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2000 Chrysler CirrusProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 99 owner complaints about the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus, most often about the steering. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

2000 Chrysler Cirrus
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.3× the Cirrus median · #3 of 6 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints9952 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage110kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 2, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus has problems

99 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering2916
Service brakes, hydraulic153
Electrical system144
Air bags99
Engine and engine cooling85
Suspension71
Fuel system, gasoline62
Tires61
Vehicle speed control53
9 other systems203

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2000 Chrysler Cirrus recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 06V-001 · Jan 5, 2006 · 216,299 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Child seat

Recall 00V-366 · Nov 9, 2000 · 1,211,756 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 00V-196 · Jul 17, 2000 · 3,400 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 00V-066 · Mar 2, 2000 · 17,000 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Tank assembly: mounting

Recall 00V-067 · Mar 2, 2000 · 38 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Cirrus year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cirrus median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2000 Chrysler Cirrus safety ratings

2000 Chrysler Cirrus 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus, and the recalls they led to.

  1. POWER STEERING FLUID FIRESEA05019 · closed Jan 12, 2006
    No recall
  2. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESPE05036 · closed Nov 7, 2005
    Led to recall 06V-001
In owners' words

What Cirrus owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would shake and the vehicle was difficult to keep in the lane. Additionally, there was an abnormal sound while driving over bumps in the roadway. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
Complaint 11419411 · Jun 2, 2021 · 52,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Complaint 10764481 · Sep 17, 2015 · 200,000 miles
CAR HAS BEEN MAKING FRONT END NOISE FOR ABOUT 4 DAYS BEFORE THE BALL JOINT BREAKING COMPLETELY CAUSE THE AXLE TO REMOVE AND BREAK ALSO VEHICLE NEEDS FIXED ASAP CALL ME AT [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Complaint 10713678 · Apr 29, 2015 · 110,000 miles

Own a 2000 Cirrus?

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