Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1996 Chrysler Cirrus
NHTSA data on file today
The 1996 Chrysler Cirrus has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 160 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 #97V201000 CHRYSLER/LOWER CONTROL ARM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V095000 CHRYSLER/SECONDARY HOOD LATCH 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
- Engine and Engine Cooling 38 complaints
- Power Train 22 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22 complaints
- Suspension 18 complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 14 complaints
Of the 160 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 160 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1996 Chrysler Cirrus has a moderate number of complaints and a substantial recall history, indicating potential concerns with durability and reliability. Recalls address key issues in suspension, fuel delivery, and braking systems. While this volume of recalls suggests some vulnerability, the breadth of areas affected limits the focus on any single chronic problem. Overall, evidence is mixed, suggesting an average reliability compared to its peers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| Automatic Transmission | 70,000–110,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | common |
| Brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
| Suspension System | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission service
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Suspension inspection
- Brake pad replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Transmission shifting issues
- Brake squealing or grinding
- Suspension noise or clunking
- Poor fuel economy
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.