2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
2 recalls, 97 complaints - 59 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.
Complaint Statistics
97 total complaints
4 crashes 2 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 14 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 4 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 3 |
AIR BAGS
Jan 23, 2018
Incident date: Jul 3, 2017
AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON A QUITE NEIGHBORHOOD STREET BOTH AIR BAGS WENT OFF WITH NO ACCIDENT, BIG BUMPS OR DIPS OR ANY OTHER REASON. I HAVE PHOTOS BUT DO NOT KNOW HOW TO UP LOAD THEM. *DSY.
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 16, 2017
Incident date: Feb 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A CAR WASH, THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT WERE IT WAS AWAITING INSPECTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILE... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 16, 2017
Incident date: Feb 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A CAR WASH, THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT WERE IT WAS AWAITING INSPECTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILE... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 4, 2016
Incident date: May 3, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RAIN EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. ... Read more
Fire
SEAT BELTS
Feb 22, 2016
Incident date: Feb 21, 2016
DRIVERS INBOARD SEAT BELT BROKE OFF WHEN MY SON TRIED TO BUCKLE UP IN THE DRIVEWAY. POTENTIALLY A FATAL SITUATION IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CONNECTING CABLE FRAYED. IT WOULD NOT HAVE HELD IN ANY TYPE OF FORWARD ACCIDENT.
TIRES
Dec 12, 2015
Incident date: Oct 23, 2015
TOOK MY CAR IN 10/23/15 TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED AND WAS TOLD BY THE SHOP I NEEDED NEW TIRES THAT THEY WERE ALMOST BALD AND THE THREAD INDICATORS WERE SHOWING ON ALL 4. MY TIRES HAD ONLY 20K MILES ON THEM AND THE WARRANTY WAS FOR 60K MILES. SHOP SAID THEY WOULD CONTACT FALKEN TIRES AND CALL ME B... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 8, 2015
Incident date: Jul 28, 2014
ALARM SYSTEM WILL ACTIVATE MULTIPLE TIMES AUTOMATICALLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARK. WHEN DRIVING, THE DOORS WILL LUCK AND UNLUCK MULTIPLE TIMES AND ALL THE INTERIORS LIGHTS WILL TURN ON AND OFF AT THE SAME TIME THE DOORS WILL LUCK AND UNLUCK.
SEAT BELTS
Jul 27, 2015
Incident date: Jan 1, 2010
THE SEATS BELTS WILL LOCK AND YOU CANNOT LOOSEN THEM. IF YOU ARE JUST ENTEREING THE CAR YOU CANNOT PUT THEM ON.
ENGINE
May 15, 2015
Incident date: Mar 18, 2015
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AFTER PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, ENGINE STALLS. SOMETIMES ENGINE (CAR) STALLS WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN OR STOPPING BEFORE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY INTO THE STREET. NO CODES SHOW UP ON THE CAR COMPUTER. HAVE HAD CHECKED OUT TWICE.THIS IS ONGOING FOR TWO MON... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 4, 2014
Incident date: Aug 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BALL JOINTS IN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM BECAME DETAC... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 7, 2013
Incident date: Dec 7, 2013
THIS MORNING AT APPROXIMATELY 8:00 A.M. CENTRAL, MY HUSBAND AND I WERE AWAKEN TO OUR CAR HORN BLARING. I AM QUITE SURE THAT ALL OF OUR NEIGHBORS ARE NOW AWAKE AS WELL. WE TRIED TO TURN IT OFF THINKING IT WAS THE PANIC BUTTON, BUT TURN OUT THAT IT WAS THE HORN. MY HUSBAND HAD TO PRESS ON IT REPEATE... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Sep 24, 2013
Incident date: Jul 10, 2013
ALL SEATBELTS IN THE CAR HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING. IT STARTED WITH THE BELTS RANDOMLY LOCKING, WHETHER DRIVING OR NOT. NOW, I HAVE TO KEEP CLIPS ON THE BELTS TO PREVENT THEM FROM FULLY RETRACTING. *JS
SEAT BELTS
Jun 18, 2013
Incident date: Jun 18, 2013
ON 6/18/13, I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT LATCH (THE RECEPTACLE PORTION) WAS BEING PUSHED BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE CENTER CONSOLE WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO BUCKLE. THE FOURTH OR FIFTH TIME IT DID THIS, THE ENTIRE BUCKLE BROKE OFF. UPON INSPECTION, THE WIRE CABLE CONNECTING THE SEAT BELT LATCH AND THE... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Apr 15, 2012
Incident date: Apr 15, 2012
THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM CONCERNS THE SEATBELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM ".THE SEATBELT CONTROL MODULE" HAS FAILED ON OUR 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING 1. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEN ON A REGULAR BASIS AND AFTER SETTING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THE BATTERY WAS LOW REQUIRING JUMP STARTING. 2. TWO DEALERSHIPS CHECKED O... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Feb 8, 2012
Incident date: Jun 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS WERE LOCKED AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAG... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Sep 17, 2011
Incident date: Sep 6, 2011
MY WIFE OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI CONVERTIBLE. ON SEPTEMBER 6., 2011 MY WIFE WAS LEAVING FOR WORK AND WHEN SHE WENT TO BUCKLE HER SEAT BELT THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT'S FEMALE RECEPTICLE (DRIVER'S SIDE) BROKE OFF IN HER HAND (THE ENTIRE CABLE SNAPPED). UPON INSPECTION WE DISCOVERED THE CABLE THAT B... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Aug 2, 2011
