I purchased a 2003 chrysler sebring on nov 11, 2002. On dec. 26, 2003 I was driving home at about 0730. My car suddenly pulled to the left, like a magnet was pulling . I had no control of the stairing, I tried to slow the car down by down shifting the gears. The only thing that brought that car to a stop was the curve on the other side of the road. This was right before the curve. The manufacture was nasty. My insurance stated, "there was a complete brake in the rack and that it was unlikely caused by collision. This break caused the collison. Their was no body damage or no tire damage to the car according to yhe collion people. However , since I did hit the curve , the dealer decided to tow the car collsion place. My car was healed up for 22 days. The manufacture pulled the rack out of the stairing colume.,to investagate. They said they coud not tell whether or not who fault it was. They said they woul fix the problem for a good will gesture. I want a new car. The accident was vey tramatic. I am afraid to drive this car. I will go to the media if I have to. I need help! What can I do.
Chrysler Sebring pulling problems
11 of the 2,832 owner complaints about the Chrysler Sebring describe pulls to one side, most of them for the 1998 model year.
- owner complaints
- 11
- worst model year
- 1998
By model year
- 20031
- 20021
- 20012
- 19992
- 19983
- 19971
- 19951
Often reported together
What owners say
While traveling on the highway the vehicle pulls to the right while traveling on the highway. The dealership is aware of the problem. Mr
The consumers vehicle was taken to a goodyear service center because it appeared that two of the tires had a slow leak, after inspection it was noted that only one tire had a leak and the dealer resealed the tire around the rim, the next day while driving the consumer noticed that the vehicle was pulling to the right while driving and later that day the consumer went to check on the tire and found that it went flat, the vehicle was taken back to the service center where no problems could be found and the tire was remounted on the vehicle, later that evening while driving the tire blew out causing vehicle to pull violently to the left.(no tire info was given.) nlm
Rear toe and camber out of range causing the vehicle to pull to the right. Nlm
While washing car consumer noticed excessive brake dust. Consumer took vehicle to dealer and they stated that cambers were out of alignment. Dealer said rear toe and cambers were out of range, so they set rear and front toe. 4 days later, noticed dust again. Consumer stated same problem has reoccurred for last month. *ak the seal around the rear window is leaking. Consumer states vehicle still pulling to the left and the right. Fluid leak from left front wheel, dealer could not find any problems. Dealer states excessive brake dust is normal for this vehicle.
When driving at 65mph there would be a lot of noise. Vehicle not controllable; would drif, an d pull to right only.
Car pulls to the left all the time and to the right.
Power steering puimp and the rack and pinion prematurely malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to pull to the left. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
When driving at any speed and applying brakes, vehicle shakes and pulls to the right. Wnen consumer drives over 15 MPH, vehicle starts to vibrate. Also, when switching into a different gear there is a knocking noise coming from the vehicle.
Purchased a 1998 chrysler sebring july 1998. Had so many problems within a few week period that the dealer took it back, and gave me another one in august 1998. After a couple of weeks, the 2nd sebring developed similar problems. When driving over bumps primarily on left side, a loud metalic rat-a-tat-tat sound coming from wheels. Also, intermittent steering problems. When making a right turn, with foot on brake pedal, steering wheel pulls to the left. Same results when making a left turn, steering wheel pulls to the right.
Related recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring, 300, charger (lx) and dodge challenger (lc), avenger (js), and journey (jc), as well as model year 2011 dodge ram light duty pickup (ds) vehicles. Some of these vehicles may experience a separation at the crimped end of the power steering pressure hose assembly.
- Risk
- Leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary the power steering pressure hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on december 20, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 10V475000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- What is wrong
- On certain sedans and convertible model vehicles, the right steering knuckle may have been damaged during the component manufacturing process.
- Risk
- This could cause the steering knuckle to crack and separate from the upper control arm, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the right steering knuckle. The recall began on december 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V579000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chrysler Sebring pulling
Which Chrysler Sebring years have pulls to one side problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1998 (3 complaints), 1999 (2 complaints) and 2001 (2 complaints).
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