1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE Problems, Recalls & Safety Ratings

Mar 5, 2019 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I AM HAVING SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE WHOLE BRAKING SYSTEM, AS IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO PINPOINT THE EXACT CAUSE OF HAVING NO BRAKES. I HAVE NO TYPE OF BRAKES AT ALL. WHEN TAKEN OFF PARKING, EVEN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR WILL BEGIN TO MOVE. THIS SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON IN THESE CARS. THE ...

Mar 5, 2019 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I AM HAVING SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE WHOLE BRAKING SYSTEM, AS IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO PINPOINT THE EXACT CAUSE OF HAVING NO BRAKES. I HAVE NO TYPE OF BRAKES AT ALL. WHEN TAKEN OFF PARKING, EVEN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR WILL BEGIN TO MOVE. THIS SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON IN THESE CARS. THE ...

Mar 5, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I AM HAVING SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE WHOLE BRAKING SYSTEM, AS IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO PINPOINT THE EXACT CAUSE OF HAVING NO BRAKES. I HAVE NO TYPE OF BRAKES AT ALL. WHEN TAKEN OFF PARKING, EVEN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR WILL BEGIN TO MOVE. THIS SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON IN THESE CARS. THE ...

Mar 5, 2019 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I AM HAVING SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE WHOLE BRAKING SYSTEM, AS IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO PINPOINT THE EXACT CAUSE OF HAVING NO BRAKES. I HAVE NO TYPE OF BRAKES AT ALL. WHEN TAKEN OFF PARKING, EVEN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR WILL BEGIN TO MOVE. THIS SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON IN THESE CARS. THE ...

Mar 5, 2019 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I AM HAVING SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE WHOLE BRAKING SYSTEM, AS IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO PINPOINT THE EXACT CAUSE OF HAVING NO BRAKES. I HAVE NO TYPE OF BRAKES AT ALL. WHEN TAKEN OFF PARKING, EVEN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR WILL BEGIN TO MOVE. THIS SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON IN THESE CARS. THE ...

Mar 5, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I AM HAVING SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE WHOLE BRAKING SYSTEM, AS IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO PINPOINT THE EXACT CAUSE OF HAVING NO BRAKES. I HAVE NO TYPE OF BRAKES AT ALL. WHEN TAKEN OFF PARKING, EVEN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR WILL BEGIN TO MOVE. THIS SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON IN THESE CARS. THE ...

Feb 13, 2019 Suspension 108,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD, AROUND 10 MILES A HOUR, THE CAR SUDDENLY WENT CLUNK ON THE LEFT SIDE, AND WOULD NOT MOVE. GOT OUT TO CHECK, AND THE ENTIRE PIECE THAT HOLDS THE TIRE ON WAS LAYING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE TIRE RIM.

Feb 13, 2019 Suspension 108,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD, AROUND 10 MILES A HOUR, THE CAR SUDDENLY WENT CLUNK ON THE LEFT SIDE, AND WOULD NOT MOVE. GOT OUT TO CHECK, AND THE ENTIRE PIECE THAT HOLDS THE TIRE ON WAS LAYING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE TIRE RIM.

Sep 13, 2017 Power Train 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM 24, 1020 ...

Sep 13, 2017 Engine 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM 24, 1020 ...

Sep 13, 2017 Power Train 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM 24, 1020 ...

Sep 13, 2017 Engine 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM 24, 1020 ...

Jul 17, 2017 Seat Belts 170,000 mi

CAR SHAKES AT 75 MILES PER HOUR..FROM THE FRONT END.

Jul 17, 2017 Seats 170,000 mi

CAR SHAKES AT 75 MILES PER HOUR..FROM THE FRONT END.

Jul 17, 2017 Suspension 170,000 mi

CAR SHAKES AT 75 MILES PER HOUR..FROM THE FRONT END.

Jul 17, 2017 Unknown Or Other 170,000 mi

CAR SHAKES AT 75 MILES PER HOUR..FROM THE FRONT END.

Jul 17, 2017 Seat Belts 170,000 mi

CAR SHAKES AT 75 MILES PER HOUR..FROM THE FRONT END.

Jul 17, 2017 Seats 170,000 mi

CAR SHAKES AT 75 MILES PER HOUR..FROM THE FRONT END.

Jul 17, 2017 Suspension 170,000 mi

CAR SHAKES AT 75 MILES PER HOUR..FROM THE FRONT END.

Jul 17, 2017 Unknown Or Other 170,000 mi

CAR SHAKES AT 75 MILES PER HOUR..FROM THE FRONT END.

Mar 30, 2015 Suspension 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT AND AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE...

Mar 30, 2015 Suspension 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT AND AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE...

Mar 27, 2015 Engine 140,000 mi

CAR WILL STALL AT ANY SPEED. WILL RESTART AFTER ABOUT 15 TRIES. HAPPENS AFTER FILLING TANK. 1ST THOUGHT IT WAS BAD GAS. BUT TRIED DIFFERENT STATIONS. SAME PROBLEM. SPORADIC. OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN I SHUT OFF CAR AND THEN ATTEMPT TO START IT AGAIN A FEW MINUTES LATER. DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A PROBLEM ...

Mar 27, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

CAR WILL STALL AT ANY SPEED. WILL RESTART AFTER ABOUT 15 TRIES. HAPPENS AFTER FILLING TANK. 1ST THOUGHT IT WAS BAD GAS. BUT TRIED DIFFERENT STATIONS. SAME PROBLEM. SPORADIC. OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN I SHUT OFF CAR AND THEN ATTEMPT TO START IT AGAIN A FEW MINUTES LATER. DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A PROBLEM ...

Mar 27, 2015 Power Train 140,000 mi

CAR WILL STALL AT ANY SPEED. WILL RESTART AFTER ABOUT 15 TRIES. HAPPENS AFTER FILLING TANK. 1ST THOUGHT IT WAS BAD GAS. BUT TRIED DIFFERENT STATIONS. SAME PROBLEM. SPORADIC. OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN I SHUT OFF CAR AND THEN ATTEMPT TO START IT AGAIN A FEW MINUTES LATER. DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A PROBLEM ...

Mar 27, 2015 Engine 140,000 mi

CAR WILL STALL AT ANY SPEED. WILL RESTART AFTER ABOUT 15 TRIES. HAPPENS AFTER FILLING TANK. 1ST THOUGHT IT WAS BAD GAS. BUT TRIED DIFFERENT STATIONS. SAME PROBLEM. SPORADIC. OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN I SHUT OFF CAR AND THEN ATTEMPT TO START IT AGAIN A FEW MINUTES LATER. DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A PROBLEM ...

Mar 27, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

CAR WILL STALL AT ANY SPEED. WILL RESTART AFTER ABOUT 15 TRIES. HAPPENS AFTER FILLING TANK. 1ST THOUGHT IT WAS BAD GAS. BUT TRIED DIFFERENT STATIONS. SAME PROBLEM. SPORADIC. OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN I SHUT OFF CAR AND THEN ATTEMPT TO START IT AGAIN A FEW MINUTES LATER. DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A PROBLEM ...

Mar 27, 2015 Power Train 140,000 mi

CAR WILL STALL AT ANY SPEED. WILL RESTART AFTER ABOUT 15 TRIES. HAPPENS AFTER FILLING TANK. 1ST THOUGHT IT WAS BAD GAS. BUT TRIED DIFFERENT STATIONS. SAME PROBLEM. SPORADIC. OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN I SHUT OFF CAR AND THEN ATTEMPT TO START IT AGAIN A FEW MINUTES LATER. DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A PROBLEM ...

Aug 26, 2014 Seat Belts 97,000 mi

FRONT SEAT BELTS, DRIVER AND PASSENGER LOCK UP AND WILL NOT RELEASE. IT IS GETTING WORSE, IN THE LAST 3 DAYS, IT HAS LOCKED UP TWICE AND CURRENTLY THEY ARE LOCK AND WILL NOT RELEASE FROM THE SEATS TO BE USED *TR

Aug 26, 2014 Seat Belts 97,000 mi

FRONT SEAT BELTS, DRIVER AND PASSENGER LOCK UP AND WILL NOT RELEASE. IT IS GETTING WORSE, IN THE LAST 3 DAYS, IT HAS LOCKED UP TWICE AND CURRENTLY THEY ARE LOCK AND WILL NOT RELEASE FROM THE SEATS TO BE USED *TR

May 29, 2014 Seat Belts 160,000 mi

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCK UP AND DO NOT RELEASE. IT DOES THIS INTERMITTENTLY BUT MOSTLY DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN THEY DO WORK THEY TIGHTEN & TIGHTEN TO THE POINT OF ALMOST BEING PAINFUL. MECHANICS DO NOT KNOW WHY THIS SHOULD HAPPEN UNLESS IT IS THE SEAT BELT CONTROL MODULE WHICH CAN ONLY BE DO...

May 29, 2014 Seat Belts 160,000 mi

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCK UP AND DO NOT RELEASE. IT DOES THIS INTERMITTENTLY BUT MOSTLY DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN THEY DO WORK THEY TIGHTEN & TIGHTEN TO THE POINT OF ALMOST BEING PAINFUL. MECHANICS DO NOT KNOW WHY THIS SHOULD HAPPEN UNLESS IT IS THE SEAT BELT CONTROL MODULE WHICH CAN ONLY BE DO...

May 21, 2014 Engine 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHI...

May 21, 2014 Power Train 68,000 mi

THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP AND NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. CAR WILL LOSE ALL POWER, STEERING, AND BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS UP TO 55MPH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I ALMOST KILLED MYSELF BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO 3 MECHANICS AND THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. CHRYSLER WON'...

May 21, 2014 Steering 68,000 mi

THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP AND NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. CAR WILL LOSE ALL POWER, STEERING, AND BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS UP TO 55MPH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I ALMOST KILLED MYSELF BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO 3 MECHANICS AND THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. CHRYSLER WON'...

May 21, 2014 Engine 68,000 mi

THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP AND NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. CAR WILL LOSE ALL POWER, STEERING, AND BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS UP TO 55MPH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I ALMOST KILLED MYSELF BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO 3 MECHANICS AND THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. CHRYSLER WON'...

May 21, 2014 Engine 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHI...

