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10E059000 Dec 27, 2010 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL...

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Jan 23, 2018 Air Bags 80,326 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON A QUITE NEIGHBORHOOD STREET BOTH AIR BAGS WENT OFF WITH NO ACCIDENT, BIG BUMPS OR DIPS OR ANY OTHER REASON. I HAVE PHOTOS BUT DO NOT KNOW HOW TO UP LOAD THEM. *DSY.

Jan 23, 2018 Air Bags 80,326 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON A QUITE NEIGHBORHOOD STREET BOTH AIR BAGS WENT OFF WITH NO ACCIDENT, BIG BUMPS OR DIPS OR ANY OTHER REASON. I HAVE PHOTOS BUT DO NOT KNOW HOW TO UP LOAD THEM. *DSY.

Feb 16, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A CAR WASH, THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT WERE IT WAS AWAITING INSPECTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILE...

Feb 16, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A CAR WASH, THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT WERE IT WAS AWAITING INSPECTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILE...

Feb 16, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A CAR WASH, THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT WERE IT WAS AWAITING INSPECTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILE...

Feb 16, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A CAR WASH, THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT WERE IT WAS AWAITING INSPECTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILE...

May 4, 2016 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RAIN EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. ...

May 4, 2016 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RAIN EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. ...

Feb 22, 2016 Seat Belts 113,000 mi

DRIVERS INBOARD SEAT BELT BROKE OFF WHEN MY SON TRIED TO BUCKLE UP IN THE DRIVEWAY. POTENTIALLY A FATAL SITUATION IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CONNECTING CABLE FRAYED. IT WOULD NOT HAVE HELD IN ANY TYPE OF FORWARD ACCIDENT.

Feb 22, 2016 Seat Belts 113,000 mi

DRIVERS INBOARD SEAT BELT BROKE OFF WHEN MY SON TRIED TO BUCKLE UP IN THE DRIVEWAY. POTENTIALLY A FATAL SITUATION IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CONNECTING CABLE FRAYED. IT WOULD NOT HAVE HELD IN ANY TYPE OF FORWARD ACCIDENT.

Dec 12, 2015 Tires 105 mi

TOOK MY CAR IN 10/23/15 TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED AND WAS TOLD BY THE SHOP I NEEDED NEW TIRES THAT THEY WERE ALMOST BALD AND THE THREAD INDICATORS WERE SHOWING ON ALL 4. MY TIRES HAD ONLY 20K MILES ON THEM AND THE WARRANTY WAS FOR 60K MILES. SHOP SAID THEY WOULD CONTACT FALKEN TIRES AND CALL ME B...

Dec 12, 2015 Tires 105 mi

TOOK MY CAR IN 10/23/15 TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED AND WAS TOLD BY THE SHOP I NEEDED NEW TIRES THAT THEY WERE ALMOST BALD AND THE THREAD INDICATORS WERE SHOWING ON ALL 4. MY TIRES HAD ONLY 20K MILES ON THEM AND THE WARRANTY WAS FOR 60K MILES. SHOP SAID THEY WOULD CONTACT FALKEN TIRES AND CALL ME B...

Aug 8, 2015 Electrical System 124,649 mi

ALARM SYSTEM WILL ACTIVATE MULTIPLE TIMES AUTOMATICALLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARK. WHEN DRIVING, THE DOORS WILL LUCK AND UNLUCK MULTIPLE TIMES AND ALL THE INTERIORS LIGHTS WILL TURN ON AND OFF AT THE SAME TIME THE DOORS WILL LUCK AND UNLUCK.

Aug 8, 2015 Electrical System 124,649 mi

ALARM SYSTEM WILL ACTIVATE MULTIPLE TIMES AUTOMATICALLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARK. WHEN DRIVING, THE DOORS WILL LUCK AND UNLUCK MULTIPLE TIMES AND ALL THE INTERIORS LIGHTS WILL TURN ON AND OFF AT THE SAME TIME THE DOORS WILL LUCK AND UNLUCK.

Jul 27, 2015 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

THE SEATS BELTS WILL LOCK AND YOU CANNOT LOOSEN THEM. IF YOU ARE JUST ENTEREING THE CAR YOU CANNOT PUT THEM ON.

Jul 27, 2015 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

THE SEATS BELTS WILL LOCK AND YOU CANNOT LOOSEN THEM. IF YOU ARE JUST ENTEREING THE CAR YOU CANNOT PUT THEM ON.

May 15, 2015 Engine 105,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AFTER PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, ENGINE STALLS. SOMETIMES ENGINE (CAR) STALLS WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN OR STOPPING BEFORE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY INTO THE STREET. NO CODES SHOW UP ON THE CAR COMPUTER. HAVE HAD CHECKED OUT TWICE.THIS IS ONGOING FOR TWO MON...

May 15, 2015 Engine 105,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AFTER PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, ENGINE STALLS. SOMETIMES ENGINE (CAR) STALLS WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN OR STOPPING BEFORE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY INTO THE STREET. NO CODES SHOW UP ON THE CAR COMPUTER. HAVE HAD CHECKED OUT TWICE.THIS IS ONGOING FOR TWO MON...

Aug 4, 2014 Suspension 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BALL JOINTS IN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM BECAME DETAC...

Aug 4, 2014 Suspension 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BALL JOINTS IN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM BECAME DETAC...

Dec 7, 2013 Air Bags 102,489 mi

THIS MORNING AT APPROXIMATELY 8:00 A.M. CENTRAL, MY HUSBAND AND I WERE AWAKEN TO OUR CAR HORN BLARING. I AM QUITE SURE THAT ALL OF OUR NEIGHBORS ARE NOW AWAKE AS WELL. WE TRIED TO TURN IT OFF THINKING IT WAS THE PANIC BUTTON, BUT TURN OUT THAT IT WAS THE HORN. MY HUSBAND HAD TO PRESS ON IT REPEATE...

Dec 7, 2013 Air Bags 102,489 mi

THIS MORNING AT APPROXIMATELY 8:00 A.M. CENTRAL, MY HUSBAND AND I WERE AWAKEN TO OUR CAR HORN BLARING. I AM QUITE SURE THAT ALL OF OUR NEIGHBORS ARE NOW AWAKE AS WELL. WE TRIED TO TURN IT OFF THINKING IT WAS THE PANIC BUTTON, BUT TURN OUT THAT IT WAS THE HORN. MY HUSBAND HAD TO PRESS ON IT REPEATE...

Sep 24, 2013 Seat Belts 88,000 mi

ALL SEATBELTS IN THE CAR HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING. IT STARTED WITH THE BELTS RANDOMLY LOCKING, WHETHER DRIVING OR NOT. NOW, I HAVE TO KEEP CLIPS ON THE BELTS TO PREVENT THEM FROM FULLY RETRACTING. *JS

Sep 24, 2013 Seat Belts 88,000 mi

ALL SEATBELTS IN THE CAR HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING. IT STARTED WITH THE BELTS RANDOMLY LOCKING, WHETHER DRIVING OR NOT. NOW, I HAVE TO KEEP CLIPS ON THE BELTS TO PREVENT THEM FROM FULLY RETRACTING. *JS

Jun 18, 2013 Seat Belts 95,000 mi

ON 6/18/13, I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT LATCH (THE RECEPTACLE PORTION) WAS BEING PUSHED BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE CENTER CONSOLE WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO BUCKLE. THE FOURTH OR FIFTH TIME IT DID THIS, THE ENTIRE BUCKLE BROKE OFF. UPON INSPECTION, THE WIRE CABLE CONNECTING THE SEAT BELT LATCH AND THE...

Jun 18, 2013 Seat Belts 95,000 mi

ON 6/18/13, I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT LATCH (THE RECEPTACLE PORTION) WAS BEING PUSHED BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE CENTER CONSOLE WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO BUCKLE. THE FOURTH OR FIFTH TIME IT DID THIS, THE ENTIRE BUCKLE BROKE OFF. UPON INSPECTION, THE WIRE CABLE CONNECTING THE SEAT BELT LATCH AND THE...

