Model year record

1999 Chrysler Sebring

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 231 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission1768,000 mi
Structure: body: door1488,000 mi
Wheels: rim1177,000 mi
Vehicle speed control10111,000 mi
Tires9—
Air bags: frontal8—
Electrical system7107,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments758,147 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint724,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift6120,000 mi
Suspension6117,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition5—
Engine and engine cooling5107,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch597,500 mi
Power train565,500 mi
Suspension: front5109,228 mi
Unknown or other5—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch4—
Structure4116,500 mi
Air bags352,213 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Power train: manual transmission3—
Seat belts3122,000 mi
Steering3—
Suspension: front: control arm346,186 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal339,131 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Fuel system, gasoline2124,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Steering: rack and pinion235,000 mi
Structure: body2138,000 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars245,000 mi
Suspension: rear2—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior256,635 mi
Wheels242,000 mi
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1154,205 mi
Engine1200,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Parking brake1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings130,473 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: trunk lid139,000 mi
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: hub1—
Tires: bead1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: cables173,645 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—

The 1998 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Chrysler Sebring model years

All Chrysler Sebring recalls by year

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.