1995 Chrysler SEBRING problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
70 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
98,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint is the most frequently named component, appearing in 16 of 70 complaints (22.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 12 | 17.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 4.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 2.9% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 2.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 |
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint: 16; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 9; Air Bags:Frontal: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 5; Suspension: 4; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Seats: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 59 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
1995: 7; 1996: 4; 2000: 16; 2001: 13; 2002: 14; 2003: 6; 2004: 5; 2005: 3; 2010: 2
Pattern summary
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10127780 · 2005-07-07 (July 7, 2005)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10127780 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10138018 · 2005-10-20 (October 20, 2005)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 128,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10138018 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10357262 · 2010-09-23 (September 23, 2010)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 189 miles reported. Look up ODI 10357262 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 770006 · 2002-11-22 (November 22, 2002)
COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. DT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 770006 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 878055 · 2001-01-11 (January 11, 2001)
WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN 60 MPH FIRE IGNITED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WITHIN HEAVY CABLE THAT WAS CONNECTED TO BATTERY. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN IN TRAFFIC. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTTHER DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 878055 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 561557 · 2001-06-12 (June 12, 2001)
PARTICALS WERE FOUND FLOATING IN POWER STEERING FLUID. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 561557 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8014592 · 2002-07-24 (July 24, 2002)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8014592 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10050163 · 2003-12-08 (December 8, 2003)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 33,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10050163 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8013840 · 2002-07-15 (July 15, 2002)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8013840 at NHTSA ↗