1999 Chrysler Sebring wheels problems

Filed Oct 25, 2011 · Suspension, Wheels · MO · crash · 1 injury

I was driving straight down the street at about 30 or less MPH. I had just picked up my babies from school and the tire came completely off of my car . We fell to the ground very hard stuck in the middle of the road the whole arm that holds my tire on or the front end ball joints came off as well . Their was no warning signs the tire and all of its parts came apart some how .

Filed Jan 8, 2004 · Wheels · 24,000 miles · IL

Vehicle had several flat tires. This was due to poor sealant of the aluminum rims at the factory, causing air to leak out.

Filed Jan 7, 2004 · Wheels · 84,000 miles · TX

On december 18,2003 , one the wheels (rims) on my wife's car bent and caused the tire to deflate very repidly and almost caused her to loose control and cause an accident. In 2002 the same thing had happened with another of the wheels.*ak the car had to be towed after the 2003 incident. While having the wheel replaced it was found out that two other wheels were bend and in need of replacement. My wife found out from other customers at the tire place that several other people had the same bad experience with the same type sebring. I called chrsyler and they insisted they had never had similar complaints, but I know of an individual who was compensated for his wheels. My complaint is so that it may be noted that there is a problem with the wheels on 1999 sebrings. I found out that there was a problem in the metal alloy used in the manufacture of the wheels.

Filed Jul 16, 2003 · Wheels · IN

Please add VIN# to complaint I filed earlier. I would appreciate a reply from you. This is a serious safety issue, and it's only a matter of time before someone has a blowout and a major wreck. Chrysler needs to recall these wheels, and I believe they know it but are ignoring the customers.

Filed Jun 30, 2003 · Wheels · IN

Wheels on this car are too soft and bend easily. When bent badly enough, they lose the seal on the tire and cause a blowout. So far I've had 9 wheels fail, with one blowout, 5 flat tires. My tire dealer tells me this is the #1 replaced wheel in the nation, with #2 very far behind. Chrysler and their dealer both refuse any assistance.

Filed Apr 29, 2003 · Wheels · 42,000 miles · IL

I have replaced 8 tires so far in the 7 months I have owned the car...3 local mechanics blame problem on soft aluminum wheels or manufacturer defect in wheels (tires are not to blame).

Filed Jan 10, 2003 · Wheels · 77,000 miles · CA

The rims on my 1999 chrysler sebring bend very easy. I have had 2 blowouts and 5 flat tires because of this. Before this car I never have had any blowouts. The rims are defective is what a mechanic said about these.

Filed Oct 30, 2001 · Wheels · PA

Was having tires rotated when mechanic noticed left front rims were bent. Was informed not to drive vehicle, and have rims replaced. A few months later, had noticed rear rims were bent like front rims had been.*ak

Filed Jul 4, 2001 · Tires, Wheels · NH

Tires loose air due to rim leaks. Snow tires lost air as well as all seasons. Bead area has been cleaned, this did not help. Tire dealer states that the leak is in 2 rims. Ie: bad weld.*ak (tiresize: 205-65-15)

Filed Jun 12, 2001 · Wheels · TX

Rims on vehicle bent very easily. When rims bent, it caused bead between rim and tire to separate/ tires started to lose air, and go flat. When contacting dealer, dealer melted and reshaped rims, including two that where melted and reshaped. Please provide any further information.