2002 Chrysler Sebring suspension problems
39 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the left front lower ball joint failed, causing the wheel to cave inward. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring
- Engine 55 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints
- Transmission 23 complaints
- Air bags 16 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints