE MY HEADS TO CRACK. I DONT FEEL THAT IS RIGHT AND I SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF IT DOES HAPPEN. GENE…

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22.0%
ODI 10074261

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. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

205.4%
ODI 507449

ENGINE STALLS/BACKFIRES INTERMITTENTLY.

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116.9%
ODI 537861

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

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34.3%
ODI 520795

WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CAUS EOF FIRE UNDETERMINED. *AK

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11.4%
ODI 828874

VEHICLE MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND WHENEVER VEHICLE STARTS TO MOVE, WEATHER IN FRONT/REAR DRIVING OR MAKING TURNS. DEALER NOTIFIED AND UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

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11.6%
ODI 889269

VEHICLE IS STALLING SUDDENLY, AND FUMES ARE GETTING INTO VEHICLE COMPARMENT, CAUSING HEATLH RISKS DUE TO FAILURE OF SEAL IN FUEL PUMP. NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, AND THEY ARE ON BACK ORDER DUE TO HIGH AMOUNT OF FAILURES. *AK *JB

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

256.8%
ODI 505527

AIR CONDITIONER INOPERATIVE DUE TO TRANSDUCER.

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53.1%
ODI 520483

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DEFECTIVE.

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22.9%
ODI 10095308 · 42,920 mi

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 AWAY AFTER BACKING AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GO IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC FOR SERVICE AN WAS FOUND THAT THE PIN IN THE DIFFERENTIAL HAD COME LOOSE PUNCTURING THE TRANSMISSION CASE CAUSING RAPID FLUID LOSS. THE ENTIRE TRANS…

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11.4%
ODI 549094

A/C COMPRESSOR SEIZES AND BREAKS THE CLUTCH COMPLETELY FROM THE COMPRESSOR DISABLING THE SYSTEM, TSB ON FAILURE. MJS

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

11.0%
ODI 562087

THE AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT BLOW COLD AIR EXCEPT WHEN CHARGED WITH REFRIGERATION AT THE DEALERSHIP, THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP ON SIX SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND THE AIR CONDITONER IS STILL NOT FIXED.*YH

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Air Bags:Frontal
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

154.1%
ODI 10004683

CONSUMER HIT AT GUARD RAIL, AND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*JB

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31.9%
ODI 515157

UNSPECIFIED: CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT AIRBAGS ARE NOT SAFE FOR SHORT PEOPLE.

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45.8%
ODI 10129861 · 107,675 mi

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.

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34.3%
ODI 835804

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH OR LESS VEHICLE WENT OVER A CURB WHICH CAUSED A PASSENGER'S TIRE BLOW OUT. ALSO, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND THE OCCUPANT SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES. DEALER STATED THAT TIRE BLOWOUT CAUSED THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

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11.6%
ODI 888382

WHILE TRAVELING AT 42 MPH CONSUMER HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO FRONT OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

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77.1%
ODI 10142411

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN A FRONT END COLLISION THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE HAS BEEN NO INSPECTION TO SEE WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Electrical System
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

92.4%
ODI 10060572 · 72,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 CHRYSLER CIRRUS THAT KEEPS STALLING, EVEN WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 60 M.P.H. THE CAR JUST STALLS LIKE THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF, BUT IT WILL RESTART RIGHT AWAY. I HAVE HAD IT IN TO THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY KEEP REPLACING PARTS BUT IT DOES NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THEY SAY THAT THE COMPUTER DOES NOT SHOW AN ERROR CODE FOR THEM TO KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. IT IS GETTING EXPENSIVE REPLACING PARTS THAT THEY THINK ARE THE PROBLEM AND THEN THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO EXIST. *JB

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42.5%
ODI 10239936 · 127,505 mi

HTTP://NHTHQNWWS111.ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/ACMS/DOCSERVLET/ARTEMIS/PUBLIC/RECALLS/1998/V/RC-98V183-NN.PDF RECALL HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND THEY HAVE ACTUALLY MADE IT WORSE! *TR

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11.4%
ODI 10064497

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

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913.0%
ODI 10129963 · 52,771 mi

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. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN IN USE FOR FOUR HOURS. THE FIRE ORIGINATED ON THE UPPER FRONT OF THE LEFT DOOR TRIM PANEL ADJACENT TO THE DASH. THE FIRE ORIGINATED AT THE LOCATION OF THE POWER MIRROR AND LOCK SWITCHES ON THE UPPER FRONT OF THE DOOR TRIM PANEL. IT IS EVIDENT THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTION THAT CAUSED HIGH RESISTAN…

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34.8%
ODI 10008878

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

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77.1%
ODI 10129592

THE 2000 CHRSLER CIRRUS, WITHOUT ANY WARNING WENT UP IN FLAMES WHILE THE CAR WAS NOT BEING OPERATED. THIS HAPPENED NO MORE THAT TEN MINUTES AFTER IT WAS PARKED. NO WAS WAS INJURED, NOR ANY OTHER PROPERTY AS THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY CHURCH PARKING LOT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineToo few reports for a range69,892 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10214499 · 49,784 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN BETWEEN 10-20 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND WAS REPAIRED EACH TIME FOR A TOTAL COST OF $2,283.04. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS LISTED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH DAIMLER CHRYSLER ON THREE OCCASIONS AND THEY STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THEY STATED THAT THEY DO NOT OWN THEIR DEALERSHIPS AND IT WOULD BE THE DEALER'S DECISION TO MAKE THE REPAIR OR ISSUE A RECALL. DAIMLER CHRYSLER FURTHER STATED THAT THEY …

