We found the following complaints for CHRYSLER SEBRING (1997)
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Consumer states that when the vehicle crashed at 50 mph, the front right of the vehicles air bag did not deploy, causing minor injuries to the consumer.the dealer was notified.mrscc
The contact owns a 1997 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle causing it to spin several times. The vehicle was destroyed. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 200,000.
Fire in right front dash area( passenger side) to the right of the air bag. Broke/melted front window/wiper blade, burned a 12" square hole in the dash. While driving the vehicle the driver smelt something burning--no signs of smoke,the vehicle was driven and parked over night. The damage was noticed the next morning.
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.
Consumer was involved in a 30 mph frontal collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown.please give any further details.ak
I purchased the 1997 chrysler sebring in november of 2014.i did notice that the passenger air bag is slightly ejected.i have gone to automotive shops and even a chrysler dealership, and both inform me that the airbags for this particular car are no longer made.i need help on how to fix this problem to ensure the safety of my passengers. Thank you for your time and have a wonderful day.
Module on airbag went out. Airbag will not deploy if in collision. Dealer and manufacturer contacted.
I was driving in a 1997 chrysler sebring lxi, when i began getting light-headed, and knew that i was about to pass out.i turned into a parking lot to get off the roadway, and the last thing that i remember was turning into the lot (because i indeed did pass out, due to a medical condition).my vehicle continued to travel through the parking lot, i struck a raised concrete sidewalk (at a store front) that was approximately 10 to 12 inches high, then struck the brick wall and store front window, entered the building and struck display cases, furniture, etc. Upon entering the building.when i came to, i was still in the vehicle, vehicle was running, and the airbags (neither one) had deployed.i immediately called 9-1-1 from my cell phone to summon police, fire & ems. The investigators from the local police indicated that when i passed out my foot had to have hit the vehicles accelerator to cause me to travel the distance, hit the sidewalk, and continue into the structure (building).i am very concerned that the safety features (air bags) did not deploy!
Was traveling 60mph when vehicle in front had an accident. Swerved to miss it,andlost control. Went into tail spin andhitbridge head-on. Unpon impact,neither air bag deployed. Consumer lists one injury and one death on form.
Was traveling approx. 20-25mph when traffic was backed up. Applied brakes which fail to stop vehicle. Rearended another vehicle.air bags failed to deploy upon impact. Sustained no injuries.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While driving at 20 mph rear ended another vehicle that pulled out in front of the consumer's vehicle, the air bags on both sides didn't deploy.
While driving 35 mph the vehicle had a direct frontal impact with a truck and both driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy.manufacturer stated due to not enough deceleration it did not trigger the sensor, but the vehicle was totalled in front end.
Was traveling approx. 20-25mph when traffic was backed up. Applied brakes which fail to stop vehicle. Rearended another vehicle.air bags failed to deploy upon impact. Sustained no injuries.
While traveling on highway and without prior warning another vehicle was turning in front of consumer's vehicle.she applied brakes, and she ran into other vehicle.upon impact, dual airbags didn't go off. *jg
Vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was hit from behind by another vehicle driving about 40-50 mph.vehicle was pushed into vehicle in front.upon impact,neither airbag deployed. Consumer and her 2 year old child were injured. Consumer is still going to physical therapy, and her child has neck injuries.
No deployment of air bags during collision, resulting in injuries to face, neck, head and chest. 821526 duplicate of 532482, posted on 03-nov-98.
Driving at approximately20-25 mphhit anothervehicle head-on, but dual airbags did not deploy, causing injuries.
Was traveling 60mph when vehicle in front had an accident. Swerved to miss it,andlost control. Went into tail spin andhitbridge head-on. Unpon impact,neither air bag deployed. Consumer lists one injury and one death on form.
While driving the vehicle was involved in a collision,and the air bag did not deploy. The vehicle had damage to the front. Driver suffered severe head injury. Also, the seat belt did not hold.
While driving about 10 mph another vehicle cut in front of consumer, hitting consumer'svehicle onpassenger's front at 30 mph. Neither airbag deployed. Consumer not injured. $ amount of damage to vehicle unknown at this time.
Crashed head on at 50 mph on a road of 55 mph into direct frontal impact of a gaurd rail ,frontal section of the car is highly damaged and air bags never deployed upon impact on eith driver or passanger side, both victiums were wearing seat belts at the time but did substain many bruises on face, head, shoulders, chest and legs and abdomone. To my knowledge and of other auto body repair specialist air bags are defective and the sensors should have gone off at time of deep impact and should have deployed.
The contact owns a 1997 chrysler sebring. While driving at unknown speeds, the driver blacked out due to a medical condition. In doing so, he unknowingly depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle proceeded to crash into a building. The vehicle was destroyed. Upon impact, the rear windows were blown out due to the severity of the crash. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed accordingly. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home. The manufacturer stated that an investigator would inspect the vehicle further and upon doing so, found it unusual that the air bags did not deploy due to the severity of front-end damage. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.
Vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 40 mph, and neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 45 mph. Upon impact,none of the air bags deployed.the driver had a sore chest, but couldn't remember if their chest hit the steering wheel.
Vehicle rear ended another vehicle at about 25 to 30mph and neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Dealer has vehicle now.
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 whichi still have neck problems.for more information please see my website at www.postalhistorystore.chrysler.htmthank you!
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
The vehicles console does not work correctly.dealer notified. *nlmthe 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
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 iswas 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
Battery failed.
Battery failed after the vehicle is parked for a week.yh
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.
