1998 Chrysler Cirrus Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 16%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus, 16% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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 will stall out in low or idol. It would just shut off. While driving and switching gears it will sound like its missing. I took it to get it smog. They said that the computer in the car was resetting every time I start the car. They also said that it was doing the same problem as the Chrysler Cirrus 1996 was doing.”
NHTSA complaint #10463075, filed 2012-06, 176,000 miles“I bought my car in feb 2014 used with a little under 70,000 miles. Overall the vehicle was in excellent condition with a few minor paint issues. Within the 1st week of buying it I noticed the check engine light would come on and act like it would stall, or would actually stall all together once coming to a complete stop. The scariest is when you are driving on a highway & the car looses all power! I have learned is if I throw it into neutral then the power will come back up & I don't have to come to a complete stop most of the times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10644371, filed 2014-10, 70,000 miles“Chrysler Cirrus 1998 lx car shut down while daughter was driving at 50mph. Very dangerous situation on highway but was able to get off road without getting hit. Daughter 18 years old and very scared over situation. Crankshaft shifter sensor replaced. Mechanic said it was a well known problem with this car. Internet research confirms this.”
NHTSA complaint #10298472, filed 2010-01, 120,000 miles“The misfires and stalls while I'm driving. It doesn't matter if it's warmed up and if it's cold. Stalls and misfires while driving on freeway and just stops when it wants too”
NHTSA complaint #11170742, filed 2019-01, 17,356 miles“My car has been giving me problems their seems to be quiet some issues with the vehicle where would I take it if it has a recall on the vehicle. Brake problems some leakage somewhere under the hood. When I purchased gas it runs out very fast the suspension is acting up in the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10300241, filed 2010-01Related recalls
- 04V021000Jan 13, 2004On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key…Covers: Chrysler Cirrus 1995–1999, Dodge Intrepid 1993–1999, Chrysler Concorde 1993–1999 +6 more
- 98V183000Aug 6, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the…Covers: Chrysler Cirrus 1995–1998, Dodge Stratus 1995–1998, Chrysler Sebring 1996–1998 +1 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus
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 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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