Chrysler Sebring steering lock-up problems

Filed May 8, 2018 · Airbags, Steering · 107,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chrysler sebring. While driving approximately 25 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel seized and caused the vehicle to crash into a concrete divider. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was not sure if a police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2016 · Steering · TX

Igination issues my steering wheel locks on me. I have to sit for at least 5 mins before I can turn the key to start my car. As in driving my car acts as if it wants to stop while driving.

Filed Aug 13, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · GA

My 2008 chyrsler seabring engine stop on highway and steering wheel lock. The reason why is a chyrsler defected part (tipm) which is total intergrated power module. Chyrsler have a lawsuit on them about this problem. My car is at the dealer for repair. Cost $1100.00 which I have to pay. This problem should be fix for free under recall. Also horn blowing, door window moving , trunk opening,interior light not coming on. It would help I you could contact the dealer concerning my issue. Contact information: ginn chrysler jeep dodge ,5190 us-278 ,covington georgia 30014 ,770‑786‑2271 tim dabney [email protected] (business manager) zack thackston (service advisor ).

Filed Jul 23, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 85,237 miles · GA · crash

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.

Filed Jun 10, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 115,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler sebring. While driving 8 MPH, the ball stud separated from the socket of the ball joint housing which caused the control arm to collapse and the wheel to fold in. As a result, the power steering seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed there was a catastrophic failure of the ball stud. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jan 22, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 74,000 miles · WI

My throttle control light as well as my check engine light came on in my car. I called the dealership and they told me it was safe to drive and it was due to cold weather. They made an appt. For me to come in a week later. A few days after I called them about the lights being on in my car I was pulling out of a convenient store into on coming traffic with my daughter in the car on a busy road, I was going to turn right when my steering wheel locked up as well as the breaks and cars were coming at us at 40mph. My car kept rolling into the other lane of traffic. I had to pull the e-break to try to stop rolling. I blocked traffic and could not move my car. When I put it in reverse and drive nothing happened. The police had to be called because I was in the middle of traffic. I had my car towed and I was told my battery caused the problem. The lights are now off on the dash but my brakes seem to be pushing up when I press down. Not sure what this means but I don't feel the battery was the problem.

Filed Dec 17, 2007 · Steering, Suspension · 136,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel locked and the driver side front wheel assembly detached when making a left turn. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure; however, he replaced the driver side front axle and both front ball joints. Approximately two months later, while driving 5 MPH, the steering wheel locked. The contact stated that he had to turn the vehicle off and restart it for it to perform normally. As of december 17, 2007, the mechanic had not inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was 136,000 and current mileage was 138,888.

Filed Feb 20, 2007 · Acceleration · 120,000 miles · TX

Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 1999 chrysler sebring with 120000 failure mileage at 5 MPH and trying to park she attempted to make a right turn into a parking space but the steering wheel locked and would not turn. The contact stated that the floor mat got tangled into the steering column. The contact untangled the floor mat then the steering worked properly. There was a recall on 1999 chrysler sebring jxi for the same problem.

Filed Dec 14, 2001 · Brakes · MS · crash · 2 injuries

Tried to stop approx. 1 month ago and first applied barkes, went to floor. I released them and applied them a second time and they stopped me but to avoid a rearend accident, I veered my car to the shoulder. I contacted the service department of tupelo auto sales they asked me where the car was. I told them that it only failed the one time so I was just cautious as I drove on into work. They told me that it would be hard to find until it messed up more often so they could see the problem. I had no more problems until dec. 5th on my way home from work..I started hearing a clanking sound that sounded like I was having a flat tire so I pulled over to check. The tires appeared to be fine. I was only a mile or so from home so I drove on home. Once home, I inspected the underside of the car and the wheels but could not see anything different. The following morning, when I left home, the car seemed ok. Once I arrived at my first stop sign which is at the bottom of a hill, I applied my brakes and again they went to the floor. The second time I applied them, they caught and I stopped. I turned onto the highway and travelled about 150 feet and the front (seeming) locked up similar to the way it does when you place a car in park and cut off the key. I was headed to the right onto the soft shoulder of the road and was fighting the car because I was headed for the ditch and an electrical generator on the side of the road. The steering or brakes (?) broke loose, sending me into an oncoming pickup, the pickup hit the front of my car, then the truck hit a van which was following me. My airbags did not deploy, my steering locked and my brakes failed, all within 1 1/2 miles of my house. Chrysler has sent an investigator to look at the car today, but even he said that it would be difficult to find a problem that only happens periodically. Now, even if the car is repaired, I am afraid that I will have the same problem again. I had no blemish on my driving record.

Filed May 15, 2001 · Steering · MI

Was going around a curb through a drive through window when steering locked up. Contacted dealership , and was able to take vehicle in for inspection. Was informed by mechanic that cause of steering lock up could not be found.*ak