Flagged safety issue-hi note and lo note horns repeat failures afterdriving vehicle at 40-50mph in2-3 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 ofvehicle in an attempt to prevent rain water being jammed up horn assemblies and rusting horn internal parts. Horn tone is reduced byabout 7 percent,but better 93percent horns than none,or next tonone.recommend designing new arraigement for this vehicle.
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.
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.
Key comes out in any gear.the dealer has been notified.
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.
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.
High beam headlamp failure due to loose wiring.
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.
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.
Wiring behind left side of engine rubbed against manifold and caught on fire.fuel line near by was also weakened.
Turn signal does not light up inside or outside the vehicle. Has no identification of signaling to turn. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Wiring came apart under dash leaving portion of instrument panel inoperable.
At any time, either when i first started the car or while driving digital odometer goes blank and the tachometer falls to 0 rpm.this occurs everytime i drive the car.sometimes they will come back on and sometimes they won't.also, even though the odometer has went blank, it continues to count the milage of the car.
While driving 60 mph the vehicle suddenly lost power without warning and stalled out.the vehicle was pushed out of traffic. The vehicle was then towed to dealership. The dealer has not found the cause of the problem.please provide information. *nlm
Engine cooling system failed , leading to complete engine failure (engine siezure). This vehicle has had all required schedualed maint and dealer states that every thing always checked out. On 04/01/98 the core plugs were checked per rec.
Oil is leaking into the cooling system.the dealer is flushing the cooling system.
Radiator failed and was replaced.
Radiator problems since ownership.
Consumer states that there is an oil leak on the vehicle when the consumer is driving and when the consumer is at a complete stop. Contacted dealer and the dealer told the consumer that it is a possible head gasket leak. Nlm
Vehicle has excessive oil loss. Oil is spraying onto catalytic converter. Could not determine where oil was going. Dealer contacted and stated oil was coming from the head gaskets. Manufacturer reference no. 5380798. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Head gasket failure.
While driving atapproximately 45 mph, noticed smoke coming from the rear of vehicle. Pulled vehicle over to side of road and checked under the hood.head gaskets were leaking oil from the engine. Drove vehicle to dealership, and mechanic confirmed what problem was. Had not had head gaskets repaired.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning engine check light appeared on the dashboard, andvehicle overheated.
While traveling on the highway the vehicle shut down without prior warning.the dealership is aware of the problem.ts
Timing belt tensioner failed @ 54,000 miles.failure caused timing belt to jump which bent valves. Internet investigation shows sebring has history of this failure.manufacturer should cover repairs but won't.don't buy cars or extended warranties from chrysler.
Engine light consistently and arbitrarily came on.this time check engine light is on and vehicle cannot be driven.vehicle is 1 year old and cannot be driven.
Engine will turn off by itself, completely stalls, causing loss of electrical system and engine . Dealer cannot determine cause of defect.
Engine would stall when making a turn and going onto an incline. Vehicle been to a dealer on two occasions, and the problem is stilloccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving 70 mph, lost power to accelerator and engine died. Had no prior warning. Also, owner's manual states if engine fails there is supposed to be a chime, however there was no chime. Consumer contacted dealer.
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.
The vehicle would not start due to head gasket, timing belt and coolant filler failure which were replaced.
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.
Crank sensor failed.
Engine checklight illuminated, indicating a malfunction withinsystem, cause unknown. Dealer replaced the oxgen sensor which did not correct the problem.please give any further details.
Engine check light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within system, cause unknown.dealer replaced the oxygen sensor which did not correct the problem. I had the oxygen sensor replaced again along with a exhaust manifold- still did not correct the problem. Check engine light on again! driving at about 65mph on busy highways the car just shuts down. Any information would be helpful.
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
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).
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.
Turn signal module failed.
While driving engine light came on and the vehicle seemed a bit sluggish due to ldp pump failure. Consumer received a recall notice on full throttle (02v-186) took the vehicle to the dealer and was fixed but the problem still exists.
Passenger side belt retractor broke. Belt is stuck in same position & is not usable. Also, fuel pump is broke, will not accept fuel hose that puts fuel in vehicle.
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).
Gas tank developed a crack or split toward the top of the tank, causing a fuel to leak.
Regardless of fuel level gas tank will only receive a gallon of gas and then the system shuts down,and also the gas will spill out, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
In passing a vehicle the accelerator cable broke and the throttle jammed in the full on position.this caused the car to dramatically increase speed on a busy highway.i shifted the car into neutral, and the engine raced to over 7000 rpm.i then had to turn off the engine to stop the racing.the automatic gas cut off did not appear to work.i ended up in the grassy mediam to avoid hitting cars as i had little braking and steering power.upon restarting the car it appeared to work and i was able to get almost home when it happened again.the pedal was full open and when i shut the car off, the automatic cut off apparently worked as the car wouldn't start again.it was towed to a service station.i am told the cable was seriously frayed which caused it to jam in the open position.i was lucky to have not had an accident and was grateful my daughter or wife were not driving.
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.
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.
On the date mentioned, i was driving at about 45mph when the accelerator cable failed and caused the vehicle to accelerate out of control.the vehicle raced to about 60 mph even while i used the brakes to attempt to slow down. After a few minutes i knew i had to put the car in neutral and shut it off to stop the car.in the meantime i had to avoid other cars and stoplights as i couldn't stop. The short use of my brakes caused a fire and i put out with an extinguisher. Fire dept. Was called. No warranty, my big bill. I feel it was a part defect as the mechanic said he had never replace on in all his years. Please respond to this questionnaire. Thank you.
Tachometer and odometer intermittenly work - defect in circuit board, they only work 10% of time.
