1999 Chrysler Cirrus Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,138miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus, 8% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,138 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“- the contact called regardingthe 1999 Chrysler Cirrus. The contact stated that while turning the wheel to the left she heard a winding noise. She was constantly having to put power steering fluid in the vehicle. There were no warning indicators. The failure mileage was 146,276. The contact stated there was a recall on the power steering, but she was advised by a Chrysler dealer that this vehicle was not part of the recall due to the VIN. Updated 03/30/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10183166, filed 2007-02, 146,276 miles“While traveling west bound on I-10, a vehicle cut me off my lane, I swerved to the right and at this moment the car left the road the right ,came back across the road to the left traveling w/b in the median for a shor distance before going right crossing back over I-10, striking a guardrail, flipping over it and coming to a rest against a tree. I tried to correct the car but took of to the left very sharpely, I was unable to control the car which I suspect was due to faulty steering mechanism. Please advise if any other accidents have happen similar to mine due to steering failure.”
NHTSA complaint #748443, filed 2001-07“The contact stated while driving 25 MPH the steering column locked. The manufacturer was alerted however no repairs have been made. Updated 3/28/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10152094, filed 2006-03, 68,000 miles“Bolt on the steering column connected to the base pertrudes. When making a turn bolt grabs the rug, causing the rug to jam between the accelerator pedal and the steering column. Dealer has inspected vehicle. The customer states that something is missing when the steering column connects to steering linkage at the floor. The dealer syas there is nothing wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #865117, filed 2000-07Related recalls
- 06V001000Jan 5, 2006On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.Covers: Chrysler Cirrus 1999–2000, Dodge Stratus 1999–2000, Plymouth Breeze 1999–2000
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology