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2000 Chrysler Cirrus Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus, most often about the steering (29% of complaints, typically around 110,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Cirrus model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2000 Chrysler Cirrus problems
Steering
29 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 110,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist, hydraulic power assist system, linkages.
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 []. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving my son home from school, my 2000 Chrysler Cirrus became disabled due to the right side ball joint snapping off the control arm. I had to get my veichle towed and had to replace the right ball joint , the right control arm and also the right side axle. I only own this car 6 months ( 1825 miles) and this…
Brakes
16 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Complaint received via e-mail. We own a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus lx and a 2003 Chrysler van, so the cirris is only driven about 4000 miles a year. I have been having an ongoing problem with the brakes, which I have complaint about each time it's serviced. The dealership tells me it's just dust in them. The vehicle was in…
During a required inspection of my wifes 2002 Chrysler cirris VIN#[VIN] the brake linings were disengrating(both ends of the front brakes) back brake seals leaking.the vehicle was bought june of 2000 she averages 4,000 per year 17,000 miles on the car. It is kept in aheated garage and has been serviced at the dealer…
Electrical
14 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, ignition, 12v/24v/48v battery, instrument cluster/panel.
The heater blower fan in my 2000 Chrysler Cirrus continually burns out in the "low" and "medium" settings. It only operates on the "high" setting. I have replaced it 3 times, the last replacement lasted one week. I go to a small independent repair shop who have had 11 other customers with the same problem with…
Dt: Chrysler Cirrus intermittently stalled upon slowing down. Replaced the battery, but it seemed like an electrical problem. The mechanic will replace the throttle control sensor, but was not sure if that was the problem.
Engine
10 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 102,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus. After being previously driven, the vehicle caught fire five minutes after it was parked. The vehicle was never repaired under recall because the dealer stated that it was fine and did not need repairing. The contact feels that the dealer should be responsible for the failure.…
On may 31, 2017, I drove my 2000 Chrysler Cirrus car approx 2 miles to a store and parked in the store lot and then as I went to shut my car off, I saw alot of smoke coming from under my car hood so I shut car off and got out of my car and then lifted my hood and saw that my engine was in engulfed in flames so I…
Air bags
9 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: frontal.
Vehicle turned left in front of my vehicle. I was traveling approximately 25 MPH and hit the vehicle dead center on the front bumper of my vehicle. Neither of my airbags deployed.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus. The contact stated that she was rear ended on main street which caused her to crash into a stopped vehicle ahead of her. The vehicle was destroyed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained moderate injuries. The vehicle was not inspected further for the cause of the…
Fuel system
8 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 96,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, storage.
Car consumed by fire - fuel line front of engine severed with front end collision. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768010
2000 Chrysler Cirrus lx 2.4 liter engine. Car parked, with engine off. Fire starts in engine compartment, started by either the fuel lines on the top of the engine or the power steering unit on the rear left of the engine by the reservoir. There were no signs of overheating, no smoke and no strange noises prior to the…
Wheels and tires
8 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: rim, temporary/emergency spare tire, sidewall.
Suspension
7 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: front.
While driving my son home from school, my 2000 Chrysler Cirrus became disabled due to the right side ball joint snapping off the control arm. I had to get my veichle towed and had to replace the right ball joint , the right control arm and also the right side axle. I only own this car 6 months ( 1825 miles) and this…
The lower ball joint is very loose and making alot of noise. There was a recall for lower ball joint failure for this car. Don't understand why my car is not part of the recall.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Chrysler Cirrus recalls
Steering: hose, piping, and connections
Risk: Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an underhood fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.
Child Seat
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Fix: Dealers will add a brake line bracket to the right front brake tube.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
Risk: The incorrect labels could cause confusion as to whether the childproof safety lock was activated.
Fix: Owners will be provided with correct labels.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with incorrect child lock instruction labels.
Fuel system: mounting
Risk: The paint provides corrosion protection necessary to ensure the straps do not loosen over time.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with unpainted fuel tank straps.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Power steering fluid fires
Summary
Odi has received 29 reports of engine compartment fires that appear to be related to power steering hose leakage in model year (my) 1999 and 2000 chrysler cirrus, dodge stratus and plymouth breeze vehicles (ja-cars) equipped with 2.4l engines.these reports indicate that the fire resulted from a power steering hose leak or that it occurred after an extended drive and shortly after being parked - conditions consistent with ignition of power steering fluid on a hot engine or exhaust surface during the vehicle hot soak period. On january 6, 2006, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) notified NHTSA of a safety defect on my 1999 and 2000 ja-cars built from july 1, 1998 to july 31, 2000 and equipped w
Engine compartment fires
Summary
On june 29, 2005, odi opened preliminary evaluation pe05-036 to investigate complaints of engine compartment fires in model year (my) 1999-2000 chrysler cirrus, dodge stratus and plymouth breeze passenger cars (ja cars). The ja cars were introduced in my 1995 and ended with my 2000.they were produced with 2.0l, 2.4l and 2.5l engines.the incident data in the failure report summary of this resume are for subject vehicle engine compartment fires for all causes. According to daimlerchrysler, evidence collected from field inspections of fire incident vehicles indicate that fluid leakage from the high pressure power steering hose is the most likely cause of the fires in the subject vehicles.the su
Questions about the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (29 complaints, typically around 110,000 miles); brakes (16 complaints, typically around 17,000 miles); electrical (14 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 5, 2006 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Chrysler Cirrus?
- It is the most complained-about Cirrus model year since 2000, with 99 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Chrysler Cirrus years
- 2000