1996 Chrysler Cirrus service brakes, hydraulic problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 28, 2004
“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…”
filed Feb 28, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Cirrus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Cirrus | 15 | 15% |
| 1999 Cirrus | 8 | 13% |
| 1998 Cirrus | 8 | 12% |
| 1997 Cirrus | 11 | 16% |
| 1995 Cirrus | 118 | 32% |
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.