NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Steering complaints
15 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Aug 1, 2022
Steering
While driving down the road the Lexus it locks the steering wheel to keep it from moving at all broke almost causing me to have an accident when making the turn it will not pass safety inspection now because of the broken piece inside the steering column that’s where I was going to get it the safety inspection for our state whe…
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While driving down the road the Lexus it locks the steering wheel to keep it from moving at all broke almost causing me to have an accident when making the turn it will not pass safety inspection now because of the broken piece inside the steering column that’s where I was going to get it the safety inspection for our state when it broke. I’m not sure exactly what it broke but this is a safety issue. I uploaded a picture but a video would probably be better but I couldn’t send it attach that I can send you one if you would like please respond to me and let me know
NHTSA ODI #11476989
Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 2019
EngineSeat BeltsSteering
WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES REALLY BAD UNTIL I BRING THE STEERING BACK INTO REGULAR POSITION. THE SEAT BELT SIGN GOES OFF CONTINUALLY AFTER I'M BUCKLED UP, CAR ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE CAR IS IDLING AT A RED LIGHT, CAR JUMPS WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #11270973
Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 2019
Air BagsSeatsSteering
DRIVERS SEAT MOVES WHEN COMING TO STOP, AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF AND WILL STAY ON AT TIMES SEAT BELT DONT RETRACT
NHTSA ODI #11266079
170,000 miles · Feb 8, 2017
Electrical SystemEngineSteering
I WAS DRIVING AND MY VEHICLE STARTED OVER HEATING AND THEN WOULDN'T RUN. I HAVE PUT W GONE COOLANT IN IT SEVERAL TIME. THE RADIATOR HOSE TOP PART IS COMPLETELY BUSTED. NEEDING A NEW HEAD GASKET, AND WHOLE TOP RADIATOR HOSE NOW. ON TOP OF THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS MESSED UP ALSO. MY CAR WINDOW ALSO DOESN'T WORK. IT'S STUCK …
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I WAS DRIVING AND MY VEHICLE STARTED OVER HEATING AND THEN WOULDN'T RUN. I HAVE PUT W GONE COOLANT IN IT SEVERAL TIME. THE RADIATOR HOSE TOP PART IS COMPLETELY BUSTED. NEEDING A NEW HEAD GASKET, AND WHOLE TOP RADIATOR HOSE NOW. ON TOP OF THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS MESSED UP ALSO. MY CAR WINDOW ALSO DOESN'T WORK. IT'S STUCK ROLLED DOWN BECAUSE OF AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. I WANT IT ALL FIXED ASAP. I CAN'T AFFORD THE FIX. I AM A SINGLE PREGNANT MOTHER WHO HAS SEVERAL APPOINTMENTS TO GET TO AND FROM BETWEEN MY DAUGHTER AND I. JUST GOING TO THE STORE FOR FOOD HAS ALMOST BEEN IMPOSSIBLE. WE HAVE TO RELY ON OTHERS TO HELP US. I NEED MY CAR OUT THE SHOP. PLEASE HELP
NHTSA ODI #10950327
Mileage unknown · Aug 13, 2015
Electrical SystemEngineSteering
MY 2008 CHYRSLER SEABRING ENGINE STOP ON HIGHWAY AND STEERING WHEEL LOCK. THE REASON WHY IS A CHYRSLER DEFECTED PART (TIPM) WHICH IS TOTAL INTERGRATED POWER MODULE. CHYRSLER HAVE A LAWSUIT ON THEM ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. MY CAR IS AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. COST $1100.00 WHICH I HAVE TO PAY. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE FIX FOR FREE UNDER …
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MY 2008 CHYRSLER SEABRING ENGINE STOP ON HIGHWAY AND STEERING WHEEL LOCK. THE REASON WHY IS A CHYRSLER DEFECTED PART (TIPM) WHICH IS TOTAL INTERGRATED POWER MODULE. CHYRSLER HAVE A LAWSUIT ON THEM ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. MY CAR IS AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. COST $1100.00 WHICH I HAVE TO PAY. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE FIX FOR FREE UNDER RECALL. ALSO HORN BLOWING, DOOR WINDOW MOVING , TRUNK OPENING,INTERIOR LIGHT NOT COMING ON. IT WOULD HELP I YOU COULD CONTACT THE DEALER CONCERNING MY ISSUE. CONTACT INFORMATION: GINN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE ,5190 US-278 ,COVINGTON GEORGIA 30014 ,770-786-2271 TIM DABNEY TIMD@GELGINN.COM (BUSINESS MANAGER) ZACK THACKSTON (SERVICE ADVISOR ).
