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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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Jul 17, 2019 Air Bags 39,999 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS FLASHING, WHICH INDICATED A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN NEEDED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTE...

Jul 17, 2019 Air Bags 39,999 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS FLASHING, WHICH INDICATED A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN NEEDED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTE...

Dec 31, 2018 Seats Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED ON THE VEHICLE TO WARM IT UP, SHE LEFT AND NOTICED SMOKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE UPON HER RETURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS SMOKING AND CONTAINED A HOLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT SEE ANY FLAMES. THE VEHICLE ...

Dec 31, 2018 Seats Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED ON THE VEHICLE TO WARM IT UP, SHE LEFT AND NOTICED SMOKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE UPON HER RETURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS SMOKING AND CONTAINED A HOLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT SEE ANY FLAMES. THE VEHICLE ...

Apr 25, 2018 Air Bags 150,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY. MY DAUGHTER ALSO HAS A SEBRING CONVERTIBLE AND HER DOES THE SAME THING ONLY IT IS A 2002. THIS SEEMS MORE THAN A COINCIDENCE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLES ARE IN MOTION. SOMETIMES A WARNING SOUND HAPPENS AND SOMETIMES NOT ON BOTH V...

Apr 25, 2018 Air Bags 150,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY. MY DAUGHTER ALSO HAS A SEBRING CONVERTIBLE AND HER DOES THE SAME THING ONLY IT IS A 2002. THIS SEEMS MORE THAN A COINCIDENCE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLES ARE IN MOTION. SOMETIMES A WARNING SOUND HAPPENS AND SOMETIMES NOT ON BOTH V...

Oct 4, 2017 Engine

HAD FUEL PUMP REPLACED A COUPLE MONTHS AGO. THEN AT GAS STATION WOULDNT START AT ALL, HAD A TOW TRUCK TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC AND THAT MECHANIC TAPPED ON GAS TANK AND IT STARTED AND SAID FUEL PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACE SO I CALLED THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT BECAUSE THE NEW FUEL PUMP HAD A WARRANTY. TH...

Oct 4, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

HAD FUEL PUMP REPLACED A COUPLE MONTHS AGO. THEN AT GAS STATION WOULDNT START AT ALL, HAD A TOW TRUCK TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC AND THAT MECHANIC TAPPED ON GAS TANK AND IT STARTED AND SAID FUEL PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACE SO I CALLED THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT BECAUSE THE NEW FUEL PUMP HAD A WARRANTY. TH...

Oct 4, 2017 Engine

HAD FUEL PUMP REPLACED A COUPLE MONTHS AGO. THEN AT GAS STATION WOULDNT START AT ALL, HAD A TOW TRUCK TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC AND THAT MECHANIC TAPPED ON GAS TANK AND IT STARTED AND SAID FUEL PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACE SO I CALLED THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT BECAUSE THE NEW FUEL PUMP HAD A WARRANTY. TH...

Oct 4, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

HAD FUEL PUMP REPLACED A COUPLE MONTHS AGO. THEN AT GAS STATION WOULDNT START AT ALL, HAD A TOW TRUCK TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC AND THAT MECHANIC TAPPED ON GAS TANK AND IT STARTED AND SAID FUEL PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACE SO I CALLED THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT BECAUSE THE NEW FUEL PUMP HAD A WARRANTY. TH...

Jul 18, 2017 Suspension 67,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, WITH BRAKE ASSEMBLY, AND HUB BROKE OFF CAR, LUCKILY ON A SUBURBAN STREET

Jul 18, 2017 Suspension 67,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, WITH BRAKE ASSEMBLY, AND HUB BROKE OFF CAR, LUCKILY ON A SUBURBAN STREET

May 9, 2017 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON A RAINY DAY, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND FRACTURED THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WA...

May 9, 2017 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON A RAINY DAY, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND FRACTURED THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WA...

Nov 8, 2016 Engine 84,765 mi

THE HEADGASKET HAS FAILED FOR THE THIRD TIME IN FOUR YEARS.

Nov 8, 2016 Engine 84,765 mi

THE HEADGASKET HAS FAILED FOR THE THIRD TIME IN FOUR YEARS.

May 3, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AXLE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

May 3, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AXLE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Apr 21, 2016 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT SHIFTED INTO DRIVE ENGINE BUCKED TWICE AND STALLED. A FEW MINUTES LATER WAS STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE ENGINE SURGED AND CAR LURCHED FORWARD.

Apr 21, 2016 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT SHIFTED INTO DRIVE ENGINE BUCKED TWICE AND STALLED. A FEW MINUTES LATER WAS STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE ENGINE SURGED AND CAR LURCHED FORWARD.

Apr 9, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

WHEN CRUISE CONTROL ON, WHEN YOU STEP ON BRAKE AT STOPLIGHT, ACCELERATES UN- CONTROLLABLY. MUST SLAM ON BRAKES, SHIFT TO NEUTRAL, AND TURN IGNITION OFF. THEN WOULD ACCELERATE AGAIN SEVERAL TIMES WHEN TRYING TO RESTART CAR. I THINK CRUISE CONTROL FINALLY WENT OFF.

