Body & structureEngineExterior lighting+2 more
Filed Oct 28, 2012
I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI THE CAR HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, ONE IS THE CONTROL ARM IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A LIST OF OTHER EVAC PROBLEMS - I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS - PLEASE ADVICE - NEED HELP - CALLED CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS AND FIRST THEY SAID MY VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED - THEN THEY TELL ME THEY CAN CHARGE ME $149.00 TO RESET THE COMPUTER CATALYST(G)/NMHCCATALYST(D) EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM(G)/ UNSUPPORTIVE(D) 02 SENSOR(G) EXHAUST GAS SENSOR(D) 02 SENSOR HEATER (G) PM FILTER (D) EGR/VVT (G,D) PO455 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM LEAK DETECTED (LARGE LEAK) MY HEADLAMPS ARE YELLOW AND MY REAR WINDOW LOOKS LIKE THERE IS SOME KIND OF MOLD SANDWICHED INTO THE GLASS AND DEFROST...ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF AT NIGHT. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10482488
- Incident
- Oct 28, 2012
- Mileage
- 131,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Nov 5, 2003
MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD FOGGING UP. MORE OF A PROBLEM DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. DOESN'T MATTER IF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS OPEN OR CLOSED. HAVE HAD TO LOOK OUT THE SIDE WINDOWS TO VISUALIZE THE HIGHWAY. DATE LISTED IS JUST ONE OF THE TIMES WE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS!*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10045552
- Incident
- Jul 1, 2001
Visibility
Filed Sep 9, 2003
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER HAS FAILED AT LEAST 10 TIMES. REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BY DEALERSHIP EACH TIME, CONTINUES TO FAIL. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10037556
- Incident
- Sep 9, 2003
- Mileage
- 12,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Jan 8, 2003
WHILE IN MOTION THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD AND UPWARD. *JG *JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10001486
- Incident
- Jul 24, 2002
- Mileage
- 52,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Sep 23, 2002
LEAKAGE OF OILY SUBSTANCE FROM MIRROR. DISTORTION OF MIRROR REFLECTIVE SURFACE. INTERIOR LIGHTS FILLED WITH SUBSTANCE. DAMAGE TO CAR INTERIOR AROUND GEAR SHIFT. DRIPPED ON HAND WHILE SHIFTING TO REVERSE. VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM SKIN. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 767610
- Incident
- Sep 17, 2002
Visibility
Filed Mar 20, 2000
SUN ROOF LEAKS
- NHTSA ID
- 720381
Body & structureOther / unspecifiedTransmission+1 more
Filed Mar 12, 2000
TIRE RIMS ARE TOO SOFT!!!! HAVE REPLACE 2 RIMS AND HAVE OWNED VEHICLE LESS THAN 18 MONTHS. DOOR PANELS ARE DEFECTIVE!!! SUNROOF UPHOLSTERY IS DEFECTIVE. ENGINE ROARS. OVER DRIVE BUTTON IS LOCATED IN A BAD PLACE. INSTRUCTIONS ARE CONFUSING BETWEEN PANEL INSTRUCTIONS AND O/D MANUEL. I LOVE TO DRIVE THIS CAR....BUT I HATE IT! AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED!!!( DOT NUMBER: )
- NHTSA ID
- 719993
- Incident
- Feb 12, 2000
Visibility
Filed Nov 1, 1999
DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW BURNED UP.*ET
- NHTSA ID
- 784253
Body & structureVisibility
Filed Jun 11, 1999
THE SEBRING HAS MULTIPLE STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL DEFECTS WHICH DEVALUE THE CAR. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 707449
- Incident
- Sep 1, 1998
Body & structureBrakesSteering+1 more
Filed Jun 1, 1999
BRAKE SYSTEM - CALIPER INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT FACTORY CAUSING ROTOR AND PAD ON FRONT/DRIVER'S SIDE TO FAIL. REMAINING PADS/ROTORS IN FAIR CONDITION. PLASTIC EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE FALLS OFF WILL SPEED ABOVE 45MPH. SUNROOF FAILS TO OPEN OR CLOSE. BATTERY DIED. ANTI-THEFT NOT WORKING
- NHTSA ID
- 707082
- Incident
- May 29, 1999
Body & structureDriver assistanceVisibility
Filed Feb 11, 1999
CAR IS FALLING APART, UNSAFE TO DRIVE, CAN'T SEE OUT OF IT DUE TO ICING AND OTHER PROBLEMS TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, REPAIRS WERE NOT COMPLETED
- NHTSA ID
- 703190
- Incident
- Nov 18, 1998
Visibility
Filed Feb 1, 1999
KEY SENSOR FAILED. YH
- NHTSA ID
- 606993
- Incident
- May 1, 1998
Visibility
Filed Feb 1, 1999
HEATER FAILED. YH
- NHTSA ID
- 606403
- Incident
- Jun 1, 1998
BrakesInterior & seatsExterior lighting+3 more
Filed Dec 28, 1998
SEAT BELTS CONTINUALLY LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING AFTER THIRTY MINUTES, UNABLE TO FIX.
- NHTSA ID
- 543188
- Incident
- Aug 17, 1998
Visibility
Filed Nov 4, 1998
CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SUN ROOF LEAKING WHEN IT RAINS. THE SEALS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, BUT IT STILL LEAKS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 830087
- Incident
- Aug 29, 1998
Visibility
Filed Jun 29, 1998
THE COMPLAINT IS THE OBSTRUCTION IN SEEING OUT OF THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE SINCE THAT IS THE DESIGN OF THE AUTOMOBILE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT HE WOULD TURN OVER MY COMPLAINT TO ENGINEERING.
- NHTSA ID
- 537611
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