Front Suspension Lower Control Arm Problems of Chrysler Sebring

Chrysler Sebring owners have reported 10 problems related to front suspension lower control arm (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chrysler Sebring based on all problems reported for the Sebring.

1 Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem of the 2006 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 08/01/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Sebring convertible. The contact stated that while making a turn, she lost control of the steering wheel and continued straight towards oncoming traffic. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed 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 repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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2 Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 01/18/2007

Lower lateral arm broke on our 1996 Chrysler Sebring. Dealer and Chrysler have refused to fix the car under recall. This is the 3rd major failure and inconvenience of this part. The last failure was 8 moths ago. There is clearly a safety issue here as well as a mechanical defect.

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3 Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 06/23/2005

Consumer was aware of manufacturer's recall, 967 issued on may 16, 2001. Consumer stated that this recall repairs were never done. On June 23, 2005 she was traveling, through saint clareshores, michigan on i94, got off at exit and made a right turn and vehicle came to a dead stop. Right front tire went into wheel well, which did a lot of body damage. From there mechanic had vehicle towed to garage at waterford auto, in waterford, michigan. Mechanic then called Chrysler to find that there was a recall 967 on part that broke. Consumer did not receive a notice, her ex-husband received the notice. Mechanic had vehicle towed to clarkston Chrysler 8105 big lake road, po box 1015, clarkston, michigan 48347. Dealer looked at vehicle and said there was a recall, but they needed an investigator from Chrysler to look at vehicle. Investigator came out on July 6, 2005. Consumer heard from manufacturer on July 19, 2005. They denied recall repairs because the part had already been replaced by someone else. However they did not have a record of it.

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4 Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 01/26/2004

On December 2000, the lower control arms of the suspension of my 1996 Chrysler Sebring were replaced. The replacement was due to noise and steering problems of the car. The lower control arms were then replaced due to the complaint and a recall on the lower control arms. On 26 January 2004, the lower control arm on the drivers side of the car failed as I drove in downtown atlanta. The failure caused the cv axle to dislodge from the engine and damage the braking system and body of the car. I the proceeded to contact Chrysler for an investigation. The case # is 120-241-89. The investigation was conducted 9 February 2004.

5 Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 10/05/2001

While driving lower control arm/ ball joint separated causing loss of vehicle control which resutled in the vehicle hiitting a embankment. Vehicle not included in recall number 97v201000 due to VIN. Please give any further details.

6 Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 03/27/2001

The vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repair 99v-215 because the front end was making noise, the consumer is not satisfied with the recall because he had to pay for repairs. Nlm.

7 Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 10/12/2000

There's a horrible noise coming from front end, similar to recall on suspension lower control arm. Another dealer replaced the lateral arms and the problem was solved. The customer was satisfied by the dealer's performance.

8 Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 04/21/1999

While driving vehicle about 35 mph the front suspension/ lower control arm collapsed. Vehicle had to be towed. This was the second time it happened.

9 Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 10/02/1998

Had received recall notice in the mail (97v201000). Had contacted dealership for appointment. Went to the dealership & they refused to do the recall.

10 Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring

Lower control arm bushing fell out while vehicle is in motion, causing bottom strut pin to snap off.



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