2004 CHRYSLER Sebring Problems & Complaints
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
51 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 MPH THE ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,500.
Mar 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A POPPING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE ENGINE AND NOTICED THAT THE RADIATOR OVERFLOW TANK WAS PUNCTURED AND SPILLING COOLANT OVER THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHERE THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE RADIATOR OVERFLOW TANK AND GASKET FOR THE UPPER INTAKE VALVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,737.
Sep 28, 2011
PURCHASED 2004 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE MEMORIAL WEEKEND 2011. DURING DELIVERY FROM UTAH AUTO GALLERY OIL LIGHT FLICKERED. DEALER CHEATED OIL AND SAID WAS ION. OIL CHANGE IN JULY WITH SYNTHETIC OIL. VEHICLE ENGINE SEIZED WHILE ON MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY I80, OUT SIDE OF SALT LAKE CITY. DISCOVERED VIA INTERNET THAT 2.7 ENGINES DEFECTIVE. DEALER NOT RETURNING CALL. RESEARCH SAYS THE SIGN THAT THE ENGINE IS STARTING TO SEIZE IS THE FLICKER OF THE OIL LIGHT. VEHICLE SOLD WITH THE POTENTIAL OF A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE, WHICH HAPPENED A MONTH AND A HALF AFTER VEHICLE SOLD. CAR HAS ONLY BEEN DRIVEN 922 MILES SINCE PURCHASED. *TR
Aug 10, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYLSER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A MECHANIC WHO REPLACED A HEATING ELEMENT. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND GAVE HER THE NHTSA NUMBER TO FILE A COMPLAINT BUT OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,700. UPDATED 9/13/11 *CN UPDATED 10/28/11
Jul 20, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING THE CONTACT THEN COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE STREET AND TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE OIL PUMP, THE CAM SHAFT, AND ADDITIONAL VALVES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 131,000.
Apr 06, 2011
+ 46 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
29 complaints
DRIVERS SIDE BALL JOINT BROKE WHILE TURNING ONTO HIGHWAY. TIRE SEPARATED FROM CAR AND AXLE SEPARATED FROM TRANSAXLE. APPROXIMATE SPEED LESS THAN 6MPH. NO CONTOL OF CAR AFTER INCIDENT.
Dec 02, 2020
THIS CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE HAD THE LEFT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT FAIL AND SEPARATE FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR. THE LOCATION HAPPENED ON SMOOTHLY PAVED SPRING RUN ROAD EXTENSION LOCATED IN PENNSYLVANIA, ALLEGHENY COUNTY,IN MOON TOWNSHIP. THE TIME OF THIS EVENT WAS APPROXIMATELY 6:15 A.M.
Oct 27, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE TURNED SIDEWAYS. THE VEHICLE SWERVED ON THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER QUICKLY. THE VEHICLE WAS IMMOBILIZED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,021.
May 30, 2019
BALL JOINT BROKE WHILE LEAVING FROM IN FRONT OF MY HOME LUCELY
Apr 23, 2019
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, WITH BRAKE ASSEMBLY, AND HUB BROKE OFF CAR, LUCKILY ON A SUBURBAN STREET
Jul 18, 2017
+ 24 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
22 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS FLASHING, WHICH INDICATED A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN NEEDED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,999.
Jul 17, 2019
"TAKATA RECALL" THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY. MY DAUGHTER ALSO HAS A SEBRING CONVERTIBLE AND HER DOES THE SAME THING ONLY IT IS A 2002. THIS SEEMS MORE THAN A COINCIDENCE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLES ARE IN MOTION. SOMETIMES A WARNING SOUND HAPPENS AND SOMETIMES NOT ON BOTH VEHICLES.
Apr 25, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND STRUCK A GUARDRAIL TWICE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SENT TWO INSPECTORS TO EXAMINE THE DAMAGE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IT WAS AN INSURANCE ISSUE AND THEY WERE NOT LIABLE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
Feb 01, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON A RAINY DAY, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND FRACTURED THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED LEFT ARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DENIED THE CONTACT'S CLAIM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
May 09, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V338000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Sep 06, 2016
+ 17 more complaints for this component
SEATS
19 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED ON THE VEHICLE TO WARM IT UP, SHE LEFT AND NOTICED SMOKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE UPON HER RETURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS SMOKING AND CONTAINED A HOLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT SEE ANY FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Dec 31, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT DETECTED SMOKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS REALLY HOT AND HAD TWO BURN HOLES. THERE WAS ALSO A HOLE IN THE CONTACT'S JEANS. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS ALSO BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT COVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Feb 15, 2017
THE CAR HAS HEATED FRONT SEATS. THE PASSENGER SEAT BEGAN SMOKING. IT WAS NOT ON. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. *TR
Sep 06, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT ELECTRICAL HEATING SYSTEM FAILED AND BURNED THROUGH THE MATERIAL. THE MANUFACTURER'S ENGINEER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND CONCLUDED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
Jan 24, 2014
THE SEAT WARMERS OVERHEAT. WHEN DRIVING, I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. THE SEAT WARMERS BURNED A QUARTER-SIZE PLACE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS SITTING IN IT. SHE GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND I TURNED THE SEAT WARMERS OFF, BUT THERE IS A BLACK MARK IN THE CENTER OF THE PASSENGER SEAT AND WE CAN NO LONGER USE THE SEAT WARMER SAFELY. WHY HASN'T THE CAR MODEL BEEN RECALLED BY CHRYSLER? *TR
Apr 19, 2013
+ 14 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15 complaints
Car will start sometimes and then will not. Replaced 20 amp fuse and it will start. Maybe 10-15 times it will start and then it will not. My wife drives the car and is very concerning to her. Have looked at other complaints on your site about this and no one has had it resolved!!!!
Feb 15, 2023
I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR MY WIFE IN 2004. SHE HAD INFORMED ME A COUPLE OF TIMES PRIOR TO THE REPORTED DATE THAT SHE'D EXPERIENCED THE CAR FAILING TO START WHEN SHE TURNED THE SWITCH. SHE STATED WHEN SHE TURNED THE IGNITION TO START THE CAR NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN-- THE CAR WOULD JUST BE SILENT. AFTER RETURNING THE KEY TO THE START POSITION AGAIN AND ATTEMPTING TO START IT-- THE CAR WOULD START. IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED TO ME ON A FEW OCCASIONS. THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER LOCATED. WE JUST CONTINUE TO USE IT AS IS. OVER THE YEARS WE HAVE EXPERIENCED OTHER ELECTRICAL RELATED ISSUES-- NONE HAVING BEE RESOLVED. FIRST THE CAR LIGHTERS STOPPED WORKING. I HAD THEM REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THEY CONTINUED TO SHORT OUT. THE FUSE (UNDER THE DASH FOR THE LIGHTERS) JUST BLOWS OUT (LITERALLY TOSSES OUT) ANY FUSE YOU PUT IN IT. SO IT TOO IS NO LONGER IN USE. WE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A TAIL LIGHT THAT KEEPS BLOWING OUT. WE KEEP REPLACING IT BECAUSE IT ONLY LAST ABOUT THREE MONTHS AT A TIME. MEANWHILE THE OTHER TAIL LIGHT HAS NEVER HAD TO BE REPLACED-- IT WORKS JUST FINE! THE SUN HAS NOW NOW WARPED THE DASH BOARD AND IT HAS BEGAN TO BUCKLE. IT'S A 2004 NOT A 1954! I'VE NEVER SEEN A CAR WITH THESE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. WE HAVE A 1996 HONDA CIVIC IT LOOKS GOOD, RUNS GREAT, AND IS ALL ORIGINAL, AND WE'VE CARED FOR IT JUST AS WE DO THIS SEBRING. WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH THIS PIECE OF JUNK??? THAT'S WHY MOST PEOPLE NO LONGER BUY AMERICAN CARS ANYMORE... THEY ARE POORLY MADE. WE'D LIKE TO GET A NEW CAR; BUT ARE NEARING OUR RETIREMENT YEARS AND DO NOT NEED THE DEBT. *TR
Nov 19, 2014
AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. I LOOKED TO MY RIGHT AND I SAW SMOKE. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I THEN TURNED OFF MY VEHICLE. THE SMOKE STOPPED. I HAD MY DOGS BED ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHEN I MOVED IT, I SAW THE BURN WHOLE IN THE SEAT AND THE DOG BED. IT WAS 85 DEGREES. I DID NOT HAVE THE HEATED SEATS ON. IF I DID NOT HAVE THE TOP DOWN THE CAR WOULD HAVE FILLED WITH SMOKE CAUSING MAJOR VISIBILITY PROBLEMS. IF IT WEREN'T FOR THE DOG BED THAT SMOTHERED THE FIRE, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN FLAMES. MY DOG AND I MIGHT NOT BE HERE TO REPORT THIS FIRE. AFTER CHRYSLER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE THEY DETERMINED THERE WAS NO DEFECT. CHRYSLER WILL NOT TELL ME WHAT CAUSED IT OTHER THAN IT WAS NOT A DEFECT AND THEREFORE NOT THEIR PROBLEM. THE DEALER I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO SAID THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE RELAY. THERE IS NOTHING I COULD HAVE DONE TO PREVENT THIS.THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT COULD HAPPEN TO OTHERS. *TR
Jul 12, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. ONE YEAR AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE HORN FAILED. THE HORN HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER SIX TIMES; THE MOST RECENT REPAIR WAS IN FEBRUARY OF 2008. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO DAYS LATER. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE TWO CONTACTS BEHIND THE AIR BAG THAT BECAME LOOSE OR WORN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 61,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Feb 05, 2008
VEHICLE FAILED EMISSION INSPECTION. VEHICLE COMPUTER WILL NOT RESET. DEALERS INSIST THAT THE VEHICLE MUST BE DRIVEN OVER 400 MILES FOR THE COMPUTER TO RESET. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN THE RECOMMENDED DISTANCES AND THE COMPUTER FAILED TO RESET. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERS THEY ASK FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE DRIVEN FOR AN ADDITIONAL 400 MILES. AT THE COST OF FUEL, TOLLS, AND TIME SPENT ON THE ROAD, THE EMISSION INSPECTION IS COSTING A FORTUNE FRO VEHICLE THAT IS ONLY FOUR YEARS OLD. THE COMPUTER IS UNDER WARRANTY BUT IT SEEMS LIKE DEALERS DON'T WANT TO HONOR THE WARRANTIES DUE TO THE REPLACEMENT COST. *TR
Jan 31, 2008
+ 10 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
14 complaints
WHEN CRUISE CONTROL ON, WHEN YOU STEP ON BRAKE AT STOPLIGHT, ACCELERATES UN- CONTROLLABLY. MUST SLAM ON BRAKES, SHIFT TO NEUTRAL, AND TURN IGNITION OFF. THEN WOULD ACCELERATE AGAIN SEVERAL TIMES WHEN TRYING TO RESTART CAR. I THINK CRUISE CONTROL FINALLY WENT OFF.
