AI Damage1999 Chrysler Cirrus: common problems
Owners of the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus filed 62 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 62
- involving a crash
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 21% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 16% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 13% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 13% of all complaints
- 5 Electrical system 8% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 8% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 8% of all complaints
- 8 Air bags 5% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 13 complaints (21% of all).
- Fuel system: 10 complaints (16% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 8 complaints (13% of all).
- Service brakes: 8 complaints (13% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 5 complaints (8% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 62 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
Please advise if any other accidents have happen similar to mine due to steering failure.
Consumer was parked at gate of storage lot. She was inside of vehicle punching in numbers to gain access, and the gates began to open. Then, without prior warning engine roared up and vehicle took off, like a jet. Vehicle smashed into the gate, and consumer was thrown between two steel posts.
Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. There was extensive damage to front of vehicle. Contacted dealer.
Air bags failed to deploy during wreck. Multiple both axle and wheel bearings failures
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 .
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 happens often.
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 changed.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 4,759 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 13% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Cirrus has 93 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 62, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, fuel system, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 62. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (11%), warning lights, check engine (11%), stalls while driving (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1999 Chrysler Cirrus from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1999 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.