1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
3 recalls, 99 complaints - 42 TSBs
10E059000 Dec 27, 2010
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HO... Read more
Consequence
IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
09E056000 Oct 9, 2009
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE S... Read more
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.
04V021000 Jan 13, 2004
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence
EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Complaint Statistics
99 total complaints
13 crashes 4 fires 11 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 3 |
| STRUCTURE | 3 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 |
SUSPENSION
Nov 23, 2018
Incident date: Jul 28, 2018
THE SHIFTER IS NOT WORKING
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 23, 2018
Incident date: Jul 28, 2018
THE SHIFTER IS NOT WORKING
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Nov 23, 2018
Incident date: Jul 28, 2018
THE SHIFTER IS NOT WORKING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 9, 2015
Incident date: Feb 8, 2015
I JUST SPENT 12.95 ON GETTING A CAR HISTORY REPORT BECAUSE MY TITLE SAYS THE CAR IS A RECONSTRUCTED,TOTALED TITLE,BUT RECEIVING YOUR REPORT IT SAYS THEY CAN'T EVEN FIND TITLE AND LOW AND BEHOLD IT ISN'T A RECONSTRUCTED CAR????I'M CONFUSED ...WHAT THE HELL DID I PAY FOR..THE FAMILY DOESN'T KNOW ANYT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 18, 2013
Incident date: Sep 8, 2013
BRAKES FAILED AND IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN BRAKING SOMEWHAT HARD WHILE HWY TRAFFIC WAS SLOWING QUICKLY. IF I HADN'T PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE QUICKLY, THERE IS NO TELLING WHAT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED TO MY FAMILY AND I. BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH. *LN
SEAT BELTS
Nov 4, 2010
Incident date: Oct 29, 2010
I HAVE A 96 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE JXI AND THE SEATBELTS "LOCK" IN THE RETRACTED STAGE AT VARIOUS TIMES. BOTH BELTS LOCK AND UNLOCK AT THE SAME TIME. I DON'T KNOW HOW THIS HAPPENS AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I NEED NEW SEAT BELTS BUT I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT BOTH BELTS WENT BAD AT THE EXACT SAME TI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 20, 2010
Incident date: May 18, 2010
THIS CAR IS A NIGHTMARE WHEN IT RAINS. I TRAVELED ONE AND A HALF HOURS IN A STORM. THE WATER ON THE BACK DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR WHERE I HAD CLOTHES IN A SMALL PILE..THEY WERE LITERALLY FLOATING FROM SO MUCH WATER THAT WAS POURING IN. AT ANY TIME THAT I HAD TO STOP AT A LIGHT THE WATER WOULD THEN COME TO... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 20, 2010
Incident date: May 18, 2010
THIS CAR IS A NIGHTMARE WHEN IT RAINS. I TRAVELED ONE AND A HALF HOURS IN A STORM. THE WATER ON THE BACK DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR WHERE I HAD CLOTHES IN A SMALL PILE..THEY WERE LITERALLY FLOATING FROM SO MUCH WATER THAT WAS POURING IN. AT ANY TIME THAT I HAD TO STOP AT A LIGHT THE WATER WOULD THEN COME TO... Read more
TIRES
Mar 24, 2010
Incident date: Mar 22, 2010
WELL WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THE BACK WINDOW WAS FULLY OUT, ALSO WHEN IM DRIVING IT SEEMS AS THO IM GOING SLOWER THAN WHAT MY SPEEDOMITER SAYS. THE ALARM DOESNT WORK AT ALL. MY BREAKS BONT FULLY BREAK ON TIME SO I HAVE TO STOP EARLYER THAN USUAL.ALSO ONE DAY I WAS IN THE CAR AND I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 24, 2010
Incident date: Mar 22, 2010
WELL WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THE BACK WINDOW WAS FULLY OUT, ALSO WHEN IM DRIVING IT SEEMS AS THO IM GOING SLOWER THAN WHAT MY SPEEDOMITER SAYS. THE ALARM DOESNT WORK AT ALL. MY BREAKS BONT FULLY BREAK ON TIME SO I HAVE TO STOP EARLYER THAN USUAL.ALSO ONE DAY I WAS IN THE CAR AND I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Mar 24, 2010
Incident date: Mar 22, 2010
WELL WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THE BACK WINDOW WAS FULLY OUT, ALSO WHEN IM DRIVING IT SEEMS AS THO IM GOING SLOWER THAN WHAT MY SPEEDOMITER SAYS. THE ALARM DOESNT WORK AT ALL. MY BREAKS BONT FULLY BREAK ON TIME SO I HAVE TO STOP EARLYER THAN USUAL.ALSO ONE DAY I WAS IN THE CAR AND I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 24, 2010