Apr 09, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, SHE APPROACHED A TRAFFIC STOP SIGNAL AS THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY. IN ADDITION, ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OCCURRED WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE OR ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Aug 20, 2013
I HAVE OWNED A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN SPORADIC THROUGHOUT THE TIME I'VE HAD THE CAR. AFTER DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THEN NEEDING TO COME TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, STOP SIGN, OR TOLL BOOTH, THE CAR PERIODICALLY DOES ONE OF TWO THINGS; IT EITHER STALLS, WHICH THEN I HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR AND ALL IS FINE, OR THE RPMS DROP AND THIS CAUSES THE CAR (BY ITSELF) TO REACT BY REVVING UP THE RPMS AND LUNGING FORWARD WHILE MY FOOT REMAINS ON THE BRAKE. IT'S NOT SO MUCH THE STALLING PART THAT BOTHERS ME, AS I RESTART THE CAR AND GO. HOWEVER, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, I NEARLY HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WHEN THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD. THE OCCURRENCES ARE INFREQUENT, BUT IT IS ONLY GOING TO TAKE ONE TIME THAT THE NEARLY BECOMES AN ACCIDENT. THIS ISSUE OCCURS MAYBE 15-20 TIMES PER YEAR. OUT 20 OCCURRENCES, IT WILL STALL 18 TIMES AND LUNGE 2 TIMES. NOTHING HAS EVER BEEN FOUND TO BE MECHANICALLY WRONG WITH THE CAR. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, IT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. I'VE SEEN ENOUGH COMPLAINTS TO TAKE THE TIME TO SEND THIS TO YOU. *TR
Jul 20, 2010
2004 CHRSYLER SEBRING SURGING ISSUE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE DRIVER TO TAKE EMERGENCY ACTION. *KB
Dec 20, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. HE STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD RACE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE. SURGE FORWARD. THE ENGINE WOULD RAIL UNTIL HE TURNED THE KEY OFF. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,500 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
Aug 17, 2007
+ 9 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
12 complaints
Random stalling upon deceleration with no warning lights after stalling (as if the engine thinks it is still running). Occurs at low speed. Sometimes the engine will surge when the rpm drops off instead of stalling. I have almost run into other cars when the surging happens. The stalling occurs randomly and is becoming more frequent. A scan of the internet shows many others with same issue. No CEL.
Jun 17, 2023
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with smoke coming from underneath the hood. Smoke then entered the cabin of the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the odometer was inoperable. The contact restarted the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that her daughter had asthma; however, the contact and her two children did not receive medical attention. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to tow the vehicle to their location. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
Mar 16, 2023
THE HEADGASKET HAS FAILED FOR THE THIRD TIME IN FOUR YEARS.
Nov 08, 2016
WHEN IN MOTION LEAKS COOLANT ON PUBLIC ROADS...ONCE AGAIN. HAD THIS PROBLEM FIXED BEFORE WHEN THIS SAID VEHICLE HAD 70,000 MILES ON IT AT THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. REPLACED WATER PUMP.
May 22, 2016
I SMELLED A BURNING SMELL THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I BROUGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE FOUND A LOT OF STRESS CRACKS IN THE OIL PAN WHICH IS ALUMINUM TOLD ME I WAS LUCKY THE ENGINE DIDN'T SEIZE OR CATCH ON FIRE THE EXHAUST PIE IS UNDER ONE OF THE CRACKS AND AS THE CAR GOT HOT THAT CRACK EXPANDED. THERE ARE SEVERAL MORE IN THE PAN. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
May 03, 2014
+ 7 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
12 complaints
WE HAVE A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WHICH HAS A PROBLEM WITH LURCHING FORWARD AND UNABLE TO STOP (NO BRAKES). THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES AND WE FEEL IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT HAS NOW BEEN DIAGNOSED AS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. WE FEEL WE SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS DEFECT BUT CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHEN WE CONTACTED CHRYSLER, WE WERE TOLD WE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT NOW ARE TOLD WE DO NOT. WE ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AND FEEL STRONGLY THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD BE WILLING TO REPAIR OR TAKE IT OFF THE ROAD. *TR
Apr 13, 2010
FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS, MY 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING HAS BEEN HAVING WHAT I CONSIDER TO BE A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN THE CAR IS PLACED INTO REVERSE TO BACK UP, THEN SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND THE GAS PEDAL PRESSED, THE CAR CONTINUES TO TRAVEL IN REVERSE. I PLACED THE CAR IN PARK, THEN SHIFTED TO DRIVE. THE CAR CONTINUED TO TRAVEL IN REVERSE. AGAIN, SHIFTED TO PARK AND BACK TO DRIVE. THE CAR THE DRIFTED FORWARD WHILE THE ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS REVVING. I CONTINUED TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE NUMEROUS TIMES, AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO DRIFT AND MAKE THE REVVING SOUNDS. FOR THE PAST 2 DAYS, I HAVE SHIFTED FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AND HAVE TO STOMP ON THE GAS PEDAL, AT WHICH POINT THE ENGINE SEEMS TO LURCH INTO GEAR AND THEN DRIVES FINE. AND WHEN I SAY STOMP ON THE GAS PEDAL, I MEAN STOMP - HARD. *TR
Jan 05, 2010
I BOUGHT THE CAR USED AT IN 2005 WITH 23K MILES. AFTER ABOUT A MONTH WE NOTICED A HARD SHIFT PROBLEM BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND MAINLY. WE TOOK THE CAR IN FOR REPAIRS SEVERAL TIME BUT THE DEALER CLAIMED THEY COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM. FINALLY THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM AND DID A PARTIAL REBUILD ON THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER ABOUT TWO WEEKS THE PROBLEM RESURFACED AND THE DEALERS STILL COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I TRIED A DIFFERENT DEALER JUST AFTER THE CAR HIT 36K AND THEY ALSO CLAIMED NO PROBLEM AND CHARGED ME FOR THE SERVICE SINCE IT WAS JUST OUT OF WARRANTY. THE DRIVING LIGHTS ALSO QUIT JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT. AT THIS POINT I'M JUST LIVING WITH THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE DEALERS CAN'T SEEM TO FIND THE PROBLEM. *TR
Nov 03, 2008
I HAVE A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING WITH A 2.7L V6 ENGINE. THE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PROBLEM WHICH HAS COME UP NUMEROUS TIMES IS THE ENGINE RPM WILL SURGE CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD. THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN COMING TO A STOP - THE ENGINE RPM WILL DROP TO THE POINT WHERE THE ENGINE WILL ALMOST STALL, THEN SURGE EXCESSIVELY CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD. THIS SURGE OF RPMS HAS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST HIT CARS IN FRONT OF ME AND WORSE, SENDING ME INTO AN INTERSECTION WITH ONCOMING CARS. I HAVE CALLED ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND BROUGHT MY CAR IN TO HAVE THIS ISSUE EXAMINED - THE ONLY THING THAT WAS DOES WAS TO REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION PCM. I DO SEE THAT THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM WITH OTHER OWNERS. *TR
Jan 14, 2008
I PURCHASED MY SEBRING TOURING FALL 2005. SINCE MY PURCHASED I HAVE NOTICED THAT THERE IS A VIBRATION (THE CAR KIND OF SHAKES) BETWEEN THE SPEEDS OF 30 MPH AND 45 MPH. ONCE IT SHIFTS AGAIN (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) IT STOPS. *JB
May 31, 2006
+ 7 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
9 complaints
2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH TRUNK LIDS FAILURE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS LEANING INSIDE THE TRUNK, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE LID COLLAPSED OH HER BACK WHICH ULTIMATELY REQUIRED SURGERY AND ONE MONTH OF REHABILITATION. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY CHRYSLER SHE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING SURE THE STRUTS ON THE LID WERE IN WORKING ORDER AS THE PROBLEM WAS CONSIDERED A MAINTENANCE ISSUE. *JB
Jun 01, 2011
I HAVE A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE PROBLEM IS THAT IT HAS DOOR HANDLES THAT HAVE A METAL COVERING ON THEM. I HAVE REPLACED THEM SEVERAL TIMES. THE METAL COVERING ON THE HANDLES START TO PEEL OFF AND IT CUTS YOUR HANDS IF NOT CAREFUL. MY GRANDDAUGHTER REQUIRED STITCHES FROM OPENING THE BACK DOOR. I HAVE ALSO HAD SERIOUS CUTS. AFTER TALKING TO OTHER SEBRING OWNERS I HAVE FOUND THAT THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR HANDLES AND BEING CUT. I WOULD LIKE TO SHE THIS CHANGED TO DIFFERENT HANDLES, HOWEVER I AM ONLY ABLE TO GET THE SAME TYPE OF HANDLE FOR MY CAR. *TR
Mar 02, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD WAS LIFTING UP AND BECOMING WARPED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS WARPED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 87,500.
Aug 12, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS SEVERELY CUT WHEN SHE OPENED THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE CHROME PLATING ON THE DOOR HANDLE WAS FAILING. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE HANDLE WAS FAULTY AND A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,728 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,650.
Jan 15, 2008
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INSIDE HANDLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAD CHROME SEPARATION CAUSING A CUT ON THE HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE HANDLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
Jun 22, 2006
+ 4 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
8 complaints
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while her fiancée was driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle seemed as if it was running out of gasoline. The check engine and a fuel warning light were illuminated. The driver pulled over at a service station and became aware of gasoline pouring from the fuel return. The driver parked the vehicle in a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
May 17, 2022
I HAVE A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE V6. THE CAR STALLS EVERY ONCE AND A WHILE, AFTER STOPPING OR WHILE RIDING AT LOWER SPEEDS, MOST OFTEN IN HOT SUMMER DAYS. THE MAIN CONCERN IS THAT WHEN IT STALLS WHILE RIDING, I LOSE POWER TO THE BREAKS AND THE STEERING WHEEL, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. IT ALSO HAS A PROBLEM THAT AFTER RUNNING FOR A WHILE ON A HIGHWAY USING THE CRUISE CONTROL, WHEN IT COMES TO A STOP, IT BEGINS TO STALL, BUT I GUESS THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM KICKS-IN AND THAT LEADS TO A VERY RAPID ACCELERATION. AT THAT MOMENT, IF I AM NOT PRESSING FIRMLY ON THE BREAKS, THE CAR MAY EVEN JUMP FORWARD AND HIT SOMETHING. I REPORTED THESE ISSUES TO THE DEALER WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY BUT THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE IT. SINCE THIS HAPPENS SPORADICALLY AND I AM ALWAYS PREPARED FOR SUCH EVENTS, I DID NOT INSIST TOO MUCH WITH THE DEALER. BUT LOOKING AT THE INTERNET, I CAN SEE THAT LOTS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS AS I AM AND I AM GETTING TO THE CONCLUSION THAT SUCH ISSUES ARE DUE TO A CHRONIC FLAW IN THE SEBRING. *TR
Feb 05, 2010
SEVERAL MONTHS AGO I WAS STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT IN MY 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, 2.7L AUTOMATIC. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AS USUAL AT THE LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED I SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND THE ENGINE WENT "WIDE OPEN." I LURCHED FORWARD, JAMMED ON BRAKES AND TURNED IGNITION OFF. I PAUSED A MINUTE (IN FRONT OF STARTELED ONLOOKERS), RESTARTED THE ENGINE, AND DROVE ON CAUTIOUSLY. NEXT DAY I TOOK CAR TO CHRYSLER DEALER AND THEY "COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR." THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS. IT HAS NOT HAPPENED AGAIN. *TR
Feb 01, 2010
CLIENT PETRA MONIKA WINN BURNED TO DEATH WHEN THE STEEL (CALIFORNIA) GAS TANK ON HER 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING SPLIT AT A WELD DURING REAR END IMPACT. *TR 10/31/08 ADD INFORMATION *CW
Aug 15, 2008
I PURCHASED MY 2004 SEBRING AT SHELLBY CHRYSLER JEEP\EAGLE DEALERSHIP. JUST A FEW SHORT MONTHS LATER ,MY CAR STARTED JUST CUTTING OFF. THEN IT STARTED JUMPING FORWARD WHILE I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE ALMOST CAUSING ME TO GET HIT IN SEVERAL INTERSECTIONS. I TOOK MY CAR IN MORE THAN 7 TIMES TO BE TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT COME ON THEREFORE IT WOULD NOT PULL A CODE. MEANWHILE, I HAVE TO TAKE IT BACK FOR A LEAK SOMEWHERE. THIS HAPPENED TWICE. NOW 2 YEARS LATER JUST AS MY WARRANTY HAS RAN OUT, THE CAR STARTS CUTTING OFF AND LEAVING ME STRANDED. I HAD TO HAVE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ONLY FOR THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO SMART OFF AT MA AND TELL ME THAT IT WAS OUT OF GAS. I KNEW THIS WAS NOT TRUE BECAUSE THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED THE FIRST THING I DID WAS TRY TO PUT GAS IN IT. ALSO, WHEN I WAS HAVING TROUBLE ONLY A FEW MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE GAS GAUGE,BUT OF COURSE,THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THE CAR CUT OFF AGAIN AND I TOOK IT BACK,ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE GAS GAUGE AND THEN WAS TOLD THE SENDING UNIT IN THE GAS TANK WAS BAD,NOW THAT ITS OUT OF WARRANTY AND I HAVE TO PAY OVER 700.00 FOR THE PART TO BE REPLACED. OH YEAH,AND THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF! *NM
Oct 11, 2006
+ 3 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHENEVER SHE PUTS THE CONVERTIBLE TOP DOWN, THE REAR DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TWICE TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS TO HAVE IT REPAIRED ON EIGHT DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE TECHNICIAN ADMITTED THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND REPAIRED IT FREE OF CHARGE. SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT WAS NOT PROVIDED WITH ASSISTANCE. THE DEFROSTER WAS CURRENTLY INOPERATIVE AND NO DEALERS IN HER AREA WOULD ASSIST HER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,600. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,667.