Ever sinceconsumer has had vehicle she has had problems,vehicle leans to left. Also,when she puts itinto gearit makes a clutching noise.
Major failure requiring complete overhaul of transmission.
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 whichi still have neck problems.for more information please see my website at www.postalhistorystore.chrysler.htmthank you!
Dealer mechanic says transmission must be replaced with less than 80,000 miles on the car.also stated that this is a typical problem at this mileage to the tune of over $2,000.have also been told we can expectthat the water pump fail about this mileage.can't believe there is major problems such as these without chrysler being investigated.
Transmission failed causing gears to stick.
Why would the transmission start to fail at 58k miles, never before has this happened with any other car i have owned.
Chrysler 1997 lxi coupe, 11330 miles. Driving on highway transmission went and fillings from transmission got into radiator, had to replace both and chrysler dealer and zone office refused to help with cost, they told me car was out of warranty. Could accept if car was misused or had excessive mileage, car was garage kept and as you can see hardly ever used.
The engine light kept coming on until the transmission failed. Also, the vehicle experienced delayed gear engagement. Engine races like it was in neutral 3-4 seconds but in drive.
The transmission has been acting up since the car hit around 57,000 miles.i have had the transmission serviced, however, the engine keeps racing and the speed doesn't keep up.the car now has 87,000 miles on it and is slipping again.
On several occasions the transmission failed when shifting the gear lever / when depressing the accelerator the engine would idle loudly and quickly but the vehicle would not move, prior to recall notice (98v183000).
Vehicle was parked inside of a garage , itjumped out of gear, and crashed into a parked car. Driver drovevehicle home and will contact the dealer the next day.
Transmission won't go into 3rd gear.consumer was going 65mph set on cruise control and felt a slight popping,it started to slow down.consumer was stranded for a while. Vehicle will not go over 30mph. Consumer has appointment withdealer on 06-mar-2001.
My transmission is starting to fail at 62,000 miles.why?my water pump was recently replaced.then my engine light went on and the plugs and wires had to be replaced and the mechanic told me the transmission is staring to go.i have noticed that the engine is racing but the car is having a difficult time keeping up with the engine.sure sign.
While driving at any speed and when shifting from first to second gear vehicle stalled. Consumer had a certified mechanic check the vehicle, and was told thattransmission needed to be replaced.
The vehicle failed to shift gears.
While driving my 1997 chrysler sebring the car felt as if fell out of car and turned completely off. This happened on a major highway in nothern new jersey and cost several hundred dollars to be towed back to philadelphia. The problem is believed to be with the transmission, but there were no wornign signs and the car only has a little over 76,000 miles on it. My life and the life of the passengers were very much in danger since we were stranded on the highway for several hours until a tow truck arrived.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Reported problem with transmission leakages and a loose wheel hub. Dealer notified and appointment received.
Vehicle had been running sluggish, tookvehicle to dealer who found transmission lines wereleaking.the vehicle hesitates when at a complete stop.
Plastic around gear shift.
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.
There is a recall listed on your website (nhtsa campaign id #98v183000) in regards to a key issue.my vehicle is a 1997 chrysler sebring - 87000 original miles, i am the original owner and chrysler is refusing to honor this recall, saying that my car is out of warranty and that the recall did not apply to my specific vin# - please help.
The driverwas able to shift from park into drive without foot being on the brake. This happened twice. Once while the vehicle was running, and once when the vehicle was turned off.problem was reported to the dealership. The vehicle has not been checked for the problem. Please provide any further nformation.
Wheel bearing wasdefective, 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..et.
Transmission fails intermittently; fails to engage gear.seems like transmission is in neutral then it jumps into gear as engine is revving.
Transmission failed and was repaired.
Passenger's side seat belt will not release, it sticks, passenger is unable to put seat belt on.contacted dealer.
When trying to put on seat belts the driver's and passenger's side belts will not come out of the seat belt mechanism. Please describe details.
While drivingat 60 mph driver lost control of vehicle and hit a guard rail.drivers seat belt didn't hold at the chest, but did at the lap.as a result,driver was injured.
Dt:the seat belts ondrivers and passengers sidesdo not work properly. The strap will get stuck in the retractor, it will not move.most of the time on the drivers side it hardly ever works. This started onaugust 24, 2004. Contacted the dealer they are going to charge to fix it. The consumer thinks that chrysler should replace the seat belts free of charge.
The contact owns a 1997 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side seat belts were locked and could not be released. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages was approximately 152,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 1997 chrysler sebring. While attempting to put on the seat belt, the seat belt did not release and fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000. ....updated 07/05/16 the consumer stated the solenoid was defective. Updated 07/14/16.
The contact owns a 1997 chrysler sebring convertible.the contact stated that the front passenger and driver's side seat belts would not retract.the occupants are insufficiently protected in the event of a crash.the dealer stated that the seat belt timing control module needed to be replaced at the cost of $150.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 121,000.
The contact owns a 1997 chrysler sebring.on three separate occasions within the past year, the seat belts have not worked.the seat belts are currently in a locked position and will not release.the dealer has not been notified.the failure mileage was 43,000.
While driving the vehicle was involved in a collision,and the air bag did not deploy. The vehicle had damage to the front. Driver suffered severe head injury. Also, the seat belt did not hold.
Ratchet mechanism within the passenger side new designed seatbelt has failed, causingseatbelt to be inoperative.seatbelt comes from the actual seat.
Consumer stated that driver and passenger side seatbelts in front would not release from the seat, seatbelts lock in place preventing driver and passenger from wearing seat belts, consumer is concerned that air bag will not function if in an accident.dealer contacted.nlm
Front seat belts locked up required replacement. Mjs
The driver's seat belt would not buckle. *nlm
Two front seatbelts will not release for more room.consumer will have to ride without a seatbelt while driving. Dealer notified.
Seat belts lock in retractor when used. Dealers have ordered parts for problem.
Driver's seat beltdoes not release fromretracting mechanism ,causingseat beltto become inoperable.please give any further details.
Driver's side seat beltfails to retract into its original position whenbelt ispulled out.dealership is not willing to repair this defect under any warranty.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Driver's and passenger's front seatbelt retractor is defective. Sometimes belt will fasten, and sometimes it won't come out of retractor. Please provide any further information.
Passenger side belt retractor broke. Belt is stuck in same position & is not usable. Also, fuel pump is broke, will not accept fuel hose that puts fuel in vehicle.
Driver's and front passenger's seat belts would not release from theirslots.
The driver's side seatbelt twisted on the spool and will not retract.because the car is a convertible the seatbelt unit is located in the seat.there is no way to get at the seatbelt unit to unjam the spool.the seatbelt is unuseable.i called the dealership where i purchased the car and they told me they can't repair seatbelts they must be replaced and it will cost me $345.00.the seat must be removed in order to get to the seatbelt unit.i live in ny, with a mandatory seat belt law.i can not afford $345.00 at this time.i don't understand how a seatbelt design does not allow for the possibility that the belt will twist and jam upon retracting.i am having the same problem with the passenger side, however i have been fortunate enough that i have caught it before it jammed.shouldn't a thing like a seatbelt have a warranty for the life of the car, especially in a convertible?
Driver's seat belt retractor failed to retract back into position. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The driver seat belt didn't unlock.one would have to manually remove the seat belt out of the full retract position. *sc
- the contact owns a 1997 chrysler sebring.the contact observed that the driver and passenger front automatic shoulder belt retractors were inoperative.the malfunction does not allow the webbing to be extracted.the shoulder and lap belt can not be worn by the occupants in the front driver and passenger seats.the manufacturer was notified of the malfunctions and there was no resolution.the vehicle has not been repaired at this time.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.both the failure and the current mileage were 152,200.
The driver seat bracket hasa alot of give wheneverdriver turns from side to side. Was front to back has been repaired. Informed by mechanic a safety regulation stating seat cannot be removed or replaced. Owner upset.
Chrysler corporation failed to contact me about this particular equipment.i paid for the new parts and labor to install the parts.when i found out about the recall(nhtsa campaign #97v081002 via internet), i contacted the chrysler corporation and they told me that there was no recall on my vehicle and that there was only recalls on the convertible sebrings.i would appreciate any assistance on getting refunded my money on parts and labor that should have been of no charge.i still have the dealer's invoice/receipt of the parts and labor.
Brake failure.six months after purchase it was discovered that the brakes were worn more than normal and they were replaced.seven months later brakes and rotors were found worn more than they should have been.two months later calipers locked and car was inoperable.problem cannot be found.
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.
While driving at 35- 40 mph consumer applied brakes to slowdown and make a turn, and one of wheels locked up, causing an accident.please provide further information.
Vehiclewas in crash because abs failed. The vehicle slid into another vehicle. Dealer has vehicle.
Brakes failed at 14000 mi dealer should be paying for the fix not me.
Was traveling approx. 20-25mph when traffic was backed up. Applied brakes which fail to stop vehicle. Rearended another vehicle.air bags failed to deploy upon impact. Sustained no injuries.
When brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor and then returns. Problem has occurred 3 times. Dealers replaced brake rotors master cylinder and pads, but problem remains.
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 whichi still have neck problems.for more information please see my website at www.postalhistorystore.chrysler.htmthank you!
Anti lock brakes grab and release, causing loss of control/collision.
The brakes were not operating and were making noise when they were applied. Consumer picked up the vehicle after repairs, and while pulling out the brakes failed once again. Took vehicle to dealer for repairsagain, and results showed that the rotors were warped.
Brake problems.
Wehave replaced the brakes and pads several times in the past 2 years. The brakes only last 3-4 months then they go out and crumble in the hand of the mechanics. There is a definate problem here and we would like some assistants in the correction of it. Please contact me at the given address or phone number. Thank you.
Vehicle's brakes were noisy and was in the shop for 3 months, however brakes still never were fixed.
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.
Brakes and rotors failed.
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
Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision.
Have always complained about brakes. Checked at 18,000. Failed at 25,90000
On the date mentioned, i was driving at about 45mph when the accelerator cable failed and caused the vehicle to accelerate out of control.the vehicle raced to about 60 mph even while i used the brakes to attempt to slow down. After a few minutes i knew i had to put the car in neutral and shut it off to stop the car.in the meantime i had to avoid other cars and stoplights as i couldn't stop. The short use of my brakes caused a fire and i put out with an extinguisher. Fire dept. Was called. No warranty, my big bill. I feel it was a part defect as the mechanic said he had never replace on in all his years. Please respond to this questionnaire. Thank you.
The defective braking system warped out several times. Had replaced the braking system 4 times. Had a 1996 sebring had the same problem, had to replace braking system 6 times. Dealer said the 1997 sebring had a new braking system, but the problem is still occurring.dealer cannot determine problem.
Brakes failed causing them to fade and not stop the vehicle.
While traveling on highway and without prior warning another vehicle was turning in front of consumer's vehicle.she applied brakes, and she ran into other vehicle.upon impact, dual airbags didn't go off. *jg
Front rotors and brakes pads werereported pitted and excessively woren out. Dealer/manufacturer were notified at this time.
No summary listed for above ehicle.
