Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chrysler cirrus. The light on the odometer gauge on the instrument control panel stopped working. Shortly afterwards, the entire lighting on the instrument control panel failed. The horn also began blowing without application. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they replaced the steering column along with the horn switch. Two weeks after the repair the fuse failed when using the horn. The dealer replaced the ignition switch, but upon further inspection she noticed that the crank shaft position sensor had melted. The contact stated that the failure was electrical since none of the repairs have remedied the failure, and the vehicle continued to stall without prior warnings. The failure mileage was under 45,000 . The current was 99,877.
1997 Chrysler Cirrus: engine stalls while driving
5 of the 69 complaints about the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 0
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled at various speeds, without warning. The vehicle restarted after 3 to 4 minutes. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem, but cleaned the crankshaft in a repair attempt, but the vehicle continued to stall. Updated 10/25/06.
The car has had several problems rack and pinion, tire rods, fuel system, but the most recent is electrical problems it stalls out any time you drive it in the rain.
The head gasket began to failed. Initially this allowed coolant to mix with the oil. Eventually the entire head gasket failed. Oil was sprayed all over the engine compartment. The engine began smoking and stalled. The car was restarted and driven about 200 yards to the dealers service department where the engine stalled again. The engine will no longer start.
Driving the vehicle the gas gauge will indicate that there is a quarter tank of gas in the vehicle, but the gas tank would be empty and the vehicle will stall then the vehicle will shut down without no prior warning or the vehicle won't start up. The vehicle has been in the shop five times, and the dealer doesn't know the problem.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Valve Body
- Exhibiting rough idle, hard start and start & stall
- This bulletin involves installation of a new component to assist cam seal retention
- Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes P1494, P0442...
- Information regarding 2.5L V-6 head gasket application
- Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (MLS) head gasket installation procedures
- Subject regarding oil seepage at cam position sensor / misinterpreted head gasket leak
- A new multi-layer steel ( mls ) head gasket has been developed and is being implemented into production...
Related recalls
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Questions about the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus?
5 of 69 owner complaints about the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus (7%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
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There are 0 recalls and 18 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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