The service and repair manual for the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus — 2.5L V6 and 2.4L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chrysler published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L V6 — 152 cu in, SOHC 2.4L I4 — 148 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · LXi Sedan 4-Door · LX Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 203 complaints · 77 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Cirrus manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 92
- General Information 1,570
- Accessories & Equipment 376
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 111
- Body & Frame 279
- Maintenance 82
- Brakes 219
- Restraints 117
- Drivelines & Axles 10
- Steering 77
- Electrical 162
- Suspension 64
- Engine Mechanical 158
- Transmission 331
- Engine Performance 1,042
- Front 180
- Rear 185
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Cirrus
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 06E088000Fuel restriction could result in loss of power and/or engine stall, possibly resulting in a vehicle.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › lever and linkage › floor shift · 04V021000Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower ball joint · 09E056000Separation of the ball stud from the socket of the ball joint housing would allow the control arm to.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › park/neutral start interlock switch · 98V183000If this happens, the "ignition-park" interlock system will be nonfunctional.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 06E091000Fuel restriction could result in loss of power and/or engine stall, possibly resulting in a vehicle.
Owners have filed 203 complaints and Chrysler has issued 77 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Cirrus. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Cirrus manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Cirrus?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 2.5L V6 and 2.4L I4 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, LXi Sedan 4-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chrysler published for this year.
What 1996 Cirrus problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 1996 Cirrus, covering fuel system, gasoline, power train, suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chrysler dealers.
Does it include 1996 Cirrus wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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