1998 Chrysler Sebring suspension problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Chrysler Sebring — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler sebring. While driving approximately 20 mph, the front driver side tire detached. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the lower ball joint and axle failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back…”
filed Jul 20, 2015
“History of failed attempts of dealer [ whitten brothers, richmond,va ] to diagnosis this problem and correct it. Problem is a harsh noise coming from the front [under ] the car when a road pot hole or imperfection [substantial ] is run over. The noise is pronounced , indicating some type of defect…”
filed Aug 25, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V421002 · Dec 18, 2000
Suspension problems in other Sebring years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Sebring | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Sebring | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Sebring | 7 | 2% |
| 2006 Sebring | 10 | 8% |
| 2005 Sebring | 6 | 8% |
| 2004 Sebring | 26 | 12% |
| 2003 Sebring | 8 | 19% |
| 2002 Sebring | 37 | 18% |
| 2001 Sebring | 29 | 12% |
| 2000 Sebring | 15 | 16% |
| 1999 Sebring | 23 | 13% |
| 1997 Sebring | 28 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.