1996 Chrysler Sebring Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 70about this part
- Share
- 20%of 343 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 70 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring, 20% of the 343 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Lower lateral arm broke on our 1996 Chrysler Sebring. Dealer and Chrysler have refused to fix the car under recall. This is the 3rd major failure and inconvenience of this part. The last failure was 8 moths ago. There is clearly a safety issue here as well as a mechanical defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10179050, filed 2007-01, 90,000 miles“While turning, the front passenger side lower ball joint failed. The consumer had the vehicle towed to a dealership. The dealership's mechanic repaired the problem once, but the consumer is still experienced having problems. Recall number 97v-201-000. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #10076226, filed 2004-06, 18,000 miles“While driving 5-10 MPH the front passenger side wheel fell off due to the separation of the lower lateral arm ball joint. The vehicle was recalled for this problem before the current consumer owned the vehicle. Please provide any additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10055843, filed 2004-01, 102,000 miles“2.4 head gasket. Exhaust manifold. Mileage illumination. Popping noise front suspension. Rattle rear suspension, poping when lft door glass window put up.low fuel lite . Car only has 46805 miles when you can read mileage”
NHTSA complaint #10068722, filed 2004-01, 46,805 miles“Nhtsa campaign 00v421002; daimler Chrysler issued a lower ball joint recall. This vehicle is not included in the recall. The consumer was driving 55 miles per hour when all of a sudden he heard a popping noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The consumer lost control of the vehicle before coming to a complete stop on the side of the road. The consumer took the vehicle to the shop and results showed that the lower ball joints needed to be replaced. Ball joint snapped and resulted in the wheel turning sideways. As a result the driveer lost control of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10105478, filed 2005-06, 76,000 milesRelated recalls
- 00V421002Dec 18, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt…Covers: Chrysler Sebring 1995–2000, Dodge Avenger 1995–2000, Eagle Talon 1995–1998
- 99V066003Apr 5, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt…Covers: Chrysler Sebring 1995–1996, Eagle Talon 1995–1996, Dodge Avenger 1995–1996
- 97V201000Nov 13, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.Covers: Chrysler Sebring 1995–1997, Cirrus 1995–1997, Dodge Stratus 1995–1997 +1 more
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 8% |
| 2005 | 6 | 8% |
| 2004 | 26 | 12% |
| 2003 | 8 | 19% |
| 2002 | 37 | 18% |
| 2001 | 29 | 12% |
| 2000 | 15 | 16% |
| 1999 | 23 | 13% |
| 1998 | 26 | 10% |
| 1997 | 28 | 13% |
| 1996 | 70 | 20% |
| 1995 | 46 | 35% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring
55 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsEngine cooling
39 complaintsBody and structure
39 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsWheels
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring
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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