2001 Chrysler Sebring Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 6%of 242 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,642miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Chrysler Sebring, 6% of the 242 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,642 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On turning into a main street in our town from a driveway, the inner and outer tie rod ends on the right front wheel on my car pulled apart, resulting in a complete loss of steering control. Due to the low speed involved, I was able to force the car to the curb with no further damage. I had been driving on interstate highway I-89 earlier, and had this failure occurred then, complete loss of control, and the possible death or injury to my wife and I would have occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10153167, filed 2006-03, 62,285 miles“At about 51,000 miles my car began making loud squeaking noises from the front end every time you pass over a small bump in the road. It also developed major vibrations in the steering wheel and the brake pedal when the car was slowing up to stop. When I took the car to the chrylser dealer I was told that the inner tie rods were metal to metal and it also needed new rack and pinion steering. This amounts to nearly $1,000 expense on a car just a little more than one year from the time the warranty expired. The car is dangerous to drive since the steering can go out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080507, filed 2004-07, 51,000 miles“After it rained, water collected in a puddle on the back interior floorboard. The dealer previously suspected the water came from the door seals and replaced them, however the leak resurfaced and it did not come from door seals. Consumer believed the leak came from the chassis. …”
NHTSA complaint #10011925, filed 2003-03, 7,980 miles“On february 14 2012 something on my left driver side wheel broke, I could no long steer and the wheel laid outward toward the ground. There is a long arm like part, that was literally hanging off the wheel. It is now unoperable. This is very dangerous and I am so glad I was only going about 30 MPH due to traffic, I was able to move to the shoulder without a auto accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10448398, filed 2012-02“Since I bought my vehicle in 2001 I had problems with my window, steering clicking, power train computer and transmission computer, tapping in the engine, engine failure, crankshaft, now servere knocking. I will not advice anyone to purchase a Sebring from chysler. It's sad that chysler not helping correct the problems that their vehicle has.”
NHTSA complaint #10180847, filed 2007-01Related service bulletins
- 10017651Nov 2, 2005Revised power steering system bleeding procedures.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7 | 8% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 15 | 6% |
| 2007 | 12 | 4% |
| 2006 | 13 | 11% |
| 2005 | 7 | 9% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 7% |
| 2002 | 22 | 10% |
| 2001 | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 12% |
| 1999 | 8 | 5% |
| 1998 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 13 | 4% |
| 1995 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chrysler Sebring
89 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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