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#BS-2000-CHRCIR-7237

2000 Chrysler Cirrus

Based on reports from 127 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
127
Crashes
22
Fires
26
Recalls
9
TSBs
62
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 127 complaints, 22 crashes, 26 fires, and 9 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

horn goes off on its own

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

blower speed and switch failure

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

stalls when accelerating

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And ConnectionsHIGH

14 owners reported steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections issues — failures commonly reported around 86K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

11
0–30K
6
30–60K
14
60–90K
10
90–120K
9
120–150K
6
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (14 reports) • Median: 86K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections (14 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections14 (11%)
Steering8 (6%)
Electrical7 (6%)
Air Bags:frontal7 (6%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip7 (6%)
Suspension6 (5%)
Engine6 (5%)
Wheels & Tires5 (4%)

2000 Chrysler Cirrus: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections Issues

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 85,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 86K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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18
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5
03
7
04
15
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10
06
14
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5
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09
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14
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21

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

00V066000Mar 2000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT CHILD LOCK INSTRUCTION LABELS.

00V067000Mar 2000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH UNPAINTED FUEL TANK STRAPS.

00V196000Sep 2000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

00V366000Nov 2000

CHILD SEAT

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.

06E088000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN TIGAS FUEL PUMP MODULES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AND P/NOS. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES ARE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESS SWELL OF THE FLAPPER VALVE RESTRICTING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.

+ 4 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Chrysler Cirrus is the 1995 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2000 Chrysler Cirrus vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

127

Class avg

280

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 127 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Chrysler Cirrus Model Years

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2000 Chrysler Cirrus: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus is related to the steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections, with 14 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus reliable?
The 2000 Chrysler Cirrus has 127 complaints, 22 crash reports, and 26 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2000 Chrysler Cirrus problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus have any recalls?
Yes, the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chrysler Cirrus problems start?
Based on 56 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 85,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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