1995 Chrysler Sebring
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1995 Chrysler Sebring. Newest first.
Certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump IS not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal IS achieved. this condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
Remedy
Airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during july 2007. owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.
Certain tigas fuel pump modules manufactured between june 1 and september 24, 2006, sold under various brand names and p/nos. these fuel pump modules are sold as aftermarket for use in certain daimlerchrysler vehicles listed above. silicone material used in manufacture of the flapper valve was out-of-specification, leading to excess swell of the flapper…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel restriction could result in loss of power and/or engine stall, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Ti automotive will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. the recall began on october 6, 2006. owners may contact ti automotive toll-free at 1-877-461-1834.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. this campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot IS damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. if the cover seal leaks or the boot IS damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced.
Owner complaints
132 complaints19 involved a crash4 involved a fire20 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension
My 95 chrysler sebring has a squeaking noise on the passenger side towards the back tires I had it checked out they said the rubber piece on by ball joint IS gone so the noise IS from the metal rubbing and to be careful cause it can cause an accident if not fixed the balljoint will come off and…
My 95 chrysler sebring has a squeaking noise on the passenger side towards the back tires I had it checked out they said the rubber piece on by ball joint IS gone so the noise IS from the metal rubbing and to be careful cause it can cause an accident if not fixed the balljoint will come off and tires. I also have a problem with my apr's shifting out of control while driving that I've almost had an accident couple times I have no choice but to drive the car that's all I have. *Tr
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chrysler sebring. She stated that while driving 10 mph when the whole wheel and the ball joints came off of the axle, the vehicle fell on the ground. The vehicle was towed to a local auto shop to diagnose the failure. The mechanic stated that it was the ball joint cv axle…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chrysler sebring. She stated that while driving 10 mph when the whole wheel and the ball joints came off of the axle, the vehicle fell on the ground. The vehicle was towed to a local auto shop to diagnose the failure. The mechanic stated that it was the ball joint cv axle that failed. No repairs have been made. the dealer was contacted and they gave her a case number stating that someone would call her back . Nhtsa campaign ID number, 00v421002, suspension front control arm, lower ball joint IS related to the failure; however, chrysler stated that they would inform her if the vehicle qualifies. The failure and current mileages were 152,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Dt: the injectors leaked. also, there was a fuel smell in the vehicle. was not sure what caused the leakage. the consumer found this out when he went to get the brakes repaired. the problem was found on september 26, 2005. the smell had been their for at least six months off and on. there have been no accidents as of yet. the vehicle has not been repaired as of yet. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
I wish you would recall the fuel rail which connects to my chrysler sebring lxi 2.5 coupe,why, because it could cause a fire with just a spark it also leaks and I have my kids to think about. from what I've been told this happens to a lot of sebrings. I'D rather file a complaint before something terrible happens rather then wait till its too late. *nm
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
As I was leaving I put my car on reverse to drive off.i pushed the gas pedal it took off and hit a pole.what I mean by took off IS that I only had a small area to reverse in so I gently pushed the pedal and it like jerked and at a faster pace reversed into the pole.i then had to put it in drive to…
As I was leaving I put my car on reverse to drive off.i pushed the gas pedal it took off and hit a pole.what I mean by took off IS that I only had a small area to reverse in so I gently pushed the pedal and it like jerked and at a faster pace reversed into the pole.i then had to put it in drive to move it away from wrecked pole I put the car on drive then I pushed the pedal to drive away the car alone went at a high rate of speed I could not control it to stop it.i hit the brakes and it did stop.i even lift the emergency brakes.not even did the air bags come out.from there my car was taken by the chp to investigate.from there my car was taken to the body shop.i did not recieve my car from there until abouth 6 months later.i drove it home.then my car acted strange when I came to a stop sign scared like heck I drove it to the chp and told the officer I wanted to know if they okayed my car before it went to the body shop cause it was going to do what it did again.another day I was going to wal mart.i felt it again act strange then this time my car caught on fire under the hood.i parked it there.we left , went to check the car when we started it up the car was on park and accelerated to the highest speed my car has.we were in shock.that's what happened when my car throgh the house it accelerated at a fast speed.my car was towed to another shop they worked on the electrical that burned they fixed it.a couple of months after that.i was driving home and another strange situation it wanted to die at the stop sign.i made just in time home.i got off my car it smelled like burnt I thaught my electrical and accelerator no the pully that holds the belts fell off.it was on the garage floor.the screw broke off with the pully.and it was burned in the area where it happened.my car continues to have many problems.my car was about five years old when problems occurred.the nex 5 yrs.it's only served a total of a year of driving.i
