Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus

Eight problems related to front suspension lower ball joint have been reported for the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 12/25/2016

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; accelarates 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 responcibility 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.

2 Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 10/13/2009

The contact owns a 1996 Chrysler Cirrus. While driving approximately 25 to 30 mph on normal road conditions; the front driver side tire disengaged from the vehicle. The contact was able to safely drive into the emergency lane. Roadside assistance towed the vehicle to the residence. An authorized dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. Nhtsa campaign id number 09e056000 (suspension; front control arm: lower ball joint) is related to the failure. The VIN was included in the recall defect; however, the dealer refused to repair the vehicle per the recall remedy. The vehicle is inoperable and has been not repaired. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

3 Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2008

The contact owns a 1996 Chrysler Cirrus. While driving 30 mph, the driver's side lower tie rod dropped from the vehicle and the tire turned at a ninety degree angle. The contact left the vehicle to get a tow and, when he returned, the police removed the vehicle. Chrysler stated that the vehicle had previously been repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 97v201000 (control arm: ball joint separation). The current and failure mileages were 80,000. Update 09/10/08 updated 09/16/jb.

4 Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 04/09/2002

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.

5 Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 09/24/1999

While driving at 70 mph and without prior warning front control arm lower ball joint broke, causing the vehicle to drop to the ground.

6 Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 07/30/1999

Was having problems with vibration. Had aa a check & mechanic found problem with left/lower front ball joints. The vehicle was rolling off suspension ball rollers. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic, no problem was found with front lower ball joints.

7 Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Front lower control arm ball joint failed three times prior to recall notice.

8 Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Dealer replaced lower control arm/ball joint due to recall. But dealership did not realign suspension, causing the vehicle to pull to the right. Dealer refuses to do this.


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