Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Chrysler Cirrus owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I've had my engine checked back in May of 05 by the dealer they said it was engine misfire,the distributor ignition was bad. They charged me $321 just to check it,then I paid $276 to get it fixed. The car has had a drip ever since. In the past 6 to 8 months or longer I've had a drip from the engine that can't be fixed , I recently had my car worked on it was in the shop for a month it cost me $2500 to repair and it still has a leak. It's back there again because it needs that expansion plug and retaining bracket that only the dealer can provide according to every site but the place the car comes from. I'm also having transmission problems which I've had since I brought the vehicle. Because I need a shift mechanism and cable from the dealer according to every site but where the car comes from. …
Tl contact owns a 1995 Chrysler Cirrus. Several months ago, while driving 20 MPH, the driver's side front suspension began making a creaking noise. The noise did not sound like the springs, but more like plastic rubbing over a heavy load. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that both the passenger and driver's side front suspension were out of lubricant. In addition, the suspension joints needed to be replaced. After researching the issue, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign id number 97V201000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) for the same failure his vehicle was experiencing. The manufacturer stated that the recall did apply to his vehicle; the manufacturer was taking responsibility for the repairs. The failure mileage was 75,500 and current mileage was 76,200. Updated 12-02-08 updated 12/02/08.
My 1995 Chrysler Cirrus, with 92,000 miles, has had some engine damage in result in an fire erruption. My car spent 5 1/2 months in an Chrysler dealership and when I got it back it ran for less than 30 days. It has had multiple failures including electrical, engine, and vibration. I found that this car run fine until this incident. It has also come to my attention that NHTSA has a recall 96V006 for the same very problem that I am experiencing. Please help me and my attorney to resolve this matter. Thank you, cathy gifford my attorney is mark stewart, 300 south college st., winchester, tn 37398. ( [phone])
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. 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.
While driving at 60/70 MPH, there was a loud noise from the rear of vehicle. Consumer pulled vehicle over. Upon inspection of the vehicle, consumer noticed rear driver's side wheel was out of line, and almost came completely off. Had vehicle towed to dealership. The mechanic replaced the ball joints because they had broken apart. Also serviced the driver's side rear wheel and tire.
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. …
My car was inspected for a recall issue almost two years ago. I bought the car only 7 months ago. Recently, it broke down because of the recall issue and the manufacturer will not cover the costs for repair because they say that the recall had been completed when actually the car was only inspected (no parts replaced). What if a short time after it was inspected, the problem started to occur? I was not aware of this recall when I purchased the car and I think that the manufacturer should cover the costs. I think I am being cheated out of money and for the safety of my car. Don't manufacturers want to keep their customers satisfied and make sure that their cars are safe?
I have had numerous problems with this new vehicle. The most serious of which happened this week. I had problems with the ball joints. After several trips, I finally got the dealership to replace the right one. They said the left one was find, although that was where the noise was from. They told me it was my power steering rack. Five days after the right ball joint was replaced, the left ball joint broke as my 17 year old daughter was driving the car and the tire fell off. Luckily she had gotten off the 4-lane highway she had been traveling on that night.
While driving on highway heard a rubbing noise. Pulled over, and two rear tires were turned in. Contacted dealer, and was told that upper control arm broke because they were not properly lubricated. Was also told that this vehicle was not designed where consumer could reach to lubricate. In addition, vehicle was making noise when putting it in reverse, and was not able to steer car because power steering pump seal went out and fluid leaked onto the ground.
Warranty recall out, but we were not notified of a problem, and we feel that this is a safety issue, and if Chrysler is aware of the problem, they have a responsibility to their customers to notify and fix the problem. Also, Chrysler is not willing to replace the arm on the other side until it fails. What if it fails while we are driving at 60 MPH with our baby in the back of our car? I would like to think that I can trust Chrysler with my family's safety.
Related recalls
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage.
NHTSA investigations
Lower control arm ball joint failure
The manufacturer identifed vehicle owner complaints of the subject ball joint failures as tabulated above.in addition, a total of 72 warranty reports were identified for replacement of broken or cracked ball joint assemblies in the subject vehicles.Chrysler also reported that 1996 and 1997 models are equipped with identical ball joint assemblies as the subject 1995 model year vehicles.a partial response to NHTSA's…
Lower control arm ball joint failure
By letter dated November 6, 1997, the manufacturer advised this agency of its decision to initiate a safety recall campaign of the subject vehicles to correct the defect identified in this ea.the recall will also cover 1996 and 1997 Chrysler cirrus/Dodge stratus vehicles, as well as 1995 through 1997 Chrysler sebring convertible and Plymouth breeze vehicles equipped with identical lower control arm ball joints.an…
Suspension complaints in other Cirrus years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 1995 Chrysler Cirrus?
NHTSA has 40 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Chrysler Cirrus, 11% of the model year's 369 complaints. The component named most often is front (12 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Chrysler Cirrus suspension problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 97V-201 (lower ball joint, Nov 13, 1997). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1995 Chrysler Cirrus suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 97,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 1 fire and 1 injury to suspension problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.