Incident date: May 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT TIMES, THE SEAT BELT CONNECTORS WOULD FAIL TO ALIGN PROPERLY, RENDERING THEM INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MIL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 5, 2010
Incident date: Sep 9, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHENEVER THE FAILURE OCCURRED SPORADICALLY FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT ALLOWED THE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Jul 2, 2010
Incident date: Dec 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BUTTON TO THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WOULD NOT WORK UNLESS IT WERE PRESSED REPEATEDLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jul 2, 2010
Incident date: Dec 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BUTTON TO THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WOULD NOT WORK UNLESS IT WERE PRESSED REPEATEDLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 15, 2010
Incident date: Mar 5, 2010
2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE JXI - SEATBELTS MALFUNCTION SEATBELT RETRACTOR LOCKS UP (BOTH SEATS AT THE SAME TIME) SO THE SEAT BELTS CANNOT BE USED. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM BUT VERY PROBLEMATIC. I HAVE REPLACED THE SEATBELT FUSE. I HAVE CONSULTED WITH A CHRYSLER SERVICE DEPT. TECHNICIAN... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 6, 2010
Incident date: Jun 6, 2010
I OWN A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE JXI. THE SEAT BELTS OCCASIONALLY WILL NOT RETRACT FROM BOTH FRONT SEAT. THE PROBLEM PERSISTS FOR ANYWHERE BETWEEN AN HOUR AND SEVERAL DAYS. BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCK AT THE SAME TIME. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 29, 2010
Incident date: May 29, 2010
I WAS JUST DRIVING MY CHRYSLER SEBRING 2000 THIS AFTERNOON WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. I WAS LUCKY TO BE IN A PARKING LOT WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND I DON'T WANT TO IMAGINE WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY! THERE WAS NO WARNING AT ALL, NO LIGHT COMING ON, NOTHING, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL JUST CO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 24, 2010
Incident date: Oct 20, 2009
LETTER FROM SENATOR ISAKSON ON BEHALF OF RE HER 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING THAT BURST INTO FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD *TGW
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 1, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
I HAVE A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WITH EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM: THE HORN GOES OFF WHENEVER IT WANTS TO. THE FIRST TIME IT COMPLETELY BURNED OUT BOTH OF THE HORNS, WHICH I HAD TO PAY FOR TO BE REPLACED, SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS LONG OUT OF WARRANTY. OF COURSE, THE HORN ALWAYS ACTIVATED ITSELF ... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 1, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
I HAVE A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WITH EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM: THE HORN GOES OFF WHENEVER IT WANTS TO. THE FIRST TIME IT COMPLETELY BURNED OUT BOTH OF THE HORNS, WHICH I HAD TO PAY FOR TO BE REPLACED, SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS LONG OUT OF WARRANTY. OF COURSE, THE HORN ALWAYS ACTIVATED ITSELF ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Sep 11, 2009
Incident date: Jun 1, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WEBBING OF THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT COULD NOT BE EXTRACTED WHEN WORN BY AN OCCUPANT. IF THE OCCUPANTS ARE NOT SECURED IN THE VEHICLE, THEY COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 24, 2009
Incident date: Jan 20, 2007
I HAVE A 2000 SEBRING JXI CONVERTIBLE. THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BASE WIRES BROKE AND TORE OFF THE CLICK IN PART.. I BROUGHT IT TO CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND THEY SAID THEY WOULDN'T REPLACE IT. THEY WERE GOING TO CHARGE ME OVER $300.00 DOLLARS TO PUT IN A NEW BASE. MY HUS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 10, 2008
Incident date: Dec 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING SLIGHTLY PAST 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAITED A FEW MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE VEHICLE AND THEN DROVE TO A NEARBY RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE HA... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Nov 12, 2008
Incident date: Nov 12, 2008
2000 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE SEAT BELT PROBLEM. THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CABLE WHICH IS MADE UP OF STRIATED WIRES SNAPPED OFF WHEN THE STRADS BROKE OFF. THE SEAT BELT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WHEN I REPLACE THE SEAT BELT THE OLD PART WILL BE AVAILABLE CHRYSLER CORP SEAT BELT CONFORMS TO FMVSS 2... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 3, 2008
Incident date: Feb 1, 2007
I OWN A 2000 JXI CONV,THAT I PURCHASED IN 2006 AND MY REMOTE STOPPED WORKING SO I CHANGED THE BATTERY AND IT STILL WILL NOT WORK AFTER CHANGING THE BATTERY. I HAD NEVER NOTICED THAT THERE WAS AN ALARM ON THIS CAR, THERE WAS NEVER ANY FLASHING LIGHTS OR ANYTHING. JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I WENT TO ... Read more
