Ball joints broke right and left front.
2002 Chrysler Sebring: ball joint or control arm failure
20 of the 210 complaints about the 2002 Chrysler Sebring describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 96,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving, the rear driver side wheel slightly separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent where it was diagnosed the all four ball joints and struts needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle was also diagnosed that there was a water pump malfunction and the fuel tank filler neck had corroded with the vehicle. The vehicles driver side rear ball joint and the filler neck were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 09e056000 (suspension) however the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. *tt
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring convertible. While driving at approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning . In addition, the contact mentioned that smoke fumes appeared under the hood. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front ball joint on the control arm assembly fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10e059000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. While driving 40 MPH, the driver side tie rod fractured and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The tie rod was replaced. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the screen on the transmission was replaced. The failure recurred, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000. Updated 09/25/15*lj updated 12/12/2017
On may 17,2010 while driving to college, I noticed a loud whining rough sound, and every time I hit a bump it would sound like something was loose coming from my tires. Before, I could stop to see what the problem was, my steering wheel locked and my car ran off the road when I attempted to regain control my sebring over corrected and entered a counterclockwise spin. I crossed 5 busy lanes before striking a ditch. My car stopped opposite direction of oncoming traffic!!! July of 2013 I had my lower control arms, and ball joints replaced. And again in february 14,2014 I had to take my car to the shop again for lower ball joint disconnect and replace lower control arms. And again this year february 24, 2015 for the exact same thing; replacement of lower control arms and lower ball joint. This car is very hazard I was blessed there were no injuries in 2010 when I had my accident! Every time; I drive this car I am so frantic of knowing around the time I am going to hear that sound of something rattling and sounding like loose bolts coming from the tire. My 15 year old daughter this year, made the remark;" mama I hear that rattling sound again!" please someone, somewhere; do something about the costly repairs on the chrysler sebring 2002 cars. The economy is not cheap to live in, especially when you are fixing the same repairs year after year on the only vehicle you have. And yes, I do have all receipts on repairs and accident report. Thank you very much for your time and consideration of helping.
I knew about an active recall on control arms for this make/model car, yet when I called the dealership they claimed my VIN was not associated with any recalls. Soon after, my car started to make noise and the control arm/ball joint failed causing damage to my car while driving and almost causing accident.
My front end control arm and ball joint collapsed, causing other parts to be damaged. Ever since this has happen my chrysler has never been the same. My insurance company did try and fix the problem, but to my dismay nothing has been corrected. I am now being told that my car the chrysler sebring always have major front end suspension issues. Since this is the case, I believe chrysler should correct the problems on these makes and model. I would like to feel safe in my car, however I do not. I have been spending money frivolous to figure out the problem. I hope that chrysler can correct this issue immediately on my car. Please help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the left front lower ball joint failed, causing the wheel to cave inward. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
On february 10,2012 I just got off the express way and came to a complete stop at a traffic light when suddenly I heard a loud popping sound up front. I got out to look and found that my wheel on the passenger side was turned all the way to the right. After I had it towed to the shop the mechanic informed me that the control arm broke. I had to pay $450 to get it replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. The contact was driving approximately 65 MPH when there was a loud, abnormal pop from the vehicle. The front end of the vehicle then collapsed as the vehicle abnormally accelerated, independently steering right. The vehicle skidded and crashed into a pole. There were three persons reported injured. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. A field inspector was sent from the manufacturer to inspect the vehicle and found that the rear driver side ball joint had separated from the upper control arm and caused the contact to crash. The manufacturer offered no assistance as they did not claim responsibility for the failure or the crash. The current and failure mileage was approximately 140,000. Updated 05/16/11 *bf updated 2/8/12
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the passenger front wheel seemed to cave in. The wheel collapsed and folded inward. She lost all steering capabilities the failure did not cause a crash; however, the vehicle was stuck in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed. The tow truck driver stated that the ball joint were broken which caused the vehicle to collapse. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer stated that they had no knowledge of recall 09e056000, suspension:front:control arm: lower ball joint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 96,000.
2002 chrysler sebring with broken ball joint. Consumer states that the ball joint broke and almost killed him. He would like to know if she should file a lemon law complaint.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2002 Chrysler Sebring ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 2002 Chrysler Sebring?
20 of 210 owner complaints about the 2002 Chrysler Sebring (10%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Chrysler Sebring?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Chrysler Sebring
Engine failure 25Stalling 15Check engine light 10Knocking 10Airbag light 8Transmission failure 6
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