The 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.

- Inverness, FL, USA

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. A few of the problems that are on the list I've either got fixed or got an estimate for.(one ) of the problems on the list, the dealer sent something in the mail and I got it taken care of by the dealer, it was the( trans. Floor shifter). Also on your list! I've spent a lot of money to repair this vehicle for mistakes made by the dealer and it's not fair. I would like to be reimbursed and the recall problem fixed.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

1995 Chrysler Cirrus castle nut and pin fell off allowing the upper control arm to fall apart. This failure resulted in hundreds of dollars in damage. After the failure, the consumer received a recall notice on this problem and had it repaired. After the repairs the part failed again. Updated 9/15/05.

- Salem, OR, USA

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.

- Plymouth, MI, USA

NHTSA recall 97V201000/manufacturers recall 750 concerning lower control arm: While driving 20 mph, the front left wheel locked up, dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Consumer also had 4-wheel alignment performed.

- Berwick, PA, USA

Front end collapsed due to failure of the lower control arm ball joint, prior to recall notice.

- Norristown, PA, USA

Lower control ball joint failed.

- Kansas Cit, MO, USA

Right front lower control arm/ball joint failed.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

Failure of the lower ball joint on the left and right side, the ball joint broke away from the frame, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the lower ball joint part # 4616922.

- Worcester, MA, USA