1999 Chrysler Cirrus problems & reliability
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
5 complaints report injuries (5 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1999 Chrysler Cirrus vehicles were involved in 1 fatal crash with 0 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 13 | 21% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 13% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 13% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 8% |
| Steering | 5 | 8% |
| Unknown OR Other | 5 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Half of the failures with a reported odometer reading occurred by 69,000 miles (middle 50% between 47,000 and 87,745 miles), based on 23 complaints that included mileage.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“This is second time my battery has died and l am still unable to jump the thing. Something is wrong that the mechanics or dealerships aren't telling me . *tr”
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · filed Aug 10, 2014
“1999 chrysler cirrus, will not start after rain. There is no distributor and I feel that it could be a problem with the fuel system. I pump the gas and try to turn it over it just cranks sometimes it does eventually start. I have missed days of work. So when ever it rains I am always worried, this happens often. *tr”
Fuel System, Other · filed Nov 27, 2009
“The distributor has gone out twice (2x) on my 1999 chrysler cirrus. The first time was in 2007 while I was sitting in a car wash. I thought perhaps some water had splashed in and shorted something out. So I didn't report it. But the second time was on friday, may 29th. We were driving on the I-210 freeway in the…”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Jun 15, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- POWER STEERING FLUID FIRES
Engineering Analysis EA05019 · opened Nov 7, 2005 · closed Jan 12, 2006
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
Preliminary Evaluation PE05036 · opened Jun 29, 2005 · closed Nov 7, 2005 · led to recall 06V001000
- AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
Engineering Analysis EA03011 · opened Jul 17, 2003 · closed Jan 30, 2004 · led to recall 04V021000
- AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
Recall Query RQ03005 · opened Apr 8, 2003 · closed Jul 16, 2003
Technical service bulletins
79 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus. The 10 most recent:
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery…
08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-003-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
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9003623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 16, 2016
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 1999 Chrysler Cirrus has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 1999 Chrysler Cirrus?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Owners most often reported problems around 69,000 miles — budget accordingly if the car is approaching that mileage.