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1995 Chrysler Sebring: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1995 Chrysler Sebring, most recently filed December 2000. Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (3)

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1995 Chrysler Sebring. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 1995 Chrysler Sebring. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V421002 Filed Dec 18, 2000

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT

Suspension · front · control arm · lower ball joint
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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 INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
Repair progress not yet reported393,796 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V421002
Listed for 1995 Chrysler Sebring. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V066003 Filed Apr 5, 1999

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT

Suspension · front · control arm · lower ball joint
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Repair progress not yet reported165,857 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V066003
Listed for 1995 Chrysler Sebring. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 97V201000 Filed Nov 13, 1997

CHRYSLER/LOWER CONTROL ARM

Suspension · front · control arm · lower ball joint
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Repair progress not yet reported599,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V201000

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Owner complaints (132)

132 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The suspension is mentioned most often.

19involved a crash
4involved a fire
20injuries reported
1deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Chrysler Sebring, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 132.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1995 compares with other Sebring years

Best and worst Sebring years →
1995199619971998199920002001200220032004
This year (1995)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined

23
mpg combined
19
city
30
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,900
CO₂ tailpipe
386 g/mi
EPA class
Compact Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,840per year
$237per month
652gallons a year

Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

1995 Chrysler Sebring configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive19 / 30 / 23$2,900386
2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive19 / 29 / 23$2,900386
2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive19 / 29 / 22$3,050404
2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive18 / 27 / 21$3,200423
2.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive18 / 26 / 21$3,200423

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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1995 Chrysler Sebring FAQ

How many recalls does the 1995 Chrysler Sebring have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 00V421002 (suspension), 99V066003 (suspension), 97V201000 (suspension). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 1995 Chrysler Sebring problems?

Owners filed 132 complaints with NHTSA. Suspension (46), Service brakes (35), Air bags (17) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 1995 Chrysler Sebring get?

EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 19 city, 30 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 1995 Sebring compare with other years?

Among the 1995–2004 Chrysler Sebring model years at least five years old, the 2003 drew the fewest complaints (74) and the 1996 the most (420). The 1995 drew 132. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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