1996 Chrysler Cirrus Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 24%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,892miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus, 24% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,892 miles. 3 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.
“While crossing an intersection the consumer's vehicle stalled right in the middle of the intersection. After a few tries the vehicle was restarted. After driving a few feet the vehicle stalled once again. Also the windshield wipers work intermittently when it rained. When the wipers were on intermittent they would move very fast for that speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10073837, filed 2004-05, 95,000 miles“I bougt a car about 3 weeks ago used and have had several problems with the car already. From the engine light coming on to the battery light. The 3rd day I had the car it dhad to go in the shop. I feel the problem it had it was their when I bought it. I did not have thew car long enough for it to have problems. The car is a 96 chrsyler Cirrus .”
NHTSA complaint #10051572, filed 2004-01“Noticed oil leaking under vehicle. Oil leaking from head gasket area. Returned to dealer. Headgasket replaced but at my expense due to car out of warranty. Although I have just 23,000 miles of the 36,000 mile warranty the car is over 3 years old.”
NHTSA complaint #723938, filed 2000-06“I am very displeased with my purchase of this vehicle. I will not ever purchase another Chrysler vehicle for the rest of my living life. I will also make sure to tell everyone I know which exist of my friends, family, coworkers and any other individual who even plans to purchase a Chrysler, to change their mind. When I took my car in for an oil change I asked them to check my car because it was making this clanking sound whenver I went on a bumpy road. …”
NHTSA complaint #706053, filed 1999-04“I did not receive and owners manual, and would like to know if I am entitled to receiveve one. Also I would like to know if I am entitled to receiveve a copy of any and all factory warranties. I was told, by a third party that catalyc converter is covered by factory warranty up to 8yrs or 80,000 miles and that applies even though I am not the original buyer of the car. If this applies to me, I would like to know how I can go about getting a copy of the owners manual as well as the factory warranties. …”
NHTSA complaint #738514, filed 2000-12Related 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 1996 Chrysler Cirrus
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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