Nov 30, 2009
2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING REAR WINDOW BROKE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON AND THE REAR WINDOW BROKE INTO PIECES WITHOUT WARNING. THE REAR WINDOW ALSO BROKE WHEN PUTTING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP DOWN. *KB
Apr 04, 2008
I PURCHASED A USED CHRYSLER, 2004, SEBRING GTC CONVERTIBLE JUST THIS WEEKEND. ON THE WAY HOME , I LIVE SOME DISTANCE FROM THE DEALER, I NOTICED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR ONLY OPERATED IN HIGH SPEED. UPON RETURNING HOME THE FIRST THING I DID WAS LOG ON TO THE INTERNET, AND DISCOVERED THAT MANY OWNERS HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH ALL MAKES OF SEBRING FROM 2001 TO 2006. I READ THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB )FOR THE PROBLEM, AND CONTACTED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE. THEY ADMITTED THERE WAS A PROBLEM, BUT WON'T DISCUSS THE MATTER THAT IT WAS DEFECTIVE, NOR WAS IT COVERED. IN FACT, I WAS INFORMED THAT EVEN IF THE CAR WAS BRAND NEW THAT CHRYSLER HAS NOT OFFERED TO REIMBURSE COSTS OR TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM FOR THE OWNER. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE RAISED HIS VOICE AND CHALLENGED ME, WHEN I CALMLY INFORMED HIM I WOULD BE IN TOUCH WITH COMPANY OFFICIALS AND WITH MY STATE'S ATTORNEY GENERAL, SO THAT SINCE THERE WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS SYSTEM, BUT NO RECALL. HE COULD ENFORCE THE LEMON LAW ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL FOR FUTURE AUTOMOBILE CONSUMERS. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WAS RUDE, AND VERY IMPOLITE---ALMOST THREATENING. ALSO, DESPITE MY DOCUMENTATION, INCLUDING A RECEIPT FOR PAYMENT AND CONTRACT, CHRYSLER DENIED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY ON MY VEHICLE. *AK
May 07, 2007
DURING NORMAL USE OF THE CAR, THE REAR-WINDOW DEFROSTER STOPS WORKING. THE DEFROSTER STOPS WORKING BECAUSE A POWER WIRE COMES DISCONNECTED AS THE TAB ATTACHED TO THE GLASS DETACHES. THE CAR IS A CONVERTIBLE WITH LIMITED VISION TO THE REAR, WHEN THE DEFROSTER DOESN'T WORK THE DRIVER'S VISION IS LIMITED EVEN FURTHER. THIS MAKES DRIVING DANGEROUS. THE TAB WAS RE-ATTACHED AT THE DEALER. *JB
Jul 13, 2006
WE HAVE TWO CHRYSLER SEBRINGS, ONE IS A LXI AND THE OTHER IS A CONVERTIBLE. BOTH ARE 2004 MODELS AND BOTH OF THE HOSES TO THE WIPER SPRAYER BROKE AT THE BEND WHERE THE HOOD CLOSES, NEXT TO THE WINDOW. THEY HAVE USED A PLASTIC TUBE THAT IS NOT FLEXIBLE, AND AFTER A FEW HOOD OPENINGS, IT BREAKS. I WOULD THINK THAT ALL OTHER SEBRINGS WOULD HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT WHEN I CONTACTED CHRYSLER, THEY JUST BRUSHED ME OFF. *JB
Mar 13, 2006
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
5 complaints
REAR BRAKE FAILED, LEAKED FLUID. *TR
Aug 04, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CURB. THIS CAUSED THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE TO GO FLAT. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE MECHANIC AND AS OF APRIL 28, 2008, THE MECHANIC HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 92,000.
Apr 28, 2008
THE FRONT ROTORS ARE SO THIN WHEN INSTALLED ON NEW CAR THAT WHEN YOU NEED TO REPLACE THE PADS, THE ROTORS ARE TOO THIN TO TURN SO THEY MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. THIS TURNS A $99.00 REPAIR INTO A $350.00 ONE. *TR
Oct 18, 2007
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE BRAKES CAUSED BY THE ROTORS WHICH WERE CHIPPED AND SCRATCHED. *TS *JB
Oct 06, 2005
WHILE BRAKING VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Jun 29, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
5 complaints
TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE TWO CARS GOT INTO A FENDER BENDER ANOTHER CRASHED INTO THEM AND I WAS TRAVELING BEHIND THE THIRD VEHICLE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND SENT INTO A SKID. MY CAR SLID A GOOD DISTANCE UNTIL IT CRASHED RIGHT INTO THE BACK OF THE THIRD VEHICLE WHICH WAS A VOLVO IN WHICH THEIR AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. MY SEBRING DID NOT STOP NOR DID THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY. I WAS TRAVELING AROUND 30-40 MPH WHEN THE IMPACT HAPPEN. WILL NOT HAVE CONFIRMATION UNTIL TOMORROW BUT IT APPEARS THAT THE CAR WILL NOT BE SALVAGEABLE. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SHOULD PREVENT A SKID ON A DRY SURFACE ON A CLEAR DAY. *TR
Oct 14, 2008
BRAKES AND AIR BAGS THE BRAKES WOULD NOT CATCH UPON TRYING TO STOP AND CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION. ALSO THE AIR BAGS CAME OUT UPON CRASH AT MAYBE 20 MILES PER HOUR AND CAUSED A BROKEN ARM AND A LACERATION UNDER THE CHIN AND HAD TO BE STITCHED AND PERSON IS HOSPITALIZED. *TR
Feb 17, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. ON 09/01/2007, WHILE DRIVING 35MPH THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF A VEHICLE. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT PASSENGER BRUISED HER KNEES ON THE DASHBOARD, SEVERELY BRUISED ACROSS HER ABDOMEN CHEST. THE PASSENGER ALSO HAD AN INJURY TO HER NECK AND WAS UNABLE TO WORK FOR TWO DAYS. PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE. A POLICE REPORT IS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MECHANIC HAS NOT DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE. THE WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 30,000. THE PURCHASE DATE OF THE VEHICLE WAS 3/5/2006.
Sep 13, 2007
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED WITH 18,455 MILES ON IT. AFTER VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WE NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE WITH THE BRAKES. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE WARPED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO HAVE THE GRINDING SOUND, WE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND AGAIN WORK WAS DONE ON THE BRAKES. WE DID NOT HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO DRIVE IT MUCH AFTER AS OUR DAUGHTER GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT WITH THIS VEHICLE ON OCT 13, 2005, SHE WAS PULLING OUT OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARKING LOT (NO MORE THAN 5-10 MPH) TO GO ACROSS THE ROAD TO ENTER THE HIGH SCHOOL AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT HER FRONT CORNER PASSENGER SIDE (OTHER VEHICLE WAS GOING APPROX 40-45 MPH). THE REAL ISSUE IS THAT BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UNTIL SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED...THAT IS WHAT CAUSED THE MAJORITY OF THE INJURIES TO MY CHILDREN. *JB
Nov 05, 2005
DT: THE ABS BRAKES FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED WITH 19,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE WITH THE BRAKES. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE WARPED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO HAVE THE GRINDING SOUND, BUT BECAUSE THEY WOULD NOT SUPPLY HER WITH A LOANER VEHICLE SHE DID NOT TAKE IT IN. ON MAY 31, 2005, SHE WAS GOING AROUND 40-45 MILES PER HOUR AND SHE TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES WHEN THE ABS FAILED. SHE SKID 75 FEET ON DRY PAVEMENT. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT TAKEN AND A TICKET WAS ISSUED, BUT SHE IS FIGHTING THE TICKET BECAUSE IT WAS DUE TO THE BRAKES FAILING. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HIT HER HEAD AND SHE HAS POST CONCUSSION SYNDROME WITH POSSIBLE SEIZURES AND IS OUT OF WORK. SHE ALSO HAD BRUISED RIBS AND A NECK AND SHOULDER INJURY, ALL ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE DOCTOR HAS PUT HER ON COMPLETE DISABILITY AND SHE CAN NOT EVEN DRIVE A VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. SHE IS CURRENTLY ON SEIZURE MEDICATION. THE VEHICLE IS IN NEW JERSEY, SHE WAS COMING HOME FROM MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IN ATLANTIC CITY. THE DAMAGE IS ALL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT. THE VEHICLE IS CONSIDERED TOTALED. *AK
Jul 15, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
4 complaints
CAR STOPPED RUNNING WHEN STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. TOWED TO DEALER. INFORMED IT NEEDS NEW BATTERY AND TRANSMISSION SOLENOID PACK. I AUTHORIZED THE REPAIRS AND ALSO REQUESTED OIL CHANGE. DEALER CALLED BACK STATED ENGINE HAS SLUDGE, ENGINE"VERY VERY BAD" , MAKING KNOCKING NOISE,"MAY NEED NEW ENGINE." I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM THE SAME CHRYSLER DEALER 2 YRS AGO. *TR
Feb 17, 2010
I PURCHASED MY CAR IN NOV 2005 AND ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS STALLED ON ME I STARTED THE CAR BACK UP IMMEDIATELY. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THE ENGINE WOULD REV UP WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT OR EITHER IN A DRIVE THRU LANE AT A RESTAURANT. THE CAR WAS NOT IN PARK IT SCARED ME TO DEATH. I DON'T KNOW THE REASON FOR THIS. THE CAR ISN'T UNDER WARRANTY ANY LONGER AND I KNOW THE WONT FIX IT PROBLEM. *JB
Sep 11, 2006
1) PARKING GEAR GETS STUCK IN GEAR AND WILL NOT COME OUT OF GEAR AT TIMES. 2) EVEN WHEN CAR IN PARK THE KEY WILL NOT COME OUT OR GO INTO THE ACCESS KEY MODE. 3) CAR CUTS OFF AT THE SPARE OF THE MOMENT WITH NO NOTICE AND NO INDICATION WHY. *JB
Nov 24, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER OWNING THE CAR FOR ONE YEAR. SHE CALLED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ,AND BECAUSE SHE DID NOT HAVE A WARRANTY, NO ONE WILL DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THE COOLING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED SHORTLY AFTER SHE BOUGHT THE CAR. THEN, THE FOLLOWING YEAR, THE ENGINE WENT OUT. THE LABOR WILL BE $2,000 AND THE PARTS WILL COST $5,000.00. WHEN SHE BOUGHT THE CAR IT HAD 28,838 MILES ON IT. CURRENTLY, IT HAS 51,488 MILES ON IT.*AK
Sep 21, 2005
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
I HEARD A POP THE A LOT OF SMOKE CAME IN THE CAR, I PULLED OVER AND POPPED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS A FIRE BY THE FIREWALL, THE FUEL RLN HAD CAUGHT FIRE. *TR
Jun 12, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE STRONG FUMES OF FUEL COMING FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND A PUDDLE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHERE THE FLUID ORIGINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE FUEL TANK, WHICH WAS REMOVED, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A FIRE NEAR WHERE THE RETURN LINE ENTERED INTO THE FUEL TANK. THE COMPONENTS WERE INTERNALLY BURNED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 04V313000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 03V443000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000.
