1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS Suspension Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS
6 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
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. *TR
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.
#8009115
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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.*AK
#898818
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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.*AK
#702212
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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
#816488
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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 *JB
Other 1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
20 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
13 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
11 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
8 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
6 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Electrical System
4 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
4 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
4 complaints
Power Traindriveline
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint