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1995 Chrysler Sebring Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1995 Chrysler Sebring has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,158,653 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 229 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 00V421002 2000-12-18 393,796 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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…

SUSPENSION 99V066003 1999-04-05 165,857 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

SUSPENSION 97V201000 1997-11-13 599,000 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION.

Consequence

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.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
24
2crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
22
1crashes
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
12
10crashes5injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
11
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
9
AIR BAGS
6
2crashes2injuries
SEATS
6
1crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
6
1crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
5
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
5
Total complaints229

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2010-08-24

“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…”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT · reported 2010-01-19

“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…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS · reported 2005-09-26

“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…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL · reported 2005-09-23

“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…”

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT · reported 2004-04-27

“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:LOWER BALL JOINT · reported 2004-02-29

“While driving 10 mph front upper ball joints snapped. This caused a vehicle collision. Dealership was notified,but did not resolve the problem. *ak”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT · reported 2004-02-01

“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:WHEEL BEARING · reported 2003-07-08

Defect investigations

Investigation DP03002 Opened 2003-05-07 · closed 2003-07-22

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…

Investigation PE02082 Opened 2002-11-06 · closed 2003-04-23

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.…

Investigation PE98001 Opened 1998-01-07 · closed 1998-05-29

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.

Investigation PE99008 Opened 1999-02-01 · closed 1999-04-13

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.

Investigation PE99008 Opened 1999-02-01 · closed 1999-04-13

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.

Investigation PE99008 Opened 1999-02-01 · closed 1999-04-13

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.

Investigation PE99008 Opened 1999-02-01 · closed 1999-04-13

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.

Investigation RQ00015 Opened 2000-08-02 · closed 2001-04-20

LOWER CONTRTOL ARM BALL JOINT

There is no summary currently available

Investigation RQ00015 Opened 2000-08-02 · closed 2001-04-20

LOWER CONTRTOL ARM BALL JOINT

There is no summary currently available

Investigation RQ00015 Opened 2000-08-02 · closed 2001-04-20

LOWER CONTRTOL ARM BALL JOINT

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Chrysler Sebring as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.