1997 Chrysler Cirrus Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus, 10% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,500 miles. 4 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.
“Owned a 1997 Chrysler Cirrus. Put car in reverse to back out of driveway when car accelerated to an incredible speed within seconds. Car shot out of driveway, across street into neighbors home and garage. Car has indication of continued acceleration after impact with right front tire showing the treads no longer exist. Car was totaled and home/garage damage was over $12,000. Thank god! No one was injured or killed! My family and I will never own another Chrysler again!”
NHTSA complaint #10228119, filed 2008-05, 92,000 miles“The contact stated while driving at various speeds the cruise control would not disengage. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and the ignition was turned off to stop the vehicle. Although the dealer and manufacturer were alerted, no appointment was made for inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #10153350, filed 2006-03, 105,000 miles“When she started vehicle and took it out of park, vehicle suddenly accelerated out of driveway towards a traffic filled road. Consumer stated that she directed vehicle away from road which caused tie rod to break, stopping vehicle. Dealership states they could not determine reason for sudden acceleration. …”
NHTSA complaint #890302, filed 2001-06“The vehicle accelerated when putting in drive position unexpectedly and at a higher speed while the braking system was activated, causing a minor accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.”
NHTSA complaint #823190, filed 1998-05Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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