Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2000 Chrysler Cirrus recalls
Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections
NHTSA campaign 06V001000 · reported January 5, 2006 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 216,299 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.
- The risk
- Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an underhood fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose free of charge. The the recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Child seat
NHTSA campaign 00V366000 · reported November 9, 2000 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 1,211,756 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NHTSA campaign 00V196000 · reported July 17, 2000 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 3,400 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with an inadequate weld between the right front brake hose block and the stand-off bracket.
- The risk
- Separation of the stand-off bracket from the block could cause fatigue damage of the right front brake tube and result in a half system brake loss.
- The fix
- Dealers will add a brake line bracket to the right front brake tube.
Equipment: other, labels
NHTSA campaign 00V066000 · reported March 2, 2000 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 17,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with incorrect child lock instruction labels.
- The risk
- The incorrect labels could cause confusion as to whether the childproof safety lock was activated.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with correct labels.
Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly, mounting
NHTSA campaign 00V067000 · reported March 2, 2000 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 38 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with unpainted fuel tank straps.
- The risk
- The paint provides corrosion protection necessary to ensure the straps do not loosen over time.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Jun 2, 2021 · Steering · 52,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would shake and the vehicle was difficult to keep in the lane. Additionally, there was an abnormal sound while driving over bumps in the roadway. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who…
Jun 26, 2017 · Engine · 130,000 miles · fire reported
ON MAY 31, 2017, I DROVE MY 2000 CHRYSLER CIRRUS CAR APPROX 2 MILES TO A STORE AND PARKED IN THE STORE LOT AND THEN AS I WENT TO SHUT MY CAR OFF, I SAW ALOT OF SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER MY CAR HOOD SO I SHUT CAR OFF AND GOT OUT OF MY CAR AND THEN LIFTED MY HOOD AND SAW THAT MY ENGINE WAS IN ENGULFED IN FLAMES SO I…
Nov 27, 2015 · Fuel/propulsion system · 63,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL HOSE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE…
Nov 9, 2015 · Electrical system · 184,900 miles
CAR WILL CUT OFF WHILE CAR IS EITHER DECELERATING OR STATIONARY. OIL LIGHT WILL COME ON. PERIODICALLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL APPEAR TOO BUT MECHANIC CHECKED DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER CODES NOTHING IS WRONG. VERY SCARY EXPERIENCES WHILE DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY AND SEVERAL CITY STREETS. NO PREWARNING…
Sep 17, 2015 · Steering · 200,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 2, 2021.