Brakes were squeaking, metal to metal. Took vehicle to mechanic, and he replaced front pads.six months later, problem reoccurred.took vehicle to dealer,and they replaced rebuilt caliper, rotors, and pads.six months later, problem reoccurred.please provide any further information.
On 3/18/98, at 12,757 miles - front left & right rotors replaced, on 9/15/98, at 19,501 miles, front left & rightrotors replaced, on 3/4/99 at 25,628 miles, all rotors replaced, on 6/24/99 at 29,499 miles, all rotors resurfaced, on 11/11/99 at 34,121 brake light on, low fluid, on 4/10/00 at 38,441 master cylinder replaced and all rotors resurfaced, on 11/10/00 at 44,958 scheduled another appt with dealer for brake work - chrysler has yet to recall this vehicles brakes - there are 24 brake complaints on 1997 sebrings currently filed with nhtsa.
When brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor and then returns. Problem has occurred 3 times. Dealers replaced brake rotors master cylinder and pads, but problem remains.
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.
Brakes failed due to faulty rotors and one worn and one missing pad.
My '97 sebring has warped rotors on the front disc brakes.they have been machined twice.other reports from other owners via internet reveal that this failure is a common occurrence with this vehicle.tried to get tsb 05-08-98 but couldn't get it.
The brakes were not operating and were making noise when they were applied. Consumer picked up the vehicle after repairs, and while pulling out the brakes failed once again. Took vehicle to dealer for repairsagain, and results showed that the rotors were warped.
Brakes failed due to faulty rotors and one worn and one missing pad.
Vehicle experiencing corrosion on the front rotors. Dealer notified, but repairs were made at a independent shop. Please feel free to provide further details.
Brakes and rotors failed.
When applying the abs brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.dealer has replaced the master cylinderwhich has not remedied the problem.please give any further details.
When brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor and then returns. Problem has occurred 3 times. Dealers replaced brake rotors master cylinder and pads, but problem remains.
Consumer states when making a right turn there is a griding sound that comes from the steering theharder the turn the louder the noise. Dealer contacted. Nlm
Driver lost steering control and crashed into a barrier. Yh
Vehicle shimmies constantly, the intensity varies the the rate of speed and road conditions.steering wheel vibrates constantly and jerks right and left when vehicle hits bumps.the side view mirrors shake when vehicle travels on any non-smooth road conditions.
Loud noise in steering column.
Floor mat became jammed in the bottom of the steering column. Steering wheel would not turn. Was extremely diffcult to remove floor mat, had it happened on the highway instead of the driveway, i would not have been able to drive at all.
1997 chrysler sebring lxias i was driving down the freeway at approximately 75 - 80 mph, i felt this really hard jerk in my car where i had to rapidly grab the steering wheel with both my hands to control the car.the jerk slightly made my car steer to the right and the person on the right of me had to move out of the way.luckily nothing happened, but what if something would of.chrysler needs to really pay attention to these things and make sure that everything is safe, especially when it comes to a person's safety.i consider this bad business practice because chrysler does nothing to fix this problem to the already existing chrysler car buyers.good business practice is keeping the client happy, and this goal is not being met by this company.i'm 20 years of age and now i'm stuck with a car that doesn't work, i still owe on, and is my only way of transportation.*la
Power steering pump and switch failed.
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.
Rack and pinion failed.
Rack and pinion noise.
On april 23, 2005, my son was traveling to work, about 12:30 in the afternoon, traveling westbound on the 210 freeway.at some point, his left rear tire went flat.his car lost control and spun counterclockwise, across four lanes of traffic, and head on into the center divider.his car continued to spin in the same dirrection and impacted again at the right rear quarterpanel, and the right rear bumper.my son got out of the car, and the chp arrived within ten minutes to have his car towed.i contacted daimler chrysler to let them know what happened and to express my concern.they sent an inspector to the salvage yard.two weeks later i got a letter from chrysler saying that their recalled upper ball joint had nothing to do with the crash.i had a mechanic examine the vehicle, he had it lifted up with a forklift, and showed me the rack and pinion that was dangling down on the passenger side.he said that since there was no structural damage to the rest of the undercarraige, the broken steering was what caused my son's car to spin out of control, and crash into the median, injuring him, and threatening the other commuters.
The steering column and rack and pinion broke while driving the car at a speed of 35 - 40 and as a result, my husband had no control of the steering and we veered across the lane of the on-coming traffic and hit a light pole.
Reported noises to dealership in right tire and steering wheel.they first told me they could not find any problems.took it back because noise got worse. They finally found that the steering rack was broken.theyclaimed to have fixed the problem.about 1 1/2 weeks later was turning corner at busy intersection.right wheel turned inward and locked.spun around in the middle of the street. Luckly no one was hurt.although they say that this time it was the steering column.we investigated the part that was replaced and found that it was steering rack again.dealer admitted that the part installed was defective.
Paint peeling, dealer sanded and buffed out paint. Mjs
Vehicle interior floods during moderate to heavy rainfall.*mrin 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.
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.
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.
Ever sinceconsumer has had vehicle she has had problems,vehicle leans to left. Also,when she puts itinto gearit makes a clutching noise.
There is a leak on the driver's side of the roof, consumer states the convertible top would not go up or down, hydraulic system had to be replaced, starter and battery failed due to the faulty hydraulic rail.
A sheet metal screw through fire wall of engine compartment penetrated ignition wiring, causing ashort through the computer/electrical failures.
Door lock fails intermittently.
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
Passenger's side molding is hanging offside ofdoor.there was a recall for this problem.molding is plastic, and there is a defect in plastic . Dealership is aware ofproblem.
Outside driver door handle failure on 1997 chrysler sebring lxi.
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.
Door panel failed resulting in the inability to open from interior.
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.
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.
Convertible top motor failed.
There is a leak on the driver's side of the roof, consumer states the convertible top would not go up or down, hydraulic system had to be replaced, starter and battery failed due to the faulty hydraulic rail.
Wheel bearing wasdefective, 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..et.
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.
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.
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).
The contact owns a 1997 chrysler sebring. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 10e059000 (suspension). While driving 3 mph, there was a loud abnormal noise emitting from the front of the vehicle. The wheel assembly fractured and the front driver side tire was bent inwards towards the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the upper control arm was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 208,000.
Grinding noises in thesteeriing when turning left or right.
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.
1997 sebring's recalled for this reason.when i contacted chrysler they said this particular car did not have a recall.why, then, did this happen to my car.i reported the front end of the car twice.the first time, when the car was under warranty, nothing was wrong with it.the second time, not under warranty, there was 3,500 worth of damage.the dealer told chrysler it was caused by an accident.i never had an accident in this car.perhaps, before i owned it?
When driving at 65mph there would be a lot of noise.vehicle not controllable; would drif, an d pull to right only.
The contact owns a 1997 chrysler sebring.the contact stated that the front driver's side lower ball joints failed while pulling out of a parking space.the dealer stated that the ball joints were repaired in 1998 according to nhtsa campaign id number 97v201000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint).in addition, the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 00v421002 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) in 2000.the contact did not remember the first recall repair; however, it is in the system as being repaired by the dealer.he believes that the repair was never performed, but was documented as completed in order to get paid by the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 140,000.
Vehicle shimmies constantly, the intensity varies the the rate of speed and road conditions.steering wheel vibrates constantly and jerks right and left when vehicle hits bumps.the side view mirrors shake when vehicle travels on any non-smooth road conditions.
Steering would make loud noises when turning and would jerkvehicle. Took vehicleto mechanic, andwas informedthat itwas the ball joints which were rusted andwerereplaced.
Consumer received nhtsa recall notice 00v421002000/manufacturer's recall 967. Vehicle was starting to make a rattling noise, andconsumerdecided to have it checked out. Dealerfound no problem, and stated thatball joints were okay,and didn't need to berepaired. Rattling noise got worse,and consumer went to a mechanic who would not letvehicle leave the lot because ball joints were defective,andvehicle could easily lose steering.consumer has been waiting for contact since july frommanufacturer.
Control armmalfunctioned due to defective ball joints. Consumer heard a creeking noise and a loud bump when turning.please provide any further information.
Front end was not riding right, ifturn steering wheel something in front would pop.
While turning in either direction vehicle made a clicking noise. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who discovered that right front control arm was loose.
While driving the front left ball joint separated causing the wheel to fall off and the vehicle to fall on front bumper and front right fender. Both the bumper and the fender were damaged.
Lower control arm failed.
Dt:consumer was aware of manufacturer'srecall, 967 issued onmay 16, 2001. Consumer stated that this recall repairs were never done. On june 23, 2005 she was traveling, through saint clareshores, michigan on i94,got off at exit and made a right turn andvehicle came to a dead stop. Right front tire went into wheel well, which did a lot of body damage. From there mechanic had vehicle towed to garage at waterford auto, in waterford, michigan. Mechanic then called chrysler to find that there was a recall 967 on part that broke.consumerdid not receivea notice, her ex-husbandreceived the notice. Mechanichad vehicle towed to clarkston chrysler 8105 big lake road, po box 1015, clarkston, michigan 48347. Dealer looked at vehicle and said there was a recall, but they needed an investigator from chrysler to look at vehicle. Investigator came out on july 6, 2005. Consumer heard from manufacturer onjuly 19, 2005.theydenied recall repairsbecause the part had already been replaced by someone else.however they didnot have a record of it.
After accident consumer found that the ball joint was on recall (97v-201). Yh
While traveling at 25 mph steeringbecame very difficult to steer, and made a strange noise.tookvehicle to mechanic, and themechanic stated tha t lower lateral ball joint failed.
The consumer received a recall (00v421002) notice regarding ball joints and took vehicle to the dealer. The recall could not be performed by the dealer because the part was on national back order.
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.
While driving down a side road at 15 mph, after going through the 2nd of 2 small dips, the front ball joint broke on the 1997 sebring and the car stopped. We got out, saw front wheelturned out atsharp angle, the right front of car dropped. Sheridan police drove by,we made an accident report. After having the car towed 2 blocks, the ins. Co. Was called we contacted phil long chrysler in littleton co. To find price on the part. They asked for vin number and determined there was recall on that vehicle. They said car was fixed once under recall, they wanted to see it. We had it towed there. Bernie said they would at least fix the ball joint. They estimated the damage and called district rep to come see the car. We were called and told district rep said no, they would not fix the car under the recall. We also owed them $100 (diagnostics).we were told byservice manager, scott vansickle, there was nothing they could do. The car was 10 years old, had 160,000 miles. [recalled part was fixed at 20,000 miles in 1998.]decision was made by the district rep. And, besides, those parts wear out. I asked for name and number of district rep - chris g. At 1-800-992-1997. I called, was told by alex, after much referral with his supervisor, that car had already been fixed and there was nothing they could do. I told him i wanted to speak with district rep, chris g, he said he was not at that number, they didn't have a district rep there, i needed to go through dealer for that. I asked him for his name, alex, and supervisor's name,ryan.chrysler's rep, ( chris g.) has offered to do absoluteley nothing to remedy this problem and is unwillling to do anything. I am lucky i was going slow and noone was hurt.this accident could have happened at 65 mph on the freeway and the 3 of us could have been killed. I find it appalling that chrysler claims no responsibility for the fault of this part.
