While driving at 70 MPH and without prior warning front control arm lower ball joint broke, causing the vehicle to drop to the ground.
1996 Chrysler Cirrus suspension complaints
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Was having problems with vibration. Had aa a check & mechanic found problem with left/lower front ball joints. The vehicle was rolling off suspension ball rollers. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic, no problem was found with front lower ball joints.
No crash; severe rattling as though joints were disconnected
Thanks to your web site the cirrus is now at the dealers for recall (6) checks, I received a call today that while checking this vehicle the "sway bar links" are worn, cost to replace $266.00. I called dealer/service and was told this is a potentially dangerous situation, and if not replaced immediately could snap. I asked if this is normal for a car two years old, answer was no. I asked if they have seen any other cases of this. The answer was yes, a few. Service rep told me that prior to 1996 models this part could be greased and no problems ocurred, beginning with the 1996 model there is no way to grease this part, therefore the wearing occurs
Ball joint failed (shattered with loud pop) causing loss of control when wheel locked up.
Front lower control arm ball joint failed three times prior to recall notice.
Dealer replaced lower control arm/ball joint due to recall. But dealership did not realign suspension, causing the vehicle to pull to the right. Dealer refuses to do this. *ak
Consumer states that there is excessive road noise in the suspension, and there was problems with the steering. The dealer fixed the streering under a recall. The dealer and the manufacturer has been contacted about the suspension. *ak
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