Model year record

1995 Chrysler Cirrus

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 625 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V021000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,315,768
Reported to NHTSA
2004-01-13
Owners notified
2004-06-14

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.

Safety risk

EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V183000

Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
685,000
Reported to NHTSA
1998-08-06
Owners notified
1998-10-26

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 APPLYING A MIS-ADJUSTED RELEASE BUTTON WITH A LOW FORCE ATTEMPT TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE KEY IN THE LOCKED POSITION, CAN BREAK THE CONNECTING PIN IN THE SHIFTER.

Safety risk

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE "IGNITION-PARK" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL BE NONFUNCTIONAL.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V063000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
91,544
Reported to NHTSA
1998-03-20
Owners notified
1998-03-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR DOES NOT ACHIEVE THE LOADING REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Safety risk

FAILURE OF A SEAT BELT ANCHOR CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF SEAT BELT PROTECTION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SEAT BELT OUTBOARD ANCHOR FLOOR ATTACHMENTS FOR PROPER POSITIONING. IF THE ANCHOR WAS IMPROPERLY ORIENTED, THE ORIENTATION WILL BE CORRECTED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V201000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
599,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-11-13
Owners notified
1997-12-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION.

Safety risk

SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V075000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
151,800
Reported to NHTSA
1996-05-03
Owners notified
1996-06-10

Defect description

THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.

Safety risk

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT(S) WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT PRIOR TO PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V074000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
90,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-05-02
Owners notified
1996-07-08

Defect description

CORROSION OF THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE THE SOLENOID VALVES TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.

Safety risk

IF EITHER FRONT WHEEL VALVE STICKS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE FROM A STRAIGHT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PLATE AND SILICONE GREASE INJECTED INTO THE SOLENOID CAVITY TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR THIS CONDITION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V006000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
40,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-01-11
Owners notified
1996-04-22

Defect description

IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED.

Safety risk

INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET OVER THE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip65
Power train: automatic transmission44113,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3235 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner27
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder23
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline22
Air bags: frontal20122,876 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components20
Seat belts: front: anchorage13119,000 mi
Suspension: front12
Visibility: windshield12
Electrical system: ignition11
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads10
Electrical system979,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint997,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module8
Engine and engine cooling882,064 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights8
Unknown or other8
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery7
Engine and engine cooling: engine7
Suspension7
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control6
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor6
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm6
Power train535 mi
Power train: manual transmission5
Steering5
Steering: hydraulic power assist system5
Structure: body5
Structure: body: door5
Suspension: front: control arm5
Visibility: power window devices and controls5
Wheels597,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock4119,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)490,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic463,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders4119,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4
Visibility: glass, side/rear4
Air bags3
Electrical system: wiring3154,321 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system361,000 mi
Equipment3
Exterior lighting: brake lights3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap3158,400 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift312,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Service brakes, air: antilock3
Structure: body: trunk lid3
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint397,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control3
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior3
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Equipment: electrical2
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit2
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections2
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting2
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2
Steering: rack and pinion290,000 mi
Structure2105,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar290,000 mi
Suspension: rear2
Tires297,000 mi
Tires: sidewall2
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Visibility2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid195,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings182,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Power train: axle assembly190,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Seat belts: front1
Seats1
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light1119,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: hood1
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1119,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1105,000 mi
Wheels: rim1

The 1994 model has 156 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.