2003 Chrysler Sebring: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jul 11, 2021 · Transmission, Wheels · IL

While driving approximately 25 mph I crossed over railroad tracks in the road. There is only a very small bump going over these. The front drivers side wheel came off. The lower ball joint pulled out and pulled the front axle out. The vehicle only has 91,000 miles on it. There was no warning that this was going to happen. I was driving in normal traffic. And was unable to move the vehicle out of the traffic lane. Vehicle had to be towed. This happened yesterday 7/10/21. I have seen other reports of problems with this but vehicles have higher mileage than mine. Is there not a recall for this?

Filed Jul 18, 2016 · Suspension, Wheels · 131,389 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, he tried to turn left and the front passenger side tire turned outwards. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm and bonjoy was fractured it caused the axle to fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that there was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign number: 10e059000 (suspension) however the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 131,389.

Filed Jun 13, 2012 · Suspension · 115,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the front end of the vehicle dropped down toward the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the front lower ball joints failed due to defective material. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic, but was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 115,000 and the approximate current mileage was 115,300.

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Brakes, Steering · 59,000 miles · ME

I have a 2003 chrysler sebring lx, I bought it used with 21,000 miles in march of 2004, nearly new right? Since then, I have gone through 2 sets of rotors and pads for the front, 1 set of tires, passenger side lower ball joint, totaling over $700.00 for repairs, that I paid out of my pocket. The fan knob inside the car that controls the speed of the heater fan labeled 1-4, now only works on 3 and 4. Now the lower tie- rod end on passenger side is bad or making a thumping noise. A nearby mechanic says that it is dry and needs lubrication but is not accessible due to chrysler not putting grease fittings on any of the important areas! I brought it to the dealership when I found it would cost $850.00 to fix. There mechanics say that they don't seem loose and nothing is going to fall a part, but just in case, since you can't just replace the tie-rod end, you have to buy the whole rack and pinion, so they supposedly have it on order. The dealer says if it has to be replaced after they look the car over good, that I would have to pay a $50.00 deductible and the warranty will cover the rest. I bought this car since I have always bought dodge/chrysler vehicles assuming it would be a safe family car since my wife is pregnant and due in november which is right around the corner! I have had the car less than a year and a half and have sunk more money in it then most vehicles 5 years or older. I have a little over 59,000 miles on it which when I bought it I got the extended warranty up to 75,000 miles. At the rate it's going, the car will lucky to make it that far. Safety is my main concern when purchasing a vehicle, and this car has proven to me that it is a lemon due to the front end problems and is a hazard to my family and I. Please contact me with any questions you may have. I am looking forward to hearing back from you.

Filed Mar 30, 2005 · Suspension · 32,000 miles · TX

While driving over a speed bump in cold weather consumer heard a rattling noise coming from the front end. Dealership informed the consumer that front upper control arm prematurely wore out.