Ignition Problems of Chrysler Cirrus

Chrysler Cirrus owners have reported 9 problems related to ignition (under the electrical system 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 Ignition problem of the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus

Failure Date: 09/25/2004

While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart the vehicle, and took it to the dealer for inspection.

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2 Ignition problem of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus

Failure Date: 04/24/2001

While driving 40 mph there was a loud clanking sound, engine revved. Stepped on gas, engine died. Tried to restart vehicle, would not start. Took vehicle to dealer, who found distributor had gone out.

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3 Ignition problem of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus

Failure Date: 12/22/2000

My car started to hesitate at take off and misfire while idling. It was running really rough. It was time for a tune-up, which was done, and the mechanic informed me that there are internal problems with my catalytic converter and that distributor unit would need to be replaced. He also informed me that I would have to pay for the distributor to be replaced, but catalytic converter is covered under factory warranty. I do not have a copy of the factory warranty or an owners manual and would like to know how I can get one. Thank you.

4 Ignition problem of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus

Failure Date: 11/15/2000

Vehicle was hesitating due to a defective distributor. Dealer notified, and made repairs at consumer's cost. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

5 Ignition problem of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus

Failure Date: 08/02/1999

Received recall notice #98v183000 & contacted dealer. Took vehicle to dealer. Was suppose to be repaired. Picked vehicle up & it could not shift. Had to push hard to shift. The repair remedy failed.

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6 Ignition problem of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus

Failure Date: 06/05/1999

Stopped at a light and vehicle started to idle very roughly. Gave it gas and didn't want to go. Also, had to have the whole distributor replaced due to a defective part. The wires were burned from the distributor cap. Contacted dealer, and he did the necessary repairs.

7 Ignition problem of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus

Failure Date: 06/01/1999

Defective distribuator cap caused engine and fuel pump to melt. This could have caused vehicle to stall. Dealer said it was the type of gas used that caused engine line to burn. Please provide further information.

8 Ignition problem of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus

Failure Date: 05/22/1996

When driving the vehicle, the vehicle stalls/and hesitates and cuts off.

9 Ignition problem of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus

When slowing down the car stalls and wouldn't restart. Please describe .

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Electrical System problems	13
Ignition problems	9
Ignition Switch problems	6
Wiring problems	4
Underhood Wiring problems	4
Alternator/generator/regulator problems	3
Dash Wiring problems	2
Crankshaft Position Sensor problems	2
Instrument Panel Failure problems	1
Instrument Panel problems	1