Model year record

1998 Chrysler Cirrus

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 90 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 99V244000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
366,508
Reported to NHTSA
1999-09-15
Owners notified
1999-11-22

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system975,000 mi
Vehicle speed control7
Engine570,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5
Engine and engine cooling484,730 mi
Power train: automatic transmission4120,000 mi
Air bags: frontal3
Power train370,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly389,000 mi
Suspension360,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Structure: body: hood230,000 mi
Tires2
Wheels2
Air bags: on-off switch assembly1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Electronic stability control (ESC)117,356 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1170,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: engine1191,196 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting: fog lights1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, other184,730 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1
Interior lighting1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: axle assembly1
Seat belts1
Seats1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Structure1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension: front159,000 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle193,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1105,000 mi
Unknown or other1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs180,000 mi

The 1997 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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