general problems of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus

Two problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2008

Owned a 1997 Chrysler Cirrus. Put car in reverse to back out of driveway when car accelerated to an incredible speed within seconds. Car shot out of driveway, across street into neighbors home and garage. Car has indication of continued acceleration after impact with right front tire showing the treads no longer exist. Car was totaled and home/garage damage was over $12,000. Thank god! no one was injured or killed! my family and I will never own another Chrysler again!.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

The vehicle fails to slow properly during deceleration, requiring constant pressure in order to avoid an accident.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus



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