While driving down towninside steering wheelwas squaekingreally badly, mechanic said front leftball joint has gone bad. Took vehicle todealer,and dealer was very rude and could not help.
While pulling inside the parking lot vehicle collaspsed to the ground. Driver noticed that right side collasped,but the left side was normal. Driver had the vehicle towed to the residence, and thencontacted a mechanic.the mechanic determined that theright upper ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.
On april 23, 2005, my son was traveling to work, about 12:30 in the afternoon, traveling westbound on the 210 freeway.at some point, his left rear tire went flat.his car lost control and spun counterclockwise, across four lanes of traffic, and head on into the center divider.his car continued to spin in the same dirrection and impacted again at the right rear quarterpanel, and the right rear bumper.my son got out of the car, and the chp arrived within ten minutes to have his car towed.i contacted daimler chrysler to let them know what happened and to express my concern.they sent an inspector to the salvage yard.two weeks later i got a letter from chrysler saying that their recalled upper ball joint had nothing to do with the crash.i had a mechanic examine the vehicle, he had it lifted up with a forklift, and showed me the rack and pinion that was dangling down on the passenger side.he said that since there was no structural damage to the rest of the undercarraige, the broken steering was what caused my son's car to spin out of control, and crash into the median, injuring him, and threatening the other commuters.
Front end suspension rattles and squeaks.
Misalignment, causing premature tire wear.
Back lateral went out,it snapped in half.the defect made consumer lose control of steering wheel and run into a ditch.dealer referred consumer to call hotline.
Ongoing/intermittent problem noise coming fromrear of vehicle whenever vehicle came to a stop or at a slow speed. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on six occasions, and nothing could be found.
Sway bar located too close to tire that keeps back end stable.back tires rub against sway arm. Also, can't put finger between sway bar and tire. Contacted dealer, and was told to bring vehicle in.
The original spare tire installed in vehicle, are not typical design or size and are hard to find 215-15-17. (mjs)
Donut size wheel is only for slow speed and a few miles, if the temporary spare is used for a length period of time it will blow.
The front right tires tread separated from the wall causing it to blowout. Yh
We have had many other similar problems with this car since ownership. We missed the time limit on lemon law by 2,000 mi.and arbitration sais that this does not impare our driving the car and the dealer sais that we should be thankful that it is not engine trouble, also you have to expect problems with a new car. Chrysler has never aknowledged my letters.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
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.
Latch on console continuously breaking. Mjs
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).
The paint on the entire top of the car has failed. The top, hood and trunk. The car is parked undr a car port and only has 50,000 miles
We have had many other similar problems with this car since ownership. We missed the time limit on lemon law by 2,000 mi.and arbitration sais that this does not impare our driving the car and the dealer sais that we should be thankful that it is not engine trouble, also you have to expect problems with a new car. Chrysler has never aknowledged my letters.
Engine checklight illuminated, indicating a malfunction withinsystem, cause unknown. Dealer replaced the oxgen sensor which did not correct the problem.please give any further details.
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.
Consumer states she received a recall notice for her auto regarding the driver control cable.she called the dealer and took her auto to the dealer only to be told that they did not have the part,and to call back in two weeks. Consumer states she called and went back and then no one knewwhat she was talking about.she took her auto to quality dodge at200 n main street, tooele, ut435-882-2000.she is afraid that she will be in an accident if her control cable breaks.
The consumer received a recall notice concerning the throttle arm sticking. The dealer did not perform the recall repairs due to lack of parts.
Cruise control cancel button intermittently would fail to operate (disengage cruise control). Dealer/ manufacturer were not contacted.*ml
While driving at 40 mph vehicle accelerated without warning.
While sitting at an intersection and without prior warning vehiclesuddenly accelerated while her foot was on the brakes,causing consumer's vehicle to hit the vehicle in front.
Sudden acceleration, resulting in a rear end collision, driver sustained injuries, and vehicle was damaged extensively.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, resulting in $9,000 of damage, due to loss of control.
Vehicle was parked with enginerunning, emergency brake not engaged, vehicle suddenly went backwards. Was stopped when it hita vehicle parked behind it.
The vehicle suddenly accelerated, and the vehicle crashed into a fence. The dealer stated the throttle body needed to be cleaned.
While cruse control is on and consumer presses on brakesspeed control will not turn off. Please provide further information.
While driving engine light came on and the vehicle seemed a bit sluggish due to ldp pump failure. Consumer received a recall notice on full throttle (02v-186) took the vehicle to the dealer and was fixed but the problem still exists.
Sudden acceleration.
This is the second time this car was involved in an accident involving sudden uncommanded acceleration. Vehicle was stopped awaiting opening of automatic garage door when throttle fully engaged driving car into garage door. An identical occurrance happened in spring of 1998 when car was stopped at traffic light and sudden acceleration sent car into vehicles in front of it. At the time dealer could find no defect. There was a different driver during each incident. Further, my son owns an identical vehicle which had a similar problem however, his malfunction did not result in any vehicle damage as car was in a parking lot and came to rest on a lawn.
Consumer received recall 02v186000/for throttle cable.while traveling on highwayheard a knocking noise coming fromunderneath ofvehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.
