Model year record

2000 Chrysler Cirrus

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 127 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 00V366000

Child seat

Component: Child seat
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 1,211,756
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-11-09
Owners notified: 2000-11-12

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V196000

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: 3,400
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-07-17
Owners notified: 2000-09-25

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE WELD BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE BLOCK AND THE STAND-OFF BRACKET.

Safety risk

SEPARATION OF THE STAND-OFF BRACKET FROM THE BLOCK COULD CAUSE FATIGUE DAMAGE OF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND RESULT IN A HALF SYSTEM BRAKE LOSS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A BRAKE LINE BRACKET TO THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V066000

Equipment: other: labels

Component: Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 17,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-03-02
Owners notified: 2000-03-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT CHILD LOCK INSTRUCTION LABELS.

Safety risk

THE INCORRECT LABELS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION AS TO WHETHER THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCK WAS ACTIVATED.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V067000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 38
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-03-02
Owners notified: 2000-03-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH UNPAINTED FUEL TANK STRAPS.

Safety risk

THE PAINT PROVIDES CORROSION PROTECTION NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE STRAPS DO NOT LOOSEN OVER TIME.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS.

Owner complaints

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

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	14	100,000 mi
Steering	8	111,080 mi
Air bags: frontal	7	—
Electrical system	7	108,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	7	—
Suspension	6	52,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	4	42,000 mi
Tires	4	—
Vehicle speed control	4	60,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	3	—
Air bags	2	79,103 mi
Electrical system: wiring	2	17,000 mi
Engine	2	130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	2	123,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	2	127,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	2	821 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	65,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	2	63,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	2	55,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	15,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	2	17,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings	2	17,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	2	137,000 mi
Unknown or other	2	132,049 mi
Wheels: rim	2	—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	78,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	60,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	107,435 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	1	72,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	1	81,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	1	—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	—
Seat belts	1	—
Seat belts: front: anchorage	1	—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	—
Service brakes	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	1	119,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	85,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	17,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	1	17,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid	1	71,649 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	1	87,000 mi
Structure: body: hood	1	75,000 mi
Suspension: front	1	—
Tires: sidewall	1	—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	1	—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element	1	162,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	1	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	1	—
Visibility: windshield	1	—
Wheels	1	—

The 1999 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has 127 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.