Chrysler Sebring Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 338 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Chrysler Sebring across 15 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (70). The words owners use most often: “ball joint” (34% of reports).
- 338suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 31mention a crash
- 15mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $960typical repair cost reported by owners
- 19%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 114 of 337 complaints (34%)
- Control arm: mentioned in 64 of 337 complaints (19%)
- Front end: mentioned in 40 of 337 complaints (12%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the Chrysler Sebring at $960, and half of them between $710 and $1,300.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2000–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 145 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 338 complaints, 31 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 15 an injury.
Chrysler Sebring suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Sebring | 3 | 3% | 28,444 |
| 2008 Sebring | 4 | 2% | 72,000 |
| 2007 Sebring | 7 | 2% | 16,339 |
| 2006 Sebring | 10 | 8% | 93,000 |
| 2005 Sebring | 6 | 8% | 112,539 |
| 2004 Sebring | 26 | 12% | 80,000 |
| 2003 Sebring | 8 | 19% | 87,750 |
| 2002 Sebring | 37 | 18% | 77,000 |
| 2001 Sebring | 29 | 12% | 82,598 |
| 2000 Sebring | 15 | 16% | 110,000 |
| 1999 Sebring | 23 | 13% | 100,462 |
| 1998 Sebring | 26 | 10% | 129,000 |
| 1997 Sebring | 28 | 13% | 140,000 |
| 1996 Sebring | 70 | 20% | 76,000 |
| 1995 Sebring | 46 | 35% | 97,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
Risk: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. This campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Model years: 1995, 1996
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.
Risk: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.
Risk: Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint.
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...
Front ball joint came off and caused car to come to crash into road. It is now in a repair shop where I had it towed as it was causing problems sitting on road. If I had been going faster I m not sure how serious a problem to me or others on road it would cause. Possible death. It is being…
Front end of the car shakes and makes an awful grinding noise when driving. Unsafe for sure when in motion . Veered off-road
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Sebrings have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 338 owner complaints about suspension 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 suspension?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the Chrysler Sebring?
Owners report a typical cost of $960 (half paid between $710 and $1,300), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Chrysler Sebring?
The most frequent phrase is “ball joint”, in 114 of 337 complaints, followed by “control arm” (64).
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