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 suspension problems
18 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 118,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 118,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front: control arm: lower ball joint7
- Front3
- Front: control arm2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chrysler Cirrus suspension problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus suspension
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.
- Risk
- Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced.
Recall number 97V201000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Lower control arm ball joint failure
By letter dated november 6, 1997, the manufacturer advised this agency of its decision to initiate a safety recall campaign of the subject vehicles to correct the defect identified in this ea.the recall will also cover 1996 and 1997 chrysler cirrus/dodge stratus vehicles, as well as 1995 through 1997 chrysler sebring convertible and plymouth breeze vehicles equipped with identical lower control arm ball joints.an estimated total of 599,00vehicles are affected by this recall.the manufacturer's investigation disclosed that process variability, together with the ball joint housing cover crimping operation, can result in an ineffective seal that permits a loss of lubrication and accelerted wear of the ball joint assembly.this condition can lead to failure and separtion of the lower control arm ball joint.the recall is identified as the federal safety agency 97v‑201 and a copy of chrysler's letter to the federal safety agency is attached hereto.
EA97016
What 1996 Chrysler Cirrus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chrysler cirrus. The contact stated that the rear lateral link fractured, causing the rear driver side tire to fold inward while driving 10 MPH. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or local mechanic for repairs or diagnostics. The failure mileage was 118,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chrysler cirrus. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 42 MPH when the steering wheel became excessively loose. This made it difficult for the driver to maintain control of the vehicle. The vehicle independently veered off the road, and crashed into a electric pole, yet the vehicle did not stop. She then crashed into a second pole, jumped a creek and crashed into a tree as the vehicle came to a stop. The air bags did not deploy. The seat belts did not restrain the driver as she plunged into the steering wheel. She then exited the vehicle through the driver side window. The driver sustained injuries to the neck, shoulder, chest and a minor concussion. She also suffered short-term memory loss as a result. A police report was available. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 97v201000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint) which could potentially cause a loss of steering control. The contact was unaware that the vehicle was ever repaired in regards to the recall. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was approximately 180,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chrysler cirrus. While driving approximately 25 to 30 MPH on normal road conditions; the front driver side tire disengaged from the vehicle. The contact was able to safely drive into the emergency lane. Roadside assistance towed the vehicle to the residence. An authorized dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The federal safety agency campaign id number 09e056000 (suspension; front control arm: lower ball joint) is related to the failure. The VIN was included in the recall defect; however, the dealer refused to repair the vehicle per the recall remedy. The vehicle is inoperable and has been not repaired. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.
The car started making a creaking sound in like the axles and then it became a grinding sound . We were driving down the road and the tire just came off we slid like 20 feet before coming to a stop.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chrysler cirrus. While driving 30 MPH, the driver's side lower tie rod dropped from the vehicle and the tire turned at a ninety degree angle. The contact left the vehicle to get a tow and, when he returned, the police removed the vehicle. Chrysler stated that the vehicle had previously been repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v201000 (control arm: ball joint separation). The current and failure mileages were 80,000. Update 09/10/08 *cw updated 09/16/08
Front lower ball joint broke, and front right ball joint went outwards to the ground. Dealer stated it was a problem with lateral arms. Please provide any further information.
While driving and making a turn to either side vehicle will make a clicking noise because ball joints had separated. Please provide more information.
When turning wheel in either direction there is a loud clicking sound, metal to metal. Vehicle has been at dealer for 4 months, replaced swaybar/ wheel bearings, and lower control arm. Did not remedy problem.
Intermittent popping noise coming from front of vehicle while driving. Noise could be heard when turning steering wheel. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and mechanic could not locate cause of popping noise to repair it.
Questions about the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus suspension
Does the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Chrysler Cirrus suspension problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 118,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V201000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chrysler Cirrus have bad suspension?
The Chrysler Cirrus model years with the most suspension complaints are 1995 (39 complaints) and 1996 (18 complaints).
Other 1996 Chrysler Cirrus problems
Engine 39Brakes 24Transmission 22Electrical 18Acceleration 14Steering 13Body 7Airbags 4Visibility 4Fuel system 3Locks 3Tires 3Lights 2Seat belts 2Seats 2
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