1995 Chrysler Cirrus Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 11%of 369 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,032miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Chrysler Cirrus, 11% of the 369 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,032 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I've had my engine checked back in may of 05 by the dealer they said it was engine misfire,the distributor ignition was bad. They charged me $321 just to check it,then I paid $276 to get it fixed. The car has had a drip ever since. In the past 6 to 8 months or longer I've had a drip from the engine that can't be fixed , I recently had my car worked on it was in the shop for a month it cost me $2500 to repair and it still has a leak. …”
NHTSA complaint #10156496, filed 2006-05, 122,150 miles“While driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle would not change gears. The vehicle was taken to a transmission shop who informed the consumer that the transmission was not working. Also, the vehicle would overheat on a regular basis. The consumer claims that the vehicle was taken to the dealer 9 times for coolant problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10083289, filed 2004-07, 61,000 miles“1995 Chrysler Cirrus, 2.5l 6cyln engine, bought for our twin daughters 16th birthday and within 2 days of getting the car, they were driving on the expressway and the engine stalled resulting in them losing ps/pb control., the car has repeatedly stalled while they have been driving and they came very close to hitting a man as he was walking along the side of the road because of this engine failure and loss of power steering and power brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10100764, filed 2004-11, 126,200 miles“Dt: the vehicle is a 1995 Chrysler Cirrus, when the consumer purchased the vehicle it did not have a thermostat. The first time the vehicle ran hot she took it to a mechanic who told her there was no thermostat. Every time she moved the vehicle she would have to add water and antifreeze. Because there was a leak in the hose. On 7-16-05, the vehicle would not go over 50 MPH then the speed started dropping. Consumer pulled to the side of the road .she put it in park and shut the ignition off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10129344, filed 2005-07, 82,000 miles“I bought this car 08/12/03. I paid 8800.00 for the car. I bought an extended warranty plan for 1 year. Due to all the problems I was having I ran a carfax report and found out this was a rental vehicle when pro car bought it at the auction. The manager denied knowing this. I took the car in on 8/15/03 because the steering was tightening up and power steering was nonexistent when going under 10mph. Service man told me steering rack but then they took that back. Car was overheating, and something wrong with idle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071082, filed 2004-01Related recalls
- 96V006000Jan 11, 1996In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained.Covers: Chrysler Cirrus 1995–1996, Dodge Stratus 1995–1996, Caravan 1996 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Chrysler Cirrus
121 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
66 complaintsSuspension
40 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsEquipment
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Chrysler Cirrus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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