Sway bar located too close to tire that keeps back end stable. Back tires rub against sway arm. Also, can't put finger between sway bar and tire. Contacted dealer, and was told to bring vehicle in.
1997 Chrysler Sebring suspension complaints
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Control arm malfunctioned due to defective ball joints. Consumer heard a creeking noise and a loud bump when turning. Please provide any further information.
Consumer received the federal safety agency recall notice 00v421002000/manufacturer's recall 967. Vehicle was starting to make a rattling noise, and consumer decided to have it checked out. Dealer found no problem, and stated that ball joints were okay, and didn't need to be repaired. Rattling noise got worse, and consumer went to a mechanic who would not let vehicle leave the lot because ball joints were defective, and vehicle could easily lose steering. Consumer has been waiting for contact since july from manufacturer.
The consumer received a recall (00v421002) notice regarding ball joints and took vehicle to the dealer. The recall could not be performed by the dealer because the part was on national back order.
Steering would make loud noises when turning and would jerk vehicle. Took vehicle to mechanic, and was informed that it was the ball joints which were rusted and were replaced.
When driving at 65mph there would be a lot of noise. Vehicle not controllable; would drif, an d pull to right only.
Front end was not riding right, ifturn steering wheel something in front would pop.
Recall 97v201000; lower ball joint with control on both sides, dealer stated that this vehicle's VIN number was not included in recall. Rotors, brake pads and calipers needed replaced. Vehicle experienced an oil leak. Locks do not work.
1997 sebring's recalled for this reason. When I contacted chrysler they said this particular car did not have a recall. Why, then, did this happen to my car. I reported the front end of the car twice. The first time, when the car was under warranty, nothing was wrong with it. The second time, not under warranty, there was 3,500 worth of damage. The dealer told chrysler it was caused by an accident. I never had an accident in this car. *akperhaps, before I owned it?
Back lateral went out, it snapped in half. The defect made consumer lose control of steering wheel and run into a ditch. Dealer referred consumer to call hotline.
Driver lost steering control and crashed into a barrier. Yh
While driving down town inside steering wheel was squaeking really badly, mechanic said front left ball joint has gone bad. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer was very rude and could not help.
Whenever the brakes were in use the calipers failed to open. Vehicle would stop until noise indicated a problem with brakes. Would take to dealership & mechanic replaced brakes. The brake problem happened at least 5 times so far. Last time brakes just gave way & needed to use emergency brakes to stop vehicle. On 5th set of brakes. Also, remote control does not work/ both front windows glass distorted/replaced spark plugs/replaced transmission interlock system/replaced noisy front end/replaced starter, and realigned driver's side door hinge.
Ongoing/intermittent problem noise coming from rear of vehicle whenever vehicle came to a stop or at a slow speed. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on six occasions, and nothing could be found.
Misalignment, causing premature tire wear.
Transmission failed causing gears to stick.
Front end suspension rattles and squeaks.
Vehicle shimmies constantly, the intensity varies the the rate of speed and road conditions. Steering wheel vibrates constantly and jerks right and left when vehicle hits bumps. The side view mirrors shake when vehicle travels on any non-smooth road conditions.
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