10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,143 miles

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1997 Chrysler Sebring body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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1997 Chrysler Sebring Owner Comments

problem #7

Jul 022008

Sebring

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Sebring convertible interior floods every time it rains the carpet becomes completely soaked and takes days to dry out in the mean time causing a concern about all electrical components under the seats.

- Peabody, MA, USA

problem #6

Aug 152003

Sebring 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
Strong gasoline odors came into vehicle from the outside when driver's side window was down. Vehicle had been to the dealer on two separate occasions, and they were unable to locate the cause of the problem......paint on vehicle was fading-turning black to white. From inside rearview mirror consumer was not able to see back of vehicle. Seat belt on passenger's side had a broken seat belt retractor. In addition, passenger's leather seat was cracking, and stitching on convertible top was coming out.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #5

Feb 192001

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ever since consumer has had vehicle she has had problems, vehicle leans to left. Also, when she puts it into gear it makes a clutching noise.

- Wilson, NC, USA

problem #4

Jun 112001

Sebring

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Rear seating area is filled with water. Consumer's weather conditions were rainy for a entire week. Inside seat, and around the floorboard consumer can hear water swooshing around. Manufacturer recommended that consumer go to dealer, to have it taken care off. Once dealer took a look, they denied it was a problem.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #3

Dec 011999

Sebring

  • miles
There is a leak on the driver's side of the roof, consumer states the convertible top would not go up or down, hydraulic system had to be replaced, starter and battery failed due to the faulty hydraulic rail.

- Concord, CA, USA

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problem #2

May 181999

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The latch hook on the inside of the lid of the console is very sharp & dangerous. Driver inadvertently cut right arm while shifting gears of the vehicle.

- Cottonwood, AZ, USA

problem #1

Dec 151997

(reported on)

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A sheet metal screw through fire wall of engine compartment penetrated ignition wiring, causing a short through the computer/electrical failures.

- Los Altos, CA, USA

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