May 21, 2014 Power Train 68,000 mi

THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP AND NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. CAR WILL LOSE ALL POWER, STEERING, AND BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS UP TO 55MPH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I ALMOST KILLED MYSELF BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO 3 MECHANICS AND THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. CHRYSLER WON'...

May 21, 2014 Steering 68,000 mi

THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP AND NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. CAR WILL LOSE ALL POWER, STEERING, AND BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS UP TO 55MPH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I ALMOST KILLED MYSELF BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO 3 MECHANICS AND THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. CHRYSLER WON'...

May 21, 2014 Engine 68,000 mi

THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP AND NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. CAR WILL LOSE ALL POWER, STEERING, AND BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS UP TO 55MPH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I ALMOST KILLED MYSELF BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO 3 MECHANICS AND THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. CHRYSLER WON'...

Jan 16, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 182,572 mi

I WAS STARTING THE CAR - IT STARTED RAN FOR 30 TO 45 SECONDS THEN STALLED. I TURNED THE MOTOR OVER AGAIN AND THE CAR BURS INTO FLAMES. THE CAR BURNED TO THE GROUND BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE. *TR

Jan 16, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 182,572 mi

I WAS STARTING THE CAR - IT STARTED RAN FOR 30 TO 45 SECONDS THEN STALLED. I TURNED THE MOTOR OVER AGAIN AND THE CAR BURS INTO FLAMES. THE CAR BURNED TO THE GROUND BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE. *TR

Dec 15, 2011 Power Train

I BUY THIS CAR ON APRIL 2011, HE WAS WORKING GOOD BUT I TAKE THE CAR TO PROGRAM THE PAGER TO OPEN DOORS AND TRUNK TO BAKERSFIELD CHRYSLER DEALER, THEY DID NOT PROGRAM THE PAGER BUT THEY CHANGE THE SHIFT PART WHO WAS ON RECALL, FROM THAT MOMENT TO THIS DATE THE CAR WORKS FOR TWO OR THREE DAYS AND STO...

Dec 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BUY THIS CAR ON APRIL 2011, HE WAS WORKING GOOD BUT I TAKE THE CAR TO PROGRAM THE PAGER TO OPEN DOORS AND TRUNK TO BAKERSFIELD CHRYSLER DEALER, THEY DID NOT PROGRAM THE PAGER BUT THEY CHANGE THE SHIFT PART WHO WAS ON RECALL, FROM THAT MOMENT TO THIS DATE THE CAR WORKS FOR TWO OR THREE DAYS AND STO...

Dec 15, 2011 Electrical System

I BUY THIS CAR ON APRIL 2011, HE WAS WORKING GOOD BUT I TAKE THE CAR TO PROGRAM THE PAGER TO OPEN DOORS AND TRUNK TO BAKERSFIELD CHRYSLER DEALER, THEY DID NOT PROGRAM THE PAGER BUT THEY CHANGE THE SHIFT PART WHO WAS ON RECALL, FROM THAT MOMENT TO THIS DATE THE CAR WORKS FOR TWO OR THREE DAYS AND STO...

Dec 15, 2011 Power Train

I BUY THIS CAR ON APRIL 2011, HE WAS WORKING GOOD BUT I TAKE THE CAR TO PROGRAM THE PAGER TO OPEN DOORS AND TRUNK TO BAKERSFIELD CHRYSLER DEALER, THEY DID NOT PROGRAM THE PAGER BUT THEY CHANGE THE SHIFT PART WHO WAS ON RECALL, FROM THAT MOMENT TO THIS DATE THE CAR WORKS FOR TWO OR THREE DAYS AND STO...

Dec 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BUY THIS CAR ON APRIL 2011, HE WAS WORKING GOOD BUT I TAKE THE CAR TO PROGRAM THE PAGER TO OPEN DOORS AND TRUNK TO BAKERSFIELD CHRYSLER DEALER, THEY DID NOT PROGRAM THE PAGER BUT THEY CHANGE THE SHIFT PART WHO WAS ON RECALL, FROM THAT MOMENT TO THIS DATE THE CAR WORKS FOR TWO OR THREE DAYS AND STO...

Dec 15, 2011 Electrical System

I BUY THIS CAR ON APRIL 2011, HE WAS WORKING GOOD BUT I TAKE THE CAR TO PROGRAM THE PAGER TO OPEN DOORS AND TRUNK TO BAKERSFIELD CHRYSLER DEALER, THEY DID NOT PROGRAM THE PAGER BUT THEY CHANGE THE SHIFT PART WHO WAS ON RECALL, FROM THAT MOMENT TO THIS DATE THE CAR WORKS FOR TWO OR THREE DAYS AND STO...

Aug 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,000 mi

ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. SOMETIMES IMMEDIATELY RESUMES, SOMETIMES CAR SITS FOR UP TO 45 MINUTES TO PRESUMABLY COOL OFF. STARTED TO HAPPEN ONCE PER WEEK, AND WITHIN A FEW WEEKS WAS ONCE PER DAY. PRESENTS A PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY OR MAKING LOCAL ROAD MANE...

Aug 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,000 mi

ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. SOMETIMES IMMEDIATELY RESUMES, SOMETIMES CAR SITS FOR UP TO 45 MINUTES TO PRESUMABLY COOL OFF. STARTED TO HAPPEN ONCE PER WEEK, AND WITHIN A FEW WEEKS WAS ONCE PER DAY. PRESENTS A PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY OR MAKING LOCAL ROAD MANE...

Jan 9, 2011 Seat Belts 72,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE LOCKED INTO THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND CAN NOT BE USED. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC THAT COULD NOT FIGURE OUT HOW TO FIX IT. THE CAR IS A CONVERTIBLE AND SHOULD NEVER BE DRIVEN WITHOUT PROPER RESTRAINTS. *TR

Jan 9, 2011 Seat Belts 72,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE LOCKED INTO THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND CAN NOT BE USED. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC THAT COULD NOT FIGURE OUT HOW TO FIX IT. THE CAR IS A CONVERTIBLE AND SHOULD NEVER BE DRIVEN WITHOUT PROPER RESTRAINTS. *TR

Jul 19, 2010 Seat Belts 173,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT, THE SHOULDER BELT AND LAP BELT WEBBING WOULD NOT EXTRACT. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BELT EXHIBITED THE IDENTICAL FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANUALLY...

Jul 19, 2010 Seat Belts 173,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT, THE SHOULDER BELT AND LAP BELT WEBBING WOULD NOT EXTRACT. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BELT EXHIBITED THE IDENTICAL FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANUALLY...

Jun 11, 2010 Seat Belts 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE SEAT BELT ROLLERS ON THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES WERE LOCKED UP AND THE BELTS COULD NOT BE EXTENDED TO SECURE AN OCCUPANT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R...

Jun 11, 2010 Structure 106,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING WHICH HAS HAD THE BALL JOINT COME OUT OF BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE OF THE FRONT 2 WHEELS ABOUT 6 MONTHS APART. THIS HAS CAUSED DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE WHICH I HAVE REPAIRED. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY BECAUSE THIS LAST TIME I WAS ABOUT...

Jun 11, 2010 Suspension 106,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING WHICH HAS HAD THE BALL JOINT COME OUT OF BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE OF THE FRONT 2 WHEELS ABOUT 6 MONTHS APART. THIS HAS CAUSED DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE WHICH I HAVE REPAIRED. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY BECAUSE THIS LAST TIME I WAS ABOUT...

Jun 11, 2010 Seat Belts 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE SEAT BELT ROLLERS ON THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES WERE LOCKED UP AND THE BELTS COULD NOT BE EXTENDED TO SECURE AN OCCUPANT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R...

Jun 11, 2010 Structure 106,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING WHICH HAS HAD THE BALL JOINT COME OUT OF BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE OF THE FRONT 2 WHEELS ABOUT 6 MONTHS APART. THIS HAS CAUSED DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE WHICH I HAVE REPAIRED. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY BECAUSE THIS LAST TIME I WAS ABOUT...

Jun 11, 2010 Suspension 106,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING WHICH HAS HAD THE BALL JOINT COME OUT OF BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE OF THE FRONT 2 WHEELS ABOUT 6 MONTHS APART. THIS HAS CAUSED DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE WHICH I HAVE REPAIRED. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY BECAUSE THIS LAST TIME I WAS ABOUT...

Jun 4, 2010 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGERS SEAT BELTS WOULD RETRACT BUT WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REASON FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT ...

Jun 4, 2010 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGERS SEAT BELTS WOULD RETRACT BUT WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REASON FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT ...

Apr 16, 2010 Seat Belts 138,000 mi

SEAT BELT SAFETY LOCK STICKING. THE FRONT SEAT BELT ON BOTH SIDES HAVE A RETRACTING MECHANISM. IT ALLOWS THE SEAT BELT TO RETRACT INTO THE SHOULDER WHEN NOT IN USE. IT ALSO LOCKS IN PLACE TO SECURE THE PASSENGER. SOMETIMES THE SEAT BELT GETS STUCK AND WON'T RELEASE. THIS PREVENTS THE USE OF THE SEAT...

Apr 16, 2010 Seat Belts 138,000 mi

SEAT BELT SAFETY LOCK STICKING. THE FRONT SEAT BELT ON BOTH SIDES HAVE A RETRACTING MECHANISM. IT ALLOWS THE SEAT BELT TO RETRACT INTO THE SHOULDER WHEN NOT IN USE. IT ALSO LOCKS IN PLACE TO SECURE THE PASSENGER. SOMETIMES THE SEAT BELT GETS STUCK AND WON'T RELEASE. THIS PREVENTS THE USE OF THE SEAT...

Dec 21, 2009 Suspension 60,400 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT FAILURE. WHILE TURNING RIGHT INTO A SHOPPING PLAZA THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BALL JOINT FAILED ON MY WIFE'S 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LIMITED. THIS CAR AT THE TIME HAD LESS THAN 61,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED AS A USED CAR THE DAY BEFORE. THE CAR WAS...

Dec 21, 2009 Suspension 60,400 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT FAILURE. WHILE TURNING RIGHT INTO A SHOPPING PLAZA THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BALL JOINT FAILED ON MY WIFE'S 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LIMITED. THIS CAR AT THE TIME HAD LESS THAN 61,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED AS A USED CAR THE DAY BEFORE. THE CAR WAS...