Incident date: Mar 22, 2010
WELL WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THE BACK WINDOW WAS FULLY OUT, ALSO WHEN IM DRIVING IT SEEMS AS THO IM GOING SLOWER THAN WHAT MY SPEEDOMITER SAYS. THE ALARM DOESNT WORK AT ALL. MY BREAKS BONT FULLY BREAK ON TIME SO I HAVE TO STOP EARLYER THAN USUAL.ALSO ONE DAY I WAS IN THE CAR AND I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 24, 2010
Incident date: Mar 22, 2010
WELL WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THE BACK WINDOW WAS FULLY OUT, ALSO WHEN IM DRIVING IT SEEMS AS THO IM GOING SLOWER THAN WHAT MY SPEEDOMITER SAYS. THE ALARM DOESNT WORK AT ALL. MY BREAKS BONT FULLY BREAK ON TIME SO I HAVE TO STOP EARLYER THAN USUAL.ALSO ONE DAY I WAS IN THE CAR AND I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Mar 24, 2010
Incident date: Mar 22, 2010
WELL WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THE BACK WINDOW WAS FULLY OUT, ALSO WHEN IM DRIVING IT SEEMS AS THO IM GOING SLOWER THAN WHAT MY SPEEDOMITER SAYS. THE ALARM DOESNT WORK AT ALL. MY BREAKS BONT FULLY BREAK ON TIME SO I HAVE TO STOP EARLYER THAN USUAL.ALSO ONE DAY I WAS IN THE CAR AND I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 1, 2009
Incident date: Oct 8, 2009
RECALL #750 FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ALLEGED REPAIRED 02-10-98. THIS IS A NEW (10-08-09) RECALL. DUE TO MY VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER, IT WAS ASKED IF THE NUMBERS OF THE BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS NUMBERS COULD BE CHECKED TO SEE IF ORIGINAL CHRYSLER OR AFTERMARKET QUALITY PARTS WERE USED.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 1, 2009
Incident date: Sep 1, 2009
THE ODOMETER AND RPM GAUGE WORK INTERMITTENTLY LIKE IN COMPLAINT 10061946. THOUGH THE FUSES LOOK GOOD, THE FOG LIGHTS AND HIGH BEAM FLASH DO NOT WORK NOW SINCE THE ABOVE HAS BEEN OCCURRED. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 1, 2009
Incident date: Apr 27, 2005
PURCHASED VEHICLE IN APR 05 FROM FRIENDS. WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE BUTTON CAN BE PRESSED AND THE SHIFT LEVER MOVED. WHILE RUNNING, THE BUTTON CAN BE PRESSED AND THE SHIFT LEVER MOVED WITHOUT HAVING TO PUT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE BROUGHT IN TO DEALER AND RECALL C45 ALLEGED TO BE ... Read more
STEERING
Dec 1, 2009
Incident date: Oct 8, 2009
RECALL #750 FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ALLEGED REPAIRED 02-10-98. THIS IS A NEW (10-08-09) RECALL. DUE TO MY VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER, IT WAS ASKED IF THE NUMBERS OF THE BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS NUMBERS COULD BE CHECKED TO SEE IF ORIGINAL CHRYSLER OR AFTERMARKET QUALITY PARTS WERE USED.... Read more
VISIBILITY
Dec 1, 2009
Incident date: Apr 27, 2005
RECALL #717, POWER MIRROR SWITCH, ALLEGED REPAIRED 03-20-97 ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER VIP SUMMARY REPORT. RETURN TO DEALER 12-01-09 DUE TO ALL 4 POSITIONS NOT WORKING. INVOICE STATES "CHECK RECALL #717," "NO LONGER COVERED," "NEEDS MIRROR SWITCH." GUESS I'M SUPPOSE TO BUY THE RECALLED MIRROR SWITCH. *T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 1, 2009
Incident date: Apr 27, 2005
RECALL #717, POWER MIRROR SWITCH, ALLEGED REPAIRED 03-20-97 ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER VIP SUMMARY REPORT. RETURN TO DEALER 12-01-09 DUE TO ALL 4 POSITIONS NOT WORKING. INVOICE STATES "CHECK RECALL #717," "NO LONGER COVERED," "NEEDS MIRROR SWITCH." GUESS I'M SUPPOSE TO BUY THE RECALLED MIRROR SWITCH. *T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 29, 2008
Incident date: Aug 26, 2008
VEHICLE IS TOTALLY UNMODIFIED! WHILE SITTING AT A LIGHT, I HEARD A POP (LIKE A BALLOON POPPING) AND SMOKE AND FLAME BURST FROM UNDER THE HOOD. FIRE DEPARTMENT OBSERVED FIRE BEGAN IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL LINE AND SPREAD INTO THE DASHBOARD. POSSIBLE CAUSE WAS ELECTRICAL FAILURE CAUSING ARC WHICH COMPR... Read more
Fire
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 29, 2008
