2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE Suspension Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
3 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
I WAS DRIVING ON SAVANNAH SPRINGS DRIVE (A PATIO HOME COMMUNITY) AND I HEARD A HORRIBLE NOISE AND STOPPED. I THOUGH I HAD A FLAT TIRE BUT WHEN I GOT OUT AND LOOKED, MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL HAD OFF. (THE BALLJOINT CAME LOOSE FROM THE CONTROL ARM) THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND HAD TO BE TOWED HOME. WE JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR ON 4/23/2015 FROM NEW LIFE AUTO IN NOBLESVILLE, IN AND DROVE IT HOME TO LOUISVILLE, KY ON I65. THE CAR DROVE GREAT AND I TOOK IT OUT FOR A DRIVE AND TURNED INTO A NEIGHBORHOOD LESS THAN 1/2 MILE FROM MY HOUSE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I WAS ON A VERY BUSY ROAD PRIOR TO THIS AND THANK THE LORD THAT I WAS NOT ON THAT ROAD WHEN IT HAPPENED. THE TOW DRIVER SAID I WOULD HAVE TOTALED THE CAR AND HIT SOMEONE ELSE. NO INJURIES OCCURRED AND...
JUST TURNING OFF THE MAIN BUSY ROAD FROM DRIVING 40-45MPH AND ONTO A SMALL RESIDENTIAL NARROW STREET DOING 25MPH I SUDDENLY HEARD VERY LOUD CLUNKING NOISES SI I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE CAR AND GOT OUT AND NOTICED THAT MY REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WAS SLANTING INWARD. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THAT MY REAR UPPER BALL JOINT HAD BUSTED . WAS TOLD BY THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER THAT IF IT WOULD OF HAPPENED A FEW SECONDS EARLIER WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON THE MAIN ROAD, THAT I WOULD OF HAD A SERIOUS CRASH. DUE TO MY TIRE BUCKLING IN FROM THE BALL JOINT BREAKING IN HALF. THE ENTIRE SUSPENSION ON THE CAR NEEDS REPAIRED. FRONT AND BACK. ALL BUSHINGS, BALL JOINTS ARE TOTALLY WORN DOWN TO ALMOST NOTHING. SHOCKS/STRUTS ALL NO GOOD. *JS
THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING. *TR
Other 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
34 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
26 complaints
Air Bags
12 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Electrical System
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
4 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
4 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint