8.5
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$1,366.00
Average Mileage:
46,225 miles
Total Complaints:
8 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (5 reports)
- defective primer used at factory, repaint (2 reports)
- chrysler should pay for my car to be repainted (1 reports)
body / paint problem
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2008Aug 01
Sebring V6
- Automatic transmission
- 35,000 miles
The white spots on the trunk (two) and the one on the roof are getting bigger and with the cost of a paint job or a new car I think it should be covered by Chrysler. The spots are getting bigger pretty soon my car will look like a cow with all the spots and I want it fixed.
2004Aug 01
Sebring LX 3.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 85,800 miles
I complained to the dealership where the vehicle was purchased that the paint on the roof was wearing off. They said nothing could be done and paint was not covered under warranty. I BELIEVED THEM! Until this winter, the spot had not gotten any larger, but it had definitely worn away more. This winter, however, probably 3/4 of the roof down to and including the trunk and both rear fenders are showing signs of the same problem. The paint is virtually gone in spots and the primer is showing through. The original spot on the roof is worn down to the metal. I found several other complaints online from owners of 2001 and 2002 black Chrysler Sebrings (mine is a black sebring) had paint peeling off or wearing off. I want Chrysler to pay for my car to be repainted the proper way. I do not feel that the age of my car or the length of the problem should be an issue, as I did report it to the dealership who refused to help me with it.
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2006Mar 28
Sebring LX Convertable V6
- Automatic transmission
- 30,000 miles
I bought the car used in 2003. At that time there was no visible damage. I started noticing first very slight peeling between the driver's door & the rear wheel after we had some hail damage in 2004/2005, but our insurance company rep (State Farm) claimed that the damage was not due to hail, so they would not repair it. I have lived in this area since 1995 & have had many vehicles that have never seen any of this damage: 1976 MGB, 1986 Chevy S10 P/U, 1987 Chevy S10 Blazer, 1990 Honda Civic Wagon. I did own a 1987 Chevy Celebrity that had similar issues (the entire roof hood & trunk lost its' clearcoat. I looked for any factory paint warranty information in the owners' manual & found nothing that convinced me that Chrysler would deal with the issue. I will not purchase another Chrysler product, though. I will get a reputable auto painter to repaint it--or will paint it myself in time. Anyone want to buy it?
2007Oct 18
(reported on)Sebring LX
- Automatic transmission
- 48,000 miles
Anyone and everyone that I can convince to listen....please listen carefully......NEVER, NEVER EVER buy a Chrysler product. I bought my 2002 Sebring in early 2003 adn initially had nor problems with it. After about two years I began to notice what appeared to be small blemishes in the paint and make concerted efforts to step up the car of the paint. No matter what I tried or how often I tried it the paint faded, then began to crack and peel and eventually small areas of rust began to develop. I returned the vehicle to the dealer where I purchased it and STILL under warranty, the WalMart of Chrysler dealers-Ron Carter in Alvin, Texas. There service was about par with WalMart. First they denied it was a paint problem however the service manager stated, "Yeah...it's a bad paint job." The paint worsened and I was directed to meet with the ONE and ONLY "factory rep" in ALL of South Texas to have him approve the re-paint. (Ron Carter stated that is was a factory problem and therefore not their responsibility). The "fcatory rep" allegedly inspected the paint and deemed it environmental damage" sustain from "...living too close to salt water." When I pointed out that my wife's 2002 Chevy Camaro sat right next to my Chrysler virtually everyday and did not have a single blemish I was again told, "we (Chrysler) will not re-paint it." I asked what the appeals process was since I was told by two body shops that the clear coat was virtually non existant on the vehicle. Here is the punch line....THERE IS NO APPEALS PROCESS! Apparently Chrysler's f"factory reps" are so perfect that they are not to be second guessed or questioned.
Bottom line, I have a car that is blue booked at $6200 but was recently appraised at $300 (trade-in). The dealer that appraised the vehicle said it was the worst paint job on a new vehicle he had seen in 20 years.
DO NOT BUY CHRYSLER PRODUCTS...Chrysler wont stand behind them and the dealer's deny responsibility......oh, yeah, about a month ago the check engine light came on-stay tuned!
2007Sep 03
(reported on)Sebring 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 42,000 miles
I own a 2002 Sebring Convertible and LXI and the paint (blue) has peeled all along the right side of the car from the trunk to front of the bumper... it looks awful. I took it to the dealer and they said there was nothing I could do about it. Mind you, I love in Miami where customer service DOES NOT EXIST! Not even an apology or recommend something I can do. I am very disappointed in Chrysler, I love my car and always washed and waxed it myself, and then one day it just started to peel and turn white. I will NEVER consider a Chrysler vehicle again.
2006Sep 12
(reported on)Sebring LX
- 39,000 miles
rear bumper delamination - still in process of trying to negotiate a deal w/ Chrysler or will file small claims action - they offered to have me pay $250 - I don't think so!
2006Aug 26
(reported on)Sebring LXI
- 60,000 miles
I have a chrysler sebring 2002, i bought it new right off the showroom floor. it used to be black now it is a spoted black and gray color. I noticed this paint problem 3 years after i bought it. This car was sparkling clean 5 out of 7 days even the dealer employees comented on how neat and clean my car was kept when i brought it in for service. The entire roof had to be repainted in 2005 and now 1 year later most of the spoiler and top passenger side is affected, it looks like my care has a fungus, no joke. I have reported the problem to chrysler and have been offered a 50/50 deal but im going to small claims court because its not half my fault. Unless you want to blame me for buying a chrysler.
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2004Jan 01
Sebring LX
Bought car new. White paint pops started on rear deck. Progressed across deck, down rear panels, across top, rear side door panels, hood. Dealer said it was because I parked it under trees. NOT. Learned that Chrysler had problems with other models because they opted to not use a primer sealer. Was offered $1000 below blue book on new Chrysler trade-in. Just had the car repainted. $600
throne
Dunedin, FL, USA
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