Aug 27, 2009 Seat Belts 99,032 mi

1999 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE SEAT BELTS NOT WORKING PROPERLY.BOTH SEAT BELTS WILL NOT COME OUT TO BE BUCKELED. COULD BE SEAT BELT TIMING MODULE LOCATED UNDER CENTER CONSOLE. *TR

Aug 27, 2009 Seat Belts 99,032 mi

1999 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE SEAT BELTS NOT WORKING PROPERLY.BOTH SEAT BELTS WILL NOT COME OUT TO BE BUCKELED. COULD BE SEAT BELT TIMING MODULE LOCATED UNDER CENTER CONSOLE. *TR

Aug 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 81,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. HE BELIEVED THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL S...

Aug 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 81,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. HE BELIEVED THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL S...

Jul 18, 2009 Structure 75,223 mi

TRUNK LID WILL NOT STAY UP. PROBLEM BEGAN INTERMITTENTLY AT APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES, POSSIBLY DEPENDENT ON AIR TEMPERATURE; BY APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES TRUNK LID WILL NOT STAY UP WITHOUT BEING PROPPED. NUMEROUS INJURIES TO HEAD, NECK AND BACK, OVER THE ELEVEN YEARS I HAVE OWNED VEHICLE. *TR

Jul 18, 2009 Structure 75,223 mi

TRUNK LID WILL NOT STAY UP. PROBLEM BEGAN INTERMITTENTLY AT APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES, POSSIBLY DEPENDENT ON AIR TEMPERATURE; BY APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES TRUNK LID WILL NOT STAY UP WITHOUT BEING PROPPED. NUMEROUS INJURIES TO HEAD, NECK AND BACK, OVER THE ELEVEN YEARS I HAVE OWNED VEHICLE. *TR

Jul 2, 2009 Suspension 148,000 mi

DEALING WITH THIS NOISE IN MY FRONT END FOR 4-5 YEARS MAYBE EVEN LONGER. *TR

Jul 2, 2009 Suspension 148,000 mi

DEALING WITH THIS NOISE IN MY FRONT END FOR 4-5 YEARS MAYBE EVEN LONGER. *TR

Jul 1, 2009 Seat Belts 85,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE THAT ALL THE SEAT BELTS LOCK IN THE RETRACTED POSITION FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS OCCURS RANDOMLY AND LASTS FOR A WEEK OR MORE AT A TIME. I USE THE CAR VERY LITTLE BECAUSE OF THIS. THE LOCAL DEALER MIKE FAMOUS (NOW CLOSED) SAID IT WOULD BE ABOUT $700 TO RE...

Jul 1, 2009 Seat Belts 85,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE THAT ALL THE SEAT BELTS LOCK IN THE RETRACTED POSITION FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS OCCURS RANDOMLY AND LASTS FOR A WEEK OR MORE AT A TIME. I USE THE CAR VERY LITTLE BECAUSE OF THIS. THE LOCAL DEALER MIKE FAMOUS (NOW CLOSED) SAID IT WOULD BE ABOUT $700 TO RE...

Jun 5, 2009 Power Train Crash 73,000 mi

WHILE SLOWLY BACKING OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY IN REVERSE IN OUR 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, TRIED TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL, INSTEAD SHIFTED TO DRIVE AND THE CAR SHOT FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE UNTIL HITTING A GOLF CART AND THE END OF ...

Jun 5, 2009 Power Train Crash 73,000 mi

WHILE SLOWLY BACKING OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY IN REVERSE IN OUR 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, TRIED TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL, INSTEAD SHIFTED TO DRIVE AND THE CAR SHOT FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE UNTIL HITTING A GOLF CART AND THE END OF ...

May 21, 2009 Seat Belts 122,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK IN HIS VEHICLE. HE CANNOT REMOVE THE SEAT BELTS FROM THE HARNESS IN ORDER TO LOCK IN PLACE AND PROVIDE RESTRAINT. THE SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN WORKING INTERMITTENTLY ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICL...

May 21, 2009 Seat Belts 122,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK IN HIS VEHICLE. HE CANNOT REMOVE THE SEAT BELTS FROM THE HARNESS IN ORDER TO LOCK IN PLACE AND PROVIDE RESTRAINT. THE SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN WORKING INTERMITTENTLY ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICL...

May 18, 2009 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT SNAPPED. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL ALMOST SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT END COLLAPSED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEH...

May 18, 2009 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT SNAPPED. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL ALMOST SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT END COLLAPSED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEH...

Apr 15, 2009 Seat Belts 111,000 mi

THERE IS NO INCIDENT YET. THE SEAT BELTS LOCK AND WILL NOT RELEASE TO ALLOW DRIVER AND PASSENGER TO BUCKLE SEAT BELT. OCCASIONALLY THE BELTS WILL RELEASE AND ALLOW DRIVER/PASSENGER TO BUCKLE. THEN THEY WILL LOCK AS IF THERE WAS A SUDDEN STOP. THE FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELTS TO WORK OCCURS DAILY. *TR

Apr 15, 2009 Seat Belts 111,000 mi

THERE IS NO INCIDENT YET. THE SEAT BELTS LOCK AND WILL NOT RELEASE TO ALLOW DRIVER AND PASSENGER TO BUCKLE SEAT BELT. OCCASIONALLY THE BELTS WILL RELEASE AND ALLOW DRIVER/PASSENGER TO BUCKLE. THEN THEY WILL LOCK AS IF THERE WAS A SUDDEN STOP. THE FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELTS TO WORK OCCURS DAILY. *TR

Aug 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP LEAK. *TR

Aug 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP LEAK. *TR

Aug 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP LEAK. *TR

Aug 21, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP LEAK. *TR

Jun 17, 2008 Structure 72,013 mi

TRUNK LID DOES NOT STAY UP - MUST BE PROPPED. MULTITUDE OF FAILURES HAVE CAUSED INJURIES TO HEAD, NECK AND BACK. *TR

Jun 17, 2008 Structure 72,013 mi

TRUNK LID DOES NOT STAY UP - MUST BE PROPPED. MULTITUDE OF FAILURES HAVE CAUSED INJURIES TO HEAD, NECK AND BACK. *TR

Jun 17, 2008 Structure 72,013 mi

TRUNK LID DOES NOT STAY UP - MUST BE PROPPED. MULTITUDE OF FAILURES HAVE CAUSED INJURIES TO HEAD, NECK AND BACK. *TR

Jun 17, 2008 Structure 72,013 mi

TRUNK LID DOES NOT STAY UP - MUST BE PROPPED. MULTITUDE OF FAILURES HAVE CAUSED INJURIES TO HEAD, NECK AND BACK. *TR

Jun 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 136,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. IT TAKES BETWEEN 20-40 MINUTES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. A MECHANIC HE REPLACED THE DISTRIBUTOR COIL, DISTRIBUTOR CAP, THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH, AND SPARK PLUGS. THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO S...

Jun 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 136,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. IT TAKES BETWEEN 20-40 MINUTES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. A MECHANIC HE REPLACED THE DISTRIBUTOR COIL, DISTRIBUTOR CAP, THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH, AND SPARK PLUGS. THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO S...

Jun 6, 2008 Electrical System 148 mi

HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. CAR WENT INTO THEFT MODE AND WOULD NOT START. CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW. IS THIS A DEFECT OF SOME KIND? I'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS BEFORE. *TR

Jun 6, 2008 Electrical System 148 mi

HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. CAR WENT INTO THEFT MODE AND WOULD NOT START. CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW. IS THIS A DEFECT OF SOME KIND? I'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS BEFORE. *TR

Apr 15, 2008 Structure 72,179 mi

TRUNK LID WILL NOT STAY UP. WILL SLAM CLOSED IF NOT PROPPED OPEN. IN THE PAST THERE HAVE BEEN A MULTITUDE OF THESE SAME COMPLAINTS, INCLUDING ONES I HAVE FILED, BUT NO THEY ARE NO LONGER ON THE LIST. *TR

Apr 15, 2008 Structure 72,179 mi

TRUNK LID WILL NOT STAY UP. WILL SLAM CLOSED IF NOT PROPPED OPEN. IN THE PAST THERE HAVE BEEN A MULTITUDE OF THESE SAME COMPLAINTS, INCLUDING ONES I HAVE FILED, BUT NO THEY ARE NO LONGER ON THE LIST. *TR

Jan 23, 2008 Power Train

BACK IN DECEMBER OF 2005 MY SEBRING STRANDED ME ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ON A SUNDAY. I HAD TROUBLE WITH THE CAR ALMOST SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT AND FROM SEPTEMBER OF 2005 TO DECEMBER 2005 I HAD ALREADY INVESTED OVER 3,000 DOLLARS INTO IT. THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE IN REVERSE OR FORWARD. I MANAGED TO...

Jan 23, 2008 Power Train

BACK IN DECEMBER OF 2005 MY SEBRING STRANDED ME ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ON A SUNDAY. I HAD TROUBLE WITH THE CAR ALMOST SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT AND FROM SEPTEMBER OF 2005 TO DECEMBER 2005 I HAD ALREADY INVESTED OVER 3,000 DOLLARS INTO IT. THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE IN REVERSE OR FORWARD. I MANAGED TO...

