1999 Chrysler Cirrus Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 Chrysler Cirrus, 8% of the 62 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.
“When vehicle was put into drive it suddenly accelerated out of a bank parking lot without foot being on accelerator pedal, vehicle accelerated across the street into a commuter parking lot. Vehicle impacted a truck and 2 cars in another parking lot. Then, crossed street and went up onto a curb. Consumer's wrist was broken, and had bruised knees/legs. Dealership and insurance company notified.”
NHTSA complaint #890133, filed 2001-06“While placing vehicle in drive and without a warning, the vehicle accelerated fast, resulting in driver losing control. Consumer did not know if she had placed her foot on the brake or the accelerator (it happened so fast), as she was trying to pull out of the parking space the vehicle had just taken off, the consumer was trying not to run on the side walk but had done it anyway and found a way to get back onto the pavement, and totalled the vehicle. Signed doris smallwood. (reported to dealer)”
NHTSA complaint #8011910, filed 2002-06“Sudden acceleration when applying brakes intermittently. Vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and unable to duplicate problem. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #878100, filed 2001-01“Consumer was parked at gate of storage lot. She was inside of vehicle punching in numbers to gain access, and the gates began to open. Then, without prior warning engine roared up and vehicle took off, like a jet. Vehicle smashed into the gate, and consumer was thrown between two steel posts. Then, car went into another brick wall of storage. Then, it almost went into another storage room and stopped due to tires were flat to the rims. Dealership was aware of problem. Consumer was injured in accident.”
NHTSA complaint #891965, filed 2001-07Vehicle speed control: 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 complaintsSteering
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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