2003 Chrysler Sebring Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 19%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Chrysler Sebring, 19% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,750 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.
“Start car, when in idle it shuts off with in a few seconds of hitting gas now. It use to idle and I would have to rev a little so it would not turn off. That worked for a little bit today to broke down. Luckily in my drive way this time instead of the middle of road like last week. Why is my car doing this?”
NHTSA complaint #10723312, filed 2015-06, 155,000 miles“I have a 2003 Chrysler Sebring lx, I bought it used with 21,000 miles in march of 2004, nearly new right? Since then, I have gone through 2 sets of rotors and pads for the front, 1 set of tires, passenger side lower ball joint, totaling over $700.00 for repairs, that I paid out of my pocket. The fan knob inside the car that controls the speed of the heater fan labeled 1-4, now only works on 3 and 4. Now the lower tie- rod end on passenger side is bad or making a thumping noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132503, filed 2005-08, 59,000 miles“2003 Sebring rear mount assembly for strut crumbled while driving causing banging noise in rear passengers side. Was told by my dealer that thousands of replacement parts are on backorder. Was told that part may not be available for several weeks due to making them out of steel as the original aluminum ones were breaking down.”
NHTSA complaint #10236368, filed 2008-07, 100,000 miles“Both rear (suspension) strut brackets on wife s 2003 Chrysler Sebring broke,causing the coil spring to rub inside of back tire.. Cannot replace because of that part backorder in the thousands....why?”
NHTSA complaint #10233076, filed 2008-07, 63,541 miles“While driving over a speed bump in cold weather consumer heard a rattling noise coming from the front end. Dealership informed the consumer that front upper control arm prematurely wore out.”
NHTSA complaint #10117090, filed 2005-03, 32,000 milesSuspension: 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 2003 Chrysler Sebring
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
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