1998 Chrysler Cirrus Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 13%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 141,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus, 13% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 141,100 miles.
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.
“My car dies while driving down the road and takes a while to start back up. I have taken it to a shop on 4 occasions to have the problem fixed. The distributor has been replaced 3 times, neutral safety switch, complete tune-up. Still no luck.”
NHTSA complaint #10293775, filed 2009-11, 150,000 miles“I recently purchased a 1998 Chrysler Cirrus. Not even two weeks into driving I've been having problems with it. The car stops without any warning. I have taken it to 3 mechanics for them to hook it up to a computer with no resolution. The car stops when I am idle and stalls when I am driving. I have not driven the car once without it stopping on me. The check engine light only comes on when it stalls out. The engine has been replaced, new spark plugs, evg valve, fuel cleaning, asd relay, sensors, and so on. This is a big problem. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #10236656, filed 2008-08, 191,196 miles“Car loses all power when driving especially after it rains. You have to let it sit awhile and then it will start up. This happens frequently and is quite dangerous.from what I have researched on the internet this is a common problem with this car and alot of frustrated people are wondering why this hasn't been a recall problem since it seems to happen in all Cirrus models. This is an expensive repair and it seems to be an extremely life threatening one since it happens on major highways without no warning what so ever.”
NHTSA complaint #10301870, filed 2010-01, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Chrysler Cirrus. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine races on its own. He must place the vehicle in neutral or a lower gear in order for the racing to stop. The failure does not self-correct. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The contact believes it is a manufacturer defect. The current mileage is 134,776 and failure mileage was 132,200.”
NHTSA complaint #10196849, filed 2007-07, 132,200 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Chrysler Cirrus. While the contact was driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine began to overheat and steam emitted from underneath the hood area. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and towed to an independent auto shop. The technician stated the coolant hose fractured. The part was ordered. The vehicle would be repaired once the part became available. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The mileage was 170,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10410684, filed 2011-07, 170,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsAir bags
4 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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