Apr 15, 2012 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM CONCERNS THE SEATBELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM ".THE SEATBELT CONTROL MODULE" HAS FAILED ON OUR 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING 1. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEN ON A REGULAR BASIS AND AFTER SETTING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THE BATTERY WAS LOW REQUIRING JUMP STARTING. 2. TWO DEALERSHIPS CHECKED O...

Apr 15, 2012 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM CONCERNS THE SEATBELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM ".THE SEATBELT CONTROL MODULE" HAS FAILED ON OUR 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING 1. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEN ON A REGULAR BASIS AND AFTER SETTING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THE BATTERY WAS LOW REQUIRING JUMP STARTING. 2. TWO DEALERSHIPS CHECKED O...

Feb 8, 2012 Seat Belts 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS WERE LOCKED AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAG...

Feb 8, 2012 Seat Belts 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS WERE LOCKED AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAG...

Sep 17, 2011 Seat Belts 119,000 mi

MY WIFE OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI CONVERTIBLE. ON SEPTEMBER 6., 2011 MY WIFE WAS LEAVING FOR WORK AND WHEN SHE WENT TO BUCKLE HER SEAT BELT THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT'S FEMALE RECEPTICLE (DRIVER'S SIDE) BROKE OFF IN HER HAND (THE ENTIRE CABLE SNAPPED). UPON INSPECTION WE DISCOVERED THE CABLE THAT B...

Sep 17, 2011 Seat Belts 119,000 mi

MY WIFE OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI CONVERTIBLE. ON SEPTEMBER 6., 2011 MY WIFE WAS LEAVING FOR WORK AND WHEN SHE WENT TO BUCKLE HER SEAT BELT THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT'S FEMALE RECEPTICLE (DRIVER'S SIDE) BROKE OFF IN HER HAND (THE ENTIRE CABLE SNAPPED). UPON INSPECTION WE DISCOVERED THE CABLE THAT B...

Aug 2, 2011 Seat Belts 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT TIMES, THE SEAT BELT CONNECTORS WOULD FAIL TO ALIGN PROPERLY, RENDERING THEM INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MIL...

Aug 2, 2011 Seat Belts 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT TIMES, THE SEAT BELT CONNECTORS WOULD FAIL TO ALIGN PROPERLY, RENDERING THEM INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MIL...

Oct 5, 2010 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHENEVER THE FAILURE OCCURRED SPORADICALLY FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT ALLOWED THE ...

Oct 5, 2010 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHENEVER THE FAILURE OCCURRED SPORADICALLY FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT ALLOWED THE ...

Jul 2, 2010 Structure 34,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BUTTON TO THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WOULD NOT WORK UNLESS IT WERE PRESSED REPEATEDLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE ...

Jul 2, 2010 Equipment 34,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BUTTON TO THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WOULD NOT WORK UNLESS IT WERE PRESSED REPEATEDLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE ...

Jul 2, 2010 Structure 34,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BUTTON TO THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WOULD NOT WORK UNLESS IT WERE PRESSED REPEATEDLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE ...

Jul 2, 2010 Equipment 34,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BUTTON TO THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WOULD NOT WORK UNLESS IT WERE PRESSED REPEATEDLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE ...

Jun 15, 2010 Seat Belts 120,000 mi

2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE JXI - SEATBELTS MALFUNCTION SEATBELT RETRACTOR LOCKS UP (BOTH SEATS AT THE SAME TIME) SO THE SEAT BELTS CANNOT BE USED. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM BUT VERY PROBLEMATIC. I HAVE REPLACED THE SEATBELT FUSE. I HAVE CONSULTED WITH A CHRYSLER SERVICE DEPT. TECHNICIAN...

Jun 15, 2010 Seat Belts 120,000 mi

2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE JXI - SEATBELTS MALFUNCTION SEATBELT RETRACTOR LOCKS UP (BOTH SEATS AT THE SAME TIME) SO THE SEAT BELTS CANNOT BE USED. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM BUT VERY PROBLEMATIC. I HAVE REPLACED THE SEATBELT FUSE. I HAVE CONSULTED WITH A CHRYSLER SERVICE DEPT. TECHNICIAN...

Jun 6, 2010 Seat Belts

I OWN A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE JXI. THE SEAT BELTS OCCASIONALLY WILL NOT RETRACT FROM BOTH FRONT SEAT. THE PROBLEM PERSISTS FOR ANYWHERE BETWEEN AN HOUR AND SEVERAL DAYS. BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCK AT THE SAME TIME. *TR

Jun 6, 2010 Seat Belts

I OWN A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE JXI. THE SEAT BELTS OCCASIONALLY WILL NOT RETRACT FROM BOTH FRONT SEAT. THE PROBLEM PERSISTS FOR ANYWHERE BETWEEN AN HOUR AND SEVERAL DAYS. BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCK AT THE SAME TIME. *TR

May 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,600 mi

I WAS JUST DRIVING MY CHRYSLER SEBRING 2000 THIS AFTERNOON WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. I WAS LUCKY TO BE IN A PARKING LOT WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND I DON'T WANT TO IMAGINE WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY! THERE WAS NO WARNING AT ALL, NO LIGHT COMING ON, NOTHING, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL JUST CO...

May 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,600 mi

I WAS JUST DRIVING MY CHRYSLER SEBRING 2000 THIS AFTERNOON WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. I WAS LUCKY TO BE IN A PARKING LOT WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND I DON'T WANT TO IMAGINE WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY! THERE WAS NO WARNING AT ALL, NO LIGHT COMING ON, NOTHING, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL JUST CO...

May 24, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 112,000 mi

LETTER FROM SENATOR ISAKSON ON BEHALF OF RE HER 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING THAT BURST INTO FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD *TGW

May 24, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 112,000 mi

LETTER FROM SENATOR ISAKSON ON BEHALF OF RE HER 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING THAT BURST INTO FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD *TGW

Oct 1, 2009 Electrical System 27,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WITH EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM: THE HORN GOES OFF WHENEVER IT WANTS TO. THE FIRST TIME IT COMPLETELY BURNED OUT BOTH OF THE HORNS, WHICH I HAD TO PAY FOR TO BE REPLACED, SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS LONG OUT OF WARRANTY. OF COURSE, THE HORN ALWAYS ACTIVATED ITSELF ...

Oct 1, 2009 Air Bags 27,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WITH EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM: THE HORN GOES OFF WHENEVER IT WANTS TO. THE FIRST TIME IT COMPLETELY BURNED OUT BOTH OF THE HORNS, WHICH I HAD TO PAY FOR TO BE REPLACED, SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS LONG OUT OF WARRANTY. OF COURSE, THE HORN ALWAYS ACTIVATED ITSELF ...

Oct 1, 2009 Electrical System 27,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WITH EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM: THE HORN GOES OFF WHENEVER IT WANTS TO. THE FIRST TIME IT COMPLETELY BURNED OUT BOTH OF THE HORNS, WHICH I HAD TO PAY FOR TO BE REPLACED, SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS LONG OUT OF WARRANTY. OF COURSE, THE HORN ALWAYS ACTIVATED ITSELF ...

Oct 1, 2009 Air Bags 27,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WITH EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM: THE HORN GOES OFF WHENEVER IT WANTS TO. THE FIRST TIME IT COMPLETELY BURNED OUT BOTH OF THE HORNS, WHICH I HAD TO PAY FOR TO BE REPLACED, SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS LONG OUT OF WARRANTY. OF COURSE, THE HORN ALWAYS ACTIVATED ITSELF ...

Sep 11, 2009 Seat Belts 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WEBBING OF THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT COULD NOT BE EXTRACTED WHEN WORN BY AN OCCUPANT. IF THE OCCUPANTS ARE NOT SECURED IN THE VEHICLE, THEY COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Sep 11, 2009 Seat Belts 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WEBBING OF THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT COULD NOT BE EXTRACTED WHEN WORN BY AN OCCUPANT. IF THE OCCUPANTS ARE NOT SECURED IN THE VEHICLE, THEY COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Jun 24, 2009 Seat Belts 82,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 SEBRING JXI CONVERTIBLE. THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BASE WIRES BROKE AND TORE OFF THE CLICK IN PART.. I BROUGHT IT TO CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND THEY SAID THEY WOULDN'T REPLACE IT. THEY WERE GOING TO CHARGE ME OVER $300.00 DOLLARS TO PUT IN A NEW BASE. MY HUS...

