Chrysler Sebring Wheels Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 12, 2026 · 119 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Chrysler Sebring across 16 model years. The 1998 model year has the most (22). The words owners use most often: “rims bent” (7% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Rims bent: mentioned in 8 of 119 complaints (7%)
  • Flat tires: mentioned in 8 of 119 complaints (7%)
  • Lose air: mentioned in 7 of 119 complaints (6%)
  • Fell off: mentioned in 6 of 119 complaints (5%)

At what mileage do wheels problems happen?

Based on 44 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles3 · 7%
10k–25k miles4 · 9%
25k–50k miles16 · 36%
50k–75k miles7 · 16%
75k–100k miles8 · 18%
100k–150k miles3 · 7%
150k+ miles3 · 7%

How serious are the reports?

Of 119 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury.

Chrysler Sebring wheels complaints by model year

Peak: 1998, with 22 complaints
1995: 3199531996: 771997: 141997141998: 22221999: 121999122000: 11112001: 132001132002: 13132003: 3200332004: 662005: 3200532006: 332007: 3200732008: 442009: 1200912010: 11

n = 119 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearWheels complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2010 Sebring11%64,000
2009 Sebring12%—
2008 Sebring42%72,000
2007 Sebring31%95,000
2006 Sebring33%94,000
2005 Sebring34%43,000
2004 Sebring63%58,500
2003 Sebring37%88,695
2002 Sebring136%43,536
2001 Sebring135%50,000
2000 Sebring1112%72,500
1999 Sebring127%59,500
1998 Sebring228%33,548
1997 Sebring147%—
1996 Sebring72%—
1995 Sebring32%—

When owners reported it

Peak: 2001, with 18 complaints
1998: 119981999: 92000: 1220002001: 18182002: 1220022003: 72004: 920042005: 72006: 1020062007: 22008: 320082009: 22010: 320102011: 32012: 220122013: 22014: 720142015: 22016: 120162017: 22019: 120192021: 12023: 120232024: 12025: 12025

n = 119 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists wheels for the Chrysler Sebring. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

Tire sensor key coming on after refill tire and goes on and off and this are short and I seen it in the recall that you were replaced it free of charge. I need to set up appointment to have it done.

Received May 29, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11663647

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…

Received Mar 5, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11575601

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...

Received Nov 30, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11557727

While driving approximately 25 mph I crossed over railroad tracks in the road. There is only a very small bump going over these. The front drivers side wheel came off. The lower ball joint pulled out and pulled the front axle out. The vehicle only has 91,000 miles on it. There was no warning that…

Received Jul 11, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11424319

Takata recall i bought this car on 4/1/2019. On 4/11/2019 my car completely broke down on the freeway. There was a messaging saying hot oil. The engine stopped working and it said problems with tpm system. I had to get my car towed to the car mechanic because it wouldn't start at all.

Received Apr 14, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11196125

Frequently asked questions

Do all Chrysler Sebrings have wheels problems?

No. NHTSA has 119 owner complaints about wheels 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 wheels?

No recall currently lists wheels for this vehicle.

What do owners say about wheels problems on the Chrysler Sebring?

The most frequent phrase is “rims bent”, in 8 of 119 complaints, followed by “flat tires” (8).

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