Apr 9, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

WHEN CRUISE CONTROL ON, WHEN YOU STEP ON BRAKE AT STOPLIGHT, ACCELERATES UN- CONTROLLABLY. MUST SLAM ON BRAKES, SHIFT TO NEUTRAL, AND TURN IGNITION OFF. THEN WOULD ACCELERATE AGAIN SEVERAL TIMES WHEN TRYING TO RESTART CAR. I THINK CRUISE CONTROL FINALLY WENT OFF.

Feb 22, 2016 Service Brakes 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLA...

Feb 22, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLA...

Feb 22, 2016 Service Brakes 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLA...

Feb 22, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLA...

Dec 22, 2015 Suspension 112,635 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD ABNORMALLY SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTROL ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Dec 22, 2015 Suspension 112,635 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD ABNORMALLY SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTROL ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Mar 16, 2015 Suspension 97,000 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BECOME DISJOINTED. *TR

Mar 16, 2015 Suspension 97,000 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BECOME DISJOINTED. *TR

Sep 6, 2014 Seats Fire 106,000 mi

THE CAR HAS HEATED FRONT SEATS. THE PASSENGER SEAT BEGAN SMOKING. IT WAS NOT ON. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. *TR

Sep 6, 2014 Seats Fire 106,000 mi

THE CAR HAS HEATED FRONT SEATS. THE PASSENGER SEAT BEGAN SMOKING. IT WAS NOT ON. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. *TR

May 3, 2014 Engine 108,000 mi

I SMELLED A BURNING SMELL THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I BROUGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE FOUND A LOT OF STRESS CRACKS IN THE OIL PAN WHICH IS ALUMINUM TOLD ME I WAS LUCKY THE ENGINE DIDN'T SEIZE OR CATCH ON FIRE THE EXHAUST PIE IS UNDER ONE OF THE CRACKS AND AS THE CAR GOT HOT THAT CRACK EXPANDED. ...

May 3, 2014 Engine 108,000 mi

I SMELLED A BURNING SMELL THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I BROUGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE FOUND A LOT OF STRESS CRACKS IN THE OIL PAN WHICH IS ALUMINUM TOLD ME I WAS LUCKY THE ENGINE DIDN'T SEIZE OR CATCH ON FIRE THE EXHAUST PIE IS UNDER ONE OF THE CRACKS AND AS THE CAR GOT HOT THAT CRACK EXPANDED. ...

Jul 12, 2013 Electrical System Fire 132,511 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. I LOOKED TO MY RIGHT AND I SAW SMOKE. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I THEN TURNED OFF MY VEHICLE. THE SMOKE STOPPED. I HAD MY DOGS BED ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHEN I MOVED IT, I SAW THE BURN WHOLE IN THE SEAT AND THE DOG BED. IT WAS ...

Jul 12, 2013 Electrical System Fire 132,511 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. I LOOKED TO MY RIGHT AND I SAW SMOKE. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I THEN TURNED OFF MY VEHICLE. THE SMOKE STOPPED. I HAD MY DOGS BED ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHEN I MOVED IT, I SAW THE BURN WHOLE IN THE SEAT AND THE DOG BED. IT WAS ...

Jun 2, 2013 Steering 100,200 mi

THIS WAS A MATER OF SEVERE INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE AND COULD HAVE BEEN DEATH OR MAIMING. TRAVELING TO A NORMAL STOP AT AN INTERSECTION TRAFFIC LIGHT, BEING THE FIRST CAR TO THE LIGHT ON FLAT PAVEMENT, THE CAR'S FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT CAME OUT OF ITS SOCKET AND THE CAR SKIDDED TO A...

Jun 2, 2013 Suspension 100,200 mi

THIS WAS A MATER OF SEVERE INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE AND COULD HAVE BEEN DEATH OR MAIMING. TRAVELING TO A NORMAL STOP AT AN INTERSECTION TRAFFIC LIGHT, BEING THE FIRST CAR TO THE LIGHT ON FLAT PAVEMENT, THE CAR'S FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT CAME OUT OF ITS SOCKET AND THE CAR SKIDDED TO A...

Jun 2, 2013 Wheels 100,200 mi

THIS WAS A MATER OF SEVERE INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE AND COULD HAVE BEEN DEATH OR MAIMING. TRAVELING TO A NORMAL STOP AT AN INTERSECTION TRAFFIC LIGHT, BEING THE FIRST CAR TO THE LIGHT ON FLAT PAVEMENT, THE CAR'S FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT CAME OUT OF ITS SOCKET AND THE CAR SKIDDED TO A...

Jun 2, 2013 Steering 100,200 mi

THIS WAS A MATER OF SEVERE INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE AND COULD HAVE BEEN DEATH OR MAIMING. TRAVELING TO A NORMAL STOP AT AN INTERSECTION TRAFFIC LIGHT, BEING THE