1995 Chrysler Cirrus suspension problems

Filed Nov 12, 2008 · Suspension · 75,500 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chrysler cirrus. Several months ago, while driving 20 MPH, the driver's side front suspension began making a creaking noise. The noise did not sound like the springs, but more like plastic rubbing over a heavy load. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that both the passenger and driver's side front suspension were out of lubricant. In addition, the suspension joints needed to be replaced. After researching the issue, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v201000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) for the same failure his vehicle was experiencing. The manufacturer stated that the recall did apply to his vehicle; the manufacturer was taking responsibility for the repairs. The failure mileage was 75,500 and current mileage was 76,200. Updated 12-02-08 *bf updated 12/02/08.

Filed May 1, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 122,150 miles · PA

I've had my engine checked back in may of 05 by the dealer they said it was engine misfire,the distributor ignition was bad. They charged me $321 just to check it,then I paid $276 to get it fixed. The car has had a drip ever since. In the past 6 to 8 months or longer I've had a drip from the engine that can't be fixed , I recently had my car worked on it was in the shop for a month it cost me $2500 to repair and it still has a leak. It's back there again because it needs that expansion plug and retaining bracket that only the dealer can provide according to every site but the place the car comes from. I'm also having transmission problems which I've had since I brought the vehicle. Because I need a shift mechanism and cable from the dealer according to every site but where the car comes from. A few of the problems that are on the list I've either got fixed or got an estimate for.(one ) of the problems on the list ,the dealer sent something in the mail and I got it taken care of by the dealer,it was the( trans. Floor shifter). Also on your list! I've spent a lot of money to repair this vehicle for mistakes made by the dealer and it's not fair . I would like to be reimbursed and the recall problem fixed.

Filed Sep 2, 2005 · Suspension · OR

1995 chrysler cirrus castle nut and pin fell off allowing the upper control arm to fall apart.*mr this failure resulted in hundreds of dollars in damage. After the failure, the consumer received a recall notice on this problem and had it repaired. After the repairs the part failed again. *nm updated 9/15/05.

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 Oct 29, 2003 · Suspension, Tires · 97,000 miles · MI

While driving at 60/70 MPH, there was a loud noise from the rear of vehicle. Consumer pulled vehicle over. Upon inspection of the vehicle, consumer noticed rear driver's side wheel was out of line, and almost came completely off. Had vehicle towed to dealership. The mechanic replaced the ball joints because they had broken apart. Also serviced the driver's side rear wheel and tire.

Filed Jan 29, 2002 · Suspension · PA

The federal safety agency recall 97v201000/manufacturers recall 750 concerning lower control arm: while driving 20 MPH, the front left wheel locked up, dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.*ak consumer also had 4-wheel alignment performed.

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 Apr 27, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

Consumer was not aware that the support beam was replaced prior to ownership.