RIGHT REAR TOP STRUT MOUNT BECAME NOISY/CREAKING/THUMPS) DURING THE WINTER. 2 WEEKS AGO WHILE DRIVING HOME WE HEARD EXCESSIVE NOISE/CREAKING/THUMPING FROM RIGHT REAR. WHILE DRIVING TO WORK THE NEXT DAY NOISE WAS EVEN LOUDER. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THE SHOCK HAD DROPPED THROUGH THE MOUNT AND WERE WEDGED IN THE COIL. TEMPORARILY …
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RIGHT REAR TOP STRUT MOUNT BECAME NOISY/CREAKING/THUMPS) DURING THE WINTER. 2 WEEKS AGO WHILE DRIVING HOME WE HEARD EXCESSIVE NOISE/CREAKING/THUMPING FROM RIGHT REAR. WHILE DRIVING TO WORK THE NEXT DAY NOISE WAS EVEN LOUDER. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THE SHOCK HAD DROPPED THROUGH THE MOUNT AND WERE WEDGED IN THE COIL. TEMPORARILY PUSHED IT BACK UP, PURCHASED A NEW MOUNT FROM DEALER WHICH WAS INSTALLED. OLD MOUNT, ALUMINUM), HAD COMPLETELY DETERIORATED. NOW THE LEFT SIDE WAS GETTING LOUDER. WILL REPLACE BEFORE SHOCK DAMAGE AS WELL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10193405
56,945 miles · May 24, 2007
Suspension
DRIVING 5 MILE P/HR (LUCKILY) UPPER CONTROL / ARM BAL JOINT, LEFT REAR, CRACKED, SEPARATED...TIRE FELL OFF TBD (PROBABLY REPLACE BOTH PARTS OR MORE DEPENDING ON EXTENT OF RESIDUAL DAMAGE.
NHTSA ODI #10191696
Mileage unknown · May 15, 2007
Suspension
LOUD CLANGING NOISE FROM REAR. MECHANIC ADVISED THAT BOTH BOTH STRUTS AND SHOCKS WERE BROKEN AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. ESTIMATED $600.00 . *AK
NHTSA ODI #10190845
45,771 miles · Jan 7, 2007
Suspension
UPON ROTATING TIRES ON JAN 2, 2007, I NOTICED SEVERE CORROSION ON THE REAR STRUT MOUNTS OF MY 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI. HAD THESE MOUNTS NOT BEEN REPLACED IT COULD HAVE CAUSED SEVERE INJURY TO THE PASSENGERS AS THE SPRINGS WOULD HAVE LET LOOSE THROUGH THE EXTERNAL WHEEL WELL AND ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD CAUSE…
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UPON ROTATING TIRES ON JAN 2, 2007, I NOTICED SEVERE CORROSION ON THE REAR STRUT MOUNTS OF MY 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI. HAD THESE MOUNTS NOT BEEN REPLACED IT COULD HAVE CAUSED SEVERE INJURY TO THE PASSENGERS AS THE SPRINGS WOULD HAVE LET LOOSE THROUGH THE EXTERNAL WHEEL WELL AND ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS BODILY INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS. FAILURE OF THESE PARTS ALSO COULD HAVE CAUSED THE DRIVER TO EXPERIENCE A DEGRADED RESPONSE IN HANDLING. I PURCHASED 2 NEW (MODIFIED BY MANUFACTURE) STRUT MOUNTS AND INSTALLED THEM. THE STRUT MOUNTS COST WERE MINIMAL. REAR STRUT MOUNTS ARE SEVERELY CORRODED, CRACKED AND BROKEN. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10178017
70,000 miles · Sep 20, 2006
Suspension
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR SECTION OF THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE DRIVER SIDE REAR STRUT MOUNT WAS CORRODED AND FELL APART. THE PART WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS LOCATED IN A SALT BELT STATE.
NHTSA ODI #10168729
77,000 miles · Jun 7, 2006
Suspension
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE STRUT BRACKET FRACTURED AND PENETRATED THE TIRE. THE STRUT BRACKET AND TIRE WERE REPLACED.
NHTSA ODI #10159188
Mileage unknown · Apr 24, 2006
Suspension
IN FEB. 2006 THE FRONT WHEEL FEEL OFF MY 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING BECAUSE OF A BALL JOINT FAILURE (NON GREASEABLE JOINT). LUCKILY NO ONE WAS KILLED OR INJURED, BUT THEY COULD HAVE BEEN! I HAD THE FRONT JOINTS REPLACED AND OTHER DAMAGE REPAIRED. TWO MONTHS LATER (APRIL 2006) THE BALL JOINTS IN THE REAR OF THE CAR FAILED AND THE R…
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IN FEB. 2006 THE FRONT WHEEL FEEL OFF MY 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING BECAUSE OF A BALL JOINT FAILURE (NON GREASEABLE JOINT). LUCKILY NO ONE WAS KILLED OR INJURED, BUT THEY COULD HAVE BEEN! I HAD THE FRONT JOINTS REPLACED AND OTHER DAMAGE REPAIRED. TWO MONTHS LATER (APRIL 2006) THE BALL JOINTS IN THE REAR OF THE CAR FAILED AND THE REAR WHEEL FELL OFF. AGAIN NO ONE WAS KILLED OR INJURED, BUT THEY COULD HAVE BEEN! *NM
NHTSA ODI #10155990
26,425 miles · Feb 24, 2006
SteeringSuspension
SERIOUS CLUNKING NOISE UPON ACCELERATION / BRAKING. DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE LOWER BALL JOINT WAS LOOSE AND REPLACED THE LEFT FRONT LOWER ARM CONTROL. GLAD I MADE IT HOME ON MY 250 MILE DRIVE WITHOUT KILLING MYSELF OR OTHERS! *JB
NHTSA ODI #10151174
25,127 miles · Feb 24, 2006
SteeringSuspension
"POPPING" FELT IN STEERING. TIRES STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTSIDE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY (WARRANTY) BUT I HAD TO PAY FOR THE ALIGNMENT NEEDED AFTER THE REPLACED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10151173
65,000 miles · Oct 7, 2005
Suspension
VEHICLE CONTROL ARM ON RIGHT REAR WHEEL BROKE WHILE DRIVING. *TS *JB
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
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. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.
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