In passing a vehicle the accelerator cable broke and the throttle jammed in the full on position.this caused the car to dramatically increase speed on a busy highway.i shifted the car into neutral, and the engine raced to over 7000 rpm.i then had to turn off the engine to stop the racing.the automatic gas cut off did not appear to work.i ended up in the grassy mediam to avoid hitting cars as i had little braking and steering power.upon restarting the car it appeared to work and i was able to get almost home when it happened again.the pedal was full open and when i shut the car off, the automatic cut off apparently worked as the car wouldn't start again.it was towed to a service station.i am told the cable was seriously frayed which caused it to jam in the open position.i was lucky to have not had an accident and was grateful my daughter or wife were not driving.
Nhtsa recall campaign 02v186000 concerning accelerator cable; received recall notice in the mail and contacteddealership over a month ago.owner was informed byservice department that there were no parts available to repair the recall.owner has checked back withservice department several weeks later, on 9-12-02, still no parts, the consumer called the maunfacturer on the same day then the local dealer set up an appointment and replaced the part.
Power connector disconnected from glasssimilar to odi 536146.
Rear window defrost failed, power connector keeps ripping off of glass when the top is put down.
When the windows get fogged up the defroster does not operate properly, leaving little or no vision to driver. Dealer has not seen.
Battery for remote unit replaced however battery failed in one week.
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.
Power connector disconnected from glasssimilar to odi 536146.
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).
3rd mirror failure - immpossible to use at night - dangerous.
Vehicle shimmies constantly, the intensity varies the the rate of speed and road conditions.steering wheel vibrates constantly and jerks right and left when vehicle hits bumps.the side view mirrors shake when vehicle travels on any non-smooth road conditions.
Interior rearview mirror failure of automatic chromatic mirror.interior liquid leaked into internal workings of mirror while car was sitting.interior surface of mirror fogged/dirty and difficult to use during day.during night the mirror was not usable under any conditions and there was no read view at night except for glare.there is no 'manual' mode on this mirror and hand adjustment was useless. A service rep at hollywood-chrysler mentioned that a 1999 model with 1000 miles on it has its mirror replaced that morning (under warranty.)
Rear view mirror malfunctioned.
Loud wind noise in sun roof.
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).
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.
Front windshield has a glaze over causing poor visibility, unable to clean off. Mjs
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
The right front and left front tires went flat while driving damaging the alloy wheel, a goodyear manager stated that the wheel design on the vehicle is faulty and is too large for the car.nlm
Design of wheels causes the rim to bend resulting in intermittent tire failure.
The problem with the wheels on my sebring lxi is that they are all warped. I noticed the car had a bad vibration and when i went to get new tires installed, the tire dealer said that all four wheels were warped. The car shimmies all over the road at any speed. I have seen many complaints on the internet about this problem. There are wheel companies on ebay advertising replacement wheels for the lxi, saying "replacement wheels for the warp prone sebring lxi wheels". I have contacted chrysler about my problem and they said the car was out of warranty. The wheel manufacturer, weld wheels, has not responded to my email attempts.
Reported problem with transmission leakages and a loose wheel hub. Dealer notified and appointment received.
Wheel cover has failed twice with protential of part coming off vehicle causing accident.
While the consumer's wife was driving, the lug nuts sheared off the right front wheel of the vehicle.consumer stated that poor design set up an irregular vibration in the wheel which gradually worked the lug nuts loose and failed.
There hasn't been an acccident that has happened but the unsafe part about this car is that everone of the lugs:nuts on the wheels were not the correct lugs:nuts for the car and therefore my wheels were not on my car securely.i have made road trips to florida and alabama with my car being very unsafe.
I have replaced 3 wheels & 2 tires because of the rims bending. I will never buy another chrysler product.
Alluminum rims lose air.has happened three times in three years - tire explodes.dealer said that chrysler has problem with rims on sebrings.my out of pocket expenses to date are around $2,000 plus an increase in auto insurance.i want chrysler to recall the aluminum rims.they are dangerous.we've had three accidents in three years because of exploding tires in freeway driving.please do something. (tiresize: standard)( dot number:tire size: standard )
Alluminum rims lose air.has happened three times in three years - tire explodes.dealer said that chrysler has problem with rims on sebrings.my out of pocket expenses to date are around $2,000 plus an increase in auto insurance.i want chrysler to recall the aluminum rims.they are dangerous.we've had three accidents in three years because of exploding tires in freeway driving.please do something. (tiresize: standard)( dot number:tire size: standard )
The rims bent under normal driving conditions resulting in deflated tires. The tire blowout occurred on one occasion while driving at highway speed.
Beads of the rims uneven resulting in extreme vibration.
I have had 8 tire failures during 15000miles of driving. Been to goodyear dealer 56 times and car dealer 6 times. Bothsay there is nothjing wrong, but aaa truck drivers all say it is faulty rims on the sebring. I have read of dozens of similar problems on the nhtsa web sitre. Took copies to dealer who disputes the validity of persons' report to nhtsa. I have spoked to chryslerhotline 3 times and goodyear's once.all say there is no reported problem and to go to dealer. I told dealers i am afraid to drive this car on a freeway. The car has been farther than 30 miles from home.most occurences happened during the warranty but dealer now says it is past warranty.i suspect cvhrysler is hiding information from other sebring owners andthere have been no deaths from flat tires, so there has been no recall. I will continue to contact chrysler to get total failures of the tires on the sebrings. Nhtsahas reports onwheel problems on 1998 and 1999 sebrings.i have all the records of aaa calls, dealer visits and tire dealer visits. (tiresize: p215/50ri7)
Tires are deflating and rolling off wheels due to a problem with rim.the consumer indicated that 12 tires deflated, but the dealer says it happens only to this vehicle. (goodyear tire p215/50r17 and dot # m6pclnwr0200).
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