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1996 Chrysler Sebring Wheels Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
2%of 343 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the wheels of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring, 2% of the 343 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“1996 Chrysler Sebring wheel came off while driving on the ohio turnpike. While the driver pulled off to the right berm, the wheel crossed the median and struck another vehicle. According to the police report, the lug nuts sheared off. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0734-90.”

NHTSA complaint #10284362, filed 2009-09

“Consumer was driving when the tire came off, inspection of vehicle determined there was one lug nut left in the hub, the others were sheared off.(ohio traffic crash report #10-89-370)”

NHTSA complaint #563969, filed 2002-01

“Car was a demo, in shop approximately 22 times from 96-00, major expenses incurred that have reduced the value of the car. Computer still needs replaced per dealer. No safety defec tlisted in summary.”

NHTSA complaint #725649, filed 2000-07

“Checked for recall, given ok. At 55 MPH without warning bolt broke or fell out causing wheel to separate from car, arm dropped, resulting in severe body and mechanical damage.”

NHTSA complaint #745092, filed 2001-05

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201011%
200912%
200842%
200731%
200633%
200534%
200463%
200337%
2002136%
2001135%
20001112%
1999127%
1998228%
1997147%
199672%
199532%

Other parts of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring

Suspension
70 complaints
Brakes
55 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
47 complaints
Engine cooling
39 complaints
Body and structure
39 complaints
Electrical system
37 complaints
Air bags
31 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
28 complaints
Vehicle speed control
19 complaints
Seat belts
16 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Equipment
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology