Chrysler Sebring Steering Problems
Owners have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Chrysler Sebring across 17 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (22). The words owners use most often: “ball joint” (11% of reports).
- 169steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 26mention a crash
- 14mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ball joint: mentioned in 18 of 169 complaints (11%)
- Steering column: mentioned in 17 of 169 complaints (10%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 16 of 169 complaints (9%)
- Control arm: mentioned in 12 of 169 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 78 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 169 complaints, 26 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 14 an injury.
Chrysler Sebring steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Sebring | 1 | 33% | 74,000 |
| 2010 Sebring | 7 | 8% | 54,500 |
| 2009 Sebring | 3 | 7% | 111,500 |
| 2008 Sebring | 15 | 6% | 42,157 |
| 2007 Sebring | 12 | 4% | 39,700 |
| 2006 Sebring | 13 | 11% | 82,458 |
| 2005 Sebring | 7 | 9% | 80,000 |
| 2004 Sebring | 8 | 4% | 88,619 |
| 2003 Sebring | 3 | 7% | 57,678 |
| 2002 Sebring | 22 | 10% | 46,000 |
| 2001 Sebring | 15 | 6% | 56,643 |
| 2000 Sebring | 11 | 12% | 132,000 |
| 1999 Sebring | 8 | 5% | 35,000 |
| 1998 Sebring | 13 | 5% | 66,944 |
| 1997 Sebring | 11 | 5% | 92,675 |
| 1996 Sebring | 13 | 4% | 71,800 |
| 1995 Sebring | 7 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Steering:electric power assist system
Model years: 2010
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring, 300, charger (lx) and dodge challenger (lc), avenger (js), and journey (jc), as well as model year 2011 dodge ram light duty pickup (ds) vehicles. Some of these vehicles may experience a separation at the crimped end of the power steering pressure hose assembly.
Risk: Leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary the power steering pressure hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on december 20, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Model years: 2005
Problem: On certain sedans and convertible model vehicles, the right steering knuckle may have been damaged during the component manufacturing process.
Risk: This could cause the steering knuckle to crack and separate from the upper control arm, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the right steering knuckle. The recall began on december 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving my car and fault something wrong with the steering and went to make a right turn I heard a noise and my car front passenger side of my car was on the ground and my wheel was under my car. Thank goodness for no one else being involved that day and thank God I wasn't hurt badly... I…
was driving down the road with no warning car popped and made loud noise.. the left front of the car dropped down and steering was un responsive and came to a stop made a clunking sound when trying to move it out of road but was unsuccessful...
The steering wheel got stiff and hard to turn making turning a struggle. The shifting gears slipped and locked in place. The electronic throttle is is indicating a problem. These are just a problem over some time.
Mt ball joint separated from control arm housing
While driving down the road the Lexus it locks the steering wheel to keep it from moving at all broke almost causing me to have an accident when making the turn it will not pass safety inspection now because of the broken piece inside the steering column thatâs where I was going to get it the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Sebrings have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 169 owner complaints about steering for the Chrysler Sebring. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chrysler Sebring steering?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Chrysler Sebring?
The most frequent phrase is “ball joint”, in 18 of 169 complaints, followed by “steering column” (17).
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