Oct 30, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY MOMS FUEL PUMP WENT OUT, I HAD IT REPLACED. THE MECHANIC TOOK THE OLD FUEL PUMP OUT AND DISCOVERED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS MELTED, ON BOTH SIDES. IN THE FUEL TANK AND OUTSIDE OF IT. IT IS ONLY A WONDER THAT THE CAR DID NOT CATCH FIRE. I HAD A NEW FUEL PUMP PUT IN. *TR

Oct 30, 2007 Electrical System

MY MOMS FUEL PUMP WENT OUT, I HAD IT REPLACED. THE MECHANIC TOOK THE OLD FUEL PUMP OUT AND DISCOVERED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS MELTED, ON BOTH SIDES. IN THE FUEL TANK AND OUTSIDE OF IT. IT IS ONLY A WONDER THAT THE CAR DID NOT CATCH FIRE. I HAD A NEW FUEL PUMP PUT IN. *TR

Oct 30, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY MOMS FUEL PUMP WENT OUT, I HAD IT REPLACED. THE MECHANIC TOOK THE OLD FUEL PUMP OUT AND DISCOVERED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS MELTED, ON BOTH SIDES. IN THE FUEL TANK AND OUTSIDE OF IT. IT IS ONLY A WONDER THAT THE CAR DID NOT CATCH FIRE. I HAD A NEW FUEL PUMP PUT IN. *TR

Oct 30, 2007 Electrical System

MY MOMS FUEL PUMP WENT OUT, I HAD IT REPLACED. THE MECHANIC TOOK THE OLD FUEL PUMP OUT AND DISCOVERED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS MELTED, ON BOTH SIDES. IN THE FUEL TANK AND OUTSIDE OF IT. IT IS ONLY A WONDER THAT THE CAR DID NOT CATCH FIRE. I HAD A NEW FUEL PUMP PUT IN. *TR

Oct 2, 2007 Seat Belts 108,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE SEAT BELT HAS BEEN USED ONCE, IT WOULD NOT RETRACT AGAIN. THE FAILURE BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2007 AND OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS WERE AFFECTED. THE DEALER STA...

Oct 2, 2007 Seat Belts 108,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE SEAT BELT HAS BEEN USED ONCE, IT WOULD NOT RETRACT AGAIN. THE FAILURE BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2007 AND OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS WERE AFFECTED. THE DEALER STA...

Nov 1, 2006 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE ON OUR 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE JXI. THE SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM FAILS TO LOCK OVER TIME. THE PLASTIC LOCKING CLIP INSIDE THE LOCKING CLIP WILL BREAK (DID BREAK) WITH CONTINUOUS USE. THE DEALER WANTS $100.00 + FOR THE PART. IF CHRYSLER USED A STAINLESS ST...

Nov 1, 2006 Power Train

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE ON OUR 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE JXI. THE SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM FAILS TO LOCK OVER TIME. THE PLASTIC LOCKING CLIP INSIDE THE LOCKING CLIP WILL BREAK (DID BREAK) WITH CONTINUOUS USE. THE DEALER WANTS $100.00 + FOR THE PART. IF CHRYSLER USED A STAINLESS ST...

Nov 1, 2006 Structure

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE ON OUR 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE JXI. THE SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM FAILS TO LOCK OVER TIME. THE PLASTIC LOCKING CLIP INSIDE THE LOCKING CLIP WILL BREAK (DID BREAK) WITH CONTINUOUS USE. THE DEALER WANTS $100.00 + FOR THE PART. IF CHRYSLER USED A STAINLESS ST...

Nov 1, 2006 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE ON OUR 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE JXI. THE SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM FAILS TO LOCK OVER TIME. THE PLASTIC LOCKING CLIP INSIDE THE LOCKING CLIP WILL BREAK (DID BREAK) WITH CONTINUOUS USE. THE DEALER WANTS $100.00 + FOR THE PART. IF CHRYSLER USED A STAINLESS ST...

Nov 1, 2006 Power Train

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE ON OUR 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE JXI. THE SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM FAILS TO LOCK OVER TIME. THE PLASTIC LOCKING CLIP INSIDE THE LOCKING CLIP WILL BREAK (DID BREAK) WITH CONTINUOUS USE. THE DEALER WANTS $100.00 + FOR THE PART. IF CHRYSLER USED A STAINLESS ST...

Nov 1, 2006 Structure

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE ON OUR 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE JXI. THE SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM FAILS TO LOCK OVER TIME. THE PLASTIC LOCKING CLIP INSIDE THE LOCKING CLIP WILL BREAK (DID BREAK) WITH CONTINUOUS USE. THE DEALER WANTS $100.00 + FOR THE PART. IF CHRYSLER USED A STAINLESS ST...

Oct 20, 2006 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT STUCK AND IT WILL NOT PULL OUT TO PUT AROUND YOUR SELF. MY PASSENGERS CAN NOT UTILIZE SEAT BELT AT ALL, WHICH CAN CAUSE BODILY INJURY IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, DO TO NOT BEING ABLE TO USE THE SEAT BELT THAT WILL NOT EXTEND IT IS STUCK AND INOPERATIVE. *NM

Oct 20, 2006 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT STUCK AND IT WILL NOT PULL OUT TO PUT AROUND YOUR SELF. MY PASSENGERS CAN NOT UTILIZE SEAT BELT AT ALL, WHICH CAN CAUSE BODILY INJURY IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, DO TO NOT BEING ABLE TO USE THE SEAT BELT THAT WILL NOT EXTEND IT IS STUCK AND INOPERATIVE. *NM

Sep 27, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 119,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, BUT RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THE WIRES TO THE FUEL PUMP BECAME HOT AND SHUT DOWN THE PUMP. THE FUEL PUMP AND FILTER WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 2/16/2007 - THE DEALER REPORTED THAT ...

Sep 27, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 119,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, BUT RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THE WIRES TO THE FUEL PUMP BECAME HOT AND SHUT DOWN THE PUMP. THE FUEL PUMP AND FILTER WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 2/16/2007 - THE DEALER REPORTED THAT ...

Aug 29, 2006 Steering 89,216 mi

WE DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT LOWER BALL JOINT ON OUR 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WAS DANGEROUSLY WORN OUT DUE TO MOISTURE AND CORROSION INSIDE OF THE BOOT. THIS EXACT CONDITION IS COVERED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN #967 FOR THE SEBRING COUPE, BUT EXCLUDES THE CONVERTIBLE. THE CONVERTIBLE SHOULD BE A...

Aug 29, 2006 Steering 89,216 mi

WE DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT LOWER BALL JOINT ON OUR 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WAS DANGEROUSLY WORN OUT DUE TO MOISTURE AND CORROSION INSIDE OF THE BOOT. THIS EXACT CONDITION IS COVERED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN #967 FOR THE SEBRING COUPE, BUT EXCLUDES THE CONVERTIBLE. THE CONVERTIBLE SHOULD BE A...

May 25, 2006 Structure

MY TRUNK FALLS DOWN WITH OUT ANY WARNING. HURTS WHEN YOUR HEAD IS UNDER IT. THE FUEL LIGHT KEEPS GOING OFF AND ON EVEN WHEN FULL. THE BACK WINDOW CAME UNGLUED, I WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE TO PURCHASE A NEW WINDOW AND HAVE IT INSTALLED WITH A UPHOLSTERY PERSON, PRICE QUOTES ARE 680-780 DOLLARS NOTHING...

May 25, 2006 Structure

MY TRUNK FALLS DOWN WITH OUT ANY WARNING. HURTS WHEN YOUR HEAD IS UNDER IT. THE FUEL LIGHT KEEPS GOING OFF AND ON EVEN WHEN FULL. THE BACK WINDOW CAME UNGLUED, I WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE TO PURCHASE A NEW WINDOW AND HAVE IT INSTALLED WITH A UPHOLSTERY PERSON, PRICE QUOTES ARE 680-780 DOLLARS NOTHING...

May 25, 2006 Electrical System

MY TRUNK FALLS DOWN WITH OUT ANY WARNING. HURTS WHEN YOUR HEAD IS UNDER IT. THE FUEL LIGHT KEEPS GOING OFF AND ON EVEN WHEN FULL. THE BACK WINDOW CAME UNGLUED, I WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE TO PURCHASE A NEW WINDOW AND HAVE IT INSTALLED WITH A UPHOLSTERY PERSON, PRICE QUOTES ARE 680-780 DOLLARS NOTHING...

May 25, 2006 Structure

MY TRUNK FALLS DOWN WITH OUT ANY WARNING. HURTS WHEN YOUR HEAD IS UNDER IT. THE FUEL LIGHT KEEPS GOING OFF AND ON EVEN WHEN FULL. THE BACK WINDOW CAME UNGLUED, I WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE TO PURCHASE A NEW WINDOW AND HAVE IT INSTALLED WITH A UPHOLSTERY PERSON, PRICE QUOTES ARE 680-780 DOLLARS NOTHING...

May 25, 2006 Structure

MY TRUNK FALLS DOWN WITH OUT ANY WARNING. HURTS WHEN YOUR HEAD IS UNDER IT. THE FUEL LIGHT KEEPS GOING OFF AND ON EVEN WHEN FULL. THE BACK WINDOW CAME UNGLUED, I WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE TO PURCHASE A NEW WINDOW AND HAVE IT INSTALLED WITH A UPHOLSTERY PERSON, PRICE QUOTES ARE 680-780 DOLLARS NOTHING...

May 25, 2006 Electrical System

MY TRUNK FALLS DOWN WITH OUT ANY WARNING. HURTS WHEN YOUR HEAD IS UNDER IT. THE FUEL LIGHT KEEPS GOING OFF AND ON EVEN WHEN FULL. THE BACK WINDOW CAME UNGLUED, I WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE TO PURCHASE A NEW WINDOW AND HAVE IT INSTALLED WITH A UPHOLSTERY PERSON, PRICE QUOTES ARE 680-780 DOLLARS NOTHING...

Dec 12, 2005 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IS JAMMING UP IN THE RETRACTOR. AT TIMES IT WILL KEEP TIGHTENING AND NOT LOOSEN. THE RETRACTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT A CERTIFIED DEALERSHIP. AT THIS TIME, THE RETRACTOR WAS REPLACED AND WAS OPE...

Dec 12, 2005 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IS JAMMING UP IN THE RETRACTOR. AT TIMES IT WILL KEEP TIGHTENING AND NOT LOOSEN. THE RETRACTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT A CERTIFIED DEALERSHIP. AT THIS TIME, THE RETRACTOR WAS REPLACED AND WAS OPE...

Jul 18, 2005 Unknown Or Other 82,000 mi

ON MONDAY 7/11/05 MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY 1999 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT INCIDENT THE REAR PASSENGER BALL JOINT APPARENTLY BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO A SPIN AND TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE TIRE WAS SEPERATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE POLICE OFFICER ...

Jul 18, 2005 Unknown Or Other 82,000 mi

ON MONDAY 7/11/05 MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY 1999 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT INCIDENT THE REAR PASSENGER BALL JOINT APPARENTLY BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO A SPIN AND TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE TIRE WAS SEPERATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE POLICE OFFICER ...