Aug 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER DRIVING BETWEEN 10-20 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK OR HESITATE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE TWO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 04V313000(FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V443000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP), BUT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
Nov 15, 2012
STEERING,SUSPENSION
3 complaints
AS I DRIVE MY SEBRING, EVERY DIP, HOLE OR CREVASSE MY CAR HITS(GOING 30 AND UP ITS DANGEROUS) SENDS IT WAY TO THE SIDE, DOESN'T HAVE AN EXACT SIDE EITHER. DOES IT BOTH WAYS. I BELIEVE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH MY LOWER BALL JOINTS SO POSSIBLY MY CONTROL ARMS AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS POSSIBLE THAT THIS SPECIFIC CAR HAD ISSUES WITH THE CONTROL ARMS. THE WAY THE CAR DRIVES RIGHT NOW IS SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS AND I WAS JUST CURIOUS IF THIS CAR DID ACTUALLY HAVE A RECALL OR A MANUFACTURER DEFECT.
Feb 05, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN MAKING TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10E059000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Jan 02, 2015
AFTER TURNING AROUND IN A TRAILER PARK PARKING LOT JUST STARTED GOING FORWARD WHEN THE LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TO COLLAPSE FROM UNDER THE CAR AND DISABLING THE STEERING. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON THE STREET AT NORMAL SPEEDS IT WOULD PROBABLY HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR CRASH. *TR
Aug 09, 2012
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. THE LAW ENFORCEMENT HAS FAIR ME. MY CAR HAS BEEN REPORTED STOLEN 3 TIMES AND NEVER MADE IT TO A DATA BASE. THIS VEHICLE IS BEING LOOKED FOR IN 14 DATA BASES IN 12 COUNTRY'S. THIS CAR IS A THOUSAND POUNDS LIGHT AND I WOULD LIKE TO I OW HOW HOLDS TOW COMPANIES AND LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FAULTY VEHICLE REPORTS? THE DEALER?. WHY HAS THIS CAR NOT BEEN CRIMINALLY PROCESSED.
Jan 31, 2017
BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT SHIFTED INTO DRIVE ENGINE BUCKED TWICE AND STALLED. A FEW MINUTES LATER WAS STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE ENGINE SURGED AND CAR LURCHED FORWARD.
Apr 21, 2016
UMBALL STUD SEPARATED FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BOLT JOINT CAUSING THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN. UPON HITTING THE GROUND, BIG AMOUNY OF UNKNOWN OIL SPILLED.
Jun 11, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
PLASTIC COVERING OVER FRONT HEADLAMP HOUSING HAS GOTTEN FOGGED OVER ENTIRE OUTSIDE. THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT THROWN BY THE HEADLAMPS IS REDUCED. I NOTICE THIS ON MOST CARS AS THEY GET OLDER. THIS IS A SAFETY RELATED ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. CLEANING PRODUCTS SOLD BY AUTO PARTS STORES TO CLEAR THIS SITUATION ARE WORTHLESS. *JS
Apr 30, 2012
HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS TURN OFF. DEALER STATES THAT THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS REPLACING. GOOGLE SEARCH HAS SEVERAL SIMILAR COMPLAINTS IN FORUMS BY OTHER CHRYSLER OWNERS. A FEW STATING THAT THEY FLASH ON AN OFF WHILE THEY ARE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE DEALER TAPPED THE PART FOR ME AND THEY TURN ON...TAP AGAIN...THEY TURN OFF. THE DEALER CHARGES 300 TO REPLACE THIS PART. ARE THEY REPLACING IT WITH ANOTHER PART THAT WILL GO DEFECTIVE OR HAVE THEY FIXED THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. OUR HEADLIGHTS SHOULD BE RELIABLE...*JB
Feb 08, 2007
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH HEADLIGHT AND THE FOG LIGHT WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE INTERSTATE. CONSUMER HAD TO FOLLOW ANOTHER MOTORIST TO A HOTEL BECAUSE SHE COULDN'T SEE TO TRAVEL. *AK *NM
Apr 20, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
3 complaints
I HAVE A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CAR WILL START AT TIMES FINE WITH NO PROBLEM, BUT SOMETIMES IT WILL START AND THAN TURN OFF IMMEDIATELY. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE. THE CAR WILL ALSO SOMETIMES NOT EVEN TURN ON AT ALL. *TR
Nov 26, 2009
RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V313000, AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE A SHORT DISTANCE CONSUMER SMELLED GAS, PULLED INTO A GAS STATION, AND THERE WAS GAS LEAKING OUT THE VEHICLE. DEALER REPAIRED THE FUEL LINE. THIS WAS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE. *AK
Jan 26, 2005
MY CAR, 2004 SEBRING SEDAN WITH 19,000 HAS HAD A SURGING PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. AS I,M COMING TO A STOP, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR WILL SURGE FORWARD AS IF I WAS GIVING IT GAS. ON 10/28/04, I'VE HAD THE CAR EXAMINED COON RAPIDS CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP MECHANICS AND WAS TOLD THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT OUTSIDE OF MISFIRES IN THREE CYLINDERS. THEY SAID THEY ROAD TESTED THE CAR AND DID NOT EXPERIENCE WHAT I EXPERIENCE EVERY DAY DURING EVERY STOP. I WAS TOLD THEY RESET THE PCM AS THIS IS WHAT MANUFACTURER RECOMENDS. WHEN I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP, I EXPERIENCED THE SAME SURGING FROM THE VERY FIRST STOP AND ALL THE OTHER STOPS DURING THE FIFTEEN MILE DRIVE HOME.NEXTWEEK I'LL TAKE IT TO ANOTHER DEALER AND SEE IF THEY CAN FIX THIS. I'VE NOTICED THAT MYCARSTATS.COM HAS NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM AND THE DEALERS/MANUFACTURER APPEARS TO NOT DEALING WITH IT. I'VE COME VERY CLOSE TO REAR-ENDING CARS DURING MY TRAVELS. I EXPECT THE SURGE AND PREPARE FOR IT BUT THERE HAS TO BE A FIX.*AK
Oct 28, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS PROCEEDING TO MAKE A TURN; SUDDENLY, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND RESUME OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING; HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE ALSO INTERMITTENTLY EXHIBITED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERNS OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Sep 14, 2009
2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING 20000 MILES. WHEN CAR IS STOPPED WITH FOOT ON BRAKE CAR JUMPS FORWARD FOR NO REASON LIKE SOME ONE HAD PUT THEIR FOOT ON THE GAS THIS HAS HAPPEN COUPLE TIMES TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. HE FOUND A SERVICE BULLETIN AND WAS GOING TO DO IT WHEN I TAKE IT BACK. BUT AFTER READING IT SEEMS LIKE THERE IS A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM THERE SHOULD BE RECALL BEFORE SOME ONE IS KILLED!!!! ALSO WHEN IN TRACTION CONTROL IT MAKES A TERRIBLE NOISE LIKE THE BRAKES GRINDING ON THE ROTORS WHEN THE WHEELS ARE SPINNING DEALER NOT SURE WHAT IS WRONG AND IS GOING TO LOOK INTO IT. *JB
Nov 27, 2005
FOLLOW UP TO ODI #10064593. VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE SITTING AT A STOP. HAS ALSO STALLED ON THREE OCCASIONS AND IDLES ROUGH. IT HAS BEEN TO TWO (2) DEALERSHIPS 8 TIMES. TCP SENSOR, AD SOLENOID, MAP SENSOR AND PCV VALVE ALL BEEN REPLACED. SERVICE BULLETIN #18-041-03 HAS BEEN RAN TWICE. THE VEHICLE HAS ALMOST HIT TWO CARS, ONE MOTORCYCLE, ONE CONCRETE PILING AND TWO BUILDINGS. THE ONLY THING THAT HAS KEPT ME FROM HITTING ANYTHING IS THE FACT THAT I ALWAYS HAVE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. WHY WON'T CHRYSLER OR THE NHTSA BEGIN AN INVESTIGATION? I HAVE FOUND OVER A DOZEN COMPLAINTS REGARDING CHRYSLER/JEEP VEHICLES WITH THE SAME DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION. I LOVE MY CAR, BUT I AM AFRAID SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT.*AK
Jun 01, 2004
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR LOCK IS INOPERATIVE, PREVENTING HIM FROM OPENING THE DOOR FROM INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR; HOWEVER, THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER. THE CONTACT HAS TO WAIT 6-8 WEEKS TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 38,000.
Jul 21, 2008
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES HAVE AN ALUMINUM TAPE OR SHEET OVER THEM, AND IS COMING OFF ON THE EDGES, LEAVING A RAZOR SHARP EDGE THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE SLICED THEIR HANDS ON. I DON'T SEE ANYTHING IN THE RECALLS, BUT WONDER IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. ANY SUGGESTIONS HOW TO REMEDY THE SITUATION? THANK YOU.*AK
May 15, 2007
VEHICLE WAS VANDALIZED. THE THIEF BROKE INTO THE VEHICLE BY PULLING UP ON THE HANDLE OF THE AUTOMOBILE AND USING SOME TOOL TO POP OPEN THE LOCK. THEY STOLE OVER $130 WORTH OF CDS. CELL PHONE EQUIPMENT AND IRS PAPERS THAT CONTAINED MY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. *JB
Feb 29, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH IS ON. MEANING AIR BAG IS NOT OPERATIONAL.
Apr 24, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE ARM SYSTEM TO ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,742.
Aug 14, 2015
STEERING
2 complaints
ME AND MY KIDS WAS LEAVING OUR HOUSE AND DRIVING DOWN THE STREET I RODE ABOUT 5MILES AND THEN MY CAR START TO SWIRL THEN IT WAS HARD FOR ME TO STEER. SO I GOT OUT THE CAR AND NOTICE MY FRONT TIRE HAD WENT IN. AND I HAD TO HAVE A TOW TRUCK TAKE MY CAR BACK TO THE HOUSE. AND COME TO FIND OUT THE BALL JOINT HAD BROKE. BUT BEFORE ALL OF THIS I HAD NEVER RECEIVE NO RECALL TO BRING MY CAR IN TO GET THIS CHECK AND I'M DOING RESEARCH AND IT STATES THAT THEY HAVE HAD A RECALL ON THIS BUT I NEVER RECEIVE NO INFORMATION. TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN THE END OF ME AND MY KIDS LIVES IF I HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR
Jun 24, 2014
PURCHASED 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING FROM ED TOMKO DEALERSHIP IN AVON LAKE, OH ON SEPT 23RD. AFTER 270 MILES (9-29-03) THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED TO SHAKE WHILE IDLING AT STOP LIGHTS (VISIBLY SHAKING AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO KEEP MY HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL, AS MY ENTIRE UPPER BODY FEELS THE AFFECTS). I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE ED TOMKO DEALERSHIP ON OCT 6TH AND WAS TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL FOR A 4 CYLINDER (I HAVE OWNED 4 CYLINDER CHRYSLER VEHICLES FOR 14 YEARS AND NEVER ENCOUNTERED THIS DEFECT). I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT MORNING AND SPOKE TO THE GM WHO PASSED ME OFF TO THE SERVICE MANAGER (LATER I WAS TOLD THIS WAS NO LONGER THE SALES DEPT'S CONCERN-IT WAS NOW A SERVICE ISSUE). THE SERVICE MGR, DAVE TOMKO, TOLD ME HE WAS INVOLVED WITH THE CAR THE PREVIOUS DAY AND SAW NO PROBLEM. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK ON OCT 9TH FOR DAVE TOMKO TO VISUALLY CONFIRM THE DEFECT VIA A ROAD TEST. HE TOLD ME THIS WAS NORMAL AND I HAD NO OTHER RECOURSE THAN TO SEEK ARBITRATION. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER (REFERENCE # 11733597) AND HAVE BEEN BRUSHED OFF. THEY SIDED WITH DAVE TOMKO AND SEVERAL E-MAILS LATER, TOLD ME IF I DIDN'T THINK THIS WAS NORMAL TO GO TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. I HAVE SINCE TAKEN THE CAR TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP (OCT 20TH). THEY AGREED IT WAS NOT NORMAL AND UPPED THE CURB IDLE SPEED (AS THE SHAKING BECAME MORE PROMINENT WHEN THE IDLE SPEED DROPPED). THE PROBLEM HAS RE-SURFACED AND THE CAR WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON NOV 6TH. THEY HAVE FAXED THE SENSOR READINGS TO CHRYSLER. I HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING AS OF TODAY, NOV 8TH, AND THE CAR REMAINS DEFECTIVE. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE WHILE IDLING AT INTERSECTIONS, SINCE IT IS UNCOMFORTABLE TO KEEP MY HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE IDLING.*AK
Nov 08, 2003
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
ON MY 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING CONV., WHILE PARKED I OBSERVED THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE LEANING OUT AT THE BOTTOM AND LEANING IN AT THE TOP OF THE TIRE. IT WAS VERY NOTICEABLE THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I DROPPED THE CROSSMEMBER FRAME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND FOUND OUT THAT BOTH BOLTS WERE BROKE OFF ON THE PASSENGER REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE BROKEN BOLTS PIECES WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. *TR
Feb 27, 2012
2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING REAR UPPER STRUT MOUNTS BROKEN FROM CORROSION. REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. BACK ORDERED BY THE THOUSANDS. *TR
Jul 07, 2008
WHEELS
2 complaints
THE REAR WHEEL BEARING ON 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING FAILED. *TR
Aug 04, 2010
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE INNER PART OF THE RIM WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO BECOME DEFLATED COMPLETELY. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED.
Nov 21, 2006
TIRES
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR EAGLE GT II TIRES, SIZE P275/60R15. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE TIRE WAS CHANGED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 39,000.
Aug 26, 2008
DRIVING 75 MPH AND THE RUBBER OF THE FRONT WHEEL ROLLS OFF....MECHANIC SAID TO GET ALL NEW TIRES
Jun 26, 2005
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. TOLD IT WAS A TENSIONER SWITCH IN THE SEAT BELT CLIP SIDE. THEY WANT AN OVER PRICED $200 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. PLUS $88 JUST TO DIAGNOSE IT. I THINK THIS WAS ALL QUITE OVER PRICED. I WILL BAYPASS THIS SWITCH SHORTING THE WIRES BEFORE IF I HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS. CHRYSLER SHOULD PAY FOR THIS REGARDLESS OF IN OR OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS WAS A DEFECTIVE PART IT WAS THEIR FAULT IN MY OPINION.*AK
Mar 29, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH THE GUARD RAIL DUE TO AN OBSTRUCTION IN THE ROAD. THE DRIVER AND THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED. PLUS, THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS DETERMINED TO BE A TOTAL LOSS. THE DRIVER ALSO SUSTAINED A SHIN INJURY IN THE ACCIDENT. UPDATED 7/18/2006 - THE CONSUMER ALSO SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER HEAD, HAND AND NECK AND BACK MUSCLE STRAIN. *NM
Jun 21, 2006
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
PURCHASED 4 DOOR CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN (4 CYLINDER AT MCDONNOUGH CHRYLSER OF EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 7/9/04 W/ 13 MILES. 2 DAYS FOLLOWING THE PURCHASE, CAR STALLED AT APPROXIMATELY 42 MPH ON A CROWDED INTERSTATE, AND STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. DROVE TO DEALER TO FIND THAT I NEEDED A COMPUTER SOFTWARE UPDATE. TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK, IDLING ROUGH, RPMS JUMPING ALL OVER THE PLACE. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN THIS TIME ON NJ TURNPIKE WHILE SLOWING DOWN, BUT NOT BEFORE SURGING FORWARD, MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR, AND AGAIN STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. RETURNED TO DEALER @ 994 MI, NOTHING REGISTERED ON DIAGNOSTIC CHECK, ANOTHER CPU UPDATE. CAR STILL IN SAME CONDITION ONLY DID NOT STALL. SURGING GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, FINALLY AT APPROXIMATELY 8,000 MILES CAR STALLED COUNTLESS TIMES IN THE 13 MILE RIDE TO DEALER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, COULD HARDLY DRIVE THE ENTIRE WAY. DEALER FOUND BAD IGNITION COIL, BUT ONLY BECAUSE THE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED COULD THEY DETECT A PROBLEM. DEALER KEPT CAR 3 DAYS, DID NOT OFFER RENTAL OR COMP CAR, NOR TRANSPORTATION TO MY WORK. PICKED UP CAR, NOT STALLING BUT STILL IDLING ROUGH, STEERING WHEEL VISIBLY SHAKING. CAR SURGES FORWARD AT EVERY STOPLIGHT, I HAVE JUST LEARNED TO CONTROL THE BRAKE TO AVOID ACCIDENT, NOT ACCELERATING PROPERLY & TRANSMISSION SLIPS AT LOW SPEEDS. WHY CAN'T THIS PROBLEM BE ERRADICATED, THIS IS MY FIRST BRAND NEW CAR, AND RUNS AS POORLY AS MY TRADE IN DID AT 230,000 MILES! I NEED A BREAK, AND I NEED A SOLUTION. IN ADDITION, CAR MAKES LOUD WHISTLING NOISE BETWEEN 68-73 MPH , AND HEADLIGHTS HAVE SHUT OFF 2 TIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AT NIGHT AND FLICKERED BACK ON ALSO, NOT TRACABLE BY DEALER COMPUTER.*AK
Apr 26, 2005
MY 2004 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE HAS MADE TWO DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT NOISES: 1ST AT ANY SPEED WHEN I RELEASE MY FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL I GET WHAT I CALL A CRICKET SOUNDING NOISE - VERY ANNOYING. 2ND AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH AND UP I GET WHAT I CALL A WHISTLING SOUND THAT IS ALSO VERY ANNOYING AND STAYS ON WHEN I USE CRUISE CONTROL. I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE AT MASSEY YARDLEY, HOBE SOUND, FL ON AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND GONE FOR TEST DRIVES WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER. HE RECOGNIZES THE PROBLEM TRIES TO FIX IT TO NO AVAIL. FINALLY HAVE HAD CHRYSLER LOOK AT THE PROBLEM - THEY ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM, BUT TELL ME I HAVE TO LIVE WITH IT. I AM GOING TO ARBITRATION SHORTLY. *JB
Mar 07, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
Driving on [XXX] in Indiana my rpm’s began to accelerate and I hit my breaks and once I got to 30 mph my breaks went out. I looked online and one after another of complaints for exactly this has been posted in rooms. It was towed to our mechanic and hopefully he can figure out why INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mar 14, 2025
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
HAD FUEL PUMP REPLACED A COUPLE MONTHS AGO. THEN AT GAS STATION WOULDNT START AT ALL, HAD A TOW TRUCK TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC AND THAT MECHANIC TAPPED ON GAS TANK AND IT STARTED AND SAID FUEL PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACE SO I CALLED THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT BECAUSE THE NEW FUEL PUMP HAD A WARRANTY. THEY SAID THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH FUEL PUMP BUT FOUND PROBLEM WIRH #2 SELINOID AND THEY REPLACED IT. TWO WEEKS LATER THS CAR WAS DRIVING FINE BUT WHEN I GOT HOME AND TURNED OFF THE CAR FOR A COUPLE HOURS IT STARTED RIGHT UP. SO I TURNED IT OFF AND ON A COUPLE TIMES THEN THE ENGINE SURGED THEN HESTITATED THEN DIED. IT DID IT TWICE AFTER STARTING IT THEN TURNING ITVON ABOUT 5 TIMES TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT COULD BE WRONG WITH IT. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN FEBRUARY 2017. I HAD BOTH STRUT MOUNTS FIXED, FUEL PUMP, AN AIR VALVE FROM COOLANT DO NOT REMEMBER EXACT NAME, #2 SELINOID NOW THIS PROBLEM. I STILL OWE ON THIS CAR AND ITS NOT RELIABLE AND SCARED TO DRIVE IT AND WRECK.
Oct 04, 2017
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO STOP, THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD. (FORCEFULL), SO MUCH THAT I HIT SOMEONE THAT WAS 5+FT INFRONT OF ME I DO NOT HAVE PICTURES WITH ME. BUT I CAN PROVIDE THEM AND ALSO THE REPAIR BILL
Jun 19, 2017
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE SHIFTER IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE ENGINE REVVED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
Feb 22, 2016
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE BALL JOINT. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10E059000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000.
Jan 08, 2016
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD COMING TO A STOP LIGHT WHEN I NOTICED MY CAR HAD JUST TURNED OFF WITHOUT WARNING. LUCKILY THERE WAS A TURN LANE AND THE LIGHT WAS RED SO I DIDN'T CAUSE ANY ACCIDENT. AFTER THAT I TOOK MY CAR TO SEE WHY THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE MECHANIC SAID THE CODE STATED IT HAD TO DO WITH THE OXYGEN SENSOR. I REPLACED THE PART AND THE CAR RAN OK UNTIL ANOTHER TIME I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND THE CAR TURNED OFF AGAIN. I'VE NOTICED THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN GOES OFF AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS. I WAS TOLD I PROBABLY NEED TO REPLACE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WHICH I BOUGHT BUT HAVEN'T REPLACED BECAUSE SOMEONE TOLD ME ABOUT THE RECALL OF OTHER SEBRINGS THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CAR WAS RUNNING FINE AND THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD GONE OFF AND THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN WITH NO WARNING. I LOOKED UP AND SAW THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER SAME COMPLAINTS OF THE ENGINE STALLING AS ONE IS DRIVING. THE CODE GIVEN WAS H07. I AM DISABLED AND CANNOT AFFORD TO TAKE A RISK TO DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD AND THIS HAPPEN AGAIN. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHERE I SHOULD TAKE MY CAR TO HAVE THE DEFECTIVE PART REPLACED. I AM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW COMING OFF TRACK AND GOING THROUGH THE RUBBER AND I AM AFRAID THE WINDOW WILL SHATTER BECAUSE IT WON'T STOP GOING UP. I GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE. THANK YOU *TR
Aug 20, 2015
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THHE STEARING WILL LOCK UP AND BELT WILL SQEEL EVEN WHEN THE BELT IS TIGHT GOT WORSE TILL LINE BLEW WIDE OPEN NOT GOOD WHEN HAVING KIDS THANK GOD NOT IN CAR WHEN IT HAPPEN.ALMOST LOST IT.THIS IS NOT A NORMAL THING IVE LOOKED ALOT UP ON THIS.
Aug 13, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS CROSSING 4 LANES OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND MY CAR STALLED AND DIED. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAD HAPPENED SO I WAS UNSURE WHAT TO DO. THANK GOODNESS I PUT MY CAR IN P AND RESTARTED IT IN ENOUGH TIME TO GET OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE I WAS HIT. THIS HAS AGAIN HAPPENED MANY TIMES OVER THE LAST 10+ YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. FUNNILY ENOUGH, AS I PULLED UP TO MY BANK TO MAKE MY FINAL CAR PAYMENT, THE CAR ALSO STALLED. IT WAS TOO IRONIC. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH IS SUCH A HASSLE AND OF COURSE, THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG. NOW, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN GOES OFF WITH NO APPARENT REASON. PLEASE ISSUE SOME SORT OF RECALL SO NO ONE IS HURT BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. *TR
Nov 25, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
AIR CONDITIONER STOPS WORKING. *TR
Nov 05, 2014
POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I GOT THE CAR ON JAN 1,14..SINCE I HAD THIS I HAVE PROBLEMS. IN JULY 14 I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND THE FUEL PUMP WENT ON THE CAR..AND ITS READING GAS LEAK AS OF NOW .ALSO THE CAR ACCELERATES BY ITS SELF I WOULD BE DRIVING DOING 60 MPH AND IT WILL A ACCELERATES AND IT SCARES ME TO DRIVE THIS CAR SOME TIMES.ALSO THE SEAT BELTS WERE PUT IN THE WRONG WAY. THE HORN WORKS ONCE IN AWHILE..THIS CAR HAS GIVEN ME SO MANY PROBLEMS SINCE I HAD IT. *TR
Oct 21, 2014
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
I BOUGHT MY 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN IN FEBRUARY OF 2014. TWO MONTHS LATER IN APRIL THE BALL STUDS ON MY TIRES WERE POPPING OFF WHILE WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND MY CAR STARTED WOBBLING. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE PLACE WHERE I GOT IT FROM AND THEY FIXED IT. TWO MONTHS LATER IN JUNE THE SAME THING HAPPENED ON THE SAME TIRE. THE BALL STUDS FLEW OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND THE TIRE WAS HANGING ON BY ONE BALL STUD THE OTHERS WERE BROKEN OFF. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE SHOP AND IT WAS FIXED. NOW IN AUGUST MY BALL JOINT SNAPPED AS I WAS BACKING OUT A PARKING SPACE, WITH NO WARNING. THE WHOLE CAR FELL TO THE GROUND. THIS CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND THERE IS NO REASON WHY THE BALL STUDS AND BALL JOINT SHOULD BREAK SO EASILY. IF I WAS ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET OR EVEN ON THE PARKWAY I WOULD'VE LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED. *TR
Aug 29, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I CAN REMEMBER ALL OF THE DATES THAT THESE PROBLEMS OCCURRED BUT, I DID HAVE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND THEY DID HAVE A TOTE TRUCK TO TAKE MY CAR TO A BODY SHOP. THIS BEEN REPAIRED SOME TIME THREE TO FOUR TIME A YEAR. I KEEP GOING TO GET THIS REPAIRED. I BOUGHT TWO CARS SAME MAKE AND MODEL AND EVERYTHING ON BOTH CARS BEEN REPAIRED AND ITS NOT BECAUSE OF AN AUTOMOBILE INCIDENT ITS BECAUSE OF THE BARRON BEEN COMING APARTS. I HAVE BOUGHT A NEW MOTOR ON BOTH CARS. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT. PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH BOTH CARS. I AM SO AFRAID OF THESE CARS BECAUSE I BOUGHT THEM NEW AND I KNOW I BOUGHT A NEW ENGINE. *TR
Jul 09, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT HEARD A MEDAL TO METAL SOUND IN THE WHEELS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE BRAKES ON APRIL 20, 2014. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT IF THE BALL JOINTS WERE NOT REPLACED, AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR. THE BALL JOINTS WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT BUT DID NOT OFFER A REMEDY. THE MILEAGE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE REPAIRED WAS 40,921. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,220. LG
Apr 30, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING LT STALLED OUT ON ME IN THE MIDDLE OF IN INTERSECTION IN A LEFT TURN LANE. COULD NOT GET CAR RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY AND WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. ONCE I HAD RESTARTED THE VEHICLE I MOVED OVER TO THE SHOULDER WHERE IT HAPPENED AGAIN, AND THIS ALSO HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT. THIS IS DANGEROUS. IF STALL WOULD HAVE HAPPENED 2 SECONDS LATER I WOULD'VE BEEN T-BONED BY A PICKUP TRUCK. UPON STALL THE CAR ENGAGED THE E-BRAKE AND ALSO LIT UP THE FOLLOWING WARNING LIGHTS : ENGAGED EBRAKE, OIL, BATTERY, AND ENGINE. *TR
Apr 06, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
ELECTRICAL AND ENGINE PROBLEMS DEFECTIVE ENGINE CAUSED CAR TO CUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY. *TR
Feb 25, 2014
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
THIS WAS A MATER OF SEVERE INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE AND COULD HAVE BEEN DEATH OR MAIMING. TRAVELING TO A NORMAL STOP AT AN INTERSECTION TRAFFIC LIGHT, BEING THE FIRST CAR TO THE LIGHT ON FLAT PAVEMENT, THE CAR'S FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT CAME OUT OF ITS SOCKET AND THE CAR SKIDDED TO A HALT ON THE PAVEMENT RIDING ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE FRAME WITH THE WHOLE TIRE AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY DANGLING BY THE BRAKE LINE HOSE OUTSIDE THE WHEEL WELL. HOW COULD CHRYSLER BE ALLOWED TO SEND A FAULTY LIFE SAFETY DEVICE SUCH AS A THIS CRITICAL STEERING, SUSPENSION BALL JOINT THAT HUMAN LIFE DEPENDS ON INTO THE PUBLIC FOR SALE? I AM OUTRAGED THAT MY WIFE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED BY CHRYSLER'S SLIPSHOD ENGINEERING AND PRODUCT PLACEMENT. THERE IS NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT IF SHE HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED I WOULD BE CALLING A FUNERAL PARLOR TODAY TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TODAY FOR HER BURIAL. SHE WAS MINUTES AWAY FROM TRAVELING TO A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED WHEN SHE LEFT THE SHOPPING CENTER. THANK GOD THE LIGHT TURNED RED. I HOPE SOMEONE AT NHTSA CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS TERRIBLE AND DANGEROUS LIFE THREATENING VEHICLE ON THE ROADWAYS FOR THE SAKE OF SEBRING OCCUPANTS AND OTHER VEHICLE OCCUPANT'S WHO ARE AT RISK OF DEATH IF NOTHING IS DONE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE OR BANISH THE VEHICLES ALTOGETHER FROM ROADWAYS. THREE SEBRINGS PASSED US WHILE WE WAITED FOR THE TOW TRUCK AND THOSE PEOPLE ARE AT THE SAME RISK OF DEATH BY DRIVING THOSE CARS. CHRYSLER SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR CARELESS AND NEGLIGENT ACTIONS. AND, THEY SHOULD RECALL ALL OF THESE PRODUCTS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ALTERNATIVE AT NO COST. I AM OUT MENTAL ANGUISH AND PROPERTY. THEY KNOW THEIR BUSINESS AND THEY TAKE THE LIABILITY SO THEY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE. IN AM VERY HAPPY MY WIFE DIDN'T GET KILLED. I HAVE ALL PICTURES OF THE ACCIDENT IF YOU NEED THEM. THANK YOU. *TR
Jun 02, 2013
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CAR ACCELERATOR OR THROTTLE BEGAN TO STICK AND ACCELERATE INTENSELY, GOING UP TO 80MPH WITH THE BRAKE ENGAGED. I PULLED OFF THE MAIN ROAD, CONTINUING TO BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY SHUT DOWN THE CAR. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR AND NARROWLY AVOIDED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, MY CAR HAS HAD EVERY SERVICE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER MANUAL. *TR
Nov 29, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I BOUGHT MY USED TOURING MODEL SEBRING IN MAY OF 2011, AND SINCE THEN IT HAS REPEATEDLY JUMPED OR LEAPED FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR IDLING, EVEN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I HAVE ALMOST CAUSED A FEW ACCIDENTS BY RAMMING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AT A STOP LIGHT AND SUCH. AS WELL, IT STALLED OUT ON ME WHEN I MADE A COMPLETE STOP ON 10/11/11. I HAVE SEEN MANY, MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS AND WISH I KNEW WHAT THE ISSUE WAS. WILL BE TAKING IT INTO THE REPAIR SHOP TOMORROW. *KB
Oct 12, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
