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SteeringPart report

2009 Chrysler Sebring Steering Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
7%of 43 total for the year
Median mileage
111,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Chrysler Sebring, 7% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,500 miles. 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.

“I was in a car accident yesterday.the brakes locked up on me.the steering wheel jerked & got stuck.I ended up htting 2 cars.I knew nothing about a recall.I've only had this car for 5 months.I have to loook online to find out there was a recall.I wnna know what is gonna be done about my situation?I'm very upset.”

NHTSA complaint #10916118, filed 2016-10, 138,000 miles

“Noise in front end. Rack and pinion steering. Been hearing this for a few years. Finally have a mechanic who can fix it. More loud as it drives. Can feel a thump and knocking noise. Thought it was tire rods.”

NHTSA complaint #10875762, filed 2016-06

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201078%
200937%
2008156%
2007124%
20061311%
200579%
200484%
200337%
20022210%
2001156%
20001112%
199985%
1998135%
1997115%
1996134%
199575%

Other parts of the 2009 Chrysler Sebring

Electrical system
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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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