Incident date: Aug 26, 2008
VEHICLE IS TOTALLY UNMODIFIED! WHILE SITTING AT A LIGHT, I HEARD A POP (LIKE A BALLOON POPPING) AND SMOKE AND FLAME BURST FROM UNDER THE HOOD. FIRE DEPARTMENT OBSERVED FIRE BEGAN IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL LINE AND SPREAD INTO THE DASHBOARD. POSSIBLE CAUSE WAS ELECTRICAL FAILURE CAUSING ARC WHICH COMPR... Read more
Fire
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Jan 10, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 2008
WISHING TO INSTALL AN INFANT CAR SEAT IN BACK SEAT, DISCOVERED THAT NO LOCKS ARE PRESENT ON THE BACK SEAT SEAT BELTS ALLOWING ANY PASSENGERS TO BE THROWN FROM VEHICLE. THIS IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS IN A CONVERTIBLE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 30, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
VEHICLE STALLS OR NEARLY STALLS DURING OPERATION IN AN UNPREDICTABLE MANNER. VEHICLE WILL RESTART. THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITHOUT IMPROVEMENT: EGR VALVE, AIS MOTOR, PCM, DISTRIBUTOR. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jun 9, 2006
Incident date: May 1, 2006
CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT. FIRE CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL ARCING FROM SIDE VIEW MIRROR MOTOR ON DRIVER DOOR. *NM
Fire
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Jan 18, 2006
Incident date: Jan 16, 2006
DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED BOTH TIE ROD ENDS FRACTURED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME, WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT TIRES WENT IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. THE TIE ROD END WAS REPLACED. THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE OTHER... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Dec 30, 2005
Incident date: Dec 30, 2005
ACCELERATION PROBLEM. GOING 35-40 IN RESIDENTIAL AREA, THOUGHT WE WERE SLOWING DOWN FOR STOP LIGHT, ACCELERATION PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. CAR SPED UP. BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE CAR. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS PULLED AND CAR PUT INTO NEUTRAL. STOPPED BEFORE REACHING TWO CARS AHEAD WAITING TO TURN. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Dec 10, 2005
Incident date: Nov 1, 2005
THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT ON MY 96 SEBRING HAS LOCKED UP AND CAN NO LONGER BE PULLED OUT OF THE SEAT AT ALL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND ASKED ABOUT A RECALL, BUT WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE "AT LEAST TWO HOURS LABOR, NOT COUNTING PARTS AND WOULD BE OVER $200 TO FIX). TO ME, THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECTIVE PRODU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Nov 22, 2005
Incident date: Nov 22, 2005
I PRESENTLY OWN A 1996 CHRYSLER SERBRING CONVERTIBLE THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 1996. THE BATTERY FOR THIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IN ORDER TO GAIN ACCESS THE BATTERY YOU MUST REMOVE THE FRONT TIRE AND THEN THE SHROUD THAT COVERS THE WHEEL WELL. MY BATTERY ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Nov 2, 2005
Incident date: Sep 15, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT COULD TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE OF A SAFETY DEFECT. HE NOTIFIED THE DEALER, AND THEY SAID THE RECALL HE GOT SHOULD HAVE TAKEN CARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE RECALL, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. HE HAS ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 21, 2005
Incident date: Jul 11, 2005
ON JULY 11, 2005 I DROVE FROM MY HOME IN BOLIVIA, NC TO DUNN, NC (APPROX. 125 MI) TO PICK UP MY GRANDSON & A FRIEND. WHILE PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE CRACKERBARRELL RESTAURANT AT THE INTERSECTION OF RT 421 & I95, I STARTED THE ENGINE AND LEANED OUT THE WINDOW TO SAY GOODBYE TO MY DAUGHTER. SU... Read more
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Jun 28, 2005
Incident date: Jun 15, 2005