*WHAT HAPPENED? USE AS MUCH SPACE AS YOU NEED. WE OWN THIS 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING AS WE PURCHASED IT NEW IN THE FALL OF 2004 FROM WESTBORN CHRYSLER IN DEARBORN. IN THE SPRING OF 2005 WE TOOK A TRIP TO FLORIDA, AND AS WE WERE GETTING OFF THE FREEWAY, AT THE FIRST STOP LIGHT, THE CAR WAS JERKING TO THE POINT THAT IF WE DID NOT PUT IT IN PARK IT WOULD HIT THE GAR IN FRONT, THEN IT STOPPED. IT STOPPED SEVERAL TIMES IN THAT TRIP. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER; THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. WE DROVE THE CAR SHORT DISTANCES SINCE, BUT RECENTLY STARTED TO DRIVE ABOUT 20 MILES ONE WAY, WHEN IT STARTED TO HAVE THE SAME SYMPTOMS. WE EXPERIENCE SEVERAL CASES OF SUDDEN STALLING, JERKING AND SUDDEN STOPS WHEN TURNING. IT HAPPENS WHEN HAVE TO STOP AFTER A HIGHWAY DRIVE. IN ONE INSTANCE IT ALMOST HIT OUR HOUSE. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AGAIN AND WERE TOLD THAT THE RIGHT DOWNSTREAM O2 SENSOR, AND THE HARNESS CONNECTOR HAVE TO BE REPLACED AND THE FUEL INJECTOR NEEDS TO BE SERVICED. ALSO THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS NOISY. CHRYSLER WOULD PAY FOR THE PARTS, BUT WE WOULD HAVE TO PICK UP THE LABOR COST OF $1,103, BECAUSE THE CAR HAS 47,000 MILES, IT IS SO FAR SINCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THEY CLAIM THIS IS NOT COVERED BY THE 70,000 MILES OR 7 YEARS WARRANTY. IT IS THE ENGINE AND/OR TRANSMISSION THAT ARE MALFUNCTIONING, BUT THEY TRY TO FIND DIFFERENT THINGS TO GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND AND NOT TO COVER THE EXPENSES. AFTER ALL, T REALLY THING THAT THIS WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, THIS IS ONLY THE EFFECT OF A DIFFERENT CAUSE, THAT IS NOT EVEN FOUND. 2. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THAT ONCE IT RAINS, THE CARPET ON THE DRIVER SIDE IS ALWAYS WET. 3. A THIRD ISSUE, WE HAD TO REPLACE THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR. ALL COMMON PROBLEMS WITH THESE CARS, AS I READ COMPLAINTS. WHY ISN'T CHRYSLER STEPPING UP AND FIXING THESE PROBLEMS? *TR
Oct 14, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
CAR COLD STALLS, STALLS WHEN AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ENGINE SHAKES VIOLENTLY, BRAKES SQUEAL AN GRIND, WHEN STARTING CAR FLOODS ITSELF AND CANNOT BE TURNED ON FOR A FEW HOURS, HAD AN ACCIDENT AT 44-50 MPH AND AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY,GEARS STICK AND DO NOT COME OUT OF GEAR AT TIMES:INSURANCE WAS CALLED AT TIME OF ACCIDENT AND SAID NO REASON COULD BE IDENTIFIED AS TO WHY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CAR HAS HAD NEW BRAKES EVERY 3-4 MONTHS,BRAND NEW COOLING SYSTEM, TUNE-UP, OIL CHANGE EVERY 2500-3000 MILES, DEALERSHIP UPDATED SOFTWARE, COLD START STALLING PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF AND NO PROBLEMS FOUND AT AUTO SHOP. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT SINCE THE CAR WAS USED THEY WERE NOT GOING TO AND COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT AND REFUSED TO CHECK ANYTHING OUT OR EVEN LISTEN TO MY CONCERNS. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS MODEL OF VEHICLE DOING ALL OF THESE THINGS. SINCE THE FIRST INITIAL TIME OF PROBLEM PROBLEMS HAVE CONTINUED. CAR IS AT 96,000 MILES BUT HAS LEFT ME STRANDEDED SINCE AND KEEP HAVING TO REPLACE PARTS. *TR
Apr 20, 2010
POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH DOWNHILL, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER NEAR THE SIDEWALK AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE CV JOINTS, AXLE, AND RIM. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 72,300.
Aug 14, 2009
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS, MY CAR HAS BEEN STALLING WHILE WAITING AT A STOP SIGN AND WHILE RUNNING SMOOTHLY ON THE HIGHWAY WILL SUDDENLY SKIP AND MISS. I ATTRIBUTED THIS TO "BAD GASOLINE" OR AS MY FATHER WOULD SAY, AIR IN THE LINE. I FINALLY TOOK THE CAR TO AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP AND HE WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM AND ADVISED ME TO TAKE IT TO A CHRYSLER DEALER TO CHECK FOR IDLE QUALITY ON THEIR COMPUTER. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL VERO BEACH CHRYSLER DEALER YESTERDAY AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. WHEN I WAS LEAVING, THE YOUNG WOMAN ADVISOR TOLD ME TO CALL AAA IF IT HAPPENED AGAIN, EVEN THOUGH I TOLD HER I HAD NO TROUBLE RESTARTING THE CAR. SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG HERE! *TR
Mar 28, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2.7 LITER ENGINE FAILURE. THIS ENGINE SEIZED WHILE I WAS DRIVING LUCKILY IT I WAS ONLY GOING 35 MPH AND I HAD TIME TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD AN AIR BAG LIGHT ON SINCE I BOUGHT IT AND NO DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ABLE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE CAR THROUGHOUT THE THREE YEARS I HAVE OWNED IT. I AM A SINGLE PARENT WHO IS WITHOUT A CAR FOR OVER TWO MONTHS NOW BUT PAYING $350.00 A MONTH ON IT. I HAVE MAINTAINED THIS CAR ON A REGULAR BASIS AND CHRYSLER HAS DENIED THE CLAIM EVEN THOUGH EVERY MECHANIC I HAVE TALKED TO SAYS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE. I HAVE TO INVEST ALMOST $5,000.00 IN A CAR THIS MONTH THAT BLUE BOOKS AT MAYBE $8,000.00. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER AGAIN AND WANT ANYONE THAT IS CONSIDERING ONE OF THEIR PRODUCTS TO RECONSIDER. THIS ISSUE CAN CRUSH YOU FINANCIALLY I HAD TO DECIDE WEATHER TO LET THEM REPO THE CAR AND DEVASTATE ME FINANCIALLY OR TO JUST SAVE ALL OF MY EXTRA MONEY TO MAKE THE REPAIR. IT HAS BEEN THE MOST FINANCIALLY DEVASTATING EVENT IN MY LIFE. I SERVICED THIS CAR REGULARLY THROUGH INDIVIDUALS AND SOMETIMES JIFFYLUBE BUT IT STILL WAS MAINTAINED. REGARDLESS THIS IS A WELL KNOWN DEFECT AND ANY VEHICLE THAT IS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD AND HAS 80,000 MILES ON IT SHOULD NOT HAVE A BLOWN ENGINE. I TRUSTED THIS CAR WOULD AT LEAST LAST ME THROUGH MY LOAN. THIS IS IRRESPONSIBLE ON CHRYSLERS PART FOR NOT TAKING SOME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE CARS HOW COULD THEY ABUSE THE PUBLIC IN THIS WAY. *TR
Feb 10, 2008
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
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
Jan 14, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
ROTORS BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH PADS AT A COST OF $453. ROCKER PANELS UNDER BOTH DOORS RUSTED OUT AT THE SEAMS, CHRYSLER WOULD NOT FIX, I WAS TOLD IT WAS A FACTORY FLAW NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Oct 21, 2007
INTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD MY CAR FOR 2 YEARS AND ALREADY THE TRANSMISSION HAS WENT OUT AND THE TIMING BELT BROKE. THE PANEL LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF, MY AIR AND HEAT STOP WORKING WHEN I STOP. THE BRAKES ARE HORRIBLE. WHEN I GOT THE CAR A WEEK LATER I WAS BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP TO GET MY BRAKES FIXED. NOW I HAVE TO PRESS THE BRAKES ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO STOP AND IT SOUNDS LIKE A TRAIN WHEN I STOP. THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN I TURN OR SLOW DOWN AND RUN OVER THE SLIGHTEST LITTLE BUMP. MY RADIO VOLUME GOES UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN. AND MY CAR SOUNDS LIKE A TRUCK THE MOTOR OR WHATEVER IT IS SOUNDS SO LOUD. I PERSONALLY DON'T THINK THE CAR SHOULD HAVE EVER BEEN MANUFACTURED.
May 24, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*- THE CONTACT TOOK THE 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING WITH CURRENT MILEAGE 50,084 TO DAIMLER CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP IN ORLANDO FLORIDA. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE CONTACTS VEHICLE BECAUSE THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL ISSUED FOR THIS VEHICLE. HE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS, HORN, FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW, AND OIL LIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS FIRST NOTICED ON FEBRUARY 1, 2007. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NORMALLY DRIVEN AT 45 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,084.*AK UPDATED 05/21/07 *TR
Mar 29, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
ENGINE WAS LEAKING SOME TYPE OF RED FLUID. TURNED OUT TO BE TRANSMISSION FLUID, PAPERWORK SAID REPLACED TRANS HOSES, CLAMPS, AND SOLENOID PACK (2/6/07). BLOWER MOTOR ONLY WORKED ON HIGHEST SETTING, THE REPLACED THE BAD BLOWER MOTOR FOR HEAT/COOLING(10/17/06). REPLACED RESONATOR PIPE AND MUFFLER AFTER NOTICING ACCELERATION WAS SLUGGISH AND LOUD (3/22/06). *NM
Feb 27, 2007
SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE CAME ONE. TAKING IT TO THE DEALER, THEY INDICATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED ONCE BEFORE UNDER WARRANTY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CAR WAS 3 MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY THAT IT WOULD BE MY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE IT. WHEN I BALKED, THE DEALER "GAVE" ME THE PART AND CHARGED ME FOR THE LABOR. I FOLLOWED UP WITH CHRYSLER INDICATING THAT I FELT THIS WAS A RECURRING SAFETY RELATED DEFECT AND AS SUCH, THEY SHOULD FIX IT FOR FREE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE FREE PART WAS ALL THE "GOODWILL" GESTURE THAT I WOULD RECEIVE. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS LESS THAN 14,000 MILES ON IT AND A COMPONENT OF THE SAFETY RESTRAIN SYSTEM HAS ALREADY FAILED TWICE. CHRYSLER DOES NOT SEEM TO BE CONCERNED, SO I AM FILING A COMPLAINT WITH THE NHTSA AS I FEEL THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED OCCURRENCE. *JB
Feb 12, 2007
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,TIRES
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL IMPACT CRASH. THERE WAS PRE-IMPACT BRAKING. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES. UPDATED 11/30/2006 - THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES FROM THE SEAT BELT. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM AND TIRES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY (MICHELIN HARMONY TIRES) *NM
Nov 03, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY VEHICLE IN MAY 2006 STARTING SHOWING SIGNS OF IGNITION FAILURE. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON WHILE I AM DRIVING THE VEHICLE. WHEN I ATTEMPT TO TURN OFF VEHICLE OFF,IT REMAINS ON FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES OR LONGER UNTIL I CAN GET IT TO TURN OFF W/O THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THIS MEANS MY CAR IS DRIVABLE W/O A KEY IN THE IGNITION. THIS CAR STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AT 29,000 MILES. THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE GETS EXTREMELY HOT. ACCORDING TO THE RECALL REPORTS WHICH STATES THAT A BREAK IN MOLDING IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO IGNITION FAILURE WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 3X IN LESS THAN 5 MONTHS. ANCIRA JEEP CHRYSLER HAS FAILED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND HAS CONTINUED TO CHARGE ME FOR A FUEL PUMP, CAM SENSOR, AND IGNITION. I PICKED UP MY CAR FROM THE DEALERSHIP JUST A FEW DAYS AGO AND NOT EVEN 10 MIN LATER WHEN I GOT HOME THE PROBLEM WAS STILL OCCURING BUT WORSE. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP AS WE SPEAK AND I HAVE YET TO HEAR FEEDBACK UNLESS I CALL; EVEN THEN, THEY CAN'T GIVE ME AN ANSWER. THE SERVICE ADVISOR CALLED ME TO ASK ME HOW TO TURN MY CAR OFF, THERE IS A HUGE PROBLEM WHEN A CERTIFIED DEALERSHIP W/MECHANICS IS ASKING THEIR CUSTOMER HOW TO FIX THEIR CAR. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY AT ALL, THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND THE SERVICE AND QUALITY I HAVE RECIEVED IS UNACCEPTABLE. I WAS NOT PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR THERE ERRORS AND I AM RELYING ON OTHERS FOR TRANSPORTATION. *NM
Oct 31, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE TURN SIGNALS DID NOT WORK. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED.
