Owner-reported complaints naming the electrical system, filed with NHTSA
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Electrical 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 May 29, 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.
3
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 electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories. 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 electrical
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Electrical
Filed May 29, 2004
WHEN I PURCHASED MY CAR, I PURCHASED IT USED. I NOTICED THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. I WAS THEN INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS A SHORT OR A SENSOR PROBLEM. I THEN TOOK MY CAR TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM CHECK IT OUT. I WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A SENSOR LIGHT BURN OUT, AND THAT IS WAS NOT GETTING OXYGEN TO THE ENGINE. I PAID $250. ON A TUESDAY TO GET THAT FIXED. THAT WEDNESDAY THE LIGHT WAS BACK ON. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK DOWN TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THERE IS ABOUT 3 SENSORS IN THE ENGINE, AND ANOTHER ONE HAS GONE OUT. AND IT WILL COST ME ANOTHER $250. TO REPLACE THAT ONE. THIS WAS ALL IN A 2 DAY SPAN. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT I CAN DO ABOUT THIS, OR WILL I HAVE TO KEEP PAYING TILL ALL THE SENSORS ARE REPLACED, AND HOW WILL I KNOW IF THEY ALL HAVE BEEN REPLACED. VERY UPSET COSTUMER. AND I WORK FOR CHRYSLER, THIS IS TERRIBLE BUSINESS. *LA
NHTSA ID
10074460
Incident
May 25, 2003
Electrical
Filed Mar 24, 2003
THE VEHICLES CONSOLE DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM THE ODOMETER AND TACHOMETER WERE INTERMITTENT. POSSIBLY DUE TO A SHORT. THE CONSUMER HAS TALKED TO OTHERS WITH THE SAME VEHICLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. SCC
NHTSA ID
10012314
Incident
Feb 13, 2003
Electrical
Filed Sep 23, 2002
WE HAD TO REPLACE THE OXYGEN SENSORS TO BE ABLE TO GET THE ENGINE LIGHT OFF AND THEN THE IGNITION FUSES STARTED TO BURN OUT. THEY ONLY BURN OUT WHEN YOU TURN RIGHT. IT ALSO HAPPENED AT A LOW SPEED OF 35 MILES PER HOUR. CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. NLM
NHTSA ID
767602
Incident
Sep 18, 2002
BrakesElectricalTransmission
Filed Aug 18, 2002
Crash reported1 injury reported
MY CAR HAS HAD SEVERAL FAILURES IN ALMOST EVERY ASPECT OF THE CAR. IT HAS HAD 4 ELECTRICAL FAILURES, 3 BRAKE FAILURES, 4 MECHANICAL, AND 7 OTHER PROBLEMS. BASICALLY THE CAR HAS BEEN A COMPLETE LOSS. I HAVE BEEN FIGHTING CHRYSLER FOR 3 YEARS AND THEY REFUSE TO HELP AT ALL. I FEEL AT 60,000 MY CAR IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IT HAS CAUSED ONE ACCIDENT IN WHICH I STILL HAVE NECK PROBLEMS. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEE MY WEBSITE AT WWW.POSTALHISTORYSTORE.CHRYSLER.HTM THANK YOU!
NHTSA ID
765812
Electrical
Filed May 25, 2000
Fire reported
WIRING BEHIND LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE RUBBED AGAINST MANIFOLD AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. FUEL LINE NEAR BY WAS ALSO WEAKENED.*AK
NHTSA ID
723183
Incident
May 22, 2000
BrakesElectricalVisibility
Filed Apr 19, 2000
THE VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOWS LEAKING AND NOT CLOSING PROPERLY, PASSENGER SIDE SPEAKER NOISE AND BRAKES SQUEAL, THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO RECTIFY DURING NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR ALL ITEMS. *MJS
NHTSA ID
551935
Incident
May 1, 1999
ElectricalEngine
Filed Dec 7, 1999
DEALER WORK ON ALL PROBLEMS/I BELIEVE POHANKA SOLD ME A LEMON CAR AND DEALER WANTS BRAKE ENGINE DOWN AND DON'T WANT TO FIX THEY ORIGINAL START WORKING ON MY CAR. *AK
NHTSA ID
715741
Incident
Nov 26, 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
Electrical
Filed Feb 1, 1999
BATTERY FAILED AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED FOR A WEEK. YH
NHTSA ID
606566
Incident
Oct 26, 1997
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
Electrical
Filed Oct 23, 1998
FLAGGED SAFETY ISSUE-HI NOTE AND LO NOTE HORNS REPEAT FAILURES AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE AT 40-50MPH IN 2-3 DAYS OF HEAVY RAIN ONE OR BOTH HORN FAIL. DEALER HAS REPLACED HORNS WILLINGLY,NO ACKNOWLEDGMENT FROM CHRYSLER.DEALER HAS MOUNTED LEFT HORN TO RIGHT MOUNTING AND MOUNTEDRIGHT HORN TO LEFT MOUNTING.HORN BODIES NOW FACE REARWARD OF VEHICLE IN AN ATTEMPT TO PREVENT RAIN WATER BEING JAMMED UP HORN ASSEMBLIES AND RUSTING HORN INTERNAL PARTS. HORN TONE IS REDUCED BY ABOUT 7 PERCENT,BUT BETTER 93PERCENT HORNS THAN NONE,OR NEXT TO NONE.RECOMMEND DESIGNING NEW ARRAIGEMENT FOR THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA ID
700043
Incident
Oct 5, 1998
ElectricalOther / unspecified
Filed Aug 19, 1998
HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP FAILURE DUE TO LOOSE WIRING.
NHTSA ID
539114
Incident
Apr 3, 1997
Electrical
Filed Jul 27, 1998
KEY COMES OUT IN ANY GEAR. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ID
825883
Electrical
Filed Jul 8, 1998
TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT LIGHT UP INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. HAS NO IDENTIFICATION OF SIGNALING TO TURN. THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SLC
NHTSA ID
825172
Incident
Oct 1, 1997
ElectricalSteering
Filed Mar 20, 1998
THE VEHICLE HAD INTERMITTENT NOISE IN THE STEERING, AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FAULTY RACK AND PINION. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER DUE TO A FAILED BATTERY.
NHTSA ID
821635
Incident
Oct 17, 1997
BrakesElectricalEngine
Filed Feb 18, 1998
BRAKE PROBLEMS.
NHTSA ID
530607
Incident
Jun 17, 1997
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
Electrical
Filed Mar 3, 1997
Fire reported1 injury reported
UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE LEFT HAND SIDE THEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE FIXED. *AK
NHTSA ID
809558
Incident
Mar 1, 1997
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