1996 Chrysler Cirrus Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus, 4% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On numerous occasions (after warranty period) the trunk lid will not stay in upright position, it is extremely heavy and has dropped down unexpectedly on both me and my husband numerous times. If it falls on a child or fragile person it will certainly kill them given the weight of the trunk lid. Both my husband and myself have received lhead lacerations from the trunk lid falling”
NHTSA complaint #702228, filed 1999-01“The contact stated there were three recalls were performed on the vehicle, which were not performed correctly. The fuel pump recall #06e091000, hood attachments #97v095000, and the ignition switch #98v183000 were the 3 recalls. All 3 recalls were completed but the problems were not corrected, and the service dealer and manufacturer were not willing to correct these issues further under the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10174803, filed 2006-11, 135,000 milesRelated recalls
- 97V095000Jun 6, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The secondary hood latch spring can disengage from its retention hole if the hood is slammed shut.Covers: Chrysler Cirrus 1996–1997, Dodge Stratus 1996–1997, Plymouth Breeze 1996–1997
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Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus
38 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsEquipment
9 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology