Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Chrysler Cirrus

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 83 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V001000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
216,299
Reported to NHTSA
2006-01-05
Owners notified
2006-04-10

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY PREMATURELY HEAT AGE AND DEVELOP A LEAK.

Safety risk

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine589,490 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump570,900 mi
Power train: automatic transmission545,030 mi
Unknown or other557,000 mi
Vehicle speed control5—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly482,601 mi
Power train478,600 mi
Electrical system357,000 mi
Air bags2—
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Fuel system, other2134,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor228,000 mi
Tires: valve2—
Air bags: frontal1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch118,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)157,000 mi
Engine157,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling163,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment: electrical157,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Seat belts147,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly147,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic174,733 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: column168,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1146,276 mi
Structure169,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front147,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire169,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls169,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about half 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.