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Chrysler Cirrus 1996 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

160Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
17Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine40 complaints

40 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 96V006000.

Brakes27 complaints

27 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 96V074000, 96V075000.

Power Train23 complaints

23 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 04V021000, 98V183000.

Electrical System19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 97V201000.

Vehicle Speed Control14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 97V095000.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

04V021000Reported January 13, 2004 - 2,315,768 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 13, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 2,315,768 vehicles across all affected models.

96V006000Reported January 11, 1996 - 40,000 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on January 11, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 40,000 vehicles across all affected models.

96V074000Reported May 2, 1996 - 90,000 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 90,000 vehicles across all affected models.

96V075000Reported May 3, 1996 - 151,800 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 151,800 vehicles across all affected models.

97V095000Reported June 6, 1997 - 219,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 219,000 vehicles across all affected models.

97V201000Reported November 13, 1997 - 599,000 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 599,000 vehicles across all affected models.

98V183000Reported August 6, 1998 - 685,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 685,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA03011Opened July 17, 2003 - Closed January 30, 2004

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK. Resulted in recall campaign 04V021000.

EA03011Opened July 17, 2003 - Closed January 30, 2004

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK. Resulted in recall campaign 04V021000.

EA97016Opened September 29, 1997 - Closed November 20, 1997

LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 97V201000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

19951
199624
199725
199816
199931
200020
20017
200213
20033
20045
20052
20062
20084
20092
20101
20111
20121
20161
20171
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.