There's a horrible noise coming from front end, similar to recall on suspension lower control arm. *ak another dealer replaced the lateral arms and the problem was solved. The customer was satisfied by the dealer's performance.
1996 Chrysler Sebring suspension complaints
Page 3 of 3: complaints 41 to 70 of 70, newest first, as owners wrote them.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (99v‑066) prior to recall notification, consumer requesting reimbursement.
While driving made a turn and ball joint failed to operate.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 99v066003/ manufacturer's recall 827. Dealer stated recall work needed no correction. Consumer stated when driving at 5 MPH and upon making a left hand turn, right front wheel came off the axle. Please provide any further details.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (99v‑066) prior to recall notification, resulting in damage to vehicle.
Consumer received recall letter concerning lower ball joint failure. Consumer replaced it at his own expense, and has been contacting the manufacturer for reimbursement. Manufacturer has no plans, as of yet, to reimburse the consumer.
Received notice #99v066003/ lower ball joints and contacted dealership. Mechanic checked vehicle & found it okay. 3 months later, the wheel fell off. Took vehicle back to dealer. Service manager indicated ball joints & parts had rusted out & needed to be replaced. *ak
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to notification, damage to other components due to defect. (99v‑066)
Knocking in front right/ mechanic said it was ball joint/that was repaired /knock is still there/ now he says it is the strut.
Vehicle experienced failure of recall component (99v-066003) which caused extensive damage to vehicle, however denied recall work due to VIN #.
While driving at 40mph, front driver's side tire separated from vehicle due to lower ball joint failure.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notice causing severe damages to vehicle due to loss of control. (97v‑201) (attorney for consumer).
Lower control arm bushing fell out while vehicle is in motion, causing bottom strut pin to snap off.
While pulling into a praking space at 5 MPH there was some knocking noise and clicking noise coming from the vehicle and the front left wheel came apart from the ball joint.
Upon receipt of a recall notice consumer notified the dealer. The dealer inspected the vehicle and determined that the vehicle was okay. Since that inspection, ball joints have failed. Manufacturer has been notified.
Hile drivng at 65 MPH an d without prior warning front end fell down onto the tire due to broken lower ball joint.
Front suspension ball joint boots failed prior to recall notice(99v‑066). Nlm
While driving front lower ball joint broke,causing the wheel to come off prior to recall 97v201. Also, brake booster vacuum hose was improperly installed.
Front ball joints broke while driving cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving vehicle about 35 MPH the front suspension/ lower control arm collapsed. Vehicle had to be towed. This was the second time it happened.
There was noise in front end whenever turning steering wheel at any speed or no speed. This also caused vehicle to vibrate. Sounded like metal on metal. Also, when key is in ignition, it can not be removed as per recalls 97v201000/ 98v183000.
Consumer was pulling out of a parking space when lower ball joint broke apart. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that their vehicle was not under that recall.
In august of 1998 I began to detect a creaking noise when I turned the steering wheel (even at a full stop). I brought it back to the dealership where I purchased the car and they determined that the lower right ball joint had lost it's lubrication. The service manager indicated that since there wasn't a grease fitting on the ball joint it needed to be replaced. The repair could not be done that day and an appointment was made for a couple of days later. I asked the service manager if the car was safe to drive, and he replied yes. The next day , while making a right hand turn on a residential street (5 - 10 MPH) the car collapsed onto the right tire. When I looked at the damage I saw the the tire almost flat on the ground, the driveshaft was out of the transmission, the cv joint was pulled from the transmission and the ball joint was cut in half. There was also damage to the fender of the car. Salerno chrysler inspected the left ball joint and said it was fine. The car was repaired and a little over two months later the left side began to make the same noise. I brought the car back to the dealership, and they told me they could not reproduce the noise. The car was making noise the next day, and I decided to bring the car somewhere else. I brought the car to another chrysler dealership service center and they found the the left lower ball joint was failing due to lack of lubrication. I have that part in my possesion and would gladly send it to you. My concern is that I have spent a significant amount of money on repairs due to these lower ball joint failures and they seem to be manufacturer's problems, not my driving habits. Thee have been recalls for other chrysler cars for this very problem, but not the sebring. I think that someone should think about recalling the sebring also. I encourage your office to contact me at any time. Thanks, richard settino.
Was pulling out of parking space when ball joints on the lower control arm had separated and snapped. Vehicle not under recall #97v201000.
Had received recall notice in the mail (97v201000). Had contacted dealership for appointment. Went to the dealership & they refused to do the recall.
Engine rear main oil seal failed. Also rear trailing arm failed.
The suspension control arm failed.
Front end design is very poor, causing poor visibility (low to the ground) also rubbing against the stops.
Left side view mirror rubber coming off.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1996 Chrysler Sebring?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history