Jul 15, 2005 Structure

DT: CONTACT STATES VEHICLES HOLDS WATER AFTER A HEAVY RAINSTORM BECAUSE THE DRAIN HOLES UNDERNEATH THE CAR GET CLOGGED UP EASILY. THE FIRST TIME THE CAR CONTAINED APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES OF WATER, THE SERVICE DEALER DID UNCLOG THE DRAIN HOLES. THE SECOND TIME THE CAR CONTAINED APPROXIMATELY 8 INCHE...

Jul 15, 2005 Structure

DT: CONTACT STATES VEHICLES HOLDS WATER AFTER A HEAVY RAINSTORM BECAUSE THE DRAIN HOLES UNDERNEATH THE CAR GET CLOGGED UP EASILY. THE FIRST TIME THE CAR CONTAINED APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES OF WATER, THE SERVICE DEALER DID UNCLOG THE DRAIN HOLES. THE SECOND TIME THE CAR CONTAINED APPROXIMATELY 8 INCHE...

Jun 24, 2005 Electrical System 56,000 mi

VEHICLE FAILED ( COMPLETE MECHANICAL STOP) ON HIGHSPEED HIGHWAY INTERSTATE: TWICE FROM ELECTRONIC FAILURES IN TRANSMISSION SOLINIODS, LEADING TO A THIRD FAILURE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, THE 4TH WAS A COMPLETE ELECTRONIC FAILURE, FOLLOWED BY THE 5TH FAILURE-SAME AS THE 4TH THE NEXT DAY AFTER CHRYSLER S...

Jun 24, 2005 Power Train 56,000 mi

VEHICLE FAILED ( COMPLETE MECHANICAL STOP) ON HIGHSPEED HIGHWAY INTERSTATE: TWICE FROM ELECTRONIC FAILURES IN TRANSMISSION SOLINIODS, LEADING TO A THIRD FAILURE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, THE 4TH WAS A COMPLETE ELECTRONIC FAILURE, FOLLOWED BY THE 5TH FAILURE-SAME AS THE 4TH THE NEXT DAY AFTER CHRYSLER S...

Jun 24, 2005 Electrical System 56,000 mi

VEHICLE FAILED ( COMPLETE MECHANICAL STOP) ON HIGHSPEED HIGHWAY INTERSTATE: TWICE FROM ELECTRONIC FAILURES IN TRANSMISSION SOLINIODS, LEADING TO A THIRD FAILURE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, THE 4TH WAS A COMPLETE ELECTRONIC FAILURE, FOLLOWED BY THE 5TH FAILURE-SAME AS THE 4TH THE NEXT DAY AFTER CHRYSLER S...

Jun 24, 2005 Power Train 56,000 mi

VEHICLE FAILED ( COMPLETE MECHANICAL STOP) ON HIGHSPEED HIGHWAY INTERSTATE: TWICE FROM ELECTRONIC FAILURES IN TRANSMISSION SOLINIODS, LEADING TO A THIRD FAILURE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, THE 4TH WAS A COMPLETE ELECTRONIC FAILURE, FOLLOWED BY THE 5TH FAILURE-SAME AS THE 4TH THE NEXT DAY AFTER CHRYSLER S...

May 10, 2005 Seat Belts 75,000 mi

I DRIVE A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. EARLY SUMMER 2004, THE DRIVER SEAT BELT FAILED TO WORK REGULARLY. CHRYSLER PAID TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY IN AUG 2004. EARLY THIS YEAR, BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS BECAME UNRELIABLE, FAILING TO "PULL OUT" ABOUT 75% OF THE TIME. IN LATE MARCH 2005, I...

May 10, 2005 Seat Belts 75,000 mi

I DRIVE A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. EARLY SUMMER 2004, THE DRIVER SEAT BELT FAILED TO WORK REGULARLY. CHRYSLER PAID TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY IN AUG 2004. EARLY THIS YEAR, BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS BECAME UNRELIABLE, FAILING TO "PULL OUT" ABOUT 75% OF THE TIME. IN LATE MARCH 2005, I...

Apr 8, 2005 Visibility 82,795 mi

WHILE PARKED RAISING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 8, 2005 Visibility 82,795 mi

WHILE PARKED RAISING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL 04V021000 CONCERNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFTER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE FREEZE PLUGS ROTTED. *AK

Mar 24, 2005 Power Train

WHILE HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL 04V021000 CONCERNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFTER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE FREEZE PLUGS ROTTED. *AK

Mar 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL 04V021000 CONCERNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFTER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE FREEZE PLUGS ROTTED. *AK

Mar 24, 2005 Power Train

WHILE HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL 04V021000 CONCERNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFTER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE FREEZE PLUGS ROTTED. *AK

Mar 7, 2005 Power Train 49,286 mi

RECALL CAMPAIGN: NOTICE FOR CHRYSLER SEBRING 1999 TRANSAXLE. *BF THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE DISTANCE HE HAD TO TRAVEL TO HAVE THE RECALL DONE. *NM

Mar 7, 2005 Power Train 49,286 mi

RECALL CAMPAIGN: NOTICE FOR CHRYSLER SEBRING 1999 TRANSAXLE. *BF THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE DISTANCE HE HAD TO TRAVEL TO HAVE THE RECALL DONE. *NM

Dec 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,824 mi

CENTER ENGINE MOUNT COLLAPSE. *JB

Dec 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,824 mi

CENTER ENGINE MOUNT COLLAPSE. *JB

Oct 6, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A THUMPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT SHE NEEDED A NEW AXLE. SHE HAD THE AXLE REPLACED. ALSO, SHE WAS TOLD THAT THE RIMS WERE BAD, AND TIRES CONTINUOUSLY LOST AIR. TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE R...

Oct 6, 2004 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A THUMPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT SHE NEEDED A NEW AXLE. SHE HAD THE AXLE REPLACED. ALSO, SHE WAS TOLD THAT THE RIMS WERE BAD, AND TIRES CONTINUOUSLY LOST AIR. TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE R...

Oct 6, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A THUMPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT SHE NEEDED A NEW AXLE. SHE HAD THE AXLE REPLACED. ALSO, SHE WAS TOLD THAT THE RIMS WERE BAD, AND TIRES CONTINUOUSLY LOST AIR. TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE R...

Oct 6, 2004 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A THUMPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT SHE NEEDED A NEW AXLE. SHE HAD THE AXLE REPLACED. ALSO, SHE WAS TOLD THAT THE RIMS WERE BAD, AND TIRES CONTINUOUSLY LOST AIR. TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE R...

Sep 29, 2004 Power Train 100,670 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING TO APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH MY 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI HAS RECENTLY STARTED TO SHUDDER AT 3-4 GEAR CHANGES. WAS ADVISED BY MECHANIC THAT TORQUE CONVERTER IS GOING OUT. ABOUT 2 MONTHS PRIOR TACHOMETER STARTED MOVING IRRATICALLY. DEALERSHIP ADVISED GUAGES NEEDED TO BE RESET, BUT PROB...

Sep 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,670 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING TO APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH MY 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI HAS RECENTLY STARTED TO SHUDDER AT 3-4 GEAR CHANGES. WAS ADVISED BY MECHANIC THAT TORQUE CONVERTER IS GOING OUT. ABOUT 2 MONTHS PRIOR TACHOMETER STARTED MOVING IRRATICALLY. DEALERSHIP ADVISED GUAGES NEEDED TO BE RESET, BUT PROB...

Sep 29, 2004 Equipment 100,670 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING TO APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH MY 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI HAS RECENTLY STARTED TO SHUDDER AT 3-4 GEAR CHANGES. WAS ADVISED BY MECHANIC THAT TORQUE CONVERTER IS GOING OUT. ABOUT 2 MONTHS PRIOR TACHOMETER STARTED MOVING IRRATICALLY. DEALERSHIP ADVISED GUAGES NEEDED TO BE RESET, BUT PROB...

Sep 29, 2004 Power Train 100,670 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING TO APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH MY 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI HAS RECENTLY STARTED TO SHUDDER AT 3-4 GEAR CHANGES. WAS ADVISED BY MECHANIC THAT TORQUE CONVERTER IS GOING OUT. ABOUT 2 MONTHS PRIOR TACHOMETER STARTED MOVING IRRATICALLY. DEALERSHIP ADVISED GUAGES NEEDED TO BE RESET, BUT PROB...

Sep 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,670 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING TO APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH MY 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI HAS RECENTLY STARTED TO SHUDDER AT 3-4 GEAR CHANGES. WAS ADVISED BY MECHANIC THAT TORQUE CONVERTER IS GOING OUT. ABOUT 2 MONTHS PRIOR TACHOMETER STARTED MOVING IRRATICALLY. DEALERSHIP ADVISED GUAGES NEEDED TO BE RESET, BUT PROB...

Sep 29, 2004 Equipment 100,670 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING TO APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH MY 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI HAS RECENTLY STARTED TO SHUDDER AT 3-4 GEAR CHANGES. WAS ADVISED BY MECHANIC THAT TORQUE CONVERTER IS GOING OUT. ABOUT 2 MONTHS PRIOR TACHOMETER STARTED MOVING IRRATICALLY. DEALERSHIP ADVISED GUAGES NEEDED TO BE RESET, BUT PROB...

Sep 28, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 87,000 mi

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK INTERMITTENTLY WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TAKE OFF SUDDENLY. CONSUMER WAS WAITING ON THE DEALER TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION.*AK

Sep 28, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 87,000 mi

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK INTERMITTENTLY WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TAKE OFF SUDDENLY. CONSUMER WAS WAITING ON THE DEALER TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION.*AK

Aug 19, 2004 Power Train

DEALERSHIP TO HELP CONSUMER CORRECT THE TRANSAXLE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK.*MR THE CONSUMER HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE'S RECALL WORK DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP(RECALL # 04V021000). THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE RECALL WORK COULD NOT BE DONE ON A SATURDAY THE...

Aug 19, 2004 Power Train

DEALERSHIP TO HELP CONSUMER CORRECT THE TRANSAXLE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK.*MR THE CONSUMER HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE'S RECALL WORK DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP(RECALL # 04V021000). THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE RECALL WORK COULD NOT BE DONE ON A SATURDAY THE...

