1996 Chrysler Sebring Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT · data through 07/12/2026

42Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint complaints

12.2%Of all 343 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT42 · 12.2%

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL25 · 7.3%

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS20 · 5.8%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE18 · 5.2%

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION17 · 5%

Share of the 343 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1996 Chrysler Sebring overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE,CAUSING THE WHEEL TO COME OFF PRIOR TO RECALL 97V201. ALSO, BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.”NHTSA complaint 836112 — filed 06/02/1999

“CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WHEN LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE APART. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEIR VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER…”NHTSA complaint 830830 — filed 02/09/1999

“IN AUGUST OF 1998 I BEGAN TO DETECT A CREAKING NOISE WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL (EVEN AT A FULL STOP). I BROUGHT IT…”NHTSA complaint 702551 — filed 01/25/1999

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Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 Chrysler Sebring have suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint problems?

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint is the most-reported problem area on the 1996 Chrysler Sebring: 42 of 343 complaints on file (12.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1996 Chrysler Sebring have in total?

343 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 41 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 25 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.