Chrysler Cirrus grinding brakes problems

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Suspension · IL

At first I heard a squeaking noise that gradually turned into a grinding noise. After having my brake pads replaced and front driver side caliper replaced, the grinding noise turned into a metal on metal grind with a peculiar metal smell which resulted in something ceasing up (only way to describe how tight the tires were rolling and how tight the steering was). It was the lower arm and ball joint separating from each other, all of this was discovered while driving down a city street at a speed of 20 MPH, we were able to access the problem better when we jacked up the front end and removed the tire and brakes on the driver front side.

Filed Feb 16, 2009 · Suspension · 136,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Oct 16, 2008 · Brakes · 74,733 miles · CT

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.

Filed Dec 13, 2004 · Brakes · 17,000 miles · PA

During a required inspection of my wifes 2002 chrysler cirris VIN#1c3ej46xyn297907 the brake linings were disengrating(both ends of the front brakes) back brake seals leaking.the vehicle was bought june of 2000 she averages 4,000 per year 17,000 miles on the car. It is kept in aheated garage and has been serviced at the dealer where she bought it for reg. Maint. And inspection.(we have complained about the brakes squealing from the ist year and have been told that it is just the open brakes now days and it is just road dirt. All along it was the brake pads disingrating. It cost $500.00 to replace . Since we had complaind each time I feel it was the dealer not wanting to change them when they were under warranty. I called chrysler consumer line and was told what did I expect' the brakes disinigrated from non-use since the vehicle is driven only 4,000 per year. Unfortunately I do not have the expertise to fight them and my atorney said chrysler would tie everything up so long it would cost too much to sue. So there again the guy with the money wins fair or not. I feel like a fool as I have talke others into buying chrysler products and am sure now they will get the same treatment.if somethng is wrong with ther vehicles. Thank you del landfried ps I have the parts.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · 90,000 miles · IA

While driving, the consumer heard a grinding noise in the steering wheel and it felt loose. The vehicle was taken to a body shop for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced which had already been replaced twice. It twice. *jb revised: the original rack and pinion had worn out. The steering was loose at 90k miles and the rack and pinion at 23k miles. Both of the stabilizers had frozen in the lower control arms. *sc

Filed Feb 27, 2002 · Brakes · MI

Hydraulic master cylinder is leaking brake fluid onto rear brake pads which causes squeaking noise when brakes are applied. Please provide further details.

Filed Jul 31, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

Brakes-driving on several occasions brakes will make a grinding sound and go to the floor, and will finally stop. Had brakes replaced often, because they wear down often. Battery- had to replace battery several times, because something causes battery to go dead. Engine-driving at different speeds or sitting at stop signs and lights car will stall withot warning, took car to the shop, could not find problem, also called manufacture. Electrical system-gas gauge shows empty when car is full, check engine light comes on, radio in car would go off when you hit a bump, finally stop working ,dash lights come on and off. Air conditioner-have had several problems with air conditioner, have had different parts replaced,when sitting with air on car tries to go died. Transmission- car leaks fluid, can't find spot, while driving up a hill transmission will slip is hard to pull, have had many problems out of car and sent to car repair shop many times.

Filed May 16, 2001 · Suspension · CA · crash

I purchased my car at chrysler chase in stockton ca. The first day I noticed a noise comming fron the steering wheel when I braked so I asked the dealer to hear the noise. The sales person directed me to the service department where they heard the noise and assured me that it was normal for that car. I kept hearing the noise but I believed it was normal. The noise presisted so I contacted the dealer I took the car back in I was told that the steering colum needed replacing because they had a recall well this has been going on for the past 5 years I have been taking it back for the same problem over and over again and I have always been told that the noise was normal. I have taken my car for major repairs according to the dealer they repair it but when I take it back for the same thing it is only convenient for them to say that they can't hear the noise, and when they have heard the noise it is normal to them yet I still have the same breaking and steering problems. The dealer let my warranty run out by telling me that the noise was normal, and when my warranty was over they just said well we don't know if is the same thing even though they end up replacing the same things. The last time I had the parts replaced was at about 89,000 miles I again told the dealer that the problem was still there but they said it was normal. I had my brakes worked on on feb, 2001 at the dealer but the brakes were making alot of noise squeeling and a grinding noise my wife took the car back and the told her that the had put lock fast and that was the reason the metal was grinding they worked on my brakes again for this reason, but the noise was even louder and the grinding noise got worse. I took the car in to try to get them to check it but chad the person who I spoke to told me that he already had told my wife that the noise was normal because they were using new materials that were always going to make noise, and that the grinding noise was just the parts settling in.

Filed Jan 23, 2001 · Suspension · NY

Grinding in the wheels when turning and loose of power stering fluid. Checked with 2 auto machanics (garages) stated that with such low miles they should not be going bad. Talked to customer service for european u.s military sales and they stated that I should contact you since this is not in the recales listed for my car recall numbers 750,78a.

Filed Nov 27, 2000 · Suspension · NY

Consumer had vehicle checked for recall 97v201000-750. Steering wheel would make a mild grinding noise when turning. Consumer was trying to convince dealer there was a problem, but they wouldn't cooperate. Consumer received a recall notice from chrysler & had taken it to another dealer, which wasn't able to do it because one dealer had recorded it as being done. Chrysler manufacturer & dealer have given consumer problems.