Jun 24, 2009 Seat Belts 82,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 SEBRING JXI CONVERTIBLE. THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BASE WIRES BROKE AND TORE OFF THE CLICK IN PART.. I BROUGHT IT TO CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND THEY SAID THEY WOULDN'T REPLACE IT. THEY WERE GOING TO CHARGE ME OVER $300.00 DOLLARS TO PUT IN A NEW BASE. MY HUS...

Dec 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING SLIGHTLY PAST 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAITED A FEW MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE VEHICLE AND THEN DROVE TO A NEARBY RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE HA...

Dec 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING SLIGHTLY PAST 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAITED A FEW MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE VEHICLE AND THEN DROVE TO A NEARBY RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE HA...

Nov 12, 2008 Seat Belts 110,446 mi

2000 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE SEAT BELT PROBLEM. THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CABLE WHICH IS MADE UP OF STRIATED WIRES SNAPPED OFF WHEN THE STRADS BROKE OFF. THE SEAT BELT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WHEN I REPLACE THE SEAT BELT THE OLD PART WILL BE AVAILABLE CHRYSLER CORP SEAT BELT CONFORMS TO FMVSS 2...

Nov 12, 2008 Seat Belts 110,446 mi

2000 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE SEAT BELT PROBLEM. THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CABLE WHICH IS MADE UP OF STRIATED WIRES SNAPPED OFF WHEN THE STRADS BROKE OFF. THE SEAT BELT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WHEN I REPLACE THE SEAT BELT THE OLD PART WILL BE AVAILABLE CHRYSLER CORP SEAT BELT CONFORMS TO FMVSS 2...

Nov 3, 2008 Electrical System 89,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 JXI CONV,THAT I PURCHASED IN 2006 AND MY REMOTE STOPPED WORKING SO I CHANGED THE BATTERY AND IT STILL WILL NOT WORK AFTER CHANGING THE BATTERY. I HAD NEVER NOTICED THAT THERE WAS AN ALARM ON THIS CAR, THERE WAS NEVER ANY FLASHING LIGHTS OR ANYTHING. JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I WENT TO ...

Nov 3, 2008 Equipment 89,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 JXI CONV,THAT I PURCHASED IN 2006 AND MY REMOTE STOPPED WORKING SO I CHANGED THE BATTERY AND IT STILL WILL NOT WORK AFTER CHANGING THE BATTERY. I HAD NEVER NOTICED THAT THERE WAS AN ALARM ON THIS CAR, THERE WAS NEVER ANY FLASHING LIGHTS OR ANYTHING. JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I WENT TO ...

Nov 3, 2008 Electrical System 89,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 JXI CONV,THAT I PURCHASED IN 2006 AND MY REMOTE STOPPED WORKING SO I CHANGED THE BATTERY AND IT STILL WILL NOT WORK AFTER CHANGING THE BATTERY. I HAD NEVER NOTICED THAT THERE WAS AN ALARM ON THIS CAR, THERE WAS NEVER ANY FLASHING LIGHTS OR ANYTHING. JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I WENT TO ...

Nov 3, 2008 Equipment 89,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 JXI CONV,THAT I PURCHASED IN 2006 AND MY REMOTE STOPPED WORKING SO I CHANGED THE BATTERY AND IT STILL WILL NOT WORK AFTER CHANGING THE BATTERY. I HAD NEVER NOTICED THAT THERE WAS AN ALARM ON THIS CAR, THERE WAS NEVER ANY FLASHING LIGHTS OR ANYTHING. JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I WENT TO ...

Sep 9, 2008 Seat Belts 124,000 mi

ON MY CHRYSLER SEBRING (2000), THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELTS ARE NOT PERFORMING CORRECTLY. EITHER THEY BOTH LOCK AND CAN'T BE DEPLOYED, OR THEY BOTH CAN BE DEPLOYED AND BUCKLED, BUT THEN LOCK IN PLACE, EVEN WHILE THE CAR IS SITTING PARKED WITH NO BRAKE APPLICATION. WHEN I START THE CAR, I NEVER...

Sep 9, 2008 Seat Belts 124,000 mi

ON MY CHRYSLER SEBRING (2000), THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELTS ARE NOT PERFORMING CORRECTLY. EITHER THEY BOTH LOCK AND CAN'T BE DEPLOYED, OR THEY BOTH CAN BE DEPLOYED AND BUCKLED, BUT THEN LOCK IN PLACE, EVEN WHILE THE CAR IS SITTING PARKED WITH NO BRAKE APPLICATION. WHEN I START THE CAR, I NEVER...

Aug 21, 2008 Seat Belts 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A PORTION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SPLIT IN HALF WHILE HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO USE THE BELT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DO NOT REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS FOR FREE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT ALL SEAT BELTS NEED TO BE R...

Aug 21, 2008 Seat Belts 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A PORTION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SPLIT IN HALF WHILE HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO USE THE BELT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DO NOT REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS FOR FREE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT ALL SEAT BELTS NEED TO BE R...

Dec 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. BEGINNING IN AUGUST OF 2007, THE VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING INTERMITTENTLY. ON DECEMBER 11, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. ON DECEMBER 12, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED WHILE IDLIN...

Dec 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. BEGINNING IN AUGUST OF 2007, THE VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING INTERMITTENTLY. ON DECEMBER 11, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. ON DECEMBER 12, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED WHILE IDLIN...

Nov 10, 2007 Seat Belts 78,000 mi

ON MY 2000 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, THE SEATBELTS INTERMITTENTLY LOCK TO THE POINT THAT THEY CAN NOT BE PULLED OUT AND USED. OTHER TIMES, THEY RETRACT WHILE BEING WORN AND CANNOT BE RELEASED; VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM THAT IS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY. *TR JEAN HUMMEL

Nov 10, 2007 Seat Belts 78,000 mi

ON MY 2000 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, THE SEATBELTS INTERMITTENTLY LOCK TO THE POINT THAT THEY CAN NOT BE PULLED OUT AND USED. OTHER TIMES, THEY RETRACT WHILE BEING WORN AND CANNOT BE RELEASED; VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM THAT IS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY. *TR JEAN HUMMEL

Jul 17, 2007 Fuel System, Other 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. IN JULY OF 2006, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE CONTACT PAID TO HAVE IT REPLACED. TWO WEEKS LATER IN AUGUST, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AGAIN AND SHE PAID TO HAVE IT REPLACED. CHRYSLER WOULD NOT OFFER A RESOLUTION. TH...

Jul 17, 2007 Fuel System, Other 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. IN JULY OF 2006, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE CONTACT PAID TO HAVE IT REPLACED. TWO WEEKS LATER IN AUGUST, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AGAIN AND SHE PAID TO HAVE IT REPLACED. CHRYSLER WOULD NOT OFFER A RESOLUTION. TH...

Mar 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,000 mi

THE CAR IS DRAINING ANTI-FREEZE FROM THE FREEZE PLUGS, WHICH HAVE RUSTED >FROM THE INSIDE OUT. IF THEY GO COMPLETELY, ALL OF THE ANTIFREEZE BLOWS OUT >AND THE ENGINE BURNS UP. IT'S NOT A WARRANTY OR A NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR >PROBLEM. IT'S A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM DATING BACK TO HOW CHRYSLER MADE THE >...

Mar 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 126,000 mi

THE CAR IS DRAINING ANTI-FREEZE FROM THE FREEZE PLUGS, WHICH HAVE RUSTED >FROM THE INSIDE OUT. IF THEY GO COMPLETELY, ALL OF THE ANTIFREEZE BLOWS OUT >AND THE ENGINE BURNS UP. IT'S NOT A WARRANTY OR A NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR >PROBLEM. IT'S A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM DATING BACK TO HOW CHRYSLER MADE THE >...