Jun 27, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE STALLED, BUT RESTARTED EACH TIME. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ENGINE HAD SLUDGE IN IT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE STICKS, AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. TAKEN SEVERAL TIMES TO THE DEALER TO BE FIXED, BUT IT WAS NEVER FIXED. UPDATED ON 06/07/2006. *AK *TS
May 22, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
AFTER DRIVING CAR AND LEAVING IT PARKED FOR 2 DAYS; WHEN GOING TO START IT AGAIN, THE HORN DIDN'T WORK PROPERLY (REALLY WEAK!), AND IT WOULDN'T START UNTIL SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND GIVING IT GAS. ALSO......THE REAR RIGHT SIDE WINDOW DEFROST (WIRE HARNESS THAT IS SOLDERED TO WINDOW) POPPED OFF THE WINDOW WITHOUT REASON. WHEN REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP, THE GUY SAID IT WAS THE 3RD ONE HE HAD FIXED RECENTLY AND IT WAS ALWAYS ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD CAUSE WINDOW TO FOG UP. ALSO APPROXIMATELY JAN OF 2005 I WENT IN TO A DEALERSHIP BECAUSE A STRANGE NOISE WAS COMING FROM MY REAR LEFT SUSPENSION/WHEEL. IT MADE SQUEALING/GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING OR OVER BUMPS. THEY COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM......SUGGESTED TO GET ROTOR TURNED.....MAYBE IT DID HELP! *JB
Mar 30, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND FILED A REPORT. UPON INSPECTION THE INSURANCE COMPANY DETERMINED THE ELECTRICAL WIRING IN THE REAR DEFROSTER CAUSED THE FIRE. PREVIOUSLY, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR BECAUSE THE REAR DEFROSTER, TURN SIGNALS AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAD FAILED.
Feb 15, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED. *AK
Nov 16, 2005
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I AM POA FOR JAMES HAMPTON OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION , JAMES HAMPTON SUFFERED SERIOUS INJURY , THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WAS DOWN AT TIME OF ACCIDENT. OBSERVING HIM PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT IN THE VEHICLE I MADE THE OBSERVATION THAT HE DIDN'T APPEAR TO FIT THIS CAR WELL, HE IS SIX FOOT THREE INCHES TALL, TOP OF WINDSHIELD IS ABOUT MID FOREHEAD IN HEIGHT ON HIM, AT TIME OF INCIDENT AIR BAG DID DEPLOY, STILL SEVERE HEAD INJURY TO FOREHEAD ON LEFT SIDE, OBSERVATION OF INJURY AND LOCATION LEADS ME TO QUESTION THAT HAD HE BEEN UNDER SIX FOOT IN HEIGHT AIR BAG WOULD HAVE AFFORDED MORE PROTECTION FROM IMPACT OF WINDSHIELD, OR IF HEIGHT OF WINDSHIELD WAS HIGHER IMPACT MIGHT HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT, CAR WAS DETERMINED A LOSS. I AM CONCERNED THAT CONSUMER HEIGHT, ABOVE AVERAGE COULD POSSIBLY PREDISPOSE ONE TO MORE SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY DUE TO HEIGHT OF WINDSHIELD RELEVANT TO AREA OF IMPACT. *JB
Nov 03, 2005
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
1 complaint
DT CONSUMER STATES THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL BREAK WHILE SNAPPING INTO THE LATCH. CONSUMER STATES THE DEALER S FIXED THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES TWICE. ALSO WHEN PUTTING ON THE BRAKES THE BACK SEAT IS ALL ONE PIECE AND IT WILL GO FORWARD AND WILL RISE UP GOING TOWARD THE FRONT SEATS. CONSUMER STATES ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE THE AIR BAG COVER IS WARPED, AND THE DEALERSHIP STATED IF INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER STATED THEY STARTED NOTICING THESE PROBLEMS ON JANUARY 16, 2005. *AK
Oct 12, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING HAS A RECURRING AIR BAG PROBLEM.*MR THE AIR BAG LIGHT WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING. A SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER WAS REQUIRED, BUT THAT DID NOT RESOLVE THE AIR BAG LIGHT PROBLEM. THE A/C WOULD ONLY BLOW ON THE HIGHEST SETTING. THE LEFT FRONT WINDOW MADE A CREAKING NOISE WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN. THE THERMOSTAT AND GASKET WERE REPLACED DUE TO A COOLANT LEAK. THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR WAS LOOSE. *JB
Jul 08, 2005
AIR BAGS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
AIR BAG LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. CHRYSLER HAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THEY CLAIM THEY CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. *NM
Jan 19, 2005
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED THE WIRING. ALSO, TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS, SUCH AS DOWN SHIFTING. WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD GO INTO A LOWER GEAR AND REMAIN THEIR FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD OF TIME. *AK
Jan 03, 2005
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,TIRES,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
VEHICLE - 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, LIMITED DELIVERED NEW - NOVEMBER 2003 PURCHASED USED - MARCH 2004, 600 MILES ON VEHICLE, ORIGINAL OWNER DECEASED, PURCHASED FROM ESTATE THE VEHICLE HAS A VIBRATION PROBLEM BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY 45 - 60 MPH. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED BY A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP FIVE (5) TIMES AND BY A GOODYEAR COMPANY OWNED DISTRIBUTOR THREE (3) TIMES. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN FORCE BALANCED SEVERAL TIMES AND THEN REPLACED WITH NEW GOODYEAR ASSURANCE COMFORTREAD TIRES. THESE TIRES HAVE BEEN FORCE BALANCED SEVERAL TIMES BY BOTH CHRYSLER AND GOODYEAR WITH NO ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF POSITIVE IMPACT TOWARDS RESOLUTION. THE VIBRATION CONTINUES TO DATE. IS THERE A VIBRATION PROBLEM IN ALL SUCH VEHICLES? WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO RESOLVE THIS VIBRATION. THE VIBRATION CONTINUES WITH THE VEHICLE ENGINE TURNED OFF AND THE CAR COASTING IN NEUTRAL. IN THIS CONDITION, THE VIBRATION CAN BE FELT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. *NM
Oct 07, 2004
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
I HAVE JUST BOUGHT A CHRYSLER SEBRING 2004, AND EXPERIENCED SOME PROBLEMS. I HAVE NOT BEEN TO TEH DEALER YET FOR THEM, JUST WANTED TO CONFORM THE PROBLEM FIRST. I DID A SEARCH ONLINE AND SAW THIS WEBSITE AN DTHE I AGREED WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS ALREADY ON HERE. 1). THE CAR IDLES BADLY, AND WHEN SLOWING DOWN AT A LIGHT OR WHILE U HAVE YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WILL JUMP FORWARD SUDDENLY! I ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE SO FAR. I HAVE 128 MILES ON MY CAR. AFTER READING SAME COMPLAINTS ON THIS WEBSITE, I AM AFFRAID THAT THE DEALER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FIX THIS, WHICH IS PATHETIC THAT A 30000 DOLLAR CAR WOULD HAVE SOMETHING LIKE THIS THAT IS SO ANNOYING. 2. WHEN U ARE DECELLERATING WITH UR FOOT ON BRAKE TO STOP AT A STOP LIGHT FOR EXAMPLE, JUST BEFORE THE RPM NEEDLE REACHES TEH IDLE POINT AT "1" ALMOST.. IT WILL SUDDENLY GO BACK UP TO ABOUT 1.5 AND THEN COME BACK TO 1. I DONT KNOW IF ITS BAD GEAR SHIFTING BY TEH AUTOTRAN OR JUST BAD TIMMING ADJUSTEMENT? BUT ITS ANNOYING, CUZ IT MAKE TEH CAR JUMP A LITTLE IF YOU ARE SOFT BRAKING. 3). TWICE ALREADY THE ENGINE JUST DIES.. AND I THINK THSI IS RELATED TO THE PREVIOUS TWO PROBLEMS. I WAS BACKING UP IN MY PARKING AT HIME.. AND AS SOON AS I PUT GEAR IN REVERSE.. THE RPM SUDEENLY DROPPED.. AND EVENTUALLY ENGINE SHUT DOWN. SAME THING HAPPENED WHEN I PULLED UP TO THE PARKING ENTRANCE AT WORK TO SHOW MY ACCESS CARD, AND WHEN I PUT IT IN P, THE RPM DROPPED CAUSING THE CAR TO STALL. 4). TRANSMISSION MAKES CLUNK SOUND SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING WHEN CHANGING FROM N TO D. OR WHEN I DO A COLD START IN TEH MORNING AND THEN PUT TEH GEAR IN D, AS SOON AS I MOVE TEH CAR AN INCH.. IT MAKES THSI SOUND.. SOMETHIMES LOOKS LIEK COMING FROM TEH FRONT END NOT THE TRAN.. I DONNO WHAT THAT IS. BUT THIS ALSO HAS BEEN REPORTED BY OTHER PEOPLE ON THIS SAME SITE, NO ONE IS HURT BUT I SEE MY SELF BUMPING SOMEONE IN FUTURE SOOO CLEARLY.!!*AK
Jun 13, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
LOOSE BRAKES, TRANSMISSION SLIPS, ACCIDENT AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IT TAKES A LONG DISTANCE TO STOP. BRAKES ARE NOT ABS. 9/11 TRUCK PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME, STOMPED ON BRAKE, WHEELS DID NOT LOCK, CAR DID NOT STOP ROLLING AND I HIT THE VEHICLE. TRANSMISSION ALWAYS SLIPS, ESPECIALLY AT 30 MPH. I HAVE BEEN IN TWO FRONTAL HITS AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN TOLD ABOUT THE PROBLEM NUMEROUS TIMES. *LA
Dec 10, 2003
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