Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Chrysler Cirrus
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Chrysler Cirrus has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 99 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 #00V366000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V196000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/BRAKE HOSE BLOCK/BRACKET WELD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V067000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL TANK STRAPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V066000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CHILD LOCK INSTRUCTIONS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Air Bags 9 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 8 complaints
- Suspension 7 complaints
Of the 99 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 23 a fire; across all 99 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Chrysler Cirrus has significant issues in steering and suspension, indicated by numerous complaints and recalls. Recalls include control arm and ball joint hazards and fuel system problems. Coupled with steering issues, these problems suggest increased repair costs and risks over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$800 | very common |
| control arm | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| fuel pump | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$700 | occasional |
| power steering hose | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| brake hoses | 60,000–90,000 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection and service annually
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement at 70,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel wobble
- Sudden loss of braking power
- Fuel smells from under the car
- Unusual suspension noise
- Difficulty in gear shifting
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.