DT: CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V021000. CHECKED VEHICLE, AND CONSUMER FOUND THAT VEHICLE DID HAVE A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. ONCE CONSUMER PICKED UP VEHICLE FROM DEALER FOUND THAT VEHICLE WOULD STILL COME OUT OF PARK WITHOUT KEY IN IGNITION. CONSUMER CO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 23, 2005
Incident date: Jun 10, 2005
DT:CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE WHILE IN CARPORT. HE PUT THE CAR REVERSE MOVED ABOUT 1 FOOT AND THE DASH BLEW UP. CONSUMER SAID IT WAS SO LOUD THAT NEIGHBORS HEARD IT FROM INSIDE THEIR HOUSES AND CAME RUNNING OUT. BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE CONSUMER SAID THAT SMOKE BELLOWED OUT OF THE STEERING COL... Read more
Fire
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Jun 7, 2005
Incident date: Jun 2, 2005
TRUNK SPRINGS FOR TRUNK LID NO LONGER WORK. HAVE TO HOLD TRUNK OPEN MANUALLY. SPRINGS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE BECAUSE OF CHANGES CHRYSLER HAS MADE SO I HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE SPRINGS REWELDED. TRUNK LID HAS HIT ME IN HEAD ON OCCASION.WHY SHOULD I PAY FOR REWELDING BECAUSE OF YOUR CHANGES ON SOMETHING S... Read more
1 injured
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Apr 18, 2005
Incident date: Nov 5, 2001
CONVERTIBLE TOP FRAYED AT EDGES AND BACK GLASS WINDOW WAS BECOMING LOOSE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Apr 18, 2005
Incident date: Nov 5, 2001
CONVERTIBLE TOP FRAYED AT EDGES AND BACK GLASS WINDOW WAS BECOMING LOOSE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Mar 28, 2005
Incident date: Mar 26, 2005
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH MANUAL TRANSMISSION WENT OUT OF SHIFT, AND THE IGNITION LOCKED. DEALER STATED THEY HAD DONE REPAIRS UNDER THE RECALL, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Mar 28, 2005
Incident date: Mar 26, 2005
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH MANUAL TRANSMISSION WENT OUT OF SHIFT, AND THE IGNITION LOCKED. DEALER STATED THEY HAD DONE REPAIRS UNDER THE RECALL, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 11, 2005
Incident date: Jan 20, 2005
THE ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE ENGINE WILL FALL OUT WHILE DRIVING. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Feb 8, 2005
Incident date: Aug 20, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DO SO. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS, ELECTRICAL CONTROL MODULE, AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Feb 8, 2005
Incident date: Aug 20, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DO SO. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS, ELECTRICAL CONTROL MODULE, AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Nov 9, 2004
Incident date: Nov 9, 2004
(1) HEADLAMPS NOT ILLUMINATING SUFFICIENTLY. (2) THE MATERIAL USED IN THE LENSES FOR THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ON MY 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE HAVE YELLOWED AND FOGGED OVER TO THE POINT THAT THE ILLUMINATION FACTOR HAS DECREASED TO A TOTALLY UNSAFE LEVEL FOR NIGHT DRIVING. THIS COULD RESULT I... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 19, 2004
Incident date: Oct 19, 2004
FOR ABOUT A YEAR I HAVE HAD AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH THE TACHOMETER AND ODOMETER ON MY JXI. SOMETIMES THEY WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 1996 AND 1997 'S AND THAT I NEED A NEW CIRCUIT BOARD AT A COST OF OVER $700.00. NOT REPLACED YET.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 19, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
FUEL INDICATOR, TACHOMETER AND ODOMETER OPERATE PROPERLY INTERMITTENTLY (TACH & ODO ARE MORE FREQUENTLY INOPERATIVE THAN OPERATIVE) USUALLY TACH IS AT 0 AND ODO DOES NOT INDICATE ANY NUMBERS. FUEL GAUGE USUALLY OPERATES, BUT DROPS SUDDENLY.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Aug 12, 2004
Incident date: Aug 4, 2004
WHEN DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPORTED, THE ENGINE HARNESS WIRING HAD BURNED. *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jul 13, 2004
Incident date: Jun 18, 2004
WHILE MERGING INTO THE INTERSTATE RIGHT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT SNAPPED OFF FROM THE A- FRAME. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO NO LUBRICATION/GREASE BETWEEN THE SEATING OF THE BALL JOINTS. *AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Jun 18, 2004
