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1996 Chrysler Cirrus

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

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Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

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Other

Transport Canada recall 2004003 · manufacturer campaign C45

8 January 2004

Transport Canada lists: 300 1999 · Cirrus 1995–1999 · Concorde 1993–1999 · Intrepid 1993–1999 · and 5 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a floor-mounted shifter, the ignition-park interlock may become defeated and allow the shifter to be moved out of the Park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the Park position. This may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will inspect the function of the ignition-park interlock system. Vehicles found with functional interlock systems will have a load-limiting push rod installed into the floor shifter lever. Vehicles with a non-functional ignition-park interlock system will have the shifter assembly replaced.

277,416 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Other

Transport Canada recall 1998165 · manufacturer campaign 789

26 August 1998

Transport Canada lists: Cirrus 1995–1998 · Sebring 1996–1998 · Stratus 1995–1998 · Breeze 1996–1998

What is wrong

NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR MOUNTED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER. A COMBINATION OF APPLYING A MIS-ADJUSTED SHIFTER RELEASE BUTTON WITH A LOW FORCE ATTEMPT TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE KEY IN THE LOCKED POSITION MAY BREAK THE CONNECTING PIN IN THE SHIFTER. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE "IGNITION-PARK" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL NOT FUNCTION.

What the dealer will do

THE CONSOLE SHIFT INTERLOCK MECHANISM WILL BE INSPECTED FOR PROPER FUNCTION. ANY VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL AFTER THE INSPECTION WILL HAVE THE SHIFT MECHANISM AND CABLE REPLACED WITH A CURRENT PRODUCTION "SELF ADJUSTING" DESIGN.

61,866 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Emissions

Transport Canada recall 1998010 · manufacturer campaign 758

21 January 1998

Transport Canada lists: Cirrus 1996 · Sebring 1996 · Stratus 1996 · Breeze 1996

What is wrong

Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1103 - exhaust emissions. The calibration of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may fail to adequately control CO emissions.

What the dealer will do

PCM will be reflashed with a new calibration.

12,494 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 1997205 · manufacturer campaign 750

20 November 1997

Transport Canada lists: Cirrus 1995–1997 · Sebring 1995–1997 · Stratus 1995–1997 · Breeze 1995–1997

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the lower control arm ball joint may separate due to loss of lubrication. This separation could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning.

What the dealer will do

Ball joint end housing cover seal will be inspected for leakage and the rubber boot will be inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced.

53,134 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 1997123 · manufacturer campaign 734

19 June 1997

Transport Canada lists: Cirrus 1996–1997 · Stratus 1996–1997 · Breeze 1996–1997

What is wrong

THE PRIMARY/SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING MAY NOT REMAIN IN POSITION DURING HOOD CLOSING, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BOTH THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LATCH FUNCTION. LOSS OF HOOD FUNCTION CAN RESULT IN A HOOD FLY-UP CONDITION.

What the dealer will do

THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE HAVING A LONGER END HOOK.

21,272 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 1996079 · manufacturer campaign 687

17 May 1996

Transport Canada lists: Cirrus 1995–1996 · Neon 1995–1996 · Stratus 1995–1996 · Breeze 1996 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal. Brake fluid leakage may result in diminished effectiveness of one portion of the split brake system.

What the dealer will do

Rear brake master cylinder piston assemblies will be replaced.

6,257 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 1996078 · manufacturer campaign 686

17 May 1996

Transport Canada lists: Cirrus 1995–1996 · Stratus 1995–1996 · Breeze 1996

What is wrong

CORROSION OF THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE THE SOLENOID VALVES TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION. IF EITHER FRONT WHEEL VALVE STICKS, THE VEHICLE MAY TEND TO DEVIATE FROM A STRAIGHT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

What the dealer will do

A PLATE WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT AND SILICONE GREASE INJECTED INTO THE SOLENOID CAVITY TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR THIS CONDITION.

9,358 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 1996009 · manufacturer campaign 671

10 January 1996

Transport Canada lists: Cirrus 1995–1996 · Caravan 1996 · Grand 1996 · Stratus 1995–1996 · and 3 more

What is wrong

AN ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RETAINED. INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE PLUG MAY RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

What the dealer will do

AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE SUSPECT CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG.

5,733 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 8 recalls on record for the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.