Jan 5, 2007 Seat Belts Crash

2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE REAR ENDED AT A RED LIGHT. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE COMPLETELY FELL APART, COMING OUT OF THE SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT RESULTING IN A HEAD INJURY. *JB

Jan 5, 2007 Seat Belts Crash

2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE REAR ENDED AT A RED LIGHT. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE COMPLETELY FELL APART, COMING OUT OF THE SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT RESULTING IN A HEAD INJURY. *JB

Sep 21, 2006 Seat Belts 87,000 mi

WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE LOCKED AND CANNOT BE USED. CONSEQUENTLY, I AM UNABLE TO USE THE SEAT BELTS CREATING A SAFETY ISSUE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY WANT +$300 TO FIXED A "FAILED SEAT BELT CONTROL TIMER MODULE". *NM

Sep 21, 2006 Seat Belts 87,000 mi

WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE LOCKED AND CANNOT BE USED. CONSEQUENTLY, I AM UNABLE TO USE THE SEAT BELTS CREATING A SAFETY ISSUE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY WANT +$300 TO FIXED A "FAILED SEAT BELT CONTROL TIMER MODULE". *NM

Sep 5, 2006 Seat Belts 130,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CABLE THAT HELD THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY TO THE VEHICLE FRACTURED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Sep 5, 2006 Seat Belts 130,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CABLE THAT HELD THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY TO THE VEHICLE FRACTURED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED A ROD WAS BLOWN AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED A ROD WAS BLOWN AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 1, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 107,000 mi

I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES OF MY 2000 SEBRING SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED IT FROM STAR CHRYSLER IN GLENDALE CA. IT ONLY HAD 14,800 MILES ON IT. I'M THE SECOND OWNER. I CAN'T REALLY HIT MY BRAKES AND THEY WEAR OUT REALLY FAST. CHRYSLER DID NOTHING ABOUT THIS. THESE BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE,...

Aug 1, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 107,000 mi

I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES OF MY 2000 SEBRING SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED IT FROM STAR CHRYSLER IN GLENDALE CA. IT ONLY HAD 14,800 MILES ON IT. I'M THE SECOND OWNER. I CAN'T REALLY HIT MY BRAKES AND THEY WEAR OUT REALLY FAST. CHRYSLER DID NOTHING ABOUT THIS. THESE BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE,...

Aug 1, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 107,000 mi

I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES OF MY 2000 SEBRING SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED IT FROM STAR CHRYSLER IN GLENDALE CA. IT ONLY HAD 14,800 MILES ON IT. I'M THE SECOND OWNER. I CAN'T REALLY HIT MY BRAKES AND THEY WEAR OUT REALLY FAST. CHRYSLER DID NOTHING ABOUT THIS. THESE BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE,...

Aug 1, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 107,000 mi

I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES OF MY 2000 SEBRING SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED IT FROM STAR CHRYSLER IN GLENDALE CA. IT ONLY HAD 14,800 MILES ON IT. I'M THE SECOND OWNER. I CAN'T REALLY HIT MY BRAKES AND THEY WEAR OUT REALLY FAST. CHRYSLER DID NOTHING ABOUT THIS. THESE BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE,...

Apr 6, 2006 Seat Belts 105,000 mi

AFTER TAKING MY 2000 SEBRING CONVERTABLE OUT OF THE WINTER GARAGE STORAGE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PULL OUT. THEY ARE LOCKED INSIDE THE SEAT ASSEMBLY AND UNABLE TO BE EXTENDED OR TO BUCKE-UP THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER. LOOKING ON THE INTERNET I FOUND THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN FILED...

Apr 6, 2006 Seat Belts 105,000 mi

AFTER TAKING MY 2000 SEBRING CONVERTABLE OUT OF THE WINTER GARAGE STORAGE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PULL OUT. THEY ARE LOCKED INSIDE THE SEAT ASSEMBLY AND UNABLE TO BE EXTENDED OR TO BUCKE-UP THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER. LOOKING ON THE INTERNET I FOUND THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN FILED...

Dec 27, 2005 Structure 53,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN OPENING THE TRUNK THE TRUNK LID PISTONS ALLOWED THE TRUNK TO STAY UPRIGHT, WERE NOT LOCKING PROPERLY, AND THE TRUNK LID FELL DOWN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A DEALER. *AK UPDATED 02/06/06. *JB

Dec 27, 2005 Structure 53,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN OPENING THE TRUNK THE TRUNK LID PISTONS ALLOWED THE TRUNK TO STAY UPRIGHT, WERE NOT LOCKING PROPERLY, AND THE TRUNK LID FELL DOWN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A DEALER. *AK UPDATED 02/06/06. *JB

Dec 12, 2005 Seat Belts

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE SEAT BELT CAME LOOSE AND BROKE OFF FROM THE ANCHOR OF THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED AFTER PUTTING THE SEAT BELT ON, IT OCCURRED BECAME LOOSE AND IT BROKE IN HIS HAND. THE DEALERSHIP REFERRED HIM TO THE MANUFACTURER, BUT HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. HE FELT THA...

Dec 12, 2005 Seat Belts

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE SEAT BELT CAME LOOSE AND BROKE OFF FROM THE ANCHOR OF THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED AFTER PUTTING THE SEAT BELT ON, IT OCCURRED BECAME LOOSE AND IT BROKE IN HIS HAND. THE DEALERSHIP REFERRED HIM TO THE MANUFACTURER, BUT HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. HE FELT THA...

Dec 10, 2005 Seat Belts 118,906 mi

THE ANCHOR CABLE FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAS COMPLETELY FAILED, EVIDENTLY FROM SOME SORT OF METAL FATIGUE, AND THE BUCKLE ON THE ANCHOR SIDE IS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE. *JB

Dec 10, 2005 Seat Belts 118,906 mi

THE ANCHOR CABLE FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAS COMPLETELY FAILED, EVIDENTLY FROM SOME SORT OF METAL FATIGUE, AND THE BUCKLE ON THE ANCHOR SIDE IS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE. *JB

Oct 29, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

FUEL PUMP SHORTED OUT. AFTER THE FUEL PUMP WAS REMOVED FROM THE GAS TANK, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE WIRE HARNESS WAS MELTED AT THE WIRE CONNECTOR INSIDE THE TANK. THERE WAS ALSO SOME EXPOSED WIRES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FUEL PUMP AT THAT SAME WIRE CONNECTOR. NO WORK HAS EVER BEEN PERFORMED IN THIS AREA...

Oct 29, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

FUEL PUMP SHORTED OUT. AFTER THE FUEL PUMP WAS REMOVED FROM THE GAS TANK, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE WIRE HARNESS WAS MELTED AT THE WIRE CONNECTOR INSIDE THE TANK. THERE WAS ALSO SOME EXPOSED WIRES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FUEL PUMP AT THAT SAME WIRE CONNECTOR. NO WORK HAS EVER BEEN PERFORMED IN THIS AREA...

Sep 6, 2005 Steering 6,000 mi

LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. CAR WAS MOVING AT LOW SPEED AND WAS ABLE TO STOP FAULTY TIE ROD. *JB

Sep 6, 2005 Steering 6,000 mi

LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. CAR WAS MOVING AT LOW SPEED AND WAS ABLE TO STOP FAULTY TIE ROD. *JB

Aug 24, 2005 Interior Lighting

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 5-27-05. THE DASH LIGHTS DID NOT WORK AT NIGHT. ONE WEEK LATER THE BATTERY WENT DEAD. THE BATTERY THAT WAS IN THE VEHICLE WAS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY FROM THE FACTORY. THEN, THE BRAKES FAILED. IN ADDITION, WHILE...

Aug 24, 2005 Electrical System

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 5-27-05. THE DASH LIGHTS DID NOT WORK AT NIGHT. ONE WEEK LATER THE BATTERY WENT DEAD. THE BATTERY THAT WAS IN THE VEHICLE WAS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY FROM THE FACTORY. THEN, THE BRAKES FAILED. IN ADDITION, WHILE...

Aug 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 5-27-05. THE DASH LIGHTS DID NOT WORK AT NIGHT. ONE WEEK LATER THE BATTERY WENT DEAD. THE BATTERY THAT WAS IN THE VEHICLE WAS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY FROM THE FACTORY. THEN, THE BRAKES FAILED. IN ADDITION, WHILE...