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ODI 10232602 · 90,000 mi

OIL IN MY RADIATOR. SLUDGE INSIDE OF MY ENGINE. *TR

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Power Train:Automatic TransmissionToo few reports for a range127,505 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10239936 · 127,505 mi

HTTP://NHTHQNWWS111.ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/ACMS/DOCSERVLET/ARTEMIS/PUBLIC/RECALLS/1998/V/RC-98V183-NN.PDF RECALL HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND THEY HAVE ACTUALLY MADE IT WORSE! *TR

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipToo few reports for a range60,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10059998 · 60,000 mi

LOSS OF ABS WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL LEVELS OF BRAKING, I.E. HEAVY, MEDIUM AND MINIMAL BRAKING. WHEN LOSS OF ABS HAPPENS, THE PEDAL DECENDS TO THE FLOOR AND A BUZZ/RACHETING NOISE IS HEARD. THIS PROBLEM HAS LEAD TO POTENTIALLY 4 MAJOR ACCIDENTS. TO SOLVE THE LOSS OF BRAKING, DRIVER HAS TO "RE-PUMP" THE PEDAL AFTER LOSS HAS OCCURED. (NO MIL/SCAN TOOL CODE RECORDED) . *AK

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Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball JointToo few reports for a range100,000 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10235729 · 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER TIE ROD DROPPED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE TIRE TURNED AT A NINETY DEGREE ANGLE. THE CONTACT LEFT THE VEHICLE TO GET A TOW AND, WHEN HE RETURNED, THE POLICE REMOVED THE VEHICLE. CHRYSLER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V201000 (CONTROL ARM: BALL JOINT SEPARATION). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000. UPDATE 09/10/08 *CW UPDATED 09/16/08*JB

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ODI 10289165 · 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 TO 30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE RESIDENCE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09E056000 (SUSPENSION; FRONT CONTROL ARM: LOWER BALL JOINT) IS RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DEFECT; HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE…

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ODI 10355793 · 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 42 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXCESSIVELY LOOSE. THIS MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY VEERED OFF THE ROAD, AND CRASHED INTO A ELECTRIC POLE, YET THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. SHE THEN CRASHED INTO A SECOND POLE, JUMPED A CREEK AND CRASHED INTO A TREE AS THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER AS SHE PLUNGED INTO THE STEERING WH…

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Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock SwitchToo few reports for a range113,480 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10174575 · 91,960 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SHIFTER COULD BE TAKEN OUT OF GEAR WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A NHTSA RECALL, #98V183000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, THE PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL.

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ODI 10174803 · 135,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE THREE RECALLS WERE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH WERE NOT PERFORMED CORRECTLY. THE FUEL PUMP RECALL #06E091000, HOOD ATTACHMENTS #97V095000, AND THE IGNITION SWITCH #98V183000 WERE THE 3 RECALLS. ALL 3 RECALLS WERE COMPLETED BUT THE PROBLEMS WERE NOT CORRECTED, AND THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT WILLING TO CORRECT THESE ISSUES FURTHER UNDER THE RECALL.

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 229 reports

2000: 29 complaints · 2001: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2000112429
2001011
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
200086103
2001100

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentEngine And Engine Cooling:EngineEngine And Engine Cooling:Engine:GasolinePower Train:Automatic TransmissionService Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipElectrical System:IgnitionSuspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball JointVehicle Speed ControlPower Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine—000
1
ODI 840452

DEFECTIVE DISTRIBUATOR CAP CAUSED ENGINE AND FUEL PUMP TO MELT. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER SAID IT WAS THE TYPE OF GAS USED THAT CAUSED ENGINE LINE TO BURN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

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000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline0—0000
1
ODI 830083

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED AND WOULD'NT START BACK UP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY DETERMINED THE IAC MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE STARTED HAVING MORE PROBLEMS, AND NOW THEY ARE REPLACING THE ENGINE. *AK

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0
Power Train:Automatic Transmission00—00000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip000—0000
Electrical System:Ignition
1
ODI 840452

DEFECTIVE DISTRIBUATOR CAP CAUSED ENGINE AND FUEL PUMP TO MELT. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER SAID IT WAS THE TYPE OF GAS USED THAT CAUSED ENGINE LINE TO BURN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

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000—0
1
ODI 886938

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THERE WAS A LOUD CLANKING SOUND, ENGINE REVVED. STEPPED ON GAS, ENGINE DIED. TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE, WOULD NOT START. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO FOUND DISTRIBUTOR HAD GONE OUT.*AK *JB

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0
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint00000—00
Vehicle Speed Control0
1
ODI 830083

