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Chrysler Cirrus1995–2000

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

🚗 SEDAN
Chrysler Cirrus
1995–2000
B
Defect Risk
Recall intensity
0.0/yr · seg. median 0.0
Limited data — provisional
Safety
Low
0 inj.
✓No open federal investigations
31
Recalls
80
Complaints
2000
Best Yr
15
Injuries
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIPAvoid 2000
6
Years Analyzed
31
Total Recalls
80
Total Complaints
15
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Chrysler Cirrus Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2000

4 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

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 11, 2026.

Chrysler Cirrus — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
200040——
57
39
51
Excellent
199940——
57
39
51
Excellent
199850——
57
39
51
Good
199740——
57
39
51
Excellent
199675——
57
39
51
Good
199577515—
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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
13
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
8
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
5
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
4
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3

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.

Pre-2013

Older Cirrus models are deeply depreciated but carry higher wear and repair risk. High mileage is common. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and verify full recall history.

Proceed with Caution
1995 · 511996 · 511997 · 511998 · 511999 · 512000 · 51

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 4 recalls and 0 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, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.

Deep-Dive Research

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Chrysler Cirrus.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar sedan vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every Cirrus year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

Found the right year? Verify the specific car.

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