Aug 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 5-27-05. THE DASH LIGHTS DID NOT WORK AT NIGHT. ONE WEEK LATER THE BATTERY WENT DEAD. THE BATTERY THAT WAS IN THE VEHICLE WAS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY FROM THE FACTORY. THEN, THE BRAKES FAILED. IN ADDITION, WHILE...

Aug 24, 2005 Interior Lighting

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 5-27-05. THE DASH LIGHTS DID NOT WORK AT NIGHT. ONE WEEK LATER THE BATTERY WENT DEAD. THE BATTERY THAT WAS IN THE VEHICLE WAS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY FROM THE FACTORY. THEN, THE BRAKES FAILED. IN ADDITION, WHILE...

Aug 24, 2005 Electrical System

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 5-27-05. THE DASH LIGHTS DID NOT WORK AT NIGHT. ONE WEEK LATER THE BATTERY WENT DEAD. THE BATTERY THAT WAS IN THE VEHICLE WAS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY FROM THE FACTORY. THEN, THE BRAKES FAILED. IN ADDITION, WHILE...

Aug 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 5-27-05. THE DASH LIGHTS DID NOT WORK AT NIGHT. ONE WEEK LATER THE BATTERY WENT DEAD. THE BATTERY THAT WAS IN THE VEHICLE WAS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY FROM THE FACTORY. THEN, THE BRAKES FAILED. IN ADDITION, WHILE...

Aug 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON 5-27-05. THE DASH LIGHTS DID NOT WORK AT NIGHT. ONE WEEK LATER THE BATTERY WENT DEAD. THE BATTERY THAT WAS IN THE VEHICLE WAS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY FROM THE FACTORY. THEN, THE BRAKES FAILED. IN ADDITION, WHILE...

Aug 23, 2005 Wheels 46,200 mi

THE CHROME WHEELS ON MY CAR ARE FLAKING APART. A TECHNICIAN AT THE STORE WHERE I RECENTLY PURCHASED TIRES INDICATES THAT THE WHEELS NO LONGER ARE SAFE.

Aug 23, 2005 Wheels 46,200 mi

THE CHROME WHEELS ON MY CAR ARE FLAKING APART. A TECHNICIAN AT THE STORE WHERE I RECENTLY PURCHASED TIRES INDICATES THAT THE WHEELS NO LONGER ARE SAFE.

Aug 19, 2005 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERABLE. BOTH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS HAVE THE SEAT BELTS LOCKED INTO PLACE WHERE THEY COULD NOT BE MOVED. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THE RETRACTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN BOTH SEATS. ALSO, THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF T...

Aug 19, 2005 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERABLE. BOTH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS HAVE THE SEAT BELTS LOCKED INTO PLACE WHERE THEY COULD NOT BE MOVED. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THE RETRACTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN BOTH SEATS. ALSO, THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF T...

Jul 12, 2005 Structure Crash

DT: 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING, THE WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 25 MPH IN A NEIGHBORHOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE A FRAME HAD CRACKED. THE WHEEL WAS THE PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL. SHE HEARD A GRINDING SOUND BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. SHE DID ...

Jul 12, 2005 Structure Crash

DT: 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING, THE WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 25 MPH IN A NEIGHBORHOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE A FRAME HAD CRACKED. THE WHEEL WAS THE PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL. SHE HEARD A GRINDING SOUND BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. SHE DID ...

Jun 12, 2005 Steering 89,560 mi

THERE WAS A SLIGHT SHAKE IN THE STEERING. UPON CHECKING THE LEFT TIE ROD END WAS LOOSE. AFTER REPLACING THE TIE ROD A CHECK, BY CUTTING THE BOOT, REVEALED THE BALL AND SOCKET HAD DISSINTERGATED. THIS LOOKS SIMILAR TO THOSE TIE ROD ENDS ON THE RAM. IT LOOKS LIKE THERE WAS NO LUBRICATION IN THE JOI...

Jun 12, 2005 Steering 89,560 mi

THERE WAS A SLIGHT SHAKE IN THE STEERING. UPON CHECKING THE LEFT TIE ROD END WAS LOOSE. AFTER REPLACING THE TIE ROD A CHECK, BY CUTTING THE BOOT, REVEALED THE BALL AND SOCKET HAD DISSINTERGATED. THIS LOOKS SIMILAR TO THOSE TIE ROD ENDS ON THE RAM. IT LOOKS LIKE THERE WAS NO LUBRICATION IN THE JOI...

Jun 11, 2005 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

1. FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCK PREVENTING USE. 2. FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCK WITH OCCUPANTS MAKING DIFFICULT TO EXIT. 3. APPT WITH DEALER TO REPAIR... NO RESOLUTION AT THIS TIME.

Jun 11, 2005 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

1. FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCK PREVENTING USE. 2. FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCK WITH OCCUPANTS MAKING DIFFICULT TO EXIT. 3. APPT WITH DEALER TO REPAIR... NO RESOLUTION AT THIS TIME.

Apr 28, 2005 Structure 75,000 mi

THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE FRONT END FRAME ON KEEP COMING LOOSE AND I ONLY KNOW THIS WHEN I START FEELING AND HEARING A RATTLING SOUND WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE HAD THEM TIGHTEN ONCE BUT IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN. I WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS SO THAT THEY DO NOT COME LOOSE. I DO NOT WANT TO...

Apr 28, 2005 Steering 75,000 mi

THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE FRONT END FRAME ON KEEP COMING LOOSE AND I ONLY KNOW THIS WHEN I START FEELING AND HEARING A RATTLING SOUND WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE HAD THEM TIGHTEN ONCE BUT IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN. I WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS SO THAT THEY DO NOT COME LOOSE. I DO NOT WANT TO...

Apr 28, 2005 Structure 75,000 mi

THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE FRONT END FRAME ON KEEP COMING LOOSE AND I ONLY KNOW THIS WHEN I START FEELING AND HEARING A RATTLING SOUND WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE HAD THEM TIGHTEN ONCE BUT IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN. I WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS SO THAT THEY DO NOT COME LOOSE. I DO NOT WANT TO...

Apr 28, 2005 Steering 75,000 mi

THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE FRONT END FRAME ON KEEP COMING LOOSE AND I ONLY KNOW THIS WHEN I START FEELING AND HEARING A RATTLING SOUND WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE HAD THEM TIGHTEN ONCE BUT IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN. I WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS SO THAT THEY DO NOT COME LOOSE. I DO NOT WANT TO...

Oct 20, 2004 Power Train 114,239 mi

VVEHICLE WAS AT DEALER FOR SERVVICE AT 99,500 MILES , ASKED TO CHECK OVER FOR ANY PROBLEMS WHICH MAY BE CORRECTED AS WARRANTY WAS ABOUT TO EXPIRE. NONE. AT 114,000 MILES TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AT 60MPH HIGHWAY, ABLE TO SLIDE 3/4 OFF ROADWAY. REPAIR IS TRANS NEEDS REBUILT ($1700) DUE TO PIN WALKED OU...

Oct 20, 2004 Power Train 114,239 mi

VVEHICLE WAS AT DEALER FOR SERVVICE AT 99,500 MILES , ASKED TO CHECK OVER FOR ANY PROBLEMS WHICH MAY BE CORRECTED AS WARRANTY WAS ABOUT TO EXPIRE. NONE. AT 114,000 MILES TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AT 60MPH HIGHWAY, ABLE TO SLIDE 3/4 OFF ROADWAY. REPAIR IS TRANS NEEDS REBUILT ($1700) DUE TO PIN WALKED OU...

