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2000 Chrysler Cirrus — 2.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Cirrus 2.0L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.0L

The 2000 Chrysler Cirrus 2.0L is a passenger car built on the JA platform and powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that requires 4.5 quarts of oil with filter and accepts either 5W-30 or 10W-30 viscosity grades meeting API specifications, making it a straightforward, budget-conscious sedan in the compact class; this model year recorded 107 owner complaints with steering issues cited as the primary concern among nine total recalls issued for the vehicle. Looking at the Cirrus's complaint trajectory from 1994 to 2001, the 2000 model falls in the middle of a steep decline that saw complaints drop from a peak of 489 in 1995 down to just one by 2001, suggesting that while the Cirrus had accumulated a significant reliability issues by this generation, the 2000 model represented a substantially improved iteration compared to earlier years though still carrying forward some persistent mechanical concerns from its JA platform lineage.

Model year2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 75 · 510 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, front wiper blades, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 75 · 510 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP195-65R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB alt 04105409AE
Engine air filter	04882141AB discontinued
Fuel filter	04764210 discontinued
Spark plug	68303953AA alt 68304272AA
Battery	BB75F101AA
Front wiper blades	05012357AB discontinued · alt 05018262AA
Serpentine belt	04573737AC discontinued · alt 04663182AC
Thermostat	MD194988 discontinued · alt P5278144AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	185.8 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Overall height	53.9 in
Wheelbase	107.9 in
Curb weight	2992 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.2 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	64/36

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 / 10W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)	85.0 ft-lbs
Clutch Pressure Plate Bolts	70.0 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings	38 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	100 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	69 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	16.7 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	8.0-9.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	85-115 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	45.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	105 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	185 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	950 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	350 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	.51-.61 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	11,500-13,500 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Gap	0.033-0.038 in

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.19 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	SP-10
Oil Capacity	5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	75
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	510 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	192-199 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	46.0-50.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12 approx. @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC
Torque to Knuckle	16 ft-lbs / 100 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	16 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications
Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.35 in / 0.9 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	25 ft. lbs.	25 ft. lbs
2	50 ft. lbs.	50 ft. lbs
3	50 ft. lbs.	50 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees.	90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 22,500 mi	Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Bands (adjust) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Across the 1994–2001 Chrysler Cirrus federal record, complaints and recalls peaked in 1995 at 489 complaints and 11 recalls, then trended broadly downward through 1999, when they reached 73 complaints and 7 recalls. The 2000 model interrupts that decline: complaints rose to 107, recalls increased to 9, and investigations stood at 2, while TSBs continued falling to 64. Its leading complaint areas were Steering (20), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (12), Air Bags (9), and Engine & Engine Cooling (7), and the year also generated 18 crash-related and 25 fire-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. Compared with the quieter 1999 and the nearly dormant 2001 (1 complaint, 0 recalls), 2000 looks like a late-generation uptick rather than a settled-down year. Given the higher complaint volume, elevated recalls, and notable safety-related complaints, 2000 is not the strongest Cirrus year to buy; only consider a meticulously maintained, low-mileage example after a thorough inspection.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

107

Owner complaints

18 involved a crash · 25 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 107 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering20

Service Brakes, Hydraulic12

Air Bags9

Engine & Engine Cooling7

Electrical System7

Tires5

Fuel System, Gasoline4

Visibility4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 9 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E056000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball JointReported 09/10/2009

QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE… Remedy: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.

10E059000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower ArmReported 27/12/2010

FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE… Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 64 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
08-049-20	2020-04-22	Electrical System	Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin…
3100519	2019-11-20	Structure	Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with…
3100619	2019-11-20	Structure	Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 75 battery Vehicles taking 4.5 qt w/ filter JA-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 04882141AB Fuel filter 04764210 Spark plug 68303953AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Cirrus 2.0L take?

4.5 qt w/ filter of BELOW 32 F: 5W-30 API, BELOW 100 F: 5W-30 API, ABOVE 0 F: 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Cirrus have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.