1996 Chrysler Cirrus suspension problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 …”
filed Jan 9, 2017
“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…”
filed Dec 6, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Cirrus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Cirrus | 7 | 7% |
| 1999 Cirrus | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 Cirrus | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 Cirrus | 6 | 9% |
| 1995 Cirrus | 40 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.