Engine Problems of Chrysler Cirrus

Chrysler Cirrus owners have reported 11 problems related to engine (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chrysler Cirrus based on all problems reported for the Cirrus.

1 Engine problem of the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus

Failure Date: 05/23/2008

The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus. After being previously driven, the vehicle caught fire five minutes after it was parked. The vehicle was never repaired under recall because the dealer stated that it was fine and did not need repairing. The contact feels that the dealer should be responsible for the failure. The recall number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 123,000.

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2 Engine problem of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus

Failure Date: 08/16/2007

The contact owns a 1996 Chrysler Cirrus. While making a left turn between 10-20 mph, the vehicle lost power. The failure occurred on five different occasions and was repaired each time for a total cost of $2,283. 04. The dealer stated that there were no recalls listed. The contact spoke with daimler Chrysler on three occasions and they stated that nothing could be done. They stated that they do not own their dealerships and it would be the dealer's decision to make the repair or issue a recall. Daimler Chrysler further stated that they would try and send a technician to inspect the vehicle; however, no one has yet to arrive. The failure occurs while driving, stopped, or making a right or left turn. The failure mileage was 49,784 and current mileage was 50,261.

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3 Engine problem of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus

Failure Date: 05/19/2003

While driving home last night my 1997 Chrysler Cirrus stopped running and then burst into flames.

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4 Engine problem of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus

Failure Date: 04/01/1999

Engine cylinder head is inadequatily retaining oil. This could cause a fire.

5 Engine problem of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus

Failure Date: 12/21/1998

Oil galley plug came out and spewed oil over the engine resultin in fire, recall component however vehicle denied due to VIN #.

6 Engine problem of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus

Failure Date: 10/27/1997

While driving at 65 mph with cruise control set at 65 vehicle was accelerating up to 80 mph. Brakes were applied, but there was no response, and vehicle continued to accelerate up to 80 mph. Emergency parking brake was engaged, vehicle slowed down. Vehicle was placed in neutral and it came to a slow stop. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer replaced cruise control cable part # 4573693. At first the engine heated while the consumer was traveling and the cause was found to be a blown up head gasket.

7 Engine problem of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus

Failure Date: 08/01/1996

Oil sender failed.

8 Engine problem of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus

Failure Date: 06/17/1996

Engine oil galley plugs blew prior to recall repairs.

9 Engine problem of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus

Sensor in the computer relating to engine had to be replaced twice. Part is only lasting about 60,000 miles.

10 Engine problem of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus

Owner received recall notice, took vehicle to dealer and was told the parts were not available. Recall#96v006000.

11 Engine problem of the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus

The driver noticed that the power steering fluid was leaking. While driving the vehicle caught on fire without warning . The driver pulled over and called the fire department who extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide further details.



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