- Power train › Driveline › Universal joint
While driving vehical suddenly lost control due to lower lateral arm of suspension breaking on passenger's side which in turn caused extensive other damage to suspension...etc. Replaced cv boots, also noticed damage to other parts. Recently learned about recall and would like more info on how to have repairs performed.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
2 years ago, while driving between 5-10 mph the right lower lateral ball joint broke in two, causing $10,000.00 in body repairs, recall repairs, all to the front end of my chrysler sebring.the local dealership had my car for 3 months working on my car. I never received a recall notice!!! Just…
2 years ago, while driving between 5-10 mph the right lower lateral ball joint broke in two, causing $10,000.00 in body repairs, recall repairs, all to the front end of my chrysler sebring.the local dealership had my car for 3 months working on my car. I never received a recall notice!!! Just minutes before I was on the interstate, we would have been killed. Now 2 years later and only 18,000 miles later my car IS making a noise in the wheel. I take it back to the dealership and they say it IS the ball joint ,( the other side) they said it IS a non serviceable , it has rust and IS dry. The dealership told me my car IS not safe to drive!!!!!that the wheel could fall off again!!! But the part IS not defective yet!!!! When IS it defective?????? When i"m killed in a wreck??????? I called chrysler , they said the dealership overcharged and they will not pay anything else, the dealership says they won't fix it unless authorized by chrysler, so here I am with a car that I can not drive and a car payment and car insurance. My car only had half the recall done< the side that IS making noise now was never replaced< the dealership told me I had a whole brand new front end!!! I have a car that I do not feel safe in and I can not even get it fixed under a recall notice , my car would have been cheaper to buy back than put all that money into it ($10,000) and now with only 18,000 miles from the first repairs , I don"t feel safe at all driving my car!!!! My car has sat for months , I need this problem resolved , I'm tired of all the run arounds and excuses , it IS a safety recall!!!!! *Jb
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Consumer took vehicle to mechanic and was informed that the lower lateral arm ball joints needed replacement. *la the air conditioner idler was replaced. when the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, the consumer was told when the air conditioner unit was replaced the recall regarding…
Consumer took vehicle to mechanic and was informed that the lower lateral arm ball joints needed replacement. *la the air conditioner idler was replaced. when the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, the consumer was told when the air conditioner unit was replaced the recall regarding the lower lateral ball joints was performed, however the consumer was not aware that there was a recall or even that the work was done. the ball joints need to be replaced again, however the dealer stated it was the consumer's responsibility. *jb
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
While driving front driver's side tire detached from the vehicle due to a broken lower ball joint. vehicle was towed the dealer, but has not been repaired. *Ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
While driving 10 mph front upper ball joints snapped. This caused a vehicle collision. dealership was notified,but did not resolve the problem. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Without warning vehicle stalled while consumer was driving at an undetermined speed. Consumer was able to pull off the road and restart the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership. *Ak
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Problems with rear axle bearings.*mr while driving, the vehicle swerved to the left and back to the right without indication. The consumer thought all he needed was a new tire since he noticed the tire was worn, however it was the axle that failed. *jb
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
On 06-28-03 I was driving my car at a speed of 35 mph, while driving my lower ball joint broke and my car lost controll. I was later informed of the recall on the lower ball joint, which I was never informed of, and was never repaired. I took my vehicle directly to a chrysler dealership on that…
On 06-28-03 I was driving my car at a speed of 35 mph, while driving my lower ball joint broke and my car lost controll. I was later informed of the recall on the lower ball joint, which I was never informed of, and was never repaired. I took my vehicle directly to a chrysler dealership on that same day 06-28-03. They have had my car for over three weeks now and I have yet to be informed of what will exactly happen as far as repairs go. There was significant body damage not to mention any other damages that happened while my car was dragging on the ground. I have been getting the runaround by the company even though this IS a known recall by them. I would appreciate any help from the nhtsa in resolving this matter in a more timely matter then chrysler IS currently. *Ak
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
While traveling on the highway and with prior warning the left wheel bearing hub wasn't lubricated and caused excessive wobbling of the wheel. *ak there was excessive heat due to lubrication failure. *scc *jb
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Lower right ball-joint seperation (failure). *ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
The ball joints were worn. *jb
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
While traveling on the highway a squeaky noise coming from rear of the vehicle. please provide additional information dealer IS aware of the problem. Ts
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Complete transmission failure requiring replacement. dt
- Power train · Suspension
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Consumer received recall notification (97v201000) to have repairs done, when consumer picked the vehicle up she was informed nothing was wrong, however as consumer proceeeded home a noise began to emit front the front end of the vehicle, vehicle was taken back to the dealer but nothing was done to…
