1996 Chrysler Cirrus problems
Owners have filed 203 complaints about the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 20.2% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 11.8%.
Complaints203
Crashes12
Fires5
Injuries14
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 20.2% · 41
Power train 11.8% · 24
Service brakes, hydraulic 11.8% · 24
Electrical system 10.3% · 21
Suspension 8.9% · 18
Vehicle speed control 6.9% · 14
Steering 6.4% · 13
Equipment 4.4% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 14 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Chrysler Cirrus in this data, 1996 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 1995 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 6 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 107,000 miles.
In owners' own words
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 . Engine and engine cooling
Noticed oil leaking under vehicle. Oil leaking from head gasket area. Returned to dealer. Headgasket replaced but at my expense due to car out of warranty. Although I have just 23,000 miles of the 36,000 mile warranty the car is over 3 years old. Engine and engine cooling
The head gasket at 36000 miles leaks oil this is a disappointment at this milage!!! The radio stays full of static all the time and I was told they would fix the gasket but not the radio even though they are both factory defects. Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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