2001 Chrysler Sebring Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 242 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Chrysler Sebring, 5% of the 242 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
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.
“Chrome wheel rims provided on this vehicle are badly corroded which causes the tires to loose air pressure. I have taken this car to several tire shops and there is nothing that can be done to correct this issue. Apparently, chrome is notorious for having this problem. I have to use air every other day to maintain a safe air pressure on these tires. This problem has been going on for 18 months.”
NHTSA complaint #10166328, filed 2006-08, 45,000 miles“My car (2001 chrylser Sebring) came equipped with chromed wheels. Apparently the chrome over time cracks allowing air to leak from the tires. As I was driving I noticed that there was a strange vibration from the front so I pulled over and discover the low tire. I reinflated the tire and took it to a repair shop. They told me what the problem was and patched the tire. They also told me that the patch was only temporary and that eventually all the wheels would fail. I would either need to rechrome the wheels or replace them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10163582, filed 2006-07, 50,000 miles“The design of the center hub cap on the 2001 Sebring with the chrome wheels is defecient. I have replaced 4 wheel hub caps in 51,000 miles of driving due to it departing the car while in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10056744, filed 2004-02, 50,000 miles“Owner was changing tire and cut hand on rim. Owner found chrome plating peeling away from the back of all four rims upon further inspection. Pieces are metal chards >2 inches which are peeling away around weld of spoke (backside of rim). Could cut or injure a person or cause tires to puncture if metal fragments were to break off during travel. Vehicle was taken to dealer (laflam Chrysler, runnemede nj) where dealer stated that rims were cosmetic and not covered under warrantees. Chrysler service line was contacted same day (file#129-7146). …”
NHTSA complaint #10072552, filed 2004-05, 47,000 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 2012-02Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 7% |
| 2002 | 13 | 6% |
| 2001 | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 | 11 | 12% |
| 1999 | 12 | 7% |
| 1998 | 22 | 8% |
| 1997 | 14 | 7% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
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 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsBody and structure
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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