10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 46,747 miles
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The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Sebring. On December 1, 2007, the contact was involved in a crash that caused the wheel to fracture. Since that time, he has been using the temporary spare tire, but the tread has become bare. He believes that the tire will be worn to the tread in approximately three weeks. The part for the repair has been unavailable and he cannot get a timeframe from the manufacturer as to when it will arrive or any further information. The contact stated that the wheels also leak and he has to place air in them each week. The current mileage was 49,975 and failure mileage was 43,000. Updated 04/23/08. The consumer stated the part has been unavailable for 6 months. Updated.
- Omaha, NE, USA
: the contact stated while driving 60 mph the left front wheel fractured and broke away from the vehicle. It crashed into a guard rail and proceeded to travel over the guard rail. Neither of the front airbags deployed. The fuel tank was punctured during the process, and the vehicle erupted in flames. It became fully engulfed in flames and burned to the ground. The fire department and the state police were at the scene of the accident and provided written reports. The vehicle was inspected by the insurance company and was deemed totaled.
- New Hartford, NY, USA
- Gardner, MA, USA