Aug 6, 2004 Power Train 53,000 mi

RECALL 04V021000 CONCERNING FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTED. THE KEY COULD BE TAKEN OUT OF THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING. ALSO, GEAR SHIFT COULD BE MOVED WHEN THE KEY WAS OUT OF THE IGNITION. *AK

Aug 6, 2004 Power Train 53,000 mi

RECALL 04V021000 CONCERNING FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTED. THE KEY COULD BE TAKEN OUT OF THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING. ALSO, GEAR SHIFT COULD BE MOVED WHEN THE KEY WAS OUT OF THE IGNITION. *AK

Jul 23, 2004 Electrical System

BLACK SMOKE CAME FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD FROM THE 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING.*MR THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY MALFUNCTION ON THE DASHBOARD GAUGES OR DIALS. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND ONTO THE SHOULDER BEFORE THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE RADIATOR AND COOLING...

Jul 23, 2004 Electrical System

BLACK SMOKE CAME FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD FROM THE 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING.*MR THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY MALFUNCTION ON THE DASHBOARD GAUGES OR DIALS. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND ONTO THE SHOULDER BEFORE THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE RADIATOR AND COOLING...

Jul 16, 2004 Electrical System 50,525 mi

VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF LOWEST GEAR (DIRECTLY RELATED TO THIS: SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK; VEHICLE OVERHEATING, BUT NOT REGISTERING ON TEMP GUAGE; COMPASS/MPG/ETC. NOT FUNCTIONING). BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP WHERE OUTPUT SENSOR WAS REPLACED. SEE COMPLAINT #10081186: 6 MONTHS AND 2250 MILES PRIOR ...

Jul 16, 2004 Air Bags Crash 22,134 mi

REAR-ENDED A STOPPED VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELLING 60 MPH. IR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.RIVER SUSTAINED MILD WHIPLASH; 3 PASSENGERS IN OTHER VEHICLE(S) REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT.*AK

Jul 16, 2004 Electrical System 48,378 mi

VEHICLE DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, HEAVY "THUNKING" WHEN SHIFTING INTO AND OUT OF DRIVE AND REVERSE. (REGARDING NUMBER OF FAILURES: THIS HAPPENED EVERY TIME VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL DAYS. IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SENSOR WAS REPLACED. (...

Jul 16, 2004 Electrical System 50,525 mi

VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF LOWEST GEAR (DIRECTLY RELATED TO THIS: SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK; VEHICLE OVERHEATING, BUT NOT REGISTERING ON TEMP GUAGE; COMPASS/MPG/ETC. NOT FUNCTIONING). BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP WHERE OUTPUT SENSOR WAS REPLACED. SEE COMPLAINT #10081186: 6 MONTHS AND 2250 MILES PRIOR ...

Jul 16, 2004 Air Bags Crash 22,134 mi

REAR-ENDED A STOPPED VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELLING 60 MPH. IR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.RIVER SUSTAINED MILD WHIPLASH; 3 PASSENGERS IN OTHER VEHICLE(S) REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT.*AK

Jul 16, 2004 Electrical System 48,378 mi

VEHICLE DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, HEAVY "THUNKING" WHEN SHIFTING INTO AND OUT OF DRIVE AND REVERSE. (REGARDING NUMBER OF FAILURES: THIS HAPPENED EVERY TIME VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL DAYS. IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SENSOR WAS REPLACED. (...

Jul 15, 2004 Visibility

THE INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR DRIPPED OIL DOWN TO THE CONSOLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB THE BLACK LIQUID MELTED THE PLASTIC GEAR HOUSING. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE MIRROR. *NM

Jul 15, 2004 Visibility

THE INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR DRIPPED OIL DOWN TO THE CONSOLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB THE BLACK LIQUID MELTED THE PLASTIC GEAR HOUSING. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE MIRROR. *NM

Jul 6, 2004 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION ON 1999 CHRYSLER CONVERTIBLE RESULTING IN VEHICLE BREAKING DOWN.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST INDICATION OF A PROBLEM WAS A LOUD MECHANICAL BANG FROM THE VEHICLE, FOLLOWED BY A RAPID LOST OF TRANSMISSION FLUID AND SMOKE WHEN THE FLUID STRUCK THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE V...

Jul 6, 2004 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION ON 1999 CHRYSLER CONVERTIBLE RESULTING IN VEHICLE BREAKING DOWN.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST INDICATION OF A PROBLEM WAS A LOUD MECHANICAL BANG FROM THE VEHICLE, FOLLOWED BY A RAPID LOST OF TRANSMISSION FLUID AND SMOKE WHEN THE FLUID STRUCK THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE V...

Jun 28, 2004 Suspension 68,000 mi

WHILE MOVING FROM A PARKING SPACE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. AT THE SAME TIME DRIVER'S SIDE SNAPPED OFF. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. CONSUMER FILED A COMPLAINT ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2003, ODI#10040201 WITH THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM. ...

Jun 28, 2004 Suspension 68,000 mi

WHILE MOVING FROM A PARKING SPACE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. AT THE SAME TIME DRIVER'S SIDE SNAPPED OFF. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. CONSUMER FILED A COMPLAINT ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2003, ODI#10040201 WITH THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM. ...

Jun 27, 2004 Structure 10,700 mi

1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONV. - FOUND THAT THE THICK METAL FRAME ATTACHING THE CONV. TOP AND THE FRAME OF THE CAR SNAPPED IN HALF ON BOTH SIDES. UNABLE TO DRIVE, TOP CAN RIP OFF GOING DOWN THE ROAD. MATERIAL DEFECT, NEVER WRECKED, CHRYSLER ADMITS DEFECTIVE BUT WILL NOT REPAIR. $3300.00 FOR PARTS ONL...

Jun 27, 2004 Structure 10,700 mi

1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONV. - FOUND THAT THE THICK METAL FRAME ATTACHING THE CONV. TOP AND THE FRAME OF THE CAR SNAPPED IN HALF ON BOTH SIDES. UNABLE TO DRIVE, TOP CAN RIP OFF GOING DOWN THE ROAD. MATERIAL DEFECT, NEVER WRECKED, CHRYSLER ADMITS DEFECTIVE BUT WILL NOT REPAIR. $3300.00 FOR PARTS ONL...

Jun 10, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,200 mi

I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL INJECTORS CLEANED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN A YEAR.CAR HAS 35K MILES. WAS TOLD BY DEALER SERVICE CENTER CHRYSLER DOESN'T USE "DIRT RESISTANT" FUEL INJECTORS & THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MY MODEL/YEAR. OF COURSE CLEANING IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND HAS BEEN OVER $...

Jun 10, 2004 Structure

I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WITH A TOP THAT IS RIPPING, STICHING COMING OUT ALL AROUND. THE CAR ONLY HAS 35K MILES AND HAS BEEN HAND WASHED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MAYBE 4 TIMES. HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM FELLOW OWNERS OF THIS YEAR/MODEL. WHEN IS CHRYSLER GOING TO ADMIT THESE T...

Jun 10, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,200 mi

I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL INJECTORS CLEANED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN A YEAR.CAR HAS 35K MILES. WAS TOLD BY DEALER SERVICE CENTER CHRYSLER DOESN'T USE "DIRT RESISTANT" FUEL INJECTORS & THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MY MODEL/YEAR. OF COURSE CLEANING IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND HAS BEEN OVER $...

Jun 10, 2004 Structure

I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WITH A TOP THAT IS RIPPING, STICHING COMING OUT ALL AROUND. THE CAR ONLY HAS 35K MILES AND HAS BEEN HAND WASHED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MAYBE 4 TIMES. HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM FELLOW OWNERS OF THIS YEAR/MODEL. WHEN IS CHRYSLER GOING TO ADMIT THESE T...

Jun 8, 2004 Structure 45,000 mi

THE ROOF TOPS FABRIC WAS WEARING OUT. AS A RESULT REAR WINDOW COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Jun 8, 2004 Structure 45,000 mi

THE ROOF TOPS FABRIC WAS WEARING OUT. AS A RESULT REAR WINDOW COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING. *AK

May 6, 2004 Structure

I HAVE A 1999 SEBRING CONVERTABLE AND IT HAS A DEFECTIVE TOP. THE TOP IS LEAKING AND THE GLUE HOLDING IN THE BACK WINDOW IS DETERIORATING. I'M AFRAID THE BACK WINDOW MAY FLY OUT. CHRYSLER IS NOT OWNING UP TO SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE DEFECTIVE TOPS AND TWO OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE ALREADY HAD THIS HA...

May 6, 2004 Structure

I HAVE A 1999 SEBRING CONVERTABLE AND IT HAS A DEFECTIVE TOP. THE TOP IS LEAKING AND THE GLUE HOLDING IN THE BACK WINDOW IS DETERIORATING. I'M AFRAID THE BACK WINDOW MAY FLY OUT. CHRYSLER IS NOT OWNING UP TO SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE DEFECTIVE TOPS AND TWO OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE ALREADY HAD THIS HA...

Apr 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,801 mi

ON 4/22/04 I TOOK MY 1999 CHRYSLER SEVERING CONVERTIBLE TO BE SERVICES BECAUSE THE AC DIDN'T SEEM TO BE COOLING AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE IN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL. TURNS OUT THE RACK & PINION STEERING IS SHOT, THE COOLING CORE IS CRACKED AND THE COOLING SENSOR IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERL...

Apr 30, 2004 Steering 48,801 mi

ON 4/22/04 I TOOK MY 1999 CHRYSLER SEVERING CONVERTIBLE TO BE SERVICES BECAUSE THE AC DIDN'T SEEM TO BE COOLING AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE IN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL. TURNS OUT THE RACK & PINION STEERING IS SHOT, THE COOLING CORE IS CRACKED AND THE COOLING SENSOR IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERL...

Apr 30, 2004 Power Train 48,801 mi

ON 4/22/04 I TOOK MY 1999 CHRYSLER SEVERING CONVERTIBLE TO BE SERVICES BECAUSE THE AC DIDN'T SEEM TO BE COOLING AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE IN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL. TURNS OUT THE RACK & PINION STEERING IS SHOT, THE COOLING CORE IS CRACKED AND THE COOLING SENSOR IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERL...

