1999 Chrysler Sebring Tires Problems

“Have had three flat tires in the last year for no reason. I don't know if there is a problem with the tire or the wheel. The last time the tire went flat and was inspected by a non goodyear dealer, I was told there was a defect in the sidewall. He said if it was a product that he carried they would have replaced the tire. The tires have a lot of tread wear left and have been rotated and balanced. Goodyear replaced the tire admitting there was a problem but still charged me $94.00. …”

“Where do I begin? I purchased this 1999 Chrysler Sebring lxi used in 2006. It had over 100,000 miles on it, but appeared to be in good running condition. The check engine light was on when I purchased it and the dealer told me it was an o2 sensor. They could not find any engine problems with the car and told me it would be fine, so I bought the car. Silly me! After a year and a half later, I've had a total of 3 distributors put on, constant hesitation when accelerating and vehicle dying out. I also had a fuel pump replaced and now the radiator fan is going out and making a loud terrible noise. …”

“I have had repeated problems with the tires. Due to poor construction I have been forced to repeatedly purchase new tires. My first incident occurred a year and a half after purchase of the vehicle. Within the 45 m.p.h. Area the tire exploded and ruined the aluminum rim completely. I immediately took the wheel and tire to a nearby hibdon tire center where they checked the tire and concluded it was faulty. They explained to me the tire's steel belt had shifted casuing it to tear out the side wall of the tire which caused it to blowout. …”

“I purchased this vehicle used with only 17,611 miles on it in 2/01 from my niece. Since then I have had 3 flats and the tires look has though they were shredded. Not only does this cost me a fortune but it is rediculous that the tires are failing a low speeds and low mileage. The tire dealer told me that the Chrysler design is poor and dangerous. The rim is too big for the wheel well so the tire sidewall was manufactured to be too small and therefore the tire does not have enough cushion. (tiresize: p215/50r17)( DOT number: tire size: p215/50r17 )”

“On october 16, 2001 the car had a blowout on the right rear passsenger side. Upon taking the tire to discount tire, they stated the tire was faulty and blew from within, and would return the tire to the company. Then on november 6, 2001, the second tire blew on the right rear side again, on an interstate at 60mph, this time the car rocked back and forth then spun around three times before coming to a stop next to the concrete wall facing oncoming taffic. …”