Steering complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7 | 8% | 57,000 miles |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% | 138,000 miles |
| 2008 | 15 | 6% | 47,000 miles |
| 2007 | 12 | 4% | 40,000 miles |
| 2006 | 16 | 12% | 85,000 miles |
| 2005 | 13 | 10% | 80,000 miles |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% | 97,000 miles |
| 2003 | 5 | 7% | 59,000 miles |
| 2002 | 30 | 8% | 50,000 miles |
| 2001 | 22 | 6% | 62,000 miles |
| 2000 | 15 | 9% | 93,000 miles |
| 1999 | 13 | 5% | 68,000 miles |
| 1998 | 21 | 7% | 89,000 miles |
| 1997 | 17 | 6% | 81,000 miles |
| 1996 | 20 | 5% | 72,000 miles |
| 1995 | 7 | 5% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
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.
On May 31, 2013, I was traveling to visit family for easter. My twenty-month-old son was also in my vehicle. Driving at approximately 30-35 miles per hour, less than 2 RPM, around a curve when I lost all power steering out of nowhere and could not steer. Also my brakes went all the way to the floor and would not work. I was unable to control my vehicle. The vehicle went off the embankment uncontrollably, almost flipping and hitting concrete plates head on and that quick the vehicle came to a stop. During impact I smacked my face off of the steering wheel, suffering a bloody broken nose. My son thankfully received no injury. Prior to the accident I noticed my brakes were shaking when applied, I made an appointment to check them for the following week. My car received damage to the front bumper and back bumper as well as a tire pressure sensor and a popped tire, totaling $419.00. …
I was in a car accident yesterday.the brakes locked up on me.the steering wheel jerked & got stuck.I ended up htting 2 cars.I knew nothing about a recall.I've only had this car for 5 months.I have to loook online to find out there was a recall.I wnna know what is gonna be done about my situation?I'm very upset.
Steering is extremely tight and unable to turn, rack and pinions are defective. I researched online and it seems a lots of Chrysler Sebring and Dodge avenger are having the same issue with the steering.
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 that's where I was going to get it the safety inspection for our state when it broke. I'm not sure exactly what it broke but this is a safety issue. I uploaded a picture but a video would probably be better but I couldn't send it attach that I can send you one if you would like please respond to me and let me know
I was driving and my vehicle started over heating and then wouldn't run. I have put w gone coolant in it several time. The radiator hose top part is completely busted. Needing a new head gasket, and whole top radiator hose now. On top of that the power steering hose is messed up also. My car window also doesn't work. It's stuck rolled down because of an electrical problem. I want it all fixed asap. I can't afford the fix. I am a single pregnant mother who has several appointments to get to and from between my daughter and I. Just going to the store for food has almost been impossible. We have to rely on others to help us. I need my car out the shop. Please help
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. While operating the vehicle in wet and humid conditions, the electronic throttle indicator would illuminate and the vehicle's speed would suddenly reduce to approximately 20 MPH. In addition, the brakes and power steering malfunctioned. In addition, the engine would erroneously rev very high and the accelerator pedal would lose tension and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to several unknown local dealers, but the failures could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. Furthermore, when refueling in colder weather conditions, the fuel would spray out of the filler hole. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 10,000.
When driving in the rain and going through puddles of water the steering will go out. Within minutes the battery light will come on. I doubt it is my battery because it is only a year old. The only way I am able to gain the power steering back is by pulling over turning vehicle off and restart. This has been very dangerous at times because it has happened a few times when I actually turning in a curve or a parking spot. I have almost wrecked numerous times scaring me and my teenage boys.
Related recalls (2)
Steering › Electric power assist system
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.
Remedy: 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
On certain sedans and convertible model vehicles, the right steering knuckle May have been damaged during the component manufacturing process.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA investigations
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) by letter dated April 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), NHTSA has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models,…
Steering shaft binding
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Steering shaft binding
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler Sebring years have steering problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2002 (30), 2001 (22), 1998 (21), 1996 (20) and 1997 (17) model years. Steering complaints make up 8% of all complaints for the 2002.
Is there a recall for Chrysler Sebring steering problems?
Yes — 2 recalls, including 10V-475 (electric power assist system, Oct 7, 2010); 04V-579 (arm, Dec 9, 2004). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chrysler Sebring steering problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 69,000 miles; 31% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the rack and pinion (27 mentions), followed by the linkages › tie rod assembly (23).
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.