I have had 4 flat tires since I purchase the vehicle less than a year ago. At first I thought it was the tires, but after the fourth flat, and seeing other complaints on this website, I realized it was the car. The rims bend, releasing air and the tires go flat. Then the rim wrecks the tire, and bends further. Essentially, it is a car that can't even be driven. The previous owner had to also replace all 4 tires but didn't tell me until later, and sold the car to me with only 10,000 miles on it. At $200 a peice, it really adds up. I have contacted chrysler and they continue to drag their feet. I feel these cars should be re-called, especially after hearing the numerous complaints from other sebring owners having the same problems. (tiresize: 2155017)( dot number: tire size: 2155017 )
1998 Chrysler Sebring wheels complaints
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In 2.5 yrs I have had 5 rims bend resulting in blown tires. Very poor design. Chrysler needs to handle this before somone gets hurt or dies!!! And it is very expensive!!! *ak (tiresize: p215/50r17)( dot number: tire size: p215/50r17 )
All 4 wheels are bent on car from road pot holes. The rims are made from aluminum. They are to soft for the low profile good year tire that is on the car. Went the rim bends the tire belts break causing the car to vibrate. The goodyear tire that is on the car is the only 17 inch tire that fits the car. I have checked out many other sebrings most of their rims are bent also. This is a very bad safty issue. I use my car to travel for my work.
Since purchasing my sebring in may '98 I have had 6 flat tires. I have never had a flat before. After speaking with other sebring owners it seems there could be a fault in the soft aluminum wheels. I have just had my second flat in the past 2 weeks and am afraid to get into the car. This is happening on 3 of my wheels,not just the same one. Usually it is a slow leak. I work for the airlines and I am out of the country quite a bit. This makes it even more strange as I probably drive half the miles of anyone else. Since purchasing the car from another person in may '98 I have driven only 15,000 miles. What should I do? Thanks.*ak (dot number: ? Tiresize: oep215/50r)
Side molding fell off on the freeway. Brakes vibrated. Dealer said it was normal wear. Rims have bent several times. Front end was very low to the ground. Engine died becuase serpentine time belt came off, causing engine to cease. Dealer tried to repair problem, but it still squealed. Dealer couldn't remedy the problem.
Replaced the rims on all four wheels five times due to premature cracking. Please give any further details.
All four wheel rims bent, causing steering problems which may result in loss of control. Dealer said consumer needed to replace all the rims. Previously, replaced front brake rotors . Please provide further information.
Tire rims are too soft!!!! Have replace 2 rims and have owned vehicle less than 18 months. Door panels are defective!!! Sunroof upholstery is defective. Engine roars. Over drive button is located in a bad place. Instructions are confusing between panel instructions and o/d manuel. I love to drive this car....but I hate it! Am extremely disappointed!!!( dot number: )
Wheel rims leak air, cousing tires to go flat.
I have had 3 out of 4 my rims bend (at speed from 40 - 55 MPH), which claused flat tires. These rims are highly unreliable!!! Please investigate!!! I have talked to other sebring owners, and all have had the same problems!!!
The rims on all four wheels are bent due to a defective design which may cause a tire blowout. Common problem. *ak
When drving at any speed the outside frame panel on the driver's side and the passenger's side is coming off. Also, all four wheel rims are bend and sticking in the tires.
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