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2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible suspension problems

Owners reported suspension problems in 17 complaints for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
17 10% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
97,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When suspension problems show up

Suspension complaints by mileage, 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 97,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 2 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 0 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 0 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 3 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 3 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 6 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 1 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 97,000 miles
Based on 16 complaints that include mileage. 13% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles2
20k to 40k miles0
40k to 60k miles0
60k to 80k miles3
80k to 100k miles3
100k to 120k miles6
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles1
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 16 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 12% were reported before 60,000 miles.

None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Car has been brought in for service 3 times to correct a thumping sound from the front of the car when starting from a stand stil or very slow rolling. Dealers (2) have been unable to find reason, tightening front axel bolts on one occasion with no effect.

Reported at 10,000 miles, January 2003

Tl* 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.

Reported at 107,000 miles, July 2014

Other problems reported for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

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