Sep 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,505 mi

BRAKE FAILURE, BRAKES FELT SOFT AND MADE A WHISTLING NOISE. *BF THE VEHICLE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED DUE TO WEAR AND THE ROTORS WERE TURNED. THE HORNS FUSE BLEW WHEN THE CIGARETTE LIGHT WAS USED. *NM

Sep 29, 2004 Electrical System 59,505 mi

BRAKE FAILURE, BRAKES FELT SOFT AND MADE A WHISTLING NOISE. *BF THE VEHICLE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED DUE TO WEAR AND THE ROTORS WERE TURNED. THE HORNS FUSE BLEW WHEN THE CIGARETTE LIGHT WAS USED. *NM

Sep 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,505 mi

BRAKE FAILURE, BRAKES FELT SOFT AND MADE A WHISTLING NOISE. *BF THE VEHICLE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED DUE TO WEAR AND THE ROTORS WERE TURNED. THE HORNS FUSE BLEW WHEN THE CIGARETTE LIGHT WAS USED. *NM

Sep 29, 2004 Electrical System 59,505 mi

BRAKE FAILURE, BRAKES FELT SOFT AND MADE A WHISTLING NOISE. *BF THE VEHICLE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED DUE TO WEAR AND THE ROTORS WERE TURNED. THE HORNS FUSE BLEW WHEN THE CIGARETTE LIGHT WAS USED. *NM

Sep 28, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. *NM CONSUMER PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AN PROCEEDED TO DRIVE FORWARD WHEN THE BACK BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MAIN STREET. VEHICLE OBSTRUCTED THE MAIN ROAD. AFTER A LONG TOWING ORDEAL THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE ME...

Sep 28, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. *NM CONSUMER PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AN PROCEEDED TO DRIVE FORWARD WHEN THE BACK BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MAIN STREET. VEHICLE OBSTRUCTED THE MAIN ROAD. AFTER A LONG TOWING ORDEAL THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE ME...

Sep 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,611 mi

AFTER REPAIRING THE BRAKES EIGHT TIMES MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE BECAUSE OF THE WARRANTY. EVERY FOUR MONTHS THE BRAKES, PADS, AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN SERVICED OR REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY CHRYSLER THAT HER VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED PROPERLY AND PREPR...

Sep 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,611 mi

AFTER REPAIRING THE BRAKES EIGHT TIMES MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE BECAUSE OF THE WARRANTY. EVERY FOUR MONTHS THE BRAKES, PADS, AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN SERVICED OR REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY CHRYSLER THAT HER VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED PROPERLY AND PREPR...

Sep 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,611 mi

AFTER REPAIRING THE BRAKES EIGHT TIMES MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE BECAUSE OF THE WARRANTY. EVERY FOUR MONTHS THE BRAKES, PADS, AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN SERVICED OR REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY CHRYSLER THAT HER VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED PROPERLY AND PREPR...

Sep 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,611 mi

AFTER REPAIRING THE BRAKES EIGHT TIMES MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE BECAUSE OF THE WARRANTY. EVERY FOUR MONTHS THE BRAKES, PADS, AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN SERVICED OR REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY CHRYSLER THAT HER VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED PROPERLY AND PREPR...

Sep 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,611 mi

AFTER REPAIRING THE BRAKES EIGHT TIMES MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE BECAUSE OF THE WARRANTY. EVERY FOUR MONTHS THE BRAKES, PADS, AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN SERVICED OR REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY CHRYSLER THAT HER VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED PROPERLY AND PREPR...

Sep 1, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,611 mi

AFTER REPAIRING THE BRAKES EIGHT TIMES MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE BECAUSE OF THE WARRANTY. EVERY FOUR MONTHS THE BRAKES, PADS, AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN SERVICED OR REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY CHRYSLER THAT HER VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED PROPERLY AND PREPR...

Aug 30, 2004 Seat Belts 139,000 mi

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS ARE DEFECTIVE, THEY ARE IN THE LOCKED POSITION. CONSUMER IS DRIVING WITHOUT SEAT BELTS BECAUSE SHE CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED THE CLAIM.*AK *NM

Aug 30, 2004 Visibility

REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WHEN DEFROSTER ENGAGED.*AK

Aug 30, 2004 Seat Belts 139,000 mi

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS ARE DEFECTIVE, THEY ARE IN THE LOCKED POSITION. CONSUMER IS DRIVING WITHOUT SEAT BELTS BECAUSE SHE CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED THE CLAIM.*AK *NM

Aug 30, 2004 Visibility

REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WHEN DEFROSTER ENGAGED.*AK

Aug 9, 2004 Visibility

CONSUMER INDICATED THAT BOTH FRONT SIDE WINDOWS DID NOT ROLL DOWN OR ROLL UP. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. THE FLOOR MANAGER INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER WARRANTY EXPIRED, AND NOTHING WE COULD DO. *AK

Aug 9, 2004 Visibility

CONSUMER INDICATED THAT BOTH FRONT SIDE WINDOWS DID NOT ROLL DOWN OR ROLL UP. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. THE FLOOR MANAGER INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER WARRANTY EXPIRED, AND NOTHING WE COULD DO. *AK

Aug 8, 2004 Tires 65 mi

I WAS DRIVING 65 MPH ON ROUTE 495 AFTER LEAVING ROUTE 66 FROM VIENNA, VA. I WAS GETTING AN UNEVEN LIGHT THUMP FEELING LIKE I WAS DRIVING LINED PAVEMENT, BUT IT IS NOT ON 495. I HAD A VERY STRONG PULL OF THE STEERING WHEEL, AND I CHECKED MY MIRRORS TO SEE IF I MAY HAVE RUN OVER SOMETHING. I SAW THE F...

Aug 8, 2004 Tires 65 mi

I WAS DRIVING 65 MPH ON ROUTE 495 AFTER LEAVING ROUTE 66 FROM VIENNA, VA. I WAS GETTING AN UNEVEN LIGHT THUMP FEELING LIKE I WAS DRIVING LINED PAVEMENT, BUT IT IS NOT ON 495. I HAD A VERY STRONG PULL OF THE STEERING WHEEL, AND I CHECKED MY MIRRORS TO SEE IF I MAY HAVE RUN OVER SOMETHING. I SAW THE F...

May 28, 2004 Structure

STITCHING RIPPING, ADHESIVE AROUND REAR WINDOW LOOSE, CANVAS IS PULLED AWAY FROM WINDOW CAUSING POTENTIAL DANGER AS WINDOW MAY FALL OUT. *LA

May 28, 2004 Structure

STITCHING RIPPING, ADHESIVE AROUND REAR WINDOW LOOSE, CANVAS IS PULLED AWAY FROM WINDOW CAUSING POTENTIAL DANGER AS WINDOW MAY FALL OUT. *LA

May 3, 2004 Structure

IT HAD RAINED AND WHEN I GOT IN MY CAR IT SOUNDED AS IF THERE WAS A BUCKET OF WATER WITHIN THE WALLS OF MY CAR. THEN IT WENT AWAY AFTER A FEW DAYS AND THEN IT RAINED AGAIN SO WHEN I GOT IN MY CAR THE RUG ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE WAS FULL OF WATER AND MY RADIO WAS RUINED BECAUSE THE WATER IS TRAPPED WI...

May 3, 2004 Visibility 38,000 mi

MY 2000 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE TOP IS FALLING APART - NOT FROM WEAR AND TEAR, BUT FROM A DEFECT IN THE SEAMS AND GLUE USED TO ATTACH THE BACK WINDOW. I CONTACTED A LOCAL DEALER AND CALLED CHRYSLER AND WAS TOLD THE TOP IS NOT COVERED. I AM WORRIED THAT THE WINDOW WILL EVENTUALLY FALL OUT COMPLETELY AN...

May 3, 2004 Visibility 38,000 mi

MY 2000 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE TOP IS FALLING APART - NOT FROM WEAR AND TEAR, BUT FROM A DEFECT IN THE SEAMS AND GLUE USED TO ATTACH THE BACK WINDOW. I CONTACTED A LOCAL DEALER AND CALLED CHRYSLER AND WAS TOLD THE TOP IS NOT COVERED. I AM WORRIED THAT THE WINDOW WILL EVENTUALLY FALL OUT COMPLETELY AN...

May 3, 2004 Structure

IT HAD RAINED AND WHEN I GOT IN MY CAR IT SOUNDED AS IF THERE WAS A BUCKET OF WATER WITHIN THE WALLS OF MY CAR. THEN IT WENT AWAY AFTER A FEW DAYS AND THEN IT RAINED AGAIN SO WHEN I GOT IN MY CAR THE RUG ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE WAS FULL OF WATER AND MY RADIO WAS RUINED BECAUSE THE WATER IS TRAPPED WI...

