Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Chrysler Sebring owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
On December 18,2003 , one the wheels (rims) on my wife's car bent and caused the tire to deflate very repidly and almost caused her to loose control and cause an accident. In 2002 the same thing had happened with another of the wheels. The car had to be towed after the 2003 incident. While having the wheel replaced it was found out that two other wheels were bend and in need of replacement. My wife found out from other customers at the tire place that several other people had the same bad experience with the same type Sebring. I called chrsyler and they insisted they had never had similar complaints, but I know of an individual who was compensated for his wheels. My complaint is so that it May be noted that there is a problem with the wheels on 1999 sebrings. I found out that there was a problem in the metal alloy used in the manufacture of the wheels.
I was driving straight down the street at about 30 or less MPH. I had just picked up my babies from school and the tire came completely off of my car . We fell to the ground very hard stuck in the middle of the road the whole arm that holds my tire on or the front end ball joints came off as well . Their was no warning signs the tire and all of its parts came apart some how .
The rims on my 1999 Chrysler Sebring bend very easy. I have had 2 blowouts and 5 flat tires because of this. Before this car I never have had any blowouts. The rims are defective is what a mechanic said about these.
I have several issues/defects it started @ 8/29/00 both door moldings fell off they had to replace door cladding, started before 7/9/02 but took car in on that date because paint delaminated and was peeling covered 100% by dailmer Chrysler and still as of 6/9/04 I am still fighting with daimler Chrysler to repaint the vehicle, the whole paint job/clear coat is coming off the car. But now they only will cover 50% and only the areas affected therefore, I will continue to have this problem until the car is completely repainted because logically the whole car was painted with the same paint and little by little the paint is delaminating in several areas and will continue unitl the car is entirely repainted. …
I have had repeated problems with the tires. Due to poor construction I have been forced to repeatedly purchase new tires. My first incident occurred a year and a half after purchase of the vehicle. Within the 45 m.p.h. Area the tire exploded and ruined the aluminum rim completely. I immediately took the wheel and tire to a nearby hibdon tire center where they checked the tire and concluded it was faulty. They explained to me the tire's steel belt had shifted casuing it to tear out the side wall of the tire which caused it to "blowout." now more recently, my original three tires have also shifted steel belts. Two of these three have began to reveal side wall tearing. I have looked for other brands of tires which May solve the problem , but since the tire size (p215-50-r17) is so rare, I have had no luck. …
Have had three flat tires in the last year for no reason. I don't know if there is a problem with the tire or the wheel. The last time the tire went flat and was inspected by a non Goodyear dealer, I was told there was a defect in the sidewall. He said if it was a product that he carried they would have replaced the tire. The tires have a lot of tread wear left and have been rotated and balanced. Goodyear replaced the tire admitting there was a problem but still charged me $94.00. I am very unhappy with the fact that I drive a car less than two years old, take good care of it and have these problems. I currently have another flat tire and will have it inspected later this week. Each tire that has gone flat has been on a different wheel in a different area each time. No two flats have been on the same wheel. Most of my driving is in town. …
Where do I begin? I purchased this 1999 Chrysler Sebring lxi used in 2006. It had over 100,000 miles on it, but appeared to be in good running condition. The check engine light was on when I purchased it and the dealer told me it was an o2 sensor. They could not find any engine problems with the car and told me it would be fine, so I bought the car. Silly me! After a year and a half later, I've had a total of 3 distributors put on, constant hesitation when accelerating and vehicle dying out. I also had a fuel pump replaced and now the radiator fan is going out and making a loud terrible noise. I cannot accelerate over 40 MPH without the car cutting off and it will be paid for in about 8 months. Talking wishful thinking!?? The rims bend easy, the air always leaks from my tires and now there's also a bad oil leak. …
On October 16, 2001 the car had a blowout on the right rear passsenger side. Upon taking the tire to discount tire, they stated the tire was faulty and blew from within, and would return the tire to the company. Then on November 6, 2001, the second tire blew on the right rear side again, on an interstate at 60mph, this time the car rocked back and forth then spun around three times before coming to a stop next to the concrete wall facing oncoming taffic. The tow truck was called and they changed the tire, stating the tire had excellent tread and there were no holes or etc, but the tire had blow from within around entire back of the tire and the rim was destroyed. The consumer is asking reimbursement for the tires and the damaged rim. (dot number: m6pclnwr-2 tiresize: p215/sor17)
The consumers vehicle was taken to a Goodyear service center because it appeared that two of the tires had a slow leak, after inspection it was noted that only one tire had a leak and the dealer resealed the tire around the rim, the next day while driving the consumer noticed that the vehicle was pulling to the right while driving and later that day the consumer went to check on the tire and found that it went flat, the vehicle was taken back to the service center where no problems could be found and the tire was remounted on the vehicle, later that evening while driving the tire blew out causing vehicle to pull violently to the left.(no tire info was given.) nlm
I purchased this vehicle used with only 17,611 miles on it in 2/01 from my niece. Since then I have had 3 flats and the tires look has though they were shredded. Not only does this cost me a fortune but it is rediculous that the tires are failing a low speeds and low mileage. The tire dealer told me that the Chrysler design is poor and dangerous. The rim is too big for the wheel well so the tire sidewall was manufactured to be too small and therefore the tire does not have enough cushion. (tiresize: p215/50r17)( dot number: tire size: p215/50r17 )
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Sebring years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 1999 Chrysler Sebring?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 1999 Chrysler Sebring, 9% of the model year's 264 complaints. The component named most often is rim (12 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Chrysler Sebring wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 1999 Chrysler Sebring, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1999 Chrysler Sebring wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 77,000 miles, and 25% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.