2 injured
EQUIPMENT
Nov 3, 2008
Incident date: Feb 1, 2007
I OWN A 2000 JXI CONV,THAT I PURCHASED IN 2006 AND MY REMOTE STOPPED WORKING SO I CHANGED THE BATTERY AND IT STILL WILL NOT WORK AFTER CHANGING THE BATTERY. I HAD NEVER NOTICED THAT THERE WAS AN ALARM ON THIS CAR, THERE WAS NEVER ANY FLASHING LIGHTS OR ANYTHING. JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I WENT TO ... Read more
2 injured
SEAT BELTS
Sep 9, 2008
Incident date: Sep 3, 2008
ON MY CHRYSLER SEBRING (2000), THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELTS ARE NOT PERFORMING CORRECTLY. EITHER THEY BOTH LOCK AND CAN'T BE DEPLOYED, OR THEY BOTH CAN BE DEPLOYED AND BUCKLED, BUT THEN LOCK IN PLACE, EVEN WHILE THE CAR IS SITTING PARKED WITH NO BRAKE APPLICATION. WHEN I START THE CAR, I NEVER... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Aug 21, 2008
Incident date: Aug 20, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A PORTION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SPLIT IN HALF WHILE HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO USE THE BELT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DO NOT REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS FOR FREE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT ALL SEAT BELTS NEED TO BE R... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 13, 2007
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. BEGINNING IN AUGUST OF 2007, THE VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING INTERMITTENTLY. ON DECEMBER 11, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. ON DECEMBER 12, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED WHILE IDLIN... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Nov 10, 2007
Incident date: Oct 10, 2007
ON MY 2000 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, THE SEATBELTS INTERMITTENTLY LOCK TO THE POINT THAT THEY CAN NOT BE PULLED OUT AND USED. OTHER TIMES, THEY RETRACT WHILE BEING WORN AND CANNOT BE RELEASED; VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM THAT IS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY. *TR JEAN HUMMEL
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jul 17, 2007
Incident date: Jul 14, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. IN JULY OF 2006, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE CONTACT PAID TO HAVE IT REPLACED. TWO WEEKS LATER IN AUGUST, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AGAIN AND SHE PAID TO HAVE IT REPLACED. CHRYSLER WOULD NOT OFFER A RESOLUTION. TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Mar 6, 2007
Incident date: Feb 19, 2007
THE CAR IS DRAINING ANTI-FREEZE FROM THE FREEZE PLUGS, WHICH HAVE RUSTED >FROM THE INSIDE OUT. IF THEY GO COMPLETELY, ALL OF THE ANTIFREEZE BLOWS OUT >AND THE ENGINE BURNS UP. IT'S NOT A WARRANTY OR A NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR >PROBLEM. IT'S A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM DATING BACK TO HOW CHRYSLER MADE THE >... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jan 5, 2007
Incident date: Aug 5, 2005
2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE REAR ENDED AT A RED LIGHT. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE COMPLETELY FELL APART, COMING OUT OF THE SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT RESULTING IN A HEAD INJURY. *JB
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Sep 21, 2006
Incident date: Sep 20, 2006
WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE LOCKED AND CANNOT BE USED. CONSEQUENTLY, I AM UNABLE TO USE THE SEAT BELTS CREATING A SAFETY ISSUE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY WANT +$300 TO FIXED A "FAILED SEAT BELT CONTROL TIMER MODULE". *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 5, 2006
Incident date: Sep 5, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CABLE THAT HELD THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY TO THE VEHICLE FRACTURED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 8, 2006
Incident date: Jul 26, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED A ROD WAS BLOWN AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 1, 2006
Incident date: Jul 25, 2006
I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES OF MY 2000 SEBRING SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED IT FROM STAR CHRYSLER IN GLENDALE CA. IT ONLY HAD 14,800 MILES ON IT. I'M THE SECOND OWNER. I CAN'T REALLY HIT MY BRAKES AND THEY WEAR OUT REALLY FAST. CHRYSLER DID NOTHING ABOUT THIS. THESE BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE,... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 1, 2006
Incident date: Jul 25, 2006
I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES OF MY 2000 SEBRING SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED IT FROM STAR CHRYSLER IN GLENDALE CA. IT ONLY HAD 14,800 MILES ON IT. I'M THE SECOND OWNER. I CAN'T REALLY HIT MY BRAKES AND THEY WEAR OUT REALLY FAST. CHRYSLER DID NOTHING ABOUT THIS. THESE BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE,... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 6, 2006
Incident date: Mar 1, 2006
AFTER TAKING MY 2000 SEBRING CONVERTABLE OUT OF THE WINTER GARAGE STORAGE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PULL OUT. THEY ARE LOCKED INSIDE THE SEAT ASSEMBLY AND UNABLE TO BE EXTENDED OR TO BUCKE-UP THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER. LOOKING ON THE INTERNET I FOUND THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN FILED... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Dec 27, 2005
