1996 Chrysler Sebring steering problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1996 Chrysler Sebring — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle's rh tie rod was extremely rusted and pitted. As a result the tie rod failed while the consumer was backing out of a parking space. *nm the consumer had both tie rods replaced. *tc *jb”
filed Dec 1, 2004
“Loss of control/steering on car. First incident was traveling on highway approx. 45 mph and needed to break suddenly. Car lost control and began to fishtail. Luckily was able to gain control. Second instance was traveling approx. 65mph went to merge into right lane and noticed a vehicle there…”
filed Dec 14, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Sebring years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Sebring | 7 | 8% |
| 2009 Sebring | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 Sebring | 15 | 6% |
| 2007 Sebring | 12 | 4% |
| 2006 Sebring | 13 | 11% |
| 2005 Sebring | 7 | 9% |
| 2004 Sebring | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 Sebring | 3 | 7% |
| 2002 Sebring | 22 | 10% |
| 2001 Sebring | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 Sebring | 11 | 12% |
| 1999 Sebring | 8 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chrysler Sebring
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.