Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1997 Chrysler Cirrus
NHTSA data on file today
The 1997 Chrysler Cirrus has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 69 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 11 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 11 complaints
- Power Train 10 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints
- Steering 6 complaints
Of the 69 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 69 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1997 Chrysler Cirrus suffers from significant suspension, fuel system, and transmission issues. Recalls and complaints frequently highlight serious safety concerns with control arms and fuel pump failures. These issues contribute to the below-average rating due to potential repair costs and safety risks.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| lower control arm | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$800 | very common |
| fuel pump | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| automatic transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | occasional |
| braking system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| ignition interlock | 90,000–110,000 miles | $150–$300 | 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
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Brake pad/rotor inspection
- Suspension inspection
- Battery health check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Grinding sounds from suspension
- Difficulty shifting transmission
- Fuel delivery or acceleration issues
- Inability to engage ignition interlock
- Excessive brake noise or fade
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.