Model year record

1995 Chrysler Sebring

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

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.