1997 Chrysler Cirrus Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,675miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus, 9% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,675 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Both tie rods on the left rear tire broke causing the tire to lock up. Which caused loss of control of the car sending the car into a ditch. Front end of car stopped in ditch and rear then came over landing upside down. None of the air bags empolyed.”
NHTSA complaint #10129861, filed 2005-07, 107,675 miles“At first I heard a squeaking noise that gradually turned into a grinding noise. After having my brake pads replaced and front driver side caliper replaced, the grinding noise turned into a metal on metal grind with a peculiar metal smell which resulted in something ceasing up (only way to describe how tight the tires were rolling and how tight the steering was). …”
NHTSA complaint #11023986, filed 2017-09“I bought this car in Chrysler dealer as a used one in 1998. It was 97 model. Now my daughter is driving and go to courage every day. She drive gently not severly. I have asked dealer whenever they recommend me brake pad change, engine check, tie rod, alignment, etc to keep good condition because my daughters life. But it happen automatic transmission problem happened at 51500 miles. Dealer said that warranty is under 50000 miles. I was upseted about their comment because I was good customer and only 1500 miles over the limit. …”
NHTSA complaint #755892, filed 2001-12“I have taken this car to the dealer right before the 36k warranty was expired complaining of a sweak coming from the driver front left. They told me there was nothing wrong and that if it get worse to bring it back even after the warranty expires. I have since relocated and the problem has gotten significantly worse, the dealer I listed on the prior page will not do anything about it until I talk to Chrysler because the warranty is expired. However, the customer service number for Chrysler is busy all day long everyday and is impossible to get through to someone. …”
NHTSA complaint #749124, filed 2001-07“Contact stated: contact has had to put two ball joints on this vehicle ,a left ball joint and a right ball joint. When he parked the car he heard a bang. The wheels would be on an angle because the vehicle was a front wheel drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10119858, filed 2005-05Related recalls
- 97V201000Nov 13, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.Covers: Chrysler Cirrus 1995–1997, Dodge Stratus 1995–1997, Chrysler Sebring 1995–1997 +1 more
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chrysler Cirrus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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