When I first bought the car I had problems with connections under the hood which lead to steering problems and the line. Brakes failed me on march 22, 2010 had a bad car accident because my brakes nor my emergency brakes didn't work, both failed me.
Chrysler Cirrus brake failure problems
40 of the 831 owner complaints about the Chrysler Cirrus describe brake failure, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 40
- worst model year
- 1995
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
ABS 13Grinding brakes 2Sudden acceleration 1Overheating 1Engine failure 1
What owners say
I have a 1999 chrysler cirrus. My wife took the car for the day 10/15/08, she called me at work to say the brakes were making a very loud grinding noise. The next day I drove the car to the dealer to have the brakes serviced. On the way over, the brake pads completely stopped functioning. I had to down shift to stop. I drove at 10 MPH or slower the last mile to the dealer. They told me the rotors needed to be replaced along with the brakes. This car had no brakes. What troubles me, is that the brake pads had no wear indicators on them. Had I heard the screeching of the indicators, I would have had the pads replaced sooner. I had no idea the pads was that bad. A few days earlier, I was in rhode island to visit my daughters. I was traveling at highway speeds. This could have caused a bad accident had the brakes failed then. The dealer told me that not all brake pads have these wear indicators. I think this is a safety issue that should be addressed. The cost of including these on all brake pads couldn't be that much. Pass the cost on if they have to.
Brakes failed at approx 30,000 miles with no indication (brake noises, brake pressure, nothing) resulting in 30-35 mile collision at stop light extensive vehicle damage. Got ticketed, lost case. 30,000 miles-perfect.
Vehicle's driver-side front caliper seized and refused to release fully causing vehicle to pull strongly to the left and causing overheating of the rotor and substantial loss of braking
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) .
While driving down the interstate, it suddenly sounded like there was an increase in road noise, then suddenly there was a puff of smoke from the back and the noise disappeared. Stopping to check, my master cylinder was half-empty. Per chrysler dealer who repaired it, ""right rear brake came apart (cylinder blown and springs broken)." when it failed, it also damaged right rear tone wheel and sensor, making the anti-lock brakes inoperative. There was no warning before this catastrophic brake failure.
While driving, upon applying brakes to make a gradual stop the brakes failed to respond. Vehicle would need an extended stopping distance. Vehicle was involved in a crash. Consumer has contacted the dealer which determined that the front brake rotors were the incorrect size causing the problem. Front brake rotors were replaced. Ts
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a highway street, and went to apply brakes and pedal went all the way to the floor. He passed the stop sign, there were no brakes. Then, as he rode down the street, three blocks later the brakes came back and the emergency brakes handle was up.
Recall 96v075000/brakes:hydraulic:master cylinder: brake failed while driving at 35-40 MPH, forcing vehicle into an field to avoid a collision. But, five passengers sustained minor injuries; dealer notifed. Feel free to provide further details.
Car returned to dealer for 4th time for brake failure. In the past they have not found anything wrong. Now, master cylinder to be replaced for 2nd time. Brake shoes and pads were replaced for second time since 10/97 in 02/00, and already show excessive and uneven wear and need replacing again. Even through total brake failure, the ABS warning light has never come on. This car is a nightmare!
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with an inadequate weld between the right front brake hose block and the stand-off bracket.
- Risk
- Separation of the stand-off bracket from the block could cause fatigue damage of the right front brake tube and result in a half system brake loss.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a brake line bracket to the right front brake tube.
Recall number 00V196000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right rear brake tube can contact the exhaust system clamp and wear a hole in it.
- Risk
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. 843. If this happens, the tube could leak, reducing the effectiveness of one-half of the diagonally split braking system, and resulting in longer stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake tubes for visible evidence of contact with the exhaust system clamp. If the tube shows evidence of contact, it will be replaced. If no evidence of contact exists, the tube will be fastened with a clip.
Recall number 99V244000 · Recall details
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 Chrysler Cirrus brake failure
Which Chrysler Cirrus years have brake failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (28 complaints), 1996 (6 complaints) and 1999 (3 complaints).
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