VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Chrysler Cirrus1995–2000
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Chrysler Cirrus Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 53 complaints
7 reported injuries
Top issue: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Federal Defect Investigations
NHTSA investigations are the stage that precedes a recall. 4 past investigations into the Cirrus became recalls.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Data current as of September 15, 2026.
Chrysler Cirrus — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 | 53 | 7 | — | 57 | 39 | 51 | Good |
| 1999 | 2 | 41 | 2 | — | 57 | 39 | 51 | Good |
| 1998 | 3 | 50 | 4 | — | 57 | 39 | 51 | Good |
| 1997 | 4 | 52 | 2 | — | 57 | 39 | 51 | Good |
| 1996 | 7 | 99 | 4 | — | 57 | 39 | 51 | Good |
| 1995 | 7 | 318 | 41 | — | 57 | 39 | 51 | Avoid |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Known Chrysler Cirrus Problems
Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.
Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the Cirrus compares — best year within each era shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year Cirrus to buy?+
See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every Cirrus model year.
Which Cirrus years have the most problems?+
The 2000 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2000 Cirrus leads with 3 recalls and 53 owner complaints.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common Cirrus problems?+
The most frequently reported Chrysler Cirrus issues involve: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.
Deep-Dive Research
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.