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1995 Chrysler Sebring problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 1995 Chrysler Sebring sits mid-pack among Sebring years: 229 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 229, with 5 recalls and 5 closed investigations. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 23 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across suspension (48), brakes (41), and engine (22), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

229

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

5

Investigations

27

Crash-involved

4

Fires reported

23

Injuries

1

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Sebring years?

Sebring NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted534 complaints1995: 229 complaints1996: 481 complaints1997: 295 complaints1998: 357 complaints1999: 231 complaints2000: 141 complaints2001: 322 complaints2002: 261 complaints2003: 53 complaints2004: 304 complaints2005: 107 complaints2006: 181 complaints2007: 534 complaints2008: 388 complaints2009: 64 complaints2010: 140 complaints2011: 6 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints
Sebring NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Chrysler Sebring problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension4821%
Brakes4118%
Engine2210%
Airbags188%
Electrical System157%
Transmission157%
Visibility & Wipers125%
Body & Structure104%
Seats94%
Fuel System83%
Steering83%
Seat Belts52%
Tires & Wheels42%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)31%
Other31%
Speed Control31%
Latches & Locks31%
Lighting21%

Does the 1995 Chrysler Sebring have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07E055000Fuel SystemJuly 26, 2007 · 222 units

Defect

CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY.

Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRTEX AUTOMOTIVE AT 800-880-3056.

06E088000Fuel SystemOctober 23, 2006 · 39,243 units

Defect

CERTAIN TIGAS FUEL PUMP MODULES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AND P/NOS. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES ARE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESS SWELL OF THE FLAPPER VALVE RESTRICTING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.

Consequence

FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-461-1834.

00V421002SuspensionDecember 18, 2000 · 393,796 units

Defect

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.

99V066003SuspensionApril 5, 1999 · 165,857 units

Defect

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.

97V201000SuspensionNovember 13, 1997 · 599,000 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · June 9, 2002 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 9, 2002 · crash

“CONSUMER'S CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AT THE GASOLINE STATION . THE FUEL LINE COMPRESSION CONNECTION POINT HAD A FUEL LEAK, WHICH CAUSED FUEL TO BE IGNITED BY THE HEAT WITHIN THE ENGINE. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 23, 1998 · fire

“WHLE DRIVING 25 MPH HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT, DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH DID NOT PROTECT OCCUPANT IN THIS ACCIDENT. CHRYSLER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND STATED THAT AIRBAG SYSTEM SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · July 3, 1999 · crash

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · fire

1995 Chrysler Sebring — common questions

Is the 1995 Chrysler Sebring reliable?

It is close to typical for the Sebring: 229 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and 5 investigations on file.

What are the most common 1995 Sebring problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are suspension (48 complaints), brakes (41 complaints), engine (22 complaints).

Does the 1995 Chrysler Sebring have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 1995 Chrysler Sebring. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1995 Chrysler Sebring under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 5 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Chrysler Sebring years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Sebring years to avoid are 2007, 1996, 2008, 1998. The cleanest record among Sebring years belongs to 2013.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.