Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 1995 Chrysler Cirrus
The 1995 Chrysler Cirrus has a significant number of recall campaigns and owner complaints, indicating potential reliability concerns with the suspension, brakes, and transmission systems. The evidence suggests these components should be inspected carefully. However, the data is limited in detailing the overall failure rates.
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Chrysler Cirrus has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 369 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E059000 REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E056000 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS/SEPARATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E091000 FUEL PUMP MODULES/ENGINE STALL CONDITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E088000 FUEL PUMP/ENGINE STALL CONDITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V021000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V183000 CHRYSLER/IGNITION KEY SHIFT INTERLOCK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V063000 CHRYSLER/FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V201000 CHRYSLER/LOWER CONTROL ARM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V075000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V074000 CHRYSLER/ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CORROSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V006000 CHRYSLER/ENGINE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 109 complaints
- Power Train 63 complaints
- Suspension 38 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 37 complaints
- Electrical System 33 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 32 complaints
Of the 369 complaints on file, 44 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 369 complaints, owners report 37 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Lower arm ball joint failure
How to check: Inspect for noise or separation in control arms.
Master cylinder leakage
How to check: Check for brake fluid leaks around cylinder.
Shifter interlock failure
How to check: Ensure shifter does not move from park without key.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for knocking or ticking noises.
Red flag: Persistent engine noise
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Notice any unusual vibrations.
Red flag: Excessive or strange vibrations
- 03
City driving start
What to check: Check for smooth gear shifts.
Red flag: Rough or delayed shifting
- 04
Braking at low speed
What to check: Feel for sponginess in the pedal.
Red flag: Soft or sinking brake pedal
- 05
Hard acceleration
What to check: Observe for hesitation or lags.
Red flag: Lurching or delayed response
- 06
Turning at moderate speed
What to check: Listen for suspension noises.
Red flag: Clunking or banging sounds
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the suspension control arm been replaced?
- Any recent repairs on the transmission?
- When were the brakes last serviced?
- Has there been any recurring electrical issues?
- Are there records of completed recall work?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Service and repair records
- Recall completion paperwork
- Title and registration
- Owner's manual
- Warranty documentation (if applicable)
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Chrysler Cirrus at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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