Owner-reported complaints naming the body or structure system, filed with NHTSA
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Body & structure reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
18
Latest Jan 15, 2004
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
9%
of 210 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
1
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
2
What this page shows
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1997 Chrysler Sebring submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 18 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming body or structure
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Body & structureBrakesVisibility
Filed Jan 15, 2004
I HAVE CALLED THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION ABOUT THE DRAINING HOLES OF MY SEBRING AND THEY HAVE SAID THERE IS NO PROBLEM. I'VE ASKED A COUPLE OF PEOPLE AND THEY SAID THAT THE HOLES ARE TOO SMALL. MY CAR WILL GET DESTROYED AT THIS RATE. WHEN IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM AT THE DEALER THEY THOUGHT IT WAS FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP OR THE SEALS OF THE WINDOWS. NOW I KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BUT THEY SAY THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THIS PROBLEM. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ANYMORE.
NHTSA ID
10069490
Incident
Nov 15, 2002
Body & structure
Filed Sep 17, 2003
VEHICLE INTERIOR FLOODS DURING MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINFALL.*MR IN LIGHT OF THE NUMBER OF PROBLEMS, THE COST OF REPAIRS THE CONSUMER HAS INCURRED ON WHAT IS APPARENTLY A DESIGN FLAW ON PARTS THAT HAVE NO MECHANICAL WEAR, IS UNBEARABLE. THE CONSUMER IS NOW REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FROM CHRYSLER AND NEED ASSISTANCE IN RESOLVING MATTER SAFELY AND PROMPTLY. *CB
NHTSA ID
10040220
Incident
Jan 1, 1901
Mileage
69,500 mi
Body & structure
Filed May 5, 2003
OUTSIDE DRIVER DOOR HANDLE FAILURE ON 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI. *JB
NHTSA ID
10017018
Incident
Apr 21, 2003
Mileage
97,250 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jun 19, 2002
STITCHING ON CONVERTABLE TOP IS COMING APART. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED TOP MIGHT BLOW OFF ON HIGHWAY AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ID
8012136
Incident
May 25, 2002
Body & structureTransmission
Filed Feb 12, 2002
EVER SINCE CONSUMER HAS HAD VEHICLE SHE HAS HAD PROBLEMS, VEHICLE LEANS TO LEFT. ALSO, WHEN SHE PUTS IT INTO GEAR IT MAKES A CLUTCHING NOISE.*AK
NHTSA ID
8003994
Incident
Feb 19, 2001
Body & structure
Filed Feb 22, 2001
PASSENGER'S SIDE MOLDING IS HANGING OFF SIDE OF DOOR. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. MOLDING IS PLASTIC, AND THERE IS A DEFECT IN PLASTIC . DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ID
881181
Incident
Jan 1, 2000
AirbagsBody & structureBrakes
Filed Feb 2, 2001
Crash reported1 injury reported
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH IN ICY CONDITIONS, CONSUMER RAN INTO A CEMENT BOTTOM OF A LIGHT POLE IN A PARKING LOT, CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS TOTALED AND THE AIRBAGS EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
NHTSA ID
785249
Incident
Dec 1, 1999
Body & structure
Filed Feb 2, 2001
THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DOOR PANEL WAS LOOSE AND HAD A BODY SHOP PUSH IT BACK IN PLACE, A FEW MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING THE ENTIRE DOOR PANEL CAME OFF THE VEHICLE ALMOST HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE, DEALER CLAIMED THAT THIS HAPPENED TO ALL 1997 SEBRINGS BUT THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE PANEL BECAUSE THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. NLM
NHTSA ID
559366
Body & structureBrakesEngine+1 more
Filed Dec 27, 2000
RECALL 97V201000; LOWER BALL JOINT WITH CONTROL ON BOTH SIDES, DEALER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE'S VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. ROTORS, BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS NEEDED REPLACED. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN OIL LEAK. LOCKS DO NOT WORK. *SLC
NHTSA ID
877077
Incident
Dec 20, 2000
Body & structurePowertrain (other)
Filed Feb 25, 2000
WHEEL BEARING WAS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING WHEELS TO FALL OFF. CONVERTIBLE TOP BLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, AFTER THE TOP RAILS OF THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN ADJUSTED BY THE DEALER TO CORRECT THE NOISE PROBLEM FROM THE WIND.*AK.ET.
NHTSA ID
857562
Incident
Aug 3, 1999
Body & structureBrakesElectrical+3 more
Filed Nov 23, 1999
WHENEVER THE BRAKES WERE IN USE THE CALIPERS FAILED TO OPEN. VEHICLE WOULD STOP UNTIL NOISE INDICATED A PROBLEM WITH BRAKES. WOULD TAKE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC REPLACED BRAKES. THE BRAKE PROBLEM HAPPENED AT LEAST 5 TIMES SO FAR. LAST TIME BRAKES JUST GAVE WAY & NEEDED TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. ON 5TH SET OF BRAKES. ALSO, REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK/ BOTH FRONT WINDOWS GLASS DISTORTED/REPLACED SPARK PLUGS/REPLACED TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM/REPLACED NOISY FRONT END/REPLACED STARTER, AND REALIGNED DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE.
NHTSA ID
852142
Incident
Jul 14, 1997
Body & structure
Filed Nov 15, 1999
1 injury reported
THE LATCH HOOK ON THE INSIDE OF THE LID OF THE CONSOLE IS VERY SHARP & DANGEROUS. DRIVER INADVERTENTLY CUT RIGHT ARM WHILE SHIFTING GEARS OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ID
848277
Incident
May 18, 1999
Body & structure
Filed Nov 3, 1999
TRUNK AND TRUNK LID ASSEMBLY WITH WATERPROOF SEALS HAVE FAILED REPEATEDLY. SEALS, 3RD TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY, SIDE WEATHERSTRIP, DECK LID WEATHER STRIP, TOP WEATHER STRIP HAVE BEEN REPLACED REPEATEDLY. NEW CARPET IN TRUNK, NEW TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE BEEN REPLACED REPEATEDLY. TRUNK CONTINUES TO LEAK. DRAIN HOLES HAVE BEEN CLEARED REPEATEDLY. PROBLEM CAN NOT BE FIXED BY DEALERSHIP. ANOTHER APPT. IS SCHEDULED FOR THIS MONTH. WATER IS STANDING IN TRUNK EVEN WHEN THERE HAS BEEN NO RAIN FOR DAYS/WEEKS.
NHTSA ID
714240
Incident
Aug 10, 1998
Body & structureVisibility
Filed Feb 1, 1999
FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS A GLAZE OVER CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, UNABLE TO CLEAN OFF. MJS
NHTSA ID
608123
Body & structureElectricalFuel system+1 more
Filed Jan 25, 1999
MIRRORS & PLASTIC PARTS OF TRUNK ARE FADED - A GRAY COLOR. THE SUN ROOF VISOR KEEPS COMING OFF TRACK. THERE IS A NOISE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE BACK SEAT. SOUNDS LIKE A HIGH PITCHED WHINE. CD PLAYER STOPPED ACCEPTING CDS. THERE IS A WHISTLING NOISE & LEAK FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW (UP FROM THE MIRROR). *AK
NHTSA ID
702568
Incident
Sep 3, 1998
Body & structureBrakesEngine+5 more
Filed May 29, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING GEARS TO STICK.
NHTSA ID
536146
Body & structure
Filed Dec 15, 1997
A SHEET METAL SCREW THROUGH FIRE WALL OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT PENETRATED IGNITION WIRING, CAUSING A SHORT THROUGH THE COMPUTER/ELECTRICAL FAILURES.
NHTSA ID
526159
Body & structureElectricalInterior & seats+1 more
Filed Aug 19, 1997
VEHICLE STATIONARY, CONVERTIBLE TOP WENT DOWN TWICE; ON 3RD TIME, WENT DOWN OKAY, BUT GOING UP, IT KEPT GOING. TURNED TOP MOTOR OFF BUT IT KEPT RUNNING. WIRING HARNES BURNED. TAIL & DASH LIGHTS FLASHED QUICKLY & TRUNK LID POPPED OPEN.
NHTSA ID
815823
Incident
Sep 10, 1996
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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