What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (1995–2000) Cirrus?

Cirrus owners have made 28 complaints about the 1995–2000 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 8th out of 29 Chrysler generations in overall reliability, with some engine and electrical concerns.

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (1995–2000) Cirrus Key Numbers

  1. 6 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 28 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 8th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 29 eligible generations.

Recent 1st Generation (1995–2000) Cirrus News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. Three fatalities. Five injuries. One massive recall for Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) vehicles.

    The automaker says it opened an investigation in April 2015 after 10 crashes were reported, and after months of research, engineers determined the occupant restraint control modules may short-circuit and prevent the frontal airbags-and-seat-belts, seat belt pre-tensioners and side air bags from deploying in a crash.

    At the time the recall was announced, FCA didn't have a solution or a date when the it'd begin. There's a full list of the 1.9 million recalled vehicles on CarComplaints.com, and those looking for more info can call FCA at 800-853-1403. Give them recall number S61.

    keep reading article "Three Fatalities. Five Injuries. One Massive Airbag Recall."