Incident date: Dec 1, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN OPENING THE TRUNK THE TRUNK LID PISTONS ALLOWED THE TRUNK TO STAY UPRIGHT, WERE NOT LOCKING PROPERLY, AND THE TRUNK LID FELL DOWN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A DEALER. *AK UPDATED 02/06/06. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Dec 12, 2005
Incident date: Dec 10, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE SEAT BELT CAME LOOSE AND BROKE OFF FROM THE ANCHOR OF THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED AFTER PUTTING THE SEAT BELT ON, IT OCCURRED BECAME LOOSE AND IT BROKE IN HIS HAND. THE DEALERSHIP REFERRED HIM TO THE MANUFACTURER, BUT HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. HE FELT THA... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Dec 10, 2005
Incident date: Dec 10, 2005
THE ANCHOR CABLE FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAS COMPLETELY FAILED, EVIDENTLY FROM SOME SORT OF METAL FATIGUE, AND THE BUCKLE ON THE ANCHOR SIDE IS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Oct 29, 2005
Incident date: Oct 7, 2005
FUEL PUMP SHORTED OUT. AFTER THE FUEL PUMP WAS REMOVED FROM THE GAS TANK, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE WIRE HARNESS WAS MELTED AT THE WIRE CONNECTOR INSIDE THE TANK. THERE WAS ALSO SOME EXPOSED WIRES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FUEL PUMP AT THAT SAME WIRE CONNECTOR. NO WORK HAS EVER BEEN PERFORMED IN THIS AREA... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Sep 6, 2005
Incident date: Aug 2, 2005
LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. CAR WAS MOVING AT LOW SPEED AND WAS ABLE TO STOP FAULTY TIE ROD. *JB
1 injured
Showing 50 of 97 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
59 manufacturer communications from 52 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 9 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 6 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 5 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 3 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
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
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.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
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.
31-005-19
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.
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.
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.
9003623
Nov 16, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Wiper If Mopar OE wipers are unavailable, the below alternatives can be offered instead. 05066964A$ = WBRW0011A$ 05066973A$ = WB000019A$ or WBF00019A$ 05096134A$ = WB000027A$ or WBF00028A$ 55154762A$ = WB000013A$ 68001330A$ = WB000019
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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
0801505
Mar 2, 2005
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC
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
2600901
Sep 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE/DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL REVISIONS. *SLC
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
2600501
May 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS BOTH UPDATED SELF-ADHESIVE SERVICE AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL PAGES AND UPDATE PAGES. *TT
2600401
Apr 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE / DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL REVISIONS. *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
2601200
Dec 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON SERVICE PUBLICATION UPDATES. *JB
2601000
Oct 1, 2000
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION REGARDING UPDATES TO THE FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE PROCEDURES. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
231200
Apr 7, 2000
150000 SEAT BELTS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH MAY INTERFERE WITH DRIVER'S HIP. *TT
864
Apr 1, 2000
150000 SEAT BELTS
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE TRAPPED BETWEEN THE SEAT BACK AND THE DOOR TRIM PANEL ARM REST WHEN CLOSING THE DRIVER'S DOOR. *TT
090600
Mar 10, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT PERTAINS TO CHANGES TO THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER COMPONENTS. *TT
190200
Mar 3, 2000
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER SERVICE. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
230500
Feb 11, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK COVER TORN OR DOOR TRIM PANEL DAMAGED. *TT
180100
Feb 4, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *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
030100
Feb 4, 2000
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL INFORMATION. *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
211699
Oct 22, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE (ATF +4 TYPE 9602). *MJS
242299
Oct 8, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT ON THE SANDEN AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR SERVICE TOOLS. *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
081499
May 21, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONDITIONS WITH VEHICLE START AND STALL OR VEHICLE NO-START. *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.