NHTSA ODI #10748321
35,000 miles · May 13, 2014
Air BagsSteeringWheelsCrashInjury
I REPORTED THESE PROBLEMS BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2011 AFTER I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY. ON SEPTEMBER 03, 2011, I WAS DRIVING ON SOUTH I-43 FREEWAY. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LANE CHANGE, MY CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO STEERING FAILURE. I COULD NOT STEER MY CAR, MY STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY LOOSE AND THERE WAS N…
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I REPORTED THESE PROBLEMS BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2011 AFTER I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY. ON SEPTEMBER 03, 2011, I WAS DRIVING ON SOUTH I-43 FREEWAY. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LANE CHANGE, MY CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO STEERING FAILURE. I COULD NOT STEER MY CAR, MY STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY LOOSE AND THERE WAS NO CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE ITSELF. I WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT HIT MY CAR ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE BY THE REAR LOWER SIDE PANEL. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYED. MY CAR SLAMMED UP AGAINST THE CONCRETE WALL BARRIER ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE OF MY CAR. I HAVE SIDE AIRBAGS, AIRBAGS IN MY SEATS, UNDERNEATH MY DASH, IN MY STEERING WHEEL, ONE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE ABOVE THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT, AND IN ALL FOUR WINDOW SEALS OF MY CAR AND NOT ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. I HAVE ADR SYSTEM IN MY CAR THAT SUPPOSEDLY CAN RECORD SECONDS OF ACTIVITY AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. WHAT HAPPENED TO THAT INFORMATION? I AM STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH MY CARE THAT IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE SUCH AS; CONTINUING REPLACING TIE ROD AND THE STABILIZER BAR LOOSE. THIS PROBLEM STARTED FIRST HAVING PROBLEMS TRYING TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO CRANK THE CAR AND AT TIMES FEARING THAT I MIGHT BREAK THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND HAVING TO REALLY WIGGLE THE STEERING WHEEL TO GET THE SWITCH TO TURN OVER. PICTURES THAT WERE TAKEN BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY REVEALED A LOT OF RUSTY OLD LOOKING PARTS UNDERNEATH THE CAR WHEN IN FACT THE MOTOR OF THE CAR STILL LOOKS NEW. MY CAR WAS ONLY TWO YEARS OLD WITH A LITTLE OVER 17,000 MILES AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE IN OCTOBER 2010. WHEN I REPORTED THESE ALL OF THESE THINGS IN SEPTEMBER 2011, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO RECALLS ON MY CAR AND I DOUBT IF THIS CAR HAS ANY AIRBAGS IN IT. I LEARNED AFTER, I HAD THE ACCIDENT IN MY CAR, THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN WRECKED AND HAD POSSIBLE FRAME DAMAGE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10588202
46,813 miles · Jan 21, 2014
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER STERLING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LOSS IN POWER STEERING CONTROL WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE ENTIRE FRONT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER STERLING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LOSS IN POWER STEERING CONTROL WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE ENTIRE FRONT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V193000 (STEERING), HOWEVER THE REMEDY DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,813.. ..UPDATED 02-28-14 *BF UPDATED 3/14/2014 *JS
NHTSA ODI #10560760
72,000 miles · Jan 6, 2014
SteeringSuspensionWheels
RECALL #H07 ON 12/30/2013 I WENT TO HURLEY CHRYSLER DODGE DELAND, FLORIDA. THE SERVICE ADVISOR [XXX] REQUEST A FEE OF $115.00 DOLLAR FOR THE ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSIS ON THIS RECALL. [XXX] STATED IT WAS NECESSARY TO DETERMINE OTHER TECHNICAL ISSUES ON THE CAR THAT WAS NOT NECESSARY THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM. DELAND AAM…
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RECALL #H07 ON 12/30/2013 I WENT TO HURLEY CHRYSLER DODGE DELAND, FLORIDA. THE SERVICE ADVISOR [XXX] REQUEST A FEE OF $115.00 DOLLAR FOR THE ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSIS ON THIS RECALL. [XXX] STATED IT WAS NECESSARY TO DETERMINE OTHER TECHNICAL ISSUES ON THE CAR THAT WAS NOT NECESSARY THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM. DELAND AAMCO SERVE AND REPAIR THE CAR ON 12/26/2013 FOR A COST OF 1185.77, HOWEVER THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT STILL ON. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN THE CAR (ENGINE)SUDDENLY STOP. THIS SITUATION HAD HAPPENED THREE TIMES. ALSO SOMETIME THE CAR SMELL LIKE BURN WIRE. I JUST REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR NATIONAL PEOPLE AT THE DEALERSHIP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE ANY MAYOR ACCIDENT CAN HAPPENED TO ME. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10558605
19,000 miles · Aug 17, 2013
Electrical SystemEngineSteering
BOUGHT CERTIFIED USED 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 7/11 WITH 18,000 MILES. FALL, 2011 RADIO STUCK ON ONE AM CHANNEL REGARDLESS OF SELECTING AM, FM, OR SIRIUS. DEALER OFFERED TO SELL ME NEW RADIO. AFTER RADIO NOT USED FOR A WEEK, STARTED TO FUNCTION OKAY AGAIN. JULY, 2012 HEADLIGHT ON MESSAGE AND ALARM UPON OPENING DOOR, DAY…
