1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING Steering Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Issues in the 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING

5 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Steering Complaints

#10071108 | April 22, 2004

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON NOV 2, 2003. WHEN I PURCHASED IT, THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE WHEN YOU GO OVER BUMPS, AND ALSO WHEN THE CAR GOES UP TO 70 YOU COULD HERE A GRINDING LIKE NOISE IN (WHAT I THOUGHT WAS THE ENGINE). THEY TOLD ME TO GO AHEAD AND TAKE THE CAR AND THEY SCHEDULED ME FOR SERVICE THE FOLLOWING FRIDAY. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR IN, THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T WORK ON CHRYSLERS AND SENT THE CAR TO TUFFY. WHEN IT WAS TIME TO PICK UP THE CAR, THE GUY TORE UP THE BILL OF SERVICE AND SAID YOU'RE ALL SET, SO I REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT WAS DONE. WHEN I ASKED FOR A COPY HE SAID HE DIDN'T HAVE IT, BUT COULD IT ORDER IT FOR ME. WHEN I DROVE HOME, THE RATTLING NOISE UNDER THE FRONT LEFT SIDE WAS GONE, BUT WHEN I GOT...

#877499 | January 5, 2001

STEERING LOCKS UP INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING. THEIR IS A LOUD POPPING SOUND BEFORE STEERING RETURNS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

#844406 | August 5, 1999

FLOOR MAT GOES UP THE UNIVERSAL JOINT. IT FRAYS AND IT PULLS THE FLOOR MAT. DRIVER NOT ABLE TO STEER.CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK

#703326 | February 15, 1999

PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING JULY 1998. HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITHIN A FEW WEEK PERIOD THAT THE DEALER TOOK IT BACK, AND GAVE ME ANOTHER ONE IN AUGUST 1998. AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS, THE 2ND SEBRING DEVELOPED SIMILAR PROBLEMS. WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS PRIMARILY ON LEFT SIDE, A LOUD METALIC RAT-A-TAT-TAT SOUND COMING FROM WHEELS. ALSO, INTERMITTENT STEERING PROBLEMS. WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL, STEERING WHEEL PULLS TO THE LEFT. SAME RESULTS WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, STEERING WHEEL PULLS TO THE RIGHT. *AK

#823443 | June 4, 1998

WHEN DRIVING AND TURNING THE FLOOR MAT GETS CAUGHT IN THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN BECAUSE THERE IS NO BOOT SURROUNDING THE STEERING COLUMN, WHICH MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. ALSO, THE STEERING LOCKS UP. DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS JUST THE WAY IT'S MADE. *AK

Other 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING Problem Areas

Structurebodydoor 35 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 21 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 16 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 14 complaints Wheelsrim 13 complaints Unknown Or Other 12 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 10 complaints Suspension 10 complaints Wheels 9 complaints Structure 8 complaints Tires 8 complaints Structureframe And Members 7 complaints Suspensionfront 7 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 6 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 5 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 5 complaints Structurebodyroof And Pillars 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 5 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 4 complaints Structurebodybumpers 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Air Bags 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 3 complaints Fuel System Other 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Electrical System 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint

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