1998 Chrysler Cirrus Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus, 4% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 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.
“Dt: the consumer was driving the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus at a speed of around 5 MPH when the tie rod broke. The tie rod was on the passenger's side on the front. The mechanic that looked at the vehicle stated that the tie rod should break at low mileage. The mechanic told the consumer that the tie rod was flimsy. The tie rod has been repaired. The dealership has not been contacted. Chrysler has also not been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10138678, filed 2005-10, 89,000 miles“Noise on left front tire was due to left side inner tie rod malfunctioning. Consumer contacted Chrysler and they told him that, it wad a normal wear part.”
NHTSA complaint #8002305, filed 2002-01Steering: 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 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeat belts
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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