1995 Chrysler Cirrus: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · 90,000 miles · IA

While driving, the consumer heard a grinding noise in the steering wheel and it felt loose. The vehicle was taken to a body shop for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced which had already been replaced twice. It twice. *jb revised: the original rack and pinion had worn out. The steering was loose at 90k miles and the rack and pinion at 23k miles. Both of the stabilizers had frozen in the lower control arms. *sc

Filed Jul 31, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

Brakes-driving on several occasions brakes will make a grinding sound and go to the floor, and will finally stop. Had brakes replaced often, because they wear down often. Battery- had to replace battery several times, because something causes battery to go dead. Engine-driving at different speeds or sitting at stop signs and lights car will stall withot warning, took car to the shop, could not find problem, also called manufacture. Electrical system-gas gauge shows empty when car is full, check engine light comes on, radio in car would go off when you hit a bump, finally stop working ,dash lights come on and off. Air conditioner-have had several problems with air conditioner, have had different parts replaced,when sitting with air on car tries to go died. Transmission- car leaks fluid, can't find spot, while driving up a hill transmission will slip is hard to pull, have had many problems out of car and sent to car repair shop many times.

Filed May 16, 2001 · Suspension · CA · crash

I purchased my car at chrysler chase in stockton ca. The first day I noticed a noise comming fron the steering wheel when I braked so I asked the dealer to hear the noise. The sales person directed me to the service department where they heard the noise and assured me that it was normal for that car. I kept hearing the noise but I believed it was normal. The noise presisted so I contacted the dealer I took the car back in I was told that the steering colum needed replacing because they had a recall well this has been going on for the past 5 years I have been taking it back for the same problem over and over again and I have always been told that the noise was normal. I have taken my car for major repairs according to the dealer they repair it but when I take it back for the same thing it is only convenient for them to say that they can't hear the noise, and when they have heard the noise it is normal to them yet I still have the same breaking and steering problems. The dealer let my warranty run out by telling me that the noise was normal, and when my warranty was over they just said well we don't know if is the same thing even though they end up replacing the same things. The last time I had the parts replaced was at about 89,000 miles I again told the dealer that the problem was still there but they said it was normal. I had my brakes worked on on feb, 2001 at the dealer but the brakes were making alot of noise squeeling and a grinding noise my wife took the car back and the told her that the had put lock fast and that was the reason the metal was grinding they worked on my brakes again for this reason, but the noise was even louder and the grinding noise got worse. I took the car in to try to get them to check it but chad the person who I spoke to told me that he already had told my wife that the noise was normal because they were using new materials that were always going to make noise, and that the grinding noise was just the parts settling in.

Filed Jan 23, 2001 · Suspension · NY

Grinding in the wheels when turning and loose of power stering fluid. Checked with 2 auto machanics (garages) stated that with such low miles they should not be going bad. Talked to customer service for european u.s military sales and they stated that I should contact you since this is not in the recales listed for my car recall numbers 750,78a.

Filed Nov 27, 2000 · Suspension · NY

Consumer had vehicle checked for recall 97v201000-750. Steering wheel would make a mild grinding noise when turning. Consumer was trying to convince dealer there was a problem, but they wouldn't cooperate. Consumer received a recall notice from chrysler & had taken it to another dealer, which wasn't able to do it because one dealer had recorded it as being done. Chrysler manufacturer & dealer have given consumer problems.

Filed Jul 26, 2000 · Brakes · OH

While driving could step on brake pedal and would hear noise coming from the rear like grinding metal to metal.

Filed Sep 20, 1999 · Steering, Suspension · NY

Had noticed a grinding noise in the steering wheel whenever it was turned left/right. Put power fluid in steering & problem returned. Had noticed a leak in driveway & took to mechanic. Informed by mechanic the rack & pinion had to be changed. Had wheels aligned & was informed did not need it.

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Brakes · NM

Bendix antilock brakes failed causing them to make grinding noise. Nlm

Filed Feb 16, 1999 · Acceleration · PA

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#.

Filed Sep 25, 1997 · Brakes, Electrical · WA

Abs brakes lock up and occasionally grind when stopping; also, premature wear of front brake pads. In addition, vehicle experienced power steering fluid leakage;insufficient lighting from heaflights and check engine light constantly comes on due to wiring problems.

Filed Jan 23, 1997 · Transmission · PA

While driving vehicle the transmission lock into the axle and there was a lot of grinding noise. Took vehicle to dealer and they replaced the transmission because they could not unlock the device.

Filed Dec 6, 1996 · Brakes · NC

When releasing the brake pedal, ABS brakes squeal.