1995 Chrysler Cirrus: ball joint or control arm failure

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 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 Jul 6, 2001 · Electrical, Steering · WI

While driving vehicle shut down. Managed to turn vehicle off. Vehicle was always being towed due to not being able to shift into gear to move it. At dealership was informed that front tie rods needed to be replaced due to coming loose. Also, transmission needed to be replaced/ distributor had failed to function properly.

Filed Jul 31, 2000 · Steering · NY

Outr tie rods wore out, causing steering to become difficult, nearly no control. Dealer has been contacted. *ak

Filed Feb 3, 2000 · Steering, Suspension · MI

While driving on highway heard a rubbing noise. Pulled over, and two rear tires were turned in. Contacted dealer, and was told that upper control arm broke because they were not properly lubricated. Was also told that this vehicle was not designed where consumer could reach to lubricate. In addition, vehicle was making noise when putting it in reverse, and was not able to steer car because power steering pump seal went out and fluid leaked onto the ground.

Filed May 14, 1999 · Suspension · IL

Front ball joint broke, causing front of the vehicle to collapse. Please give any further details.

Filed Apr 2, 1999 · Brakes, Steering · FL

This form is not user friendly. You are precluded from going back to previous screens without losing information. I just filled out a form completely, and was cut off before I could add comments! Please cross reference my information. My additonal comment is that given that my car is less than 4 years old, I feel that I have had major repair items, such as A/C compressor/ brake rotors/tie rods). If a car is made to last, these problems should not arise. The dealerships view is that a 4 year car with 27,000 miles is worn out and that's just the way it is. My other car is a saturn and after 6 years I have had zero repairs aside from normal maintenance. Chrysler makes bad products, and doesn't stand behind their cars. Please be on alert that there are way too many problems arising with cirrus models. I have dealt with tamiami chrysler in miami 305 266-5500 who are incompetent, liars and crooks. Come down hard on chrysler.

Filed Nov 7, 1998 · Engine, Fuel system · IA

I have had numerous problems with this new vehicle. The most serious of which happened this week. I had problems with the ball joints. After several trips, I finally got the dealership to replace the right one. They said the left one was find, although that was where the noise was from. They told me it was my power steering rack. Five days after the right ball joint was replaced, the left ball joint broke as my 17 year old daughter was driving the car and the tire fell off. Luckily she had gotten off the 4-lane highway she had been traveling on that night.

Filed Jul 20, 1998 · Suspension · NY · 1 injury

While driving vehicle at 40 MPH left ball joint snapped, causing driver to get hurt. Consumer notes pervious problem with right side.