1996 Chrysler Cirrus acceleration problems

14 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 9%
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Cruise control
4
Linkages
2
Accelerator pedal
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chrysler Cirrus acceleration problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Chrysler Cirrus owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 27, 2001 · Acceleration, Electrical · IL

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.*ak

Filed Nov 21, 2000 · Acceleration, Transmission · MA

While driving accelerator pedal sticks ,causing loss of vehicle control. *ak the vehicle's RPM races up and down while applying the brake. When brake is released, the vehicle goes forward on its own. The A/C failed. The transmission revs and appears it's going to blow up. The dealer tried to fix all of the above. Some of it twice or more.

Filed Oct 13, 1999 · Acceleration, Electrical · UT

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.

Filed Mar 3, 1999 · Acceleration · NY

Several times when I applied the brakes in stop and go traffic, at a speed of about 5 to 10 miles per hour, as I was pushing down the brake pedal, the engine would suddenly increase its speed. In order to stop I had to apply a great deal of pressure to the brake, or put the car into neutral. In a few seconds the engine speed would decrase on its own. I did not have my foot on the gas while I was braking.

Filed Nov 4, 1998 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

While driving about 40 MPH without prior warning the vehicle just stopped and would'nt start back up. Contacted dealer, and they determined the iac motor had to be replaced. The vehicle started having more problems, and now they are replacing the engine.

Filed Sep 28, 1998 · Acceleration · NV · crash

After automobile was idling for about 2 -3 minutes consumer put automobile into drive and hit the gas pedal lightly then it took off-in a runaway episode, causing consumer to lose control and resulting in a crash.

Filed Jan 13, 1998 · Acceleration · FL · crash · 1 injury

After putting the vehicle into reverse, the throttle stuck, vehicle lost control, slammed into a tree and into a ditch, resulting in injuries.

Filed Sep 8, 1997 · Acceleration · CA

Cruise control failed.

Filed Jul 15, 1997 · Acceleration · PA

While driving at 60 MPH downhill the transmission downshifted and the engine revolutions increased. The cruise control was engaged.

Filed Mar 12, 1997 · Acceleration · VA

Owner states while starting vehicle in the morning the engine races, owner also notes that the vehicle will not idle down, dealers cannot locate problem.

Questions about the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus acceleration

Does the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus have acceleration problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the acceleration of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Chrysler Cirrus acceleration problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus acceleration?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chrysler Cirrus have the most acceleration problems?

The Chrysler Cirrus model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1995 (35 complaints) and 1996 (14 complaints).