2001 Chrysler Sebring suspension problems

Filed Aug 3, 2017 · Suspension · 130,000 miles · TX

I was taking my son to school and as I turned the corner the ball joint completly popped real loud and my left rear tire caves in completely. Then a week later the right side rear did the same thing except I was on a long stretch road and a loud pop, tire caves in and I started swirling uncontrolably. Unknown as to why or how it just all a sudden popped. I did fix both rear ball joints my receipts are with oriellys auto. And also steering suspension is sounding funny and no mechanic can find the problem.

Filed Mar 25, 2015 · Suspension · 193,466 miles · NC

It was christmas eve we were leaving a friends house headed home I was at a stop sign making a right turn when I started to smell rubber burning but assumed it was the car ahead of me I started to pick up speed I was in a 35mph zone when we heard a loud boom I pulled over at a local park. I looked to see my driver side back tire was facing inward and would not stand straight I call my father inlaw who is a mechanic and he replaced the lower control arm. I am now having to replace the front passenger side now because it is sitting on the side of the road for a second time.

Filed Jan 20, 2015 · Suspension · 99,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear driver's side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ball joint and the control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 09f056000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. Updated 3/24/15

Filed Oct 30, 2013 · Suspension · GA

I just bought this car from someone that bought it from the action and the shock suspension are totally gone real bd wanted to see if there was a recall on them also other little things.

Filed Sep 22, 2013 · Acceleration, Airbags · 70,000 miles · GA

The dash, radio, & cd player lights flash off and on intermittently. This occurs on random occasions. It also happens when operating the turn signal. The lights will dim low and will not return to a "normal" brightness until you adjust the turn signal arm. Or the lights completely go off. Turn off the car and the displays will start up. The suspension problem is the noise of metal and banging in the suspension. The air bags, horn do not work as well as cruise control. The A/C fails to work most of the time.

Filed Feb 18, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · OH

On february 14 2012 something on my left driver side wheel broke, I could no long steer and the wheel laid outward toward the ground. There is a long arm like part, that was literally hanging off the wheel. It is now unoperable. This is very dangerous and I am so glad I was only going about 30 MPH due to traffic, I was able to move to the shoulder without a auto accident.

Filed Nov 30, 2010 · Suspension · 104,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring convertible. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact heard a loud banging noise. The contact pulled over and shut the vehicle off. Upon examining the vehicle, he noticed that the front passenger side wheel became loose. The ball joint fractured from the control arm. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 104,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2010 · Engine, Suspension · TX

S10 appropriate handling-letter from regarding 2001 chrysler sebring *tgw the consumer stated when he turned the steering wheel to the left or the right, he could hear a grinding sound. The dealer found the left lower ball joint was worn, which was the cause of the noise. Also, the front struts, oil pan and cooler lines were all leaking, and the drive belts were cracked. The heating and air condition controls were not performing as designed.

Filed Nov 16, 2009 · Airbags, Electrical · 97,000 miles · DE

Bought used in 2007 sebring 2001 at 87k miles. At round 95k, while pulling out of parking space, heard cracking noise in steering wheel..resulting in no horn, air bag light cont illuminated so can't tell if there's a problem, and no cruise control. Took car to private dealer and diagnosed clock spring, but chrysler says its not under recall protection any longer!!! Crazy, I know! Also, since purchase have many probs with electrical dash probs ie flashing on/dimming and radio just turning off...also not covered! And had strange humming noise since purchase while driving...finally found out what it was and had to replace both front hubs. All of these safety issues seem to be a continuing prob with other drivers as per the complaints I've read here at least as far back as I read (thru 2006). Why is chrysler not being made to rectify at least the air bag (clock spring) issue they already admitted to???? Really kind of the same thing with the elect issues too, but I kind of understand poss issues with that after so many miles. Would really like help/advice on how to make chrysler take responsibility for that expensive clockspring/air bad issue.

Filed Dec 29, 2008 · Steering, Suspension · NM

I purchased a 2001 chrysler sebring 5 years ago. Nice looking car, but the engine is total junk. Transmission leaks, leaks oil, power steering, massive vibration when at a stop, massive engine noise. Engine is junk. Had to trade in for a much better and reliable car. I will not purchase chrysler again.