Chrysler Cirrus Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Chrysler Cirrus model year (1995–2000) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Chrysler Cirrus Years to Avoid
5 recalls · 318 complaints
41 reported injuries
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Problem score: 415
5 recalls · 99 complaints
4 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem score: 122
6 recalls · 53 complaints
7 reported injuries
Top issue: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Problem score: 85
Best Chrysler Cirrus Years to Buy
6 recalls · 41 complaints
Main area: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem score: 63
5 recalls · 52 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem score: 71
6 recalls · 50 complaints
Main area: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem score: 76
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Chrysler Cirrus — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 | 53 | 7 | — | 85 | Good |
| 1999 | 6 | 41 | 2 | — | 63 | Good |
| 1998 | 6 | 50 | 4 | — | 76 | Good |
| 1997 | 5 | 52 | 2 | — | 71 | Good |
| 1996 | 5 | 99 | 4 | — | 122 | Good |
| 1995 | 5 | 318 | 41 | — | 415 | Avoid |
All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Chrysler Cirrus Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Cirrus models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Cirrus should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1995 Chrysler Cirrus if possible. It has 5 recalls, 318 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 415 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Cirrus to buy?+
The 1999 Chrysler Cirrus is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 63. It has only 6 recalls and 41 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Cirrus has the fewest problems?+
The 1999, 1997, 1998 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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