Suspension complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 3% | 52,000 miles |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% | 72,000 miles |
| 2007 | 7 | 2% | 28,000 miles |
| 2006 | 11 | 8% | 100,000 miles |
| 2005 | 9 | 7% | 113,000 miles |
| 2004 | 39 | 13% | 90,000 miles |
| 2003 | 14 | 19% | 70,000 miles |
| 2002 | 62 | 17% | 88,000 miles |
| 2001 | 39 | 10% | 89,000 miles |
| 2000 | 16 | 9% | 132,000 miles |
| 1999 | 33 | 13% | 108,000 miles |
| 1998 | 35 | 11% | 120,000 miles |
| 1997 | 36 | 13% | 135,000 miles |
| 1996 | 85 | 20% | 100,000 miles |
| 1995 | 46 | 35% | 98,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
This car for sure is a lemon. I am attaching the e-mail that I have sent to several people. This car has given me nothing but trouble. Please help me with some much needed advice. Last September 2012, the rack and pinion failed. The vehicle had 52,000 miles on when the first rack and pinion failed. The vehicle was repaired. However, it still had the same noise as before. The dealer then stated the vehicle needed a new steering column. Then I was told the axle and wheel bearing were bad. ..updated 12/17/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Sebring. The contact started the ignition and a loud rattling noise emitted from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The failure recurred whenever the engine was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to determine the cause of failure or pinpoint where the noise was coming from. The manufacturer was notified and the engineer was unable to provide a resolution. The approximate failure mileage was 4,888 updated 04/10/12
Front suspension cross-member-sub frame totally rusted out, car has 86,000 miles on it, was garage kept a lot, car is in good shape and sub frame is only thing rusted out, parts around it looks new, look at picture, this should be a recall or Chrysler should pay for it,never seen anything rust like this,very dangerous driving like this
Recall #h07 on 12/30/2013 I went to hurley Chrysler Dodge deland, florida. The service advisor [redacted] request a fee of $115.00 dollar for the electronic diagnosis on this recall. [redacted] stated it was necessary to determine other technical issues on the car that was not necessary the tire pressure monitoring system. Deland aamco serve and repair the car on 12/26/2013 for a cost of 1185.77, however the tire pressure light still on. I was driving to work when the car (engine)suddenly stop. This situation had happened three times. Also sometime the car smell like burn wire. I just request an appointment with your national people at the dealership as soon as possible before any mayor accident can happened to me.
The airbag light has been in for a long time. I know someone that has the same car and their car has the same issue. Also the true gage reader is malfunctioning. Now I have problems with the car stalling on the roadway. I called Chrysler about the recalls and the said everything has been taken care of. They couldn't tell me who brought the car in fir repairs. I've had the car for 8 years. I dont think the issues have been resolved. They should at least be able to see who brought the car in fir the repairs. The headlights will sometimes go off when going around turns. I met the previous owner and he told me that these issues are why he got rid of the car. Please help me get the recalls fixed so something bad doesn't happen to us in this car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Sebring. While operating the vehicle, an abnormal noise was present coming from the front of the vehicle. The front control arm fractured causing damage to the front axle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. No further information was available. The failure mileage was 28,000. Updated 09/15/15
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 inspected by Advanced Automotive, [phone]. The car has less than 50,000 miles on it and I don't understand how a front end (ball Joint) can go wrong that quickly. The only warning I had was a squeaking in the front end. Is this something normal? The mechanic said that there was a RECALL on this problem. Since I bought it used from a Chrysler dealer you would think they would clue me to the problems. HA HA.
My control arm and lower ball joint separated while I was driving. I was left blocking a busy intersection because I literally could not move my car because the tire had also separated from the axle. I had to replace the right axle, right lower control arm, left lower ball joint, and replace the outer tie rod end. This cost me over $1,000. I recently came across that a recall was issued for these very things that happened to me, however, I was never notified. I would like to be reimbursed for this expense.
Related recalls (3)
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
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.
Remedy: 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.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
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.
Remedy: 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
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA investigations
Lower contrtol arm ball joint
There is no summary currently available
BALL JOINT
allege failure of front ball joints may cause the driver to loose control of the vehicle as the front suspension collapses on one side.this loss of control increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler Sebring years have suspension problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1996 (85), 2002 (62), 1995 (46), 2001 (39) and 2004 (39) model years. Suspension complaints make up 20% of all complaints for the 1996.
Is there a recall for Chrysler Sebring suspension problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 00V421002 (lower ball joint, Dec 18, 2000); 99V066003 (lower ball joint, Apr 5, 1999); 97V-201 (lower ball joint, Nov 13, 1997). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chrysler Sebring suspension problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 96,000 miles; 15% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the front › control arm › lower ball joint (114 mentions), followed by the rear (51).
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.