The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would shake and the vehicle was difficult to keep in the lane. Additionally, there was an abnormal sound while driving over bumps in the roadway. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ball joints were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
The worst 2000 Chrysler Cirrus problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Steering29
- Brakes16
- Electrical14
- Engine10
- Airbags9
- Fuel system8
- Suspension7
- Tires6
- Acceleration5
- Visibility4
- Seat belts3
- Wheels3
- Transmission2
- Body1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus
Fire or smoke 17Ball joint 8No deployment 5Fuel pump 5Stalling 5
Recalls 5
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.
- Risk
- Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose free of charge. The the recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 06V001000 · Recall details
Child seat
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Recall number 00V366000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with an inadequate weld between the right front brake hose block and the stand-off bracket.
- Risk
- Separation of the stand-off bracket from the block could cause fatigue damage of the right front brake tube and result in a half system brake loss.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a brake line bracket to the right front brake tube.
Recall number 00V196000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with incorrect child lock instruction labels.
- Risk
- The incorrect labels could cause confusion as to whether the childproof safety lock was activated.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with correct labels.
Recall number 00V066000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with unpainted fuel tank straps.
- Risk
- The paint provides corrosion protection necessary to ensure the straps do not loosen over time.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps.
Recall number 00V067000 · Recall details
See all 5 recalls for the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus
Defect investigations
Power steering fluid fires
Odi has received 29 reports of engine compartment fires that appear to be related to power steering hose leakage in model year (my) 1999 and 2000 chrysler cirrus, dodge stratus and plymouth breeze vehicles (ja-cars) equipped with 2.4l engines.these reports indicate that the fire resulted from a power steering hose leak or that it occurred after an extended drive and shortly after being parked - conditions consistent with ignition of power steering fluid on a hot engine or exhaust surface during the vehicle hot soak period. On january 6, 2006, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) notified the federal safety agency of a safety defect on my 1999 and 2000 ja-cars built from july 1, 1998 to july 31, 2000 and equipped with 2.4l engines (recall 06v‑001).the notification stated that ?the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat, age and develop a leak. Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an under hood fire.dcc indicated that it was aware of 94 complaints and field reports that may be related to this condition when it made the defect determination.to remedy the defect condition, dcc will replace the high pressure power steering hose on the affected vehicles with a new part made from a hose material with increased heat resistance capability. Consequently, this investigation is closed.odi will monitor the effectiveness of the remedy and take further action if warranted.
EA05019
Engine compartment fires
On june 29, 2005, odi opened preliminary evaluation pe05-036 to investigate complaints of engine compartment fires in model year (my) 1999-2000 chrysler cirrus, dodge stratus and plymouth breeze passenger cars (ja cars). The ja cars were introduced in my 1995 and ended with my 2000.they were produced with 2.0l, 2.4l and 2.5l engines.the incident data in the failure report summary of this resume are for subject vehicle engine compartment fires for all causes. According to daimlerchrysler, evidence collected from field inspections of fire incident vehicles indicate that fluid leakage from the high pressure power steering hose is the most likely cause of the fires in the subject vehicles.the subject high pressure power steering hose is used in ja cars with both the 2.4l and 2.0l engines in my 1995 through 2000.the fire incident rate in the my 1999 through 2000 ja vehicles with 2.4l engines is significantly higher than in the prior model year vehicles using that engine and in any of the vehicles with the 2.0l or 2.5l engines.daimlerchrysler is continuing its investigation of the issue and has provided periodic updates to odi. An engineering analysis (ea05-019) has been opened to further assess the scope and frequency of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.
PE05036
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus 62
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts
- Use of Aftermarket Parts
- Wiper If Mopar OE wipers are unavailable, the below alternatives can be offered instead
- Return: Wiring Assy
- Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy
- Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your...
- CBXDP361AA
2000 Chrysler Cirrus fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 |
| 2.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16-17 | 24-25 | 19-20 |
What 2000 Chrysler Cirrus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On may 31, 2017, I drove my 2000 chrysler cirrus car approx 2 miles to a store and parked in the store lot and then as I went to shut my car off, I saw alot of smoke coming from under my car hood so I shut car off and got out of my car and then lifted my hood and saw that my engine was in engulfed in flames so I immediately shut the hood and started to run away from my car. By then someone who saw all the smoke had called police to the scene and fire trucks came soon after the police arrived and fireman put the fire out. My car had to be towed to dom balducci's car care and was left there for an insurance adjuster to come and inspect the car which he did and after the inspection he claimed my car the 2000 chrysler cirrus as a total loss.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler cirrus. The contact stated that after parking, the vehicle failed to restart without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel hose fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.
Car will cut off while car is either decelerating or stationary. Oil light will come on. Periodically the check engine light will appear too but mechanic checked diagnostic computer codes nothing is wrong. Very scary experiences while driving in rush hour traffic on highway and several city streets. No prewarning lights.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler cirrus. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
The ball joints have always made noise. The air conditioning has never worked.
Cracking in the tread groove of a lemans p195/65r15. Current tread depth measures 8 to 9/32.
Car has been making front end noise for about 4 days before the ball joint breaking completely cause the axle to remove and break also vehicle needs fixed asap call me at [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The lower ball joint is very loose and making alot of noise. There was a recall for lower ball joint failure for this car. Don't understand why my car is not part of the recall.
Ignition locks up, key will not come out of ignition, can't put car in park. Air bag light comes on, when air bag comes on the car wants to die out. Already replaced the ball joints, brake drums, brake lines, brake pads, calipers, rotors, and the oxygen sensors twice.
Compare the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus
Other model years
Questions about the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus
Is the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus reliable?
Owners have filed 99 complaints about the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus, 99.0 times a typical Cirrus model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus?
Steering, with 29 complaints, typically around 110,000 miles. Next is brakes (16).
How many recalls does the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus have?
5 recalls, covering steering, child seat and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 06V001000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chrysler Cirrus have bad steering?
The Chrysler Cirrus model years with the most steering complaints are 2000 (29 complaints), 1995 (26 complaints) and 1996 (13 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus get?
Official estimates for the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus range from 19 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 26 highway.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2000 Chrysler Cirrus?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history