Model year record

1995 Chrysler Sebring

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 229 owner complaints on file.

Chrysler Sebring, 1995–2000 generation
Pictured: the 1995–2000 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V421002

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
393,796
Reported to NHTSA
2000-12-18
Owners notified
2001-05-21

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V066003

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
165,857
Reported to NHTSA
1999-04-05
Owners notified
1999-08-02

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V201000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
599,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-11-13
Owners notified
1997-12-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION.

Safety risk

SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BALL JOINT END HOUSING COVER SEAL FOR LEAKAGE WITH A HIGH PRESSURE AIR TESTER AND THE RUBBER BOOT WILL BE VISUALLY INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE. IF THE COVER SEAL LEAKS OR THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WILL BE REPLACED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint2498,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip22—
Air bags: frontal12—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline11—
Power train: automatic transmission9—
Air bags6—
Seats6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components6—
Engine and engine cooling: engine5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor5—
Structure: body: door5—
Suspension5189 mi
Suspension: front: control arm5—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm4—
Electrical system: ignition3—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner370,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing357,286 mi
Unknown or other3—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly3—
Visibility: windshield3—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3—
Electrical system: horn2—
Electrical system: ignition: switch2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2—
Exterior lighting: fog lights2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2—
Structure: body: bumpers2—
Suspension: front2—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint2108,000 mi
Vehicle speed control2—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Engine and engine cooling133,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Equipment: electrical1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1129,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1128,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: driveline: universal joint1—
Seat belts1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Suspension: multiple axle1—
Suspension: rear1—
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly1—
Tires1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1—
Wheels1—
Wheels: hub1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1996 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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