1998 Chrysler Cirrus Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%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 4 complaints about the air bags of the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus, 6% 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.
“While driving 20 MPH or less vehicle went over a curb which caused a passenger's tire blow out. Also, driver's and passenger's airbags deployed, and the occupant sustained serious injuries. Dealer stated that tire blowout caused the airbag deployment. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #835804, filed 1999-03“With brake pedal depressed, vehicle went from park to reverse and suddenly accelerated. Consumer pressed very hard on brake pedal and stopped vehicle. Vehicle then went to drive and suddenly accelerated forward crashing into house. Consumer braked again and air bags deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #838064, filed 1999-05“Vehicle was in park and went into reverse and consumer had foot on brake pedal when vehicle suddenly accelerated and kept going. Consumer stepped real hard on the brakes and vehicle stopped. Also, driver's air bag deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #838062, filed 1999-05Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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