1996 Chrysler Cirrus steering problems

13 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Linkages: tie rod assembly
4
Steering wheel/handle bar
2
Hydraulic power assist system
2
Linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
1
Linkages
1
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chrysler Cirrus steering problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Chrysler Cirrus owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 4, 2003 · Steering · 80,000 miles · OR · crash

Passenger side rear wheel "knuckle" broke off where support arm to vehicle attaches. This causes rear wheel assembly to loose structural support. Rear wheel is then free to twist in all directions causing loss of control of the vehicle. At highway speeds this can cause a catastrophic accident. The "knuckle" is cast aluminum and has no moving parts which can wear out.

Filed Aug 29, 2002 · Steering · IL

The drivers side tie rod completely separated from the wheel as the car was being backed down a driveway. This made the car immediately uncontrollable. Fortunately this happened at very low speed in the drive. My wife was driving the car and she had our 3 year old son in the car. If this would have happened at high speed a terrible accident could have occurred. The shop that fixed the tie rod said that they have had many of the cirrus' with this failure. The joint on the tie rod installed by the manufacture was a sealed type and had dried out and rusted away.

Filed Jun 11, 2002 · Steering · WI

While backing into garage, right front tie rod end broke. Dealer contacted. *ak dealer found the ball and socket had rusted badly causing the socket to fall off the ball. Manufacturer notified.

Filed Feb 21, 2002 · Steering · OH

Tie rod end broke at right front wheel, wheel turned sideways and car was completely uncontrollable. Road was dry and the car slid straight ahead. Replace both outer tie rods

Filed Oct 16, 2000 · Steering · OH

While driving 60mph on expressway, was turning a corner near home at 5mph when outer tie rod broke. Driver lost control. Vehicle stopped suddenly. Was towed to dealer & mechanic indicated tie rod should not have broken due to vehicle being new. Been in contact with dealer for tie rod part.

Filed Nov 17, 1998 · Steering · MA

While driving at 35 MPH consumer's left side of the vehicle was shaking, and the tie rod blew out.

Filed Jan 15, 1998 · Steering · MO

Steering problems.

Filed Jan 15, 1998 · Steering · MO

Steering problems.

Filed Dec 21, 1997 · Steering · IL

Power steering fails to work and locks up daily until the engine is warm.

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · Steering · CA

Steering column failed.

Questions about the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus steering

Does the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus have steering problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Chrysler Cirrus steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus steering?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chrysler Cirrus have bad steering?

The Chrysler Cirrus model years with the most steering complaints are 2000 (29 complaints), 1995 (26 complaints) and 1996 (13 complaints).