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My 1997 Sebring convertible oil light came on when I was driving in a heavy rain during rush hour. After stopping at a red light at a major highway intersection, my car died midway through the intersection. My oil pressure sensor wiring is the cause for my fuel pump to cut off as a safety measure for the cars protection but almost cost me my life. After seeing the dealer and looking at online forums, I have found this is common for the 2.7L engine in my car and many other autos made by damlier Chrysler. If the 18 wheeler would have not changed lanes I would have died. I am waiting to replace the wiring because this is several hundreds of dollars of work.
The contact owns a 1997 Chrysler sebring jxi. The contact stated that the odometer and gear lighting indicator failed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that a loose electrical connection caused the odometer and gear light indicator to fail. The vehicle had not been repaired because the contact stated that when she drove over a bump in the road, the odometer worked. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. The current mileage was approximately 40,000.
Electrical system failure. Computer will no longer "go to sleep" and drains the battery. The car must now be jump started with a portable booser pack that I carry in the car. Dealer claims the computer must be replaced at a cost of $1,000 plus to fix the problem.
Purchased 1997 Chrysler Sebring convertible. In 1998 the instrument cluster started to fail intermittently. The tachometer, and odometer fade in and out, out mostly. Cant see mileage, so cant sell car. Dealer says cost is about $600 to fix. And is common problem. If its so common, it should be a recall!!!
Electronic odometer and tachometer display work intermittently. Dealer explains that it is common with this car model. Difficult to track service on the vehicle. Also will be difficult to sell with out fix which will be over $500 for instrument cluster and could involve individual gauges which will cost around $380. Chrysler should recall and pay for this.
- Kirksville, MO, USA
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Odometer functions intermittently. This is a known, common problem, but Chrysler has not recalled. It causes problems whenever you need to purchase anything for your vehicle (tires, oil change, parts etc). Please recall and fix this issue!
Purchased car on ebay three years ago. No record of accident but looks like it was in an accident. Problem began after a heavy rain when car parked outside. Service engine light comes on, car starts and dies several times, then wont't start for anywhere from an hour to a day or two. No dealer able to find prob. Or get it to throw a code. Problem seemed to disappear last year when we moved to ca and parked car in garage. Then it returned once. Had it towed to dealer and he was unable to find source of prob. Or get it to repeat the problem. Finally got one computer replaced. Brought the car home and it has repeated the problem a few times. Now it is turning on the security light as well as the service engine light, then, suddenly, while I am driving, the guages quit working. I have no idea how fast or how far I am going. This has happened twice this month, both times when we were on a long trip. There seems to be no real correlation of circumstances that could be causing this problem that we can find other than possible moisture relationship. Had to drive from lake Tahoe to orange county with no speedometer two weeks ago. It had rained heavily and the car was parked outside. Then it magically "mended itself" during the week and we took it from orange county to palm springs on May 21st. The guages went out shortly after we left home and came on "magically" after we purchased gas in palm springs. Date listed below is most recent. This has been going on intermittently for three years. Has been to dealers in Alabama and orange county. I really can't say how many times it has failed, but probably around 30.
When I purchased my car, I purchased it used. I noticed the engine light was on. I was then informed by the dealer that there was a short or a sensor problem. I then took my car to dealership to have them check it out. I was informed that it was a sensor light burn out, and that is was not getting oxygen to the engine. I paid $250. On a Tuesday to get that fixed. That Wednesday the light was back on. I brought the car back down to the dealership. I was then informed that there is about 3 sensors in the engine, and another one has gone out. And it will cost me another $250. To replace that one. This was all in a 2 day span. I would like to know if there is anything that I can do about this, or will I have to keep paying till all the sensors are replaced, and how will I know if they all have been replaced. Very upset costumer. And I work for Chrysler, this is terrible business.
Electrical system in car has totally failed. Nothing on the dashboard works properly anymore. The board has been replaced once at a cost of $300 plus over $6,000 in various repairs.
This car is garbage! I have had water leaks, had to replace complete fabric interior! the battery light now refuses to go off along with the engine light. I have gone through 4 batteries in a year, have replace the alternator and I still have problems. Not one shop, along with a dealer, can understand why this car will not run properly. The dealer who sold me the car told me it was too late for him to do anything about it. I also have the same problem as everyone else with the seat belt, drivers side. It no longer connects together. Dealer who sold me car stated the car was a 6 cylinder as does my title, found out recently that car is only 4 cylinder.
The vehicles console does not work correctly. Dealer notified. The odometer and tachometer were intermittent. Possibly due to a short. The consumer has talked to others with the same vehicle who have experienced the same problem. Scc
We had to replace the oxygen sensors to be able to get the engine light off and then the ignition fuses started to burn out. They only burn out when you turn right. It also happened at a low speed of 35 miles per hour. Can you tell me what the problem is. Nlm
My car has had several failures in almost every aspect of the car. It has had 4 electrical failures, 3 brake failures, 4 mechanical, and 7 other problems. Basically the car has been a complete loss. I have been fighting Chrysler for 3 years and they refuse to help at all. I feel at 60,000 my car is completely unsafe to drive. It has caused one accident in which I still have neck problems. For more information please see my website at www.postalhistorystore.Chrysler.htm thank you!
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- Chatsworth, GA, USA