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED AND WOULD'NT START BACK UP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY DETERMINED THE IAC MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE STARTED HAVING MORE PROBLEMS, AND NOW THEY ARE REPLACING THE ENGINE. *AK

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00
1
ODI 886938

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THERE WAS A LOUD CLANKING SOUND, ENGINE REVVED. STEPPED ON GAS, ENGINE DIED. TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE, WOULD NOT START. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO FOUND DISTRIBUTOR HAD GONE OUT.*AK *JB

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0—0
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch0000000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

7 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

9 mentions · 5.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 513653

ABS BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES, BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AND FELT SPONGY FOR A LITTLE WHILE. *AK

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ODI 703999

SEVERAL TIMES WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 5 TO 10 MILES PER HOUR, AS I WAS PUSHING DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ENGINE WOULD SUDDENLY INCREASE ITS SPEED. IN ORDER TO STOP I HAD TO APPLY A GREAT DEAL OF PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE, OR PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL. IN A FEW SECONDS THE ENGINE SPEED WOULD DECRASE ON ITS OWN. I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE GAS WHILE I WAS BRAKING.

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ODI 708567

AT 55,000 MILES THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON ON MY VEHICLE'S INSTRUPMENT PANEL.UPON TAKING SAME TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC I WAS ADVISED THAT THE ABS MOTOR WAS NO LONGER WORKING HOWEVER THE VEHICLE BRAKES THEM SELVES WERE IN WORKING ORDER. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND WAS ADVISED THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST AS OTHER 1996 2.5 LITER CHRYSLER CIRRUS(S) WERE FOR THEIR ABS MASTER CYLINDER PISTON (RECALL#686) AND MASTER CYLINDER PRIMARY PISTON(RECALL#687). AT 75,000 MILES I WAS EXITING OFF OF INTERSTATE I-95 ONTO I-395 WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE FOR…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Stalling or loss of power

9 mentions · 5.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 89,455 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10032324 · 89,455 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THERE WAS A EXPLOSION DUE TO THE TRANS AXLE LOOSENING AND BUSTING THE TRANSMISSION CASE. *AK THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SERVICED. *PH *JB *JB *PH *JB

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ODI 10073837 · 95,000 mi

WHILE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE STALLED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. AFTER A FEW TRIES THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. AFTER DRIVING A FEW FEET THE VEHICLE STALLED ONCE AGAIN. ALSO THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY WHEN IT RAINED. WHEN THE WIPERS WERE ON INTERMITTENT THEY WOULD MOVE VERY FAST FOR THAT SPEED. *JB

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ODI 10214499 · 49,784 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN BETWEEN 10-20 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND WAS REPAIRED EACH TIME FOR A TOTAL COST OF $2,283.04. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS LISTED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH DAIMLER CHRYSLER ON THREE OCCASIONS AND THEY STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THEY STATED THAT THEY DO NOT OWN THEIR DEALERSHIPS AND IT WOULD BE THE DEALER'S DECISION TO MAKE THE REPAIR OR ISSUE A RECALL. DAIMLER CHRYSLER FURTHER STATED THAT THEY …

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Steering assistance concerns

3 mentions · 1.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 89,455 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10032324 · 89,455 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THERE WAS A EXPLOSION DUE TO THE TRANS AXLE LOOSENING AND BUSTING THE TRANSMISSION CASE. *AK THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SERVICED. *PH *JB *JB *PH *JB

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ODI 502673

POWER STEERING LINE FELL OFF RACK/PINION. *DH

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ODI 528352

POWER STEERING FAILS TO WORK AND LOCKS UP DAILY UNTIL THE ENGINE IS WARM.

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

3 mentions · 1.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 91,960 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10174575 · 91,960 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SHIFTER COULD BE TAKEN OUT OF GEAR WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A NHTSA RECALL, #98V183000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, THE PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL.

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ODI 816005

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, CAUSE UNKOWN. ALSO, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING MALFUNCTION. DEALER REPLACED THE RELAY PUMP. PLEASE GIVE ANY OTHER DETAILS. *AK

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ODI 825780

DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER GOT OUT AND SAW SPARKS UNDER THE HOOD. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND THEY PUT THE FIRE OUT. *AK

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 886938

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THERE WAS A LOUD CLANKING SOUND, ENGINE REVVED. STEPPED ON GAS, ENGINE DIED. TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE, WOULD NOT START. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO FOUND DISTRIBUTOR HAD GONE OUT.*AK *JB

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 702995

CAR WOULD SHIFT OUT OF GEAR AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND AT STOP. THE CAR ALSO JERKS INTO GEAR AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IT HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, EACH TIME THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE LAST INSTANCE OF THIS OCCURRING WAS FEBRUARY 5TH 1999. WHILE PULLING INTO MY DEVELOPMENT AT A SPEED OF 35MPH THE CAR JUMPED OUT OF GEAR, AND I WAS UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. I HAD TO PUSH THE VEHICLE TO MY DRIVEWAY. MY CONCERN IS THAT MY FAMILY WAS IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS OCCURRED AND …

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Oil consumption or dilution

1 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 983803

NO PARTS AND THE ENGINE BURNS OIL. 96V006000. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

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Matching rule\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b