Consumer received recall notification (97v201000) to have repairs done, when consumer picked the vehicle up she was informed nothing was wrong, however as consumer proceeeded home a noise began to emit front the front end of the vehicle, vehicle was taken back to the dealer but nothing was done to alleviate the problem, the vehicle was then taken to a nearby garage and that IS when consumer was informed that the lower lateral arm ball joints were bad, even though the dealer stated nothing was wrong and the recall had been successfully done.*jb
- Air bags › Frontal · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Steering · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Vehicle was involved in a low speed frontal collision. Upon impact, driver's air bag did not deploy. ak prior to accident, vehicle was taken to a garage due to a popping sound that came from underneath the vehicle, the garage repaired the distributor, shortly after those repairs while driving…
Vehicle was involved in a low speed frontal collision. Upon impact, driver's air bag did not deploy. ak prior to accident, vehicle was taken to a garage due to a popping sound that came from underneath the vehicle, the garage repaired the distributor, shortly after those repairs while driving around a slow turn, steering was lost and the vehicle also accelerated on its own, hitting a fence, 1 week later consumer received recall 00v421002. *slc
- Suspension
At 60 mph and higher vehicle will vibrate.cause IS unknown. Dealer notified.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
While driving at any speed vehicle will shut off without any warning. Contacted dealer, and the dealer replaced distributor and the fuel pump, but problem still exsits.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Vehicle speed control › Linkages
While parking vehicle and without warning vehicle accelerated forward, causing air bags to deploy/ a head-on collision.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
On two occasions, while driving, the driver side wheel almost detached from vehicle causing damage to vehicle, instead of performing safety recall 00v-421, dealer replaced a nut at consumer's expense, consumer IS requesting a refund. *tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr…
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(G), nhtsa has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge RAM series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition IS denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
- Safety belt cinching latch plate
There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, odi found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations.…
There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, odi found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations. Additionally, the report rate IS low (1.60/100k).the information available fails to establish the existence of a defect trend at this time.further allocation of agency resources to this issue IS unwarranted and the preliminary evaluation IS being closed.
- Lower contrtol arm ball joint
There is no summary currently available
- Ball joint
allege failure of front ball joints may cause the driver to loose control of the vehicle as the front suspension collapses on one side.this loss of control increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Automatic transaxle ignition interlock
Alleged failure of the automatic transaxle ignition interlock system either allows the ignition key to be removed when the transmission gear selector IS not in the park position or prevents the ignition key from being removed when the transmission gear selector IS in the park, or any other, position.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10220489Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 1021645482212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10130081Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 13 September, 2016.
- 1013008005182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
- 10130079Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
- 10129047Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129046Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129045CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock and available for order. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 16 September, 2016.
- 101290441NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129043Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129042Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 55372082AA. Replacement part number is 55372082AF w hich is in stock and available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129041P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement part can be obtained by ordering the same part number (CBSZR068AA) Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 02 September, 2016.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 6089137Customer may complain of popping/knocking noise in engine compartment. *Nlm
- 6089038Information on tire and wheel runout. *Nlm
- 6089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *Nlm
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *Nlm
- 6088938Concerns with power steering belt alignment. *Nlm
- 6088858Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 634272Flash programming failure recovery. *Slc
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 620066Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles.
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 616720Information on new components and a repair procedure developed to replace failed seat slide motors.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 610000Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the door ajar warning light and dome light may work intermittently or may become inoperative.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 607916Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (mls) head gasket installation procedures.
- 607914Information regarding 2.5L V-6 head gasket application.
- 605014Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control.
- 604970Vehicles exhibiting front coil spring creaking, popping, or squeaking.
- 604696Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
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