Incident date: Jun 17, 2004
ALARM SYSTEM WIRING SHORTED DUE TO IT RUBBING AGAINST THE CAR BODY. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE KILL MECHANISM TO ACTIVATE THE CAR WOULD NOT START AND THE ALARM COULD NOT BE SHUT OFF. REPAIR SHOP HAD TO CUT AND RESPLICE THE WIRES SO THAT CAR WOULD START.*AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jun 18, 2004
Incident date: Mar 13, 2004
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR SEIZED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING BELT TO BURN AND BREAK.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Apr 19, 2004
Incident date: May 24, 2003
THE BALL JOINT LETTING GO . *AK
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Apr 19, 2004
Incident date: Apr 16, 2004
FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. AS A RESULT, A GRINDING SOUND WAS PRODUCED. *AK
Showing 50 of 99 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
42 manufacturer communications from 36 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 8 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 5 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 4 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 |
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
0807317
Aug 11, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nec
0807317
Aug 11, 2017
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nec
23027
Aug 23, 2016
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. P
23104
Aug 22, 2016
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Pl
23104
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Pl
23137
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for id
Volume 2, Issue
Aug 18, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
20244
Aug 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock a
22958
Aug 17, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifyin
22867
Aug 17, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. S
22892
Aug 17, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 553720
20616
Aug 12, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement par
Volume 2, Issue
Jun 2, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc
0801003
Apr 25, 2003
150000 SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT CINCH BAR SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 MODELS. *TT
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
0800102
Jan 21, 2002
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ON SOME VEHICLES THE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER IS INOPERATIVE AND DEFOGGER GRID TERMINAL(S) IS SEPARATED FROM THE REAR WINDOW HEATING GRID AND/OR MAY BE BROKEN. *TT
1801201
May 25, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
0800901
May 18, 2001
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH THE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER INOPERATIVE AND DEFOGGER GRID TERMINAL(S) MAY SEPARATE FROM THE REAR WINDOW HEATING GRID OR BE BROKEN. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
230200
Feb 4, 2000
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTION VEHICLES. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
190299REVA
Oct 22, 1999
010000 STEERING
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE CLUNKING OR RATTLE IN STEERING WHEEL/STEERING COLUMN. *MJS
090899
Sep 17, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING MULTI-LAYER STEEL (MLS) HEAD GASKET INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. *TT
090799
Sep 17, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING 2.5L V-6 HEAD GASKET APPLICATION. *TT
232099A
Aug 13, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
210699
Apr 2, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT
812
Apr 1, 1999
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION REGARDING COVERTIBLE TOP COVER INSTRUCTION LABEL. *TT
CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE across all model years (1996, 2005).
27
Total Recalls
987
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
84
Reported Crashes
27
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.