10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,782 miles

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problem #32

Feb 082012

Cirrus

  • 35 miles
Our car will shift perfectly one day and don't want to shift the next second for np reason, we have replaced the modulator.. coolant temp sensor.. we have also even recabliorated the shifting pattern and still have this problem.. is this going to keep happening or is there something I can do to fix it. We did a diagnostic on it and the transmission was good.. I don't know what else to do.?

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #31

Feb 142005

Cirrus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration on its own. Owner had to step on the brakes several times in order to stop. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer.

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #30

Oct 062003

Cirrus

  • 57,000 miles
While driving 20 mph on the highway vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed on its own. The brakes would not slow the vehicle very much. Vehicle was eventually stopped, and was towed to a mechanics shop.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #29

Aug 252002

Cirrus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 65-70mph on a flat surface and when trying to give acceleration, the accelerator pedal will stick when accelerating at high speeds and will be hard for the vehicle to decelerate. Dealer notified. The consumer states that the cruise control sticks also.

- Worthington, OH, USA

problem #28

Feb 082002

Cirrus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The car make a hard jerk and then when I try to accelerate, the transmission will not shift gears. The engine revs up and I have to turn the car off and back on when this happens.

- Mechanicsville, VA, USA

problem #27

Jun 082001

Cirrus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
During a sudden acceleration vehicle was airborne for 32 feet. Came down on its front, and neither airbag deployed. Damage to vehicle was $ $666, no injuries.

- Manford, OK, USA

problem #26

May 162001

(reported on)

Cirrus

  • miles
Consumer states while driving short trips, vehicle will jump and quiver, possible throttle control problems.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #25

Jul 082000

Cirrus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing ABS light to come on and the brake pedal to travel to the floor, and vehicle acclerated which may have caused a crash. To stop vehicle, emergency parking brake had to be applied. Mechanic fixed an ABS right sensor. Problem is still occurring.ak

- Smithtown, NY, USA

problem #24

Jan 101997

(reported on)

Cirrus

  • miles
Vehicle experienced continued problems with acceleration, unable to be rectified. Mjs

- Dermott, AR, USA

problem #23

Jan 101997

(reported on)

Cirrus

  • miles
Vehicle experienced continued problems with acceleration, unable to be rectified. Mjs

- Dermott, AR, USA

problem #22

Jul 121999

Cirrus

  • miles
While backing out from a parking lot car shot backwards. Pushed the other vehicle out of space, and then kept going. Driver used the emergency brake to stop vehicle, and put the car in park. Consumer contacted dealer.

- Silver Springs, MD, USA

problem #21

Jun 071999

(reported on)

Cirrus

  • miles
While driving sometimes engine will die in the middle of high speeds on the highway, and sometimes it will suddenly accelerate to 85mph without warrning. Dealer has been contacted.

- Lost Creek, WV, USA

problem #20

Oct 131995

Cirrus

  • miles
Sudden reverse acceleration 3 times due to throttle sticking, once resulted in an accident and injury to 4 people.

- Brainerd, MN, USA

problem #19

Mar 231999

Cirrus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While engine running and car in park, car accelerated and rolled down on incline/driveway until drivers door caught on garage and stopped the car. Chrysler inspected and said no problem.

- Kerrville, TX, USA

problem #18

Mar 291999

(reported on)

Cirrus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Cruise control malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to jerk hard, resulting in back injuries to the consumer. 3 dealerships have refused to fix the problem.

- Scotrun, PA, USA

problem #17

Nov 081996

(reported on)

Cirrus

  • miles
Throttle sticks only in reverse.

- Brainerd, MN, USA

problem #16

Apr 011998

Cirrus

  • miles
While driving with cruise control activated, vehicle jerkes badly and makes a grinding noise, which may cause back injuries. Dealer cannot determine cause, but is aware of the problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.

- Scotrun, PA, USA

problem #15

Oct 101998

Cirrus

  • miles
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in damage to vehicle.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #14

Jul 291997

Cirrus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sudden acceleration.

- Broomall, PA, USA

problem #13

Jun 271997

(reported on)

Cirrus

  • miles
Vehicle surges/stalls intermittently.

- Seattle, WA, USA

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