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BOUGHT CERTIFIED USED 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 7/11 WITH 18,000 MILES. FALL, 2011 RADIO STUCK ON ONE AM CHANNEL REGARDLESS OF SELECTING AM, FM, OR SIRIUS. DEALER OFFERED TO SELL ME NEW RADIO. AFTER RADIO NOT USED FOR A WEEK, STARTED TO FUNCTION OKAY AGAIN. JULY, 2012 HEADLIGHT ON MESSAGE AND ALARM UPON OPENING DOOR, DAYTIME, NO KEY IN IGNITION, NO HEADLIGHTS ON, INTERIOR DASH DISPLAY LIGHTS ON BUT DIM LIKE FOR NIGHTTIME. 12/12 INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUTOFF AUTOMATICALLY WHEN I EXITED CAR, SWITCH NOT IN ON POSITION. ONGOING: AUTO BRIGHTNESS DISPLAY ON RADIO DOES NOT WORK. TOP DOWN ON KEY FOB DOES NOT WORK. WINTER, 2013 STALLED TWICE AT RED LIGHTS, ALSO HAD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING. DEALER SAID STEERING RACK WAS WORN AND LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED (35,000 MILES) AND WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER ALSO CLEANED THROTTLE PLATE AND FUEL INJECTORS FOR STALLING PROBLEM. EVEN AFTER THIS SERVICE CAR CONTINUED TO STALL, SOMETIMES CATCHING ITSELF AND SPEEDING UP WHICH CAUSES CAR TO SURGE FORWARD. AS OF TODAY, 8/17/13 CAR HAS 40,050 MILES ON IT AND I WONDER WHAT'S NEXT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10535862
97,000 miles · Jun 26, 2013
Electrical SystemSteeringUnknown Or Other
SO FAR MY 2008 SEBRING HAS TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING TWICE. I WAS SLOWING DOWN FROM 30MPH FOR A STOP LIGHT AND IT TURNED OFF AND WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO UTILIZE THE BRAKES IF NOT I WOULD HAVE REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, BUT AS FOR THE STEERING, IT WAS UNRESPONSIVE. HOWEVER, I TURNED MY CAR BACK ON AS IF NOTHING HAPPEN UNTI…
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SO FAR MY 2008 SEBRING HAS TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING TWICE. I WAS SLOWING DOWN FROM 30MPH FOR A STOP LIGHT AND IT TURNED OFF AND WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO UTILIZE THE BRAKES IF NOT I WOULD HAVE REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, BUT AS FOR THE STEERING, IT WAS UNRESPONSIVE. HOWEVER, I TURNED MY CAR BACK ON AS IF NOTHING HAPPEN UNTIL THE SECOND TIME IT STALLED WHILE TURNING INTO MY STREET. SAME ISSUE OCCURRED (NO STEERING, BUT BRAKES WERE OK.)CAR STALLS ONCE AGAIN GOOD THING MY CAR TURNS BACK ON IMMEDIATELY. ITS WAS DANGEROUS ONLY FOR THE FACT THAT ONCOMING TRAFFIC WOULD BE UNABLE TO SEE ME STALLED THERE BECAUSE ROAD FORMS A HILL OVER THE CANAL, SINCE SOON AFTER I WENT PASSED OVER THE CANAL MY STREET ENTRANCE IS MORE OR LESS 20FT FROM THE CANAL, IT COULD BE A BLIND SPOT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10521979
Official recalls
4Apr 2, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 180,963 MY 2007-2008 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE TPMS MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS INCLUDING ENGINE NO-START, DEAD BATTERY, AN INOPERATIVE CRUISE CONTROL OR REMOTE START SYSTEM, AND/OR ENGINE STALLING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: ENGINE STALLING COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL SEAL THE WIRES FOR THE TPMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Oct 10, 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR FOR CONTAMINATION OR DAMAGE, INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY, AND REPLACE THE FAN MOTOR FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Sep 12, 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING THE LATCH TO STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION OR THE LOCK FUNCTION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR CAN RESULT IN AN UNBELTED FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE OR BEING EJECTED IN A CRASH, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A SECONDARY RETENTION FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS. THIS ACTION WILL SUPERSEDE AND EXPAND A PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V-104). THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Jun 13, 2007
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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NHTSA investigations
1AQ10001 · Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
Opened Nov 18, 2010 · Closed Dec 28, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other
On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.RMD queried three (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.Analysis of this data demonstrated that rental car recalls completion was neither complete nor consistent.The rental car companies representing the largest market share in the industry were then queried as to their respective policies for the rental, lease, and sale of vehicles with open recalls.The data and responses from the manufacturers and the rental car companies can be found in the document repository by accessing the ?Associated Documents link above.In December 2015, Congress enacted the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.One section of the Act prohibits rental car companies from renting, leasing, or selling motor vehicles subject to open safety recalls.With the passage of the FAST Act and its prohibition, there is no continuing need for the agency to investigate rental car recall completions.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The agency reserves the right to open any future investigations, including audits of individual recalls, or groups of recalls, or rental car companies, to examine more closely safety recalls performance and completion issues in this area.