Apr 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,801 mi

ON 4/22/04 I TOOK MY 1999 CHRYSLER SEVERING CONVERTIBLE TO BE SERVICES BECAUSE THE AC DIDN'T SEEM TO BE COOLING AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE IN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL. TURNS OUT THE RACK & PINION STEERING IS SHOT, THE COOLING CORE IS CRACKED AND THE COOLING SENSOR IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERL...

Apr 30, 2004 Steering 48,801 mi

ON 4/22/04 I TOOK MY 1999 CHRYSLER SEVERING CONVERTIBLE TO BE SERVICES BECAUSE THE AC DIDN'T SEEM TO BE COOLING AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE IN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL. TURNS OUT THE RACK & PINION STEERING IS SHOT, THE COOLING CORE IS CRACKED AND THE COOLING SENSOR IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERL...

Apr 30, 2004 Power Train 48,801 mi

ON 4/22/04 I TOOK MY 1999 CHRYSLER SEVERING CONVERTIBLE TO BE SERVICES BECAUSE THE AC DIDN'T SEEM TO BE COOLING AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE IN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL. TURNS OUT THE RACK & PINION STEERING IS SHOT, THE COOLING CORE IS CRACKED AND THE COOLING SENSOR IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERL...

Apr 7, 2004 Seat Belts

ALL FOUR SEAT BELTS DON'T HOLD THE PASSENGERS IN THE SEATS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 7, 2004 Seat Belts

ALL FOUR SEAT BELTS DON'T HOLD THE PASSENGERS IN THE SEATS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 4, 2004 Unknown Fire 45,000 mi

I HAD A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING. IT WAS A CERTIFIED VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM RANCHO CHRYSLER IN SAN DIEGO, CA. APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED IT, I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 20 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE INVESTIGATOR HIRED BY CHRYSLER SAID IT WAS AN AIR CONDITIONING L...

Feb 4, 2004 Unknown Fire 45,000 mi

I HAD A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING. IT WAS A CERTIFIED VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM RANCHO CHRYSLER IN SAN DIEGO, CA. APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED IT, I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 20 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE INVESTIGATOR HIRED BY CHRYSLER SAID IT WAS AN AIR CONDITIONING L...

Feb 1, 2004 Structure 35,000 mi

TRUNK LID IN RAISED POSITION WILL SUDDENLY DROP CLOSED. *JB

Feb 1, 2004 Structure 35,000 mi

TRUNK LID IN RAISED POSITION WILL SUDDENLY DROP CLOSED. *JB

Nov 21, 2003 Seat Belts Crash 3,650 mi

INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION SEAT BELT OR SEAT DID NOT HOLD AND NEITHER OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY SERIOUS INJURIES OCCURRED TO DRIVER OF VEHICLE. *LA

Nov 21, 2003 Seats Crash 3,650 mi

INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION SEAT BELT OR SEAT DID NOT HOLD AND NEITHER OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY SERIOUS INJURIES OCCURRED TO DRIVER OF VEHICLE. *LA

Nov 21, 2003 Air Bags Crash 3,650 mi

INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION SEAT BELT OR SEAT DID NOT HOLD AND NEITHER OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY SERIOUS INJURIES OCCURRED TO DRIVER OF VEHICLE. *LA

Nov 21, 2003 Seat Belts Crash 3,650 mi

INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION SEAT BELT OR SEAT DID NOT HOLD AND NEITHER OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY SERIOUS INJURIES OCCURRED TO DRIVER OF VEHICLE. *LA

Nov 21, 2003 Seats Crash 3,650 mi

INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION SEAT BELT OR SEAT DID NOT HOLD AND NEITHER OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY SERIOUS INJURIES OCCURRED TO DRIVER OF VEHICLE. *LA

Nov 21, 2003 Air Bags Crash 3,650 mi

INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION SEAT BELT OR SEAT DID NOT HOLD AND NEITHER OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY SERIOUS INJURIES OCCURRED TO DRIVER OF VEHICLE. *LA

Oct 27, 2003 Power Train

VEHICLE'S INTERLOCK CABLE BROKE CAUSING ROLL BACK TO OCCUR. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK, ON A SLIGHT SLOPE. *SCC *JB

Oct 27, 2003 Power Train

VEHICLE'S INTERLOCK CABLE BROKE CAUSING ROLL BACK TO OCCUR. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK, ON A SLIGHT SLOPE. *SCC *JB

Sep 22, 2003 Suspension

NHTSARECALL 00-V-421-002: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE. CONSUMER HAS TH...

Sep 22, 2003 Suspension

NHTSARECALL 00-V-421-002: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE. CONSUMER HAS TH...

Jul 15, 2003 Power Train 45,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON MY 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE AT LESS THAN 45000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION SHOP TELLM ME THAT THEY ARE SEEING ALOT OF THESE CARS COMING IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. 2 MONTHS AFTER THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT, APPARENTLY THE SAME PROBLE...

Jul 15, 2003 Power Train 45,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON MY 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE AT LESS THAN 45000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION SHOP TELLM ME THAT THEY ARE SEEING ALOT OF THESE CARS COMING IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. 2 MONTHS AFTER THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT, APPARENTLY THE SAME PROBLE...

Jul 15, 2003 Power Train 45,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON MY 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE AT LESS THAN 45000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION SHOP TELLM ME THAT THEY ARE SEEING ALOT OF THESE CARS COMING IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. 2 MONTHS AFTER THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT, APPARENTLY THE SAME PROBLE...

Jul 15, 2003 Power Train 45,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON MY 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE AT LESS THAN 45000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION SHOP TELLM ME THAT THEY ARE SEEING ALOT OF THESE CARS COMING IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. 2 MONTHS AFTER THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT, APPARENTLY THE SAME PROBLE...

Jun 26, 2003 Air Bags Crash 51,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *JB THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *SCC *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Air Bags Crash 51,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *JB THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *SCC *JB

May 1, 2003 Air Bags Crash 35,000 mi

IN A HEAD ON COLLISION SEAT BELT LET GO AND FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY SERIOUS INJURY OCCURED

May 1, 2003 Seat Belts Crash 35,000 mi

IN A HEAD ON COLLISION SEAT BELT LET GO AND FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY SERIOUS INJURY OCCURED

May 1, 2003 Air Bags Crash 35,000 mi

IN A HEAD ON COLLISION SEAT BELT LET GO AND FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY SERIOUS INJURY OCCURED

May 1, 2003 Seat Belts Crash 35,000 mi

IN A HEAD ON COLLISION SEAT BELT LET GO AND FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY SERIOUS INJURY OCCURED

Apr 1, 2003 Power Train

FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION (41TE) ON MY 1999 CHRYSLER JXI CONVERTIBLE. EXPENSIVE REPAIR AT $2,250 PLUS TOWING BILL AND NO CAR TO DRIVE TO WORK. THIS CONTINUES TO BE A PROBLEM FOR CHRYSLER, THE 41TE TRANSMISSION AND IT'S CUSTOMERS. *JB

Apr 1, 2003 Power Train

FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION (41TE) ON MY 1999 CHRYSLER JXI CONVERTIBLE. EXPENSIVE REPAIR AT $2,250 PLUS TOWING BILL AND NO CAR TO DRIVE TO WORK. THIS CONTINUES TO BE A PROBLEM FOR CHRYSLER, THE 41TE TRANSMISSION AND IT'S CUSTOMERS. *JB

Mar 6, 2003 Power Train Crash

WHILE PARKED, SHIFT LEVER JUMPED FROM PARK TO REVERSE AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS, WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK

Mar 6, 2003 Power Train Crash

WHILE PARKED, SHIFT LEVER JUMPED FROM PARK TO REVERSE AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS, WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK

Mar 5, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, IT WENT AIRBORNE AND CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE, AND KILLED THE DRIVER. *JB

Mar 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD A FAMILY MEMBER PICKUP UP MY VEHICLE FROM THE AIRPORT PARKING LOT ONE TIME I WAS AWAY. THEY USED MY SPARE KEY. AFTER THE VEHICLE STARTED IT DIED AND WOULD NOT START. I HAD IT TOWED TO A CHRYSLER DEALER. THEY TOLD ME I WAS USING A KEY THAT FRIED A COMPUTER CHIP. IT WAS A KEY I RECEIVED FROM THE...

Mar 5, 2003 Electrical System

I HAD A FAMILY MEMBER PICKUP UP MY VEHICLE FROM THE AIRPORT PARKING LOT ONE TIME I WAS AWAY. THEY USED MY SPARE KEY. AFTER THE VEHICLE STARTED IT DIED AND WOULD NOT START. I HAD IT TOWED TO A CHRYSLER DEALER. THEY TOLD ME I WAS USING A KEY THAT FRIED A COMPUTER CHIP. IT WAS A KEY I RECEIVED FROM THE...

Mar 5, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, IT WENT AIRBORNE AND CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE, AND KILLED THE DRIVER. *JB

Mar 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD A FAMILY MEMBER PICKUP UP MY VEHICLE FROM THE AIRPORT PARKING LOT ONE TIME I WAS AWAY. THEY USED MY SPARE KEY. AFTER THE VEHICLE STARTED IT DIED AND WOULD NOT START. I HAD IT TOWED TO A CHRYSLER DEALER. THEY TOLD ME I WAS USING A KEY THAT FRIED A COMPUTER CHIP. IT WAS A KEY I RECEIVED FROM THE...

Mar 5, 2003 Electrical System

I HAD A FAMILY MEMBER PICKUP UP MY VEHICLE FROM THE AIRPORT PARKING LOT ONE TIME I WAS AWAY. THEY USED MY SPARE KEY. AFTER THE VEHICLE STARTED IT DIED AND WOULD NOT START. I HAD IT TOWED TO A CHRYSLER DEALER. THEY TOLD ME I WAS USING A KEY THAT FRIED A COMPUTER CHIP. IT WAS A KEY I RECEIVED FROM THE...

Feb 20, 2003 Structure

DOORS AND BODY DENT VERY EASILY. THIS IS MY SECOND SEBRING CONVERTABLE, AND MY LAST, SAD TO SAY, BECAUSE I DON'T THINK THE SHEET METAL IS THICK ENOUGH. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A BEAUTIFUL CAR, SO FUN TO DRIVE WITH THE TOP DOWN BUT THE DINGS AND DENTS ARE EVERYWHERE! LOOKS LIKE A WASHBOARD! ALSO, SEV...

