Component Record

Chrysler Cirrus 1996 Engine Problems

40 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus - 25% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage40 complaints

40 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

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

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

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes27 Power Train23 Electrical System19 Suspension18 Vehicle Speed Control14 Steering13

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.