1997 Chrysler Cirrus Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 12%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,438miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus, 12% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,438 miles. 3 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.
“Vehicle was parked in a parking garage and without cause the vehicle busted into flames. The parking attendant notified the fire department. After extinguishing the fire the fire department stated that the cause was electrical.”
NHTSA complaint #10109145, filed 2005-03, 127,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Chrysler Cirrus. The light on the odometer gauge on the instrument control panel stopped working. Shortly afterwards, the entire lighting on the instrument control panel failed. The horn also began blowing without application. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they replaced the steering column along with the horn switch. Two weeks after the repair the fuse failed when using the horn. The dealer replaced the ignition switch, but upon further inspection she noticed that the crank shaft position sensor had melted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10289254, filed 2009-10, 99,877 miles“Consumer was awakened by car alarm at approx 3:00 am. Noticed vehicle was on fire; flames were coming from underneath hood ,through windshield, that completly melted down, engine completely burnt, and one tire blew. Fire department had to unattach hood to stop fire. Possible engine failure.”
NHTSA complaint #814170, filed 1997-07“When it rains sometimes it will be wet on the floor behind driver seat. All window and doors are closed. Lock don't always open. Key gets stuck in ignition. Problems shifting gears in automatic when first start vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #743348, filed 2001-03“The car has had several problems rack and pinion, tire rods, fuel system, but the most recent is electrical problems it stalls out any time you drive it in the rain.”
NHTSA complaint #10064497, filed 2004-04Related service bulletins
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- 10130081Aug 23, 2016Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31…
- 10129044Aug 17, 20161NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect…
- 10129043Aug 17, 2016Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of…
- 10129041Aug 12, 2016P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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