Feb 20, 2003 Electrical System

DOORS AND BODY DENT VERY EASILY. THIS IS MY SECOND SEBRING CONVERTABLE, AND MY LAST, SAD TO SAY, BECAUSE I DON'T THINK THE SHEET METAL IS THICK ENOUGH. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A BEAUTIFUL CAR, SO FUN TO DRIVE WITH THE TOP DOWN BUT THE DINGS AND DENTS ARE EVERYWHERE! LOOKS LIKE A WASHBOARD! ALSO, SEV...

Feb 20, 2003 Structure

DOORS AND BODY DENT VERY EASILY. THIS IS MY SECOND SEBRING CONVERTABLE, AND MY LAST, SAD TO SAY, BECAUSE I DON'T THINK THE SHEET METAL IS THICK ENOUGH. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A BEAUTIFUL CAR, SO FUN TO DRIVE WITH THE TOP DOWN BUT THE DINGS AND DENTS ARE EVERYWHERE! LOOKS LIKE A WASHBOARD! ALSO, SEV...

Feb 20, 2003 Electrical System

DOORS AND BODY DENT VERY EASILY. THIS IS MY SECOND SEBRING CONVERTABLE, AND MY LAST, SAD TO SAY, BECAUSE I DON'T THINK THE SHEET METAL IS THICK ENOUGH. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A BEAUTIFUL CAR, SO FUN TO DRIVE WITH THE TOP DOWN BUT THE DINGS AND DENTS ARE EVERYWHERE! LOOKS LIKE A WASHBOARD! ALSO, SEV...

Feb 20, 2003 Visibility

DOORS AND BODY DENT VERY EASILY. THIS IS MY SECOND SEBRING CONVERTABLE, AND MY LAST, SAD TO SAY, BECAUSE I DON'T THINK THE SHEET METAL IS THICK ENOUGH. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A BEAUTIFUL CAR, SO FUN TO DRIVE WITH THE TOP DOWN BUT THE DINGS AND DENTS ARE EVERYWHERE! LOOKS LIKE A WASHBOARD! ALSO, SEV...

Feb 20, 2003 Visibility

DOORS AND BODY DENT VERY EASILY. THIS IS MY SECOND SEBRING CONVERTABLE, AND MY LAST, SAD TO SAY, BECAUSE I DON'T THINK THE SHEET METAL IS THICK ENOUGH. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A BEAUTIFUL CAR, SO FUN TO DRIVE WITH THE TOP DOWN BUT THE DINGS AND DENTS ARE EVERYWHERE! LOOKS LIKE A WASHBOARD! ALSO, SEV...

Feb 20, 2003 Structure

DOORS AND BODY DENT VERY EASILY. THIS IS MY SECOND SEBRING CONVERTABLE, AND MY LAST, SAD TO SAY, BECAUSE I DON'T THINK THE SHEET METAL IS THICK ENOUGH. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A BEAUTIFUL CAR, SO FUN TO DRIVE WITH THE TOP DOWN BUT THE DINGS AND DENTS ARE EVERYWHERE! LOOKS LIKE A WASHBOARD! ALSO, SEV...

Feb 20, 2003 Electrical System

DOORS AND BODY DENT VERY EASILY. THIS IS MY SECOND SEBRING CONVERTABLE, AND MY LAST, SAD TO SAY, BECAUSE I DON'T THINK THE SHEET METAL IS THICK ENOUGH. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A BEAUTIFUL CAR, SO FUN TO DRIVE WITH THE TOP DOWN BUT THE DINGS AND DENTS ARE EVERYWHERE! LOOKS LIKE A WASHBOARD! ALSO, SEV...

Feb 20, 2003 Structure

DOORS AND BODY DENT VERY EASILY. THIS IS MY SECOND SEBRING CONVERTABLE, AND MY LAST, SAD TO SAY, BECAUSE I DON'T THINK THE SHEET METAL IS THICK ENOUGH. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A BEAUTIFUL CAR, SO FUN TO DRIVE WITH THE TOP DOWN BUT THE DINGS AND DENTS ARE EVERYWHERE! LOOKS LIKE A WASHBOARD! ALSO, SEV...

Feb 20, 2003 Electrical System

DOORS AND BODY DENT VERY EASILY. THIS IS MY SECOND SEBRING CONVERTABLE, AND MY LAST, SAD TO SAY, BECAUSE I DON'T THINK THE SHEET METAL IS THICK ENOUGH. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A BEAUTIFUL CAR, SO FUN TO DRIVE WITH THE TOP DOWN BUT THE DINGS AND DENTS ARE EVERYWHERE! LOOKS LIKE A WASHBOARD! ALSO, SEV...

Feb 20, 2003 Visibility

DOORS AND BODY DENT VERY EASILY. THIS IS MY SECOND SEBRING CONVERTABLE, AND MY LAST, SAD TO SAY, BECAUSE I DON'T THINK THE SHEET METAL IS THICK ENOUGH. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A BEAUTIFUL CAR, SO FUN TO DRIVE WITH THE TOP DOWN BUT THE DINGS AND DENTS ARE EVERYWHERE! LOOKS LIKE A WASHBOARD! ALSO, SEV...

Feb 20, 2003 Visibility

DOORS AND BODY DENT VERY EASILY. THIS IS MY SECOND SEBRING CONVERTABLE, AND MY LAST, SAD TO SAY, BECAUSE I DON'T THINK THE SHEET METAL IS THICK ENOUGH. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A BEAUTIFUL CAR, SO FUN TO DRIVE WITH THE TOP DOWN BUT THE DINGS AND DENTS ARE EVERYWHERE! LOOKS LIKE A WASHBOARD! ALSO, SEV...

Feb 13, 2003 Seat Belts 12,765 mi

REAR SEAT BELT INERTIAL LOCK DOES NOT WORK. ALTHOUGH THE CAR IS A 1999, IT ONLY HAS 17K MILES. THIS DEFECT PRECLUDES SAFE AND PROPER PLACEMENT OF A CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE BACK SEAT --> PLACING THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS CAUSE FOR CONCERN SINCE THERE IS NO "OFF" SWITCH F...

Feb 13, 2003 Seat Belts 12,765 mi

REAR SEAT BELT INERTIAL LOCK DOES NOT WORK. ALTHOUGH THE CAR IS A 1999, IT ONLY HAS 17K MILES. THIS DEFECT PRECLUDES SAFE AND PROPER PLACEMENT OF A CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE BACK SEAT --> PLACING THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS CAUSE FOR CONCERN SINCE THERE IS NO "OFF" SWITCH F...

Dec 20, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACE TWICE ON THE VEHICLE ON LESS OF A YEAR. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT THERE IS NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. TS

Dec 20, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACE TWICE ON THE VEHICLE ON LESS OF A YEAR. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT THERE IS NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. TS

Sep 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER SHIFING GEAR OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER AND MANUFACTRER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.*AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*JB

Sep 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER SHIFING GEAR OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER AND MANUFACTRER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.*AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*JB

Aug 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR SURGED BACKWARD AND CRASHED INTO A TRUCK. *AK

Aug 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR SURGED BACKWARD AND CRASHED INTO A TRUCK. *AK

Aug 9, 2002 Suspension

WHEN FIRST TAKING OFF VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY PULL TO THE RIGHT. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 9, 2002 Suspension

WHEN FIRST TAKING OFF VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY PULL TO THE RIGHT. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 29, 2002 Steering

WHILE IN MOTION THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED, NEARLY CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE PUMP, IT WOULD ONLY STEER TO ONE SIDE. MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION WAS ALSO BROKEN. *JG *CB

Jul 29, 2002 Steering

WHILE IN MOTION THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED, NEARLY CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE PUMP, IT WOULD ONLY STEER TO ONE SIDE. MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION WAS ALSO BROKEN. *JG *CB

Jul 29, 2002 Steering

WHILE IN MOTION THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED, NEARLY CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE PUMP, IT WOULD ONLY STEER TO ONE SIDE. MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION WAS ALSO BROKEN. *JG *CB

Jul 29, 2002 Steering

WHILE IN MOTION THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED, NEARLY CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE PUMP, IT WOULD ONLY STEER TO ONE SIDE. MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION WAS ALSO BROKEN. *JG *CB

Jul 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CAR IS STARTED AND ACCELERATION BEGINS WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. THEN WITHIN A FAIRLY SHORT TIME THE CAR BEGINS TO DECELERATE AND SOMETIME COMPLETELY STOPS. THERE WERE TIMES WHEN IT JERKED FORWARD AS THE ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED. IT IS CURRENTLY AT ITS 4TH LOCATION WHICH IS ALSO THE 2ND DEALERSHIP...

Jul 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CAR IS STARTED AND ACCELERATION BEGINS WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. THEN WITHIN A FAIRLY SHORT TIME THE CAR BEGINS TO DECELERATE AND SOMETIME COMPLETELY STOPS. THERE WERE TIMES WHEN IT JERKED FORWARD AS THE ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED. IT IS CURRENTLY AT ITS 4TH LOCATION WHICH IS ALSO THE 2ND DEALERSHIP...

Jun 10, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS DOWN, THERE IS A BOOT COVER THAT PROTECTS THE TOP WHEN IT IS DOWN AND IS ONLY HELD ON BY 2 SMALL PIECES OF VELCRO, THE VELCRO IS SO SMALL THAT IT DOES NOT HOLD THE COVER ON, WHILE DRIVING, THE BOOT COVER BLEW OFF AND CONSUMER DID NOT REALIZE IT UNTIL AFTER...

Jun 10, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS DOWN, THERE IS A BOOT COVER THAT PROTECTS THE TOP WHEN IT IS DOWN AND IS ONLY HELD ON BY 2 SMALL PIECES OF VELCRO, THE VELCRO IS SO SMALL THAT IT DOES NOT HOLD THE COVER ON, WHILE DRIVING, THE BOOT COVER BLEW OFF AND CONSUMER DID NOT REALIZE IT UNTIL AFTER...

Oct 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling