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#1 of 6 1999 Chrysler Cirrus is Trash by cirrusfail May 28, 2008 (11:04 pm)
I own a 1999 Chrysler Cirrus Lxi. 2.5L V6. It only has 60,000 miles on it and I have already sank thousands into the car over the 3 years I have owned it trying to fix it.   There are innumerable problems that have occurred with this vehicle, which I have researched, and have found that it happens in all of this make/model.   - Power Steering Pump Failure - AC Blower Motor only working on the Highest level - Oxygen/Speedometer/Fuel Sensors needing replacement VERY often - Fuel Gauge never makes it to "the red" it stops at 1/4 once it reaches that point and never goes farther down - Check Engine light comes on sporadically, causing the computer to not allow the vehicle to shift past 2nd gear - Lack of Differential causes front left tire to wear down extremely fast compared to other tires - Leak in windshield washer fluid lines somewhere   All of these are rather expensive repairs. The car is constantly having a problem. It seems the second I fix one of them, another sensor will go out, or a pump will stop working correctly.   My best advice I could give anyone is to never invest in one of these vehicles no matter what. The headaches and repair bills are not worth it at all. Replies to this message: leitheiser (Jul 09, 2008 8:26 pm) sapphyre (Jun 15, 2009 7:11 pm)
#2 of 6 Re: 1999 Chrysler Cirrus is Trash [cirrusfail] by leitheiser Jul 09, 2008 (8:26 pm)
Replying to: cirrusfail (May 28, 2008 11:04 pm) I bought a 99 also had 143k miles picked up for $2300. it has two small dints. I just love my car. i get roughly 30 mpg on the highway and about 25 in town, depending how much i get on it. sucker scoots. only problems i am having is driver side back wheel. i need to change the pads and rotter and the oil light coming on at stop lights.
#3 of 6 re: 1999 Chrysler Cirrus is Trash [cirrusfail] by robert1975 Jul 11, 2008 (6:44 am)
Sounds like you got yourself a . My 2000 LXi with 130K+ is doing just fine after a minor tranny repair, 3 outer freeze plug replacements, and radiator replacement. Check for recalls and see about a course of action.
#4 of 6 Re: 1999 Chrysler Cirrus is Trash [cirrusfail] by sapphyre Jun 15, 2009 (7:11 pm)
Replying to: cirrusfail (May 28, 2008 11:04 pm) The Chrysler Cirrus is a excellent example of why Chrysler is now bankrupt. I will NEVER EVER buy another Chrysler automobile. They look real pretty sitting broke down on the side of the road.
#5 of 6 1997 Cirrus by oldfarmer50 Jul 12, 2009 (4:07 pm)
Wow, glad I didn't get a '99.   To the OP the only problem you mention that I've had is the shift/check engine/ only shifts to 2nd problem. For me it was the shift selinoid pack that needed replacing ($250). I also had the oil light go on at idle like someone mentioned. That was just a cheap $15 sensor.   The only other problem that my Cirrus has given me is the water pump. I've replaced it twice. Brakes seem to only last 30-40K miles too.   So it's not a Honda OK? But I only paid about $7000 used with 24K miles on it . It now has 116 K and runs like a top. I see them for sale on Craigslist with well over 150K miles so they must last almost as long as the Japanese cars.   In the end you get what you pay for.
#6 of 6 1998 Chrysler Cirrus LXI V6 skips by chrysler_1998 Jul 23, 2009 (4:22 pm)
The only issue i am having right now with my cirrus is it is only firing on 4 cylinders number 4 & 5 are misfiring. I have changed the spark plugs and plug wires, it still misfires on # 4&5 cylinders. I am gonna try changing the distributor cap and rotor, but if that does not work .......any other ideas?....

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