1997 Chrysler Cirrus Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 16%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus, 16% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,800 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“When driving at stop and go brakes went down to the floor. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who bled the brakes, and test drove the vehicle. Told consumer that there wasd nothing wrong. Later, consumer was driving and the brakes continued to go to the floor. Consumer felt insecure when driving this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10095438, filed 2004-10, 63,000 miles“Brake hose blewout. Vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. While driving the brake hose blewout and caused the brake pedal to go to the floor. There was no indication that the failure was about to occur, no brake fluid leakage or erratic braking. Fluid covered the left front wheel and caliper. The dealer noticed evidence that the brake hose rubbed on the caliper.”
NHTSA complaint #10022822, filed 2003-08, 115,030 miles“Abs warning light came on. Brought car to dealership for diagnosis. Diagnosis showed system relay output circuit code. Testing showed faulty power distribution center due to corrosion. Proper repair is replacement of power distribution center and harness. Service center found part is no longer manufactured. Service center conducted nationwide parts search to no avail. As a consequence ABS system is now non-functional.”
NHTSA complaint #10140860, filed 2005-10, 94,800 miles“I bought this car in Chrysler dealer as a used one in 1998. It was 97 model. Now my daughter is driving and go to courage every day. She drive gently not severly. I have asked dealer whenever they recommend me brake pad change, engine check, tie rod, alignment, etc to keep good condition because my daughters life. But it happen automatic transmission problem happened at 51500 miles. Dealer said that warranty is under 50000 miles. I was upseted about their comment because I was good customer and only 1500 miles over the limit. …”
NHTSA complaint #755892, filed 2001-12“While driving 10 MPH, flames were bursting from rear left speaker. Fire department put out fire. Factory representative determined that fire was caused by wiring of rear brakes getting hot. Damage to vehicle was $ 5000.00, no injuries. Consumer adds chyrsler has denied any responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #8001420, filed 2002-01Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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