May 3, 2004 Visibility 38,000 mi

MY 2000 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE TOP IS FALLING APART - NOT FROM WEAR AND TEAR, BUT FROM A DEFECT IN THE SEAMS AND GLUE USED TO ATTACH THE BACK WINDOW. I CONTACTED A LOCAL DEALER AND CALLED CHRYSLER AND WAS TOLD THE TOP IS NOT COVERED. I AM WORRIED THAT THE WINDOW WILL EVENTUALLY FALL OUT COMPLETELY AN...

May 3, 2004 Visibility 38,000 mi

MY 2000 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE TOP IS FALLING APART - NOT FROM WEAR AND TEAR, BUT FROM A DEFECT IN THE SEAMS AND GLUE USED TO ATTACH THE BACK WINDOW. I CONTACTED A LOCAL DEALER AND CALLED CHRYSLER AND WAS TOLD THE TOP IS NOT COVERED. I AM WORRIED THAT THE WINDOW WILL EVENTUALLY FALL OUT COMPLETELY AN...

Dec 10, 2003 Power Train 23,000 mi

THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN THE DRIVE POSITION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK. THE CONSUMER HAD TO JUMP BACK INTO THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT ANY TYPE OF COLLISION. *AK THE DEFECT WAS NOTICED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE. *SC THE DEALER FIXED THE PROB...

Dec 10, 2003 Power Train 23,000 mi

THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN THE DRIVE POSITION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK. THE CONSUMER HAD TO JUMP BACK INTO THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT ANY TYPE OF COLLISION. *AK THE DEFECT WAS NOTICED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE. *SC THE DEALER FIXED THE PROB...

Aug 27, 2003 Visibility

THE WIRES ON THE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER CONTINUE TO BREAK. THEY HAVE BEEN FIXED THREE TIMES, WORK FOR A WHILE AND THEN BREAK AGAIN. *AK

Aug 27, 2003 Visibility

THE WIRES ON THE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER CONTINUE TO BREAK. THEY HAVE BEEN FIXED THREE TIMES, WORK FOR A WHILE AND THEN BREAK AGAIN. *AK

Aug 14, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,881 mi

FUEL PUMP STOPPED FUNCTIONING AT 19,881. *AK

Aug 14, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,881 mi

FUEL PUMP STOPPED FUNCTIONING AT 19,881. *AK

Aug 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,800 mi

MY A/C COMPRESSOR SHATTERED WHERE ONE OF THE PRESSURE LINES HOOKS UP TO THE HOUSING. THE COMPRESSOR WAS DEFECTIVE,WHICH YOU WILL SEE UPON INSPECTION. IT JUST CAME APART FOR NOW REASON. THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME I HAVE HEARD OF THIS. THE GENTLEMEN SAID THAT IT WAS NOT UNCOMMON. HE ADVISED ME TO ...

Aug 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,800 mi

MY A/C COMPRESSOR SHATTERED WHERE ONE OF THE PRESSURE LINES HOOKS UP TO THE HOUSING. THE COMPRESSOR WAS DEFECTIVE,WHICH YOU WILL SEE UPON INSPECTION. IT JUST CAME APART FOR NOW REASON. THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME I HAVE HEARD OF THIS. THE GENTLEMEN SAID THAT IT WAS NOT UNCOMMON. HE ADVISED ME TO ...

Jul 23, 2003 Power Train 54,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.*AK

Jul 23, 2003 Power Train 54,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.*AK

Jul 4, 2003 Power Train 55,000 mi

TANSMISSION FAILURE. CHRYSLER SERVICE MANAGER SAID CLUTCH TORK CONVERTO CAME APART. 55000 MILES REQUIRES NEW TRANSMISSION. WARRANT 3YR/30000 MILES. NEW WARRANT 7YR/70000 MILES FOR CARS PURCHASED AFTER JULY 2002. REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION $2766.*AK

Jul 4, 2003 Power Train 55,000 mi

TANSMISSION FAILURE. CHRYSLER SERVICE MANAGER SAID CLUTCH TORK CONVERTO CAME APART. 55000 MILES REQUIRES NEW TRANSMISSION. WARRANT 3YR/30000 MILES. NEW WARRANT 7YR/70000 MILES FOR CARS PURCHASED AFTER JULY 2002. REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION $2766.*AK

Apr 10, 2003 Visibility 22,000 mi

DRIVERS SEAT DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY , WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND WASN'T FIXED PROPERLY. REAR DEFROST DOES NOT WORK WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WORKED BECAUSE THE LIGHT ON THE SWITCH TURNS ON BUT IT STILL DOES NOT DEFROST, FRONT BRAKES MAKE SQUEALING NOISE MUST PUT NEW BRAKE PADS ...

Apr 10, 2003 Seats 22,000 mi

DRIVERS SEAT DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY , WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND WASN'T FIXED PROPERLY. REAR DEFROST DOES NOT WORK WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WORKED BECAUSE THE LIGHT ON THE SWITCH TURNS ON BUT IT STILL DOES NOT DEFROST, FRONT BRAKES MAKE SQUEALING NOISE MUST PUT NEW BRAKE PADS ...

Apr 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,000 mi

DRIVERS SEAT DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY , WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND WASN'T FIXED PROPERLY. REAR DEFROST DOES NOT WORK WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WORKED BECAUSE THE LIGHT ON THE SWITCH TURNS ON BUT IT STILL DOES NOT DEFROST, FRONT BRAKES MAKE SQUEALING NOISE MUST PUT NEW BRAKE PADS ...

Apr 10, 2003 Visibility 22,000 mi

DRIVERS SEAT DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY , WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND WASN'T FIXED PROPERLY. REAR DEFROST DOES NOT WORK WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WORKED BECAUSE THE LIGHT ON THE SWITCH TURNS ON BUT IT STILL DOES NOT DEFROST, FRONT BRAKES MAKE SQUEALING NOISE MUST PUT NEW BRAKE PADS ...

Apr 10, 2003 Seats 22,000 mi

DRIVERS SEAT DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY , WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND WASN'T FIXED PROPERLY. REAR DEFROST DOES NOT WORK WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WORKED BECAUSE THE LIGHT ON THE SWITCH TURNS ON BUT IT STILL DOES NOT DEFROST, FRONT BRAKES MAKE SQUEALING NOISE MUST PUT NEW BRAKE PADS ...

Apr 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,000 mi

DRIVERS SEAT DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY , WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND WASN'T FIXED PROPERLY. REAR DEFROST DOES NOT WORK WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WORKED BECAUSE THE LIGHT ON THE SWITCH TURNS ON BUT IT STILL DOES NOT DEFROST, FRONT BRAKES MAKE SQUEALING NOISE MUST PUT NEW BRAKE PADS ...

Feb 16, 2003 Electrical System 44,000 mi

I AM THE NOT SOO HAPPY OWNER OF A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI CONVERTIBLE. THE LATEST PROBLEM WITH THIS POOR EXCUSE FOR RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION IS THAT NOW NONE OF THE 3 KEYS THAT CAME WITH THE CAR ARE ABLE TO TURN THE LOCK CYLINDER EVEN WHEN ALL OTHER PREREQUISITES ARE ENABLED. AAA SENT OUT A LOCKS...

Feb 16, 2003 Electrical System 44,000 mi

I AM THE NOT SOO HAPPY OWNER OF A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI CONVERTIBLE. THE LATEST PROBLEM WITH THIS POOR EXCUSE FOR RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION IS THAT NOW NONE OF THE 3 KEYS THAT CAME WITH THE CAR ARE ABLE TO TURN THE LOCK CYLINDER EVEN WHEN ALL OTHER PREREQUISITES ARE ENABLED. AAA SENT OUT A LOCKS...

Feb 6, 2003 Power Train 21,000 mi

VEHICLE LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID, DEALER STATED THAT THEY TRIED A NEW GASKET ON TRANSMISSION SWITCH ASSEMBLY. LEAK PERSISTED, DEALER STATED SWITCH (OR VALVE) WAS BAD BUT THERE WAS A NATIONWIDE BACKORDER OF AT LEAST 10,000 UNITS. I WAS ALLOWED TO TAKE VEHICLE BUT MADE AWARE TO CHECK TRANSMISSION ...

