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Model year

2000 Chrysler Cirrus

NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 99 complaints for the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS (14), STEERING (8), AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (7). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.

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Recalls

06V001000 · Jan 5, 2006

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY PREMATURELY HEAT AGE AND DEVELOP A LEAK.

00V366000 · Nov 9, 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…

00V196000 · Jul 17, 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.

00V067000 · Mar 2, 2000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

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

00V066000 · Mar 2, 2000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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

Complaints

99 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 18, fire flag on 23, injury field 16, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.

  1. STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS14
  2. STEERING8
  3. AIR BAGS:FRONTAL7
  4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
  5. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP7
  6. SUSPENSION6
  7. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4
  8. TIRES4
  9. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4
  10. STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM3

Investigations

Investigations in the NHTSA file (2). "No close date" means the file has no close date. It is not a statement that the investigation is still active.
ActionSubjectOpenedClosed
PE05036ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINEJun 29, 2005Nov 7, 2005
EA05019POWER STEERING FLUID FIRES · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONSNov 7, 2005Jan 12, 2006

Safety ratings

NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.

Fuel economy

EPA configurations. Electric rows show MPGe in the combined column and kWh/100 mi separately. Annual fuel cost is EPA's published fuelCost08 figure.
ConfigurationFuelCityHwyCombkWh/100 miRangeAnnual fuel cost
Cirrus · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline172620——$3,350
Cirrus · 2.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline172520——$3,350
Cirrus · 2.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline162419——$3,550

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