Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Chrysler Cirrus
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Chrysler Cirrus has 7 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 #09E043000 AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E088000 FUEL PUMP/ENGINE STALL CONDITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V021000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V244000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/REAR WHEEL BRAKE TUBES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V183000 CHRYSLER/IGNITION KEY SHIFT INTERLOCK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 9 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
Of the 69 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 69 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Chrysler Cirrus suffers from significant reliability issues, particularly with its power train, electrical system, and suspension. Recalls involving control arms, fuel system components, and transmission defects are notable, alongside numerous owner complaints highlighting these and additional concerns, such as engine cooling and hydraulic systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–110,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| suspension | 75,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| brake lines | 65,000–85,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| fuel system | 70,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | 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.
- Change transmission fluid every 30,000 miles
- Replace brake fluid every 2 years
- Inspect timing belt annually
- Align wheels every 15,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 60,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual clunking noises from suspension
- Transmission slipping or hard shifting
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Fuel odor or leaks
- Brake pedal feels soft or spongy
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.