2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 13%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 13% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There was a creaking sound underneath the front passenger side seat when all of a sudden the front of the car dropped down and I had difficulty controlling the car. The right front ball joint had broken. Prior to this event I had been driving 55mph with 2 children in the car. Thankfully, I had dropped the children off and was traveling at 25 MPH when the failure occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10225207, filed 2008-04, 80,244 miles“My wife was pulling out of parking lot of store, right front ball joint socket disconnected causing damage to front end of car. Though this seems to be an issue for this make/model of car, my VIN was never recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10554106, filed 2013-11, 70,000 miles“This complaint follows others that own the sebring conv. And the sludge buildup,.I also do reg. Maint. On the vehicle and now have an engine that has seized & failed in the middle of the highway almost causing a pileup. I have researched this vehicle and have found numerous complaints on this problem, not only on this site but several others, I also understand that a class action suit is being brought against Chrysler on the 2.7ltr engine for this fact. …”
NHTSA complaint #10437993, filed 2011-12, 104,244 miles“On may 22, 2011, I was driving my 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible onto a main road here in florida and all of the sudden there was a huge thud, my car crashed to the ground, and it jolted forward after forcing a stop. I got out of the car and the body of my front passenger side had fallen on top of my tire. The police arrived and said that it was my control arm. I spent over $150 getting it towed numerous places and I was finally told that it was my front control arm and lower ball joint. …”
NHTSA complaint #10402496, filed 2011-05, 155,000 miles“My 2002 convertible Chrysler sebring limited edition left steering axle ball joint fell out of place while I was driving at about 25 mile per hour. The vehicle has mileage of 80,000. I made a complaint to Chrysler corporation after I found that there is a recall since october 2009 on the same part that failed and the same make and model. I was told by Chrysler that my VIN was not on the list of cars recalled. I have already paid for the repair and seeking reimbursement from Chrysler corporation.”
NHTSA complaint #10348372, filed 2010-08, 80,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 10 | 16% |
| 2003 | 5 | 21% |
| 2002 | 16 | 13% |
| 2001 | 7 | 6% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 11% |
| 1998 | 9 | 17% |
| 1997 | 8 | 10% |
| 1996 | 8 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
41 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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