Feb 6, 2003 Power Train 21,000 mi

VEHICLE LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID, DEALER STATED THAT THEY TRIED A NEW GASKET ON TRANSMISSION SWITCH ASSEMBLY. LEAK PERSISTED, DEALER STATED SWITCH (OR VALVE) WAS BAD BUT THERE WAS A NATIONWIDE BACKORDER OF AT LEAST 10,000 UNITS. I WAS ALLOWED TO TAKE VEHICLE BUT MADE AWARE TO CHECK TRANSMISSION ...

Feb 3, 2003 Visibility 35,880 mi

THE VEHICLES' REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER IS INOPERATIVE. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE VEHICLE PER THE TSB, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. SCC

Feb 3, 2003 Visibility 35,880 mi

THE VEHICLES' REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER IS INOPERATIVE. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE VEHICLE PER THE TSB, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. SCC

Jan 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE LEASED A 2000CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTABLE BRAND NEW. THIS PAST NOVEMBER WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE 30000 MILES ON THE CAR AND WITH NO WARNING AT ALL OUR BRAKES WERE GONE TO THE POINT THAT THE 2 FRONT DRUMS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE REAR PASSENGER DRUM HAD TO BE REPLACED. WE HAVE OWNED MANY C...

Jan 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE LEASED A 2000CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTABLE BRAND NEW. THIS PAST NOVEMBER WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE 30000 MILES ON THE CAR AND WITH NO WARNING AT ALL OUR BRAKES WERE GONE TO THE POINT THAT THE 2 FRONT DRUMS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE REAR PASSENGER DRUM HAD TO BE REPLACED. WE HAVE OWNED MANY C...

Jan 19, 2003 Equipment

WE LEASED A 2000CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTABLE BRAND NEW. THIS PAST NOVEMBER WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE 30000 MILES ON THE CAR AND WITH NO WARNING AT ALL OUR BRAKES WERE GONE TO THE POINT THAT THE 2 FRONT DRUMS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE REAR PASSENGER DRUM HAD TO BE REPLACED. WE HAVE OWNED MANY C...

Jan 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE LEASED A 2000CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTABLE BRAND NEW. THIS PAST NOVEMBER WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE 30000 MILES ON THE CAR AND WITH NO WARNING AT ALL OUR BRAKES WERE GONE TO THE POINT THAT THE 2 FRONT DRUMS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE REAR PASSENGER DRUM HAD TO BE REPLACED. WE HAVE OWNED MANY C...

Jan 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE LEASED A 2000CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTABLE BRAND NEW. THIS PAST NOVEMBER WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE 30000 MILES ON THE CAR AND WITH NO WARNING AT ALL OUR BRAKES WERE GONE TO THE POINT THAT THE 2 FRONT DRUMS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE REAR PASSENGER DRUM HAD TO BE REPLACED. WE HAVE OWNED MANY C...

Jan 19, 2003 Equipment

WE LEASED A 2000CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTABLE BRAND NEW. THIS PAST NOVEMBER WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE 30000 MILES ON THE CAR AND WITH NO WARNING AT ALL OUR BRAKES WERE GONE TO THE POINT THAT THE 2 FRONT DRUMS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE REAR PASSENGER DRUM HAD TO BE REPLACED. WE HAVE OWNED MANY C...

Jan 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NAR 1/15/2003. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE ABS TO ACTIVATE OR THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP ON DRY PAVEMENT. THE CONSUMER STATED ON WET SURFACES, THE PROBLEM WAS MAGNIFIED BECAUSE WHEN THE ABS DID ACTIVATE, IT REDUCED THE BRAKE PRESSURE TO THE POINT THAT THEY WERE COMPLETELY USELESS. *JB

Jan 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NAR 1/15/2003. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE ABS TO ACTIVATE OR THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP ON DRY PAVEMENT. THE CONSUMER STATED ON WET SURFACES, THE PROBLEM WAS MAGNIFIED BECAUSE WHEN THE ABS DID ACTIVATE, IT REDUCED THE BRAKE PRESSURE TO THE POINT THAT THEY WERE COMPLETELY USELESS. *JB

Jan 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM IS MAKING A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO BRAKE PEDAL. BRAKES HAVE NOT FAILED, AND STOPPING DISTANCE FOR VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN AFFECTED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THIS IS NORMAL CONDITION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK

Jan 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM IS MAKING A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO BRAKE PEDAL. BRAKES HAVE NOT FAILED, AND STOPPING DISTANCE FOR VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN AFFECTED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THIS IS NORMAL CONDITION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK

Sep 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BRAKING, A SQUEAKY NOISE COMES FROM LEFT REAR, DEALER CONTACTED, REPLACED REAR PARKING SHOES AND ROTORS, CONSUMER STILL HAVE A PROBLEM PARKING ON A HILL, WOULD HAVE TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE VERY HARD TO GET IT TO HOLD. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT CONVERTABLE TOP IS NOISY WHEN COMING UO TO CLO...

Sep 25, 2001 Parking Brake

WHILE BRAKING, A SQUEAKY NOISE COMES FROM LEFT REAR, DEALER CONTACTED, REPLACED REAR PARKING SHOES AND ROTORS, CONSUMER STILL HAVE A PROBLEM PARKING ON A HILL, WOULD HAVE TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE VERY HARD TO GET IT TO HOLD. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT CONVERTABLE TOP IS NOISY WHEN COMING UO TO CLO...

Sep 25, 2001 Structure

WHILE BRAKING, A SQUEAKY NOISE COMES FROM LEFT REAR, DEALER CONTACTED, REPLACED REAR PARKING SHOES AND ROTORS, CONSUMER STILL HAVE A PROBLEM PARKING ON A HILL, WOULD HAVE TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE VERY HARD TO GET IT TO HOLD. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT CONVERTABLE TOP IS NOISY WHEN COMING UO TO CLO...

Sep 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BRAKING, A SQUEAKY NOISE COMES FROM LEFT REAR, DEALER CONTACTED, REPLACED REAR PARKING SHOES AND ROTORS, CONSUMER STILL HAVE A PROBLEM PARKING ON A HILL, WOULD HAVE TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE VERY HARD TO GET IT TO HOLD. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT CONVERTABLE TOP IS NOISY WHEN COMING UO TO CLO...

Sep 25, 2001 Parking Brake

WHILE BRAKING, A SQUEAKY NOISE COMES FROM LEFT REAR, DEALER CONTACTED, REPLACED REAR PARKING SHOES AND ROTORS, CONSUMER STILL HAVE A PROBLEM PARKING ON A HILL, WOULD HAVE TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE VERY HARD TO GET IT TO HOLD. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT CONVERTABLE TOP IS NOISY WHEN COMING UO TO CLO...

Sep 25, 2001 Structure

WHILE BRAKING, A SQUEAKY NOISE COMES FROM LEFT REAR, DEALER CONTACTED, REPLACED REAR PARKING SHOES AND ROTORS, CONSUMER STILL HAVE A PROBLEM PARKING ON A HILL, WOULD HAVE TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE VERY HARD TO GET IT TO HOLD. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT CONVERTABLE TOP IS NOISY WHEN COMING UO TO CLO...

Aug 10, 2000 Seats

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS DESIGNED TO RETURN TO ITS PREVIOUSLY LOCKED POSITION AFTER BEING FOLDED AND MOVED FORWARD TO ALLOW ENTRY/EXIT OF REAR PASSENGERS. THE RETURN TO PREVIOUS LOCKED POSITION IS SUPPOSED TO BE DONE WITHOUT FURTHER DISENGAGING THE SEAT LOCKING LEVER. INSTEAD, IT IS NECESSARY ...

Aug 10, 2000 Seats

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS DESIGNED TO RETURN TO ITS PREVIOUSLY LOCKED POSITION AFTER BEING FOLDED AND MOVED FORWARD TO ALLOW ENTRY/EXIT OF REAR PASSENGERS. THE RETURN TO PREVIOUS LOCKED POSITION IS SUPPOSED TO BE DONE WITHOUT FURTHER DISENGAGING THE SEAT LOCKING LEVER. INSTEAD, IT IS NECESSARY ...