My front tires feel like they are going to break off the vehicle due to the lower ball joints,steering control arm, inner and outer tie rods; accelerates all by itself. Will not lock shifter with key out of ignition. Ecm is faulty because it shuts the lights off,turns engine,all lights, off . Unpredictably! Seat belts do not engage when stopping. If I were to be critically injured because of malfunctioning of said vehicle? Who would take responsibility of my safety and well being? This all happens while operation of vehicle. Traveling on the freeway at 55 MPH. Abs malfunctions as well even when driving 15 MPH.
1996 Chrysler Cirrus: ABS light or ABS activating
9 of the 160 complaints about the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
- 20002
- 19991
- 19982
- 19972
- 19969
- 199552
What owners say
Loss of ABS when applying brakes. This happens at all levels of braking, I.e. Heavy, medium and minimal braking. When loss of ABS happens, the pedal decends to the floor and a buzz/racheting noise is heard. This problem has lead to potentially 4 major accidents. To solve the loss of braking, driver has to "re-pump" the pedal after loss has occured. (no mil/scan tool code recorded) .
Abs brakes locked up, causing vehicle to slide.
At 55,000 miles the ABS light came on on my vehicle's instrupment panel.upon taking same to a certified mechanic I was advised that the ABS motor was no longer working however the vehicle brakes them selves were in working order. I contacted chrysler and was advised that my vehicle was not on the recall list as other 1996 2.5 liter chrysler cirrus(s) were for their ABS master cylinder piston (recall#686) and master cylinder primary piston(recall#687). At 75,000 miles I was exiting off of interstate I-95 onto I-395 when I attempted to brake for a traffic signal(red light) the ABS light which normally stayed lit constantly began to flicker/blink . While my foot was pushing the brake pedal the pedal began to pulsate and pushed up. The vehicle was unable to stop and I was headed into an intersection when I steered the vehicle into a high curb symotaniously shifting the vehicle into park to avoid colliding into any vehicles at the intersection(conway st. And I-395). The vehicle was towed to my mechanic where the front driver's side tire and wheel/rim was replaced .the mechanic advised he was unable to locate the reason forthis incident. The fuse to the ABS motor located in the fusebox under the hood was removed to ensure same incident would not occur again. I am giving you this information not for restitution but to investigate why no recall was issued for my and maybe other chrysler cirrus(s) vehicles. Sincerely, franklin lee adkins.
When applying the ABS brakes the steering wheel vibrates, cause unkown. Also, the ABS warning light illuminated, indicating malfunction. Dealer replaced the relay pump. Please give any other details.
Abs brakes failed 3 times, brake pedal dropped almost to the floor and felt spongy for a little while.
Abs brakes have a tendency to fade, also grind in panic stops.
Abs; the front brakes are grinding metal to metal, have to start stopping ahead of time to make sure you are going to stop, 3rd time in the shop for brakes.
Equipped w/ABS brakes; when brakes are applied the pedal descends to floor then returns to normal. Problem unknown w/dealership not able to duplicate.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage can result in diminished effectiveness of one half of the split brake system. The instrument panel warning light(s) will signal system impairment prior to partial brake system loss.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.
Recall number 96V075000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Corrosion of the ABS hydraulic control unit can cause the solenoid valves to stick in the open position.
- Risk
- If either front wheel valve sticks, the vehicle would swerve from a straight stop when the brakes are applied.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a plate and silicone grease injected into the solenoid cavity to eliminate the potential for this condition.
Recall number 96V074000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus?
9 of 160 owner complaints about the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus (6%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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