Seven problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Sebring convertible. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning . In addition, the contact mentioned that fumes of smoke came from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and was able to avoid any accidents. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front ball joint on the control arm assembly had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 10e059000(suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Jo.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Sebring convertible. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the rear passenger side wheel became fractured and folded under the vehicle. Also, the contact mentioned that moments later the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the upper control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred on the rear driver's side wheel. The failure mileage was 107,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Sebring convertible. While driving approximately 5 mph, the front end of the vehicle collapsed. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the front driver side ball joint had separated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10e059000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.
My front end control arm and ball joint collapsed, causing other parts to be damaged. Ever since this has happen my Chrysler has never been the same. My insurance company did try and fix the problem, but to my dismay nothing has been corrected. I am now being told that my car the Chrysler Sebring always have major front end suspension issues. Since this is the case, I believe Chrysler should correct the problems on these makes and model. I would like to feel safe in my car, however I do not. I have been spending money frivolous to figure out the problem. I hope that Chrysler can correct this issue immediately on my car. Please help.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Sebring. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when there was a loud, abnormal pop from the vehicle. The front end of the vehicle then collapsed as the vehicle abnormally accelerated, independently steering right. The vehicle skidded and crashed into a pole. There were three persons reported injured. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. A field inspector was sent from the manufacturer to inspect the vehicle and found that the rear driver side ball joint had separated from the upper control arm and caused the contact to crash. The manufacturer offered no assistance as they did not claim responsibility for the failure or the crash. The current and failure mileage was approximately 140,000. Updated 05/16/11.
Upper control arm broke!.
Vehicle control arm on right rear wheel broke while driving.