1997 Chrysler Cirrus Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus, 9% of the 69 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“On my way from work from downtown baltimore, while going north on the ramp of I-395 the steering became unresponsive. First, the Cirrus ran into the left barrier, and it pick up speed across the ramp and hit the right barrier. There was no controling or stopping the Cirrus. Since I was by myself , there was no witness, and the highway was clear and dry.”
NHTSA complaint #717934, filed 2000-01“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“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 2004-04“When turning a corner from a stop sign tie rod end on passenger's side broke. Consumer stated both wheels went in separate direction instead of same way. The left side also needs replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #886505, filed 2001-04Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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