Two problems related to rear suspension shock absorber have been reported for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Rear upper shock mounts broke. Made of allum. Why? corrosion will happen if you install allum next to sheet metal, also they were not painted. The new ones are at least painted. It does not seem to me to be very Smart to have allum. Mounts and unprotected.
Right rear top strut mount became noisy/creaking/thumps) during the winter. 2 weeks ago while driving home we heard excessive noise/creaking/thumping from right rear. While driving to work the next day noise was even louder. Upon inspection I found the shock had dropped through the mount and were wedged in the coil. Temporarily pushed it back up, purchased a new mount from dealer which was installed. Old mount, aluminum), had completely deteriorated. Now the left side was getting louder. Will replace before shock damage as well.