1997 Chrysler Cirrus Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) 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 visibility of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus, 9% of the 69 complaints for this model year. 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.
“I am a single parent of three and really would like you to take a good look at all these things. There are plenty more but could not list everything that has went wrong with this car. No safety defects listed in summary.”
NHTSA complaint #735439, filed 2000-10“Going 55mph in rainy weather when the windshield wipers failed to work; pulled off road & stopped. Restarted vehicle & windshield wipers working again. Took to dealer & informed was ignition switch problem.”
NHTSA complaint #815805, filed 1997-09“While driving owner sees a glare on the front windshield, ,he states that it bounces of the dash board and blocks vision, he also notes that this occurs when there is a lot of street lights, it causes a panic stop.”
NHTSA complaint #806686, filed 1996-12Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
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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