Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Chrysler Cirrus
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Chrysler Cirrus has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 62 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 #06V001000 STEERING HOSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V021000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V244000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/REAR WHEEL BRAKE TUBES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 8 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 8 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Steering 5 complaints
Of the 62 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 62 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Chrysler Cirrus is considered below-average due to multiple recalls, particularly involving suspension and fuel system issues, and high complaint frequencies in power train and brakes. These suggest potential ongoing reliability challenges and higher maintenance costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| control arm | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$500 | very common |
| power steering hose | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| fuel pump | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$700 | occasional |
| brake lines | 80,000–110,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| transmission linkage | 90,000–120,000 miles | $250–$500 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake fluid every 2 years
- Change transmission fluid every 30,000 miles
- Inspect suspension components annually
- Replace fuel and air filters annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Vibrations while steering
- Fuel smell near fuel tank
- Noisy brakes
- Transmission slipping
- Check engine light illuminated
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.