1996 Chrysler Cirrus Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 15%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus, 15% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After having the front brake pads replaced emergency brake locked and melted the brake drum without being engaged. While driving a passing motorist noticed fire coming from the rear of the vehicle and notified the consumer. Emergency braking system and drums had to be replaced. The cause of the failure was undetermined.”
NHTSA complaint #10094463, filed 2004-09, 45,000 miles“Loss of ABS when applying brakes. This happens at all levels of braking, I.e. Heavy, medium and minimal braking. When loss of ABS happens, the pedal decends to the floor and a buzz/racheting noise is heard. This problem has lead to potentially 4 major accidents. To solve the loss of braking, driver has to re-pump the pedal after loss has occured. (no mil/scan tool code recorded) .”
NHTSA complaint #10059998, filed 2004-02, 60,000 miles“When consumer applied the brakes suddenly to avoid a collision, the brakes locked up which caused vehicle to skid. Vehicle had been checked by 2 dealers and an independent mechanic who have all confirmed the hydraulic control unit had failed. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023517, filed 2002-12, 16,000 miles“The rear brake hose collapsed from excessive hardware dust, which caused the rear wheel cylinder to leak, the rear brakes were replaced, the master cylinder was replaced under recall, however it had to be replaced a second time. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023876, filed 2002-12, 71,980 miles“At 55,000 miles the ABS light came on on my vehicle's instrupment panel.upon taking same to a certified mechanic I was advised that the ABS motor was no longer working however the vehicle brakes them selves were in working order. I contacted Chrysler and was advised that my vehicle was not on the recall list as other 1996 2.5 liter Chrysler Cirrus(s) were for their ABS master cylinder piston (recall#686) and master cylinder primary piston(recall#687). …”
NHTSA complaint #708567, filed 1999-07Related recalls
- 96V075000May 3, 1996The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.Covers: Chrysler Cirrus 1995–1996, Dodge Neon 1995–1996, Plymouth Neon 1995–1996 +2 more
- 96V074000May 2, 1996Corrosion of the abs hydraulic control unit can cause the solenoid valves to stick in the open position.Covers: Chrysler Cirrus 1995–1996, Dodge Stratus 1995–1996, Plymouth Breeze 1996
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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