Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler cirrus. While driving 25 MPH, the lower control arm fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were not available.
1998 Chrysler Cirrus: ball joint or control arm failure
6 of the 69 complaints about the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler cirrus. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the engine misfired. The contact also mentioned that there was a clicking noise and the ball joints were prematurely worn. In addition, the suspension was unstable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on more than one occasion where the failure was not able to be replicated. The contact also stated that the key failed to turn into the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN and the failure mileage were not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler cirrus. The contact stated that when attempting a turn in either direction or parking, there was a loud, abnormal noise from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers who repaired various components on the vehicle. The second dealer repaired most of the suspension including the tie rod. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 85,900.
Dt: the consumer was driving the 1998 chrysler cirrus at a speed of around 5 MPH when the tie rod broke. The tie rod was on the passenger's side on the front. The mechanic that looked at the vehicle stated that the tie rod should break at low mileage. The mechanic told the consumer that the tie rod was flimsy. The tie rod has been repaired. The dealership has not been contacted. Chrysler has also not been contacted. *ak
While pulling out of driveway the right tie rod broke, causing the right wheel to face left. Nlm
Noise on left front tire was due to left side inner tie rod malfunctioning. *ak consumer contacted chrysler and they told him that, it wad a normal wear part.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus?
6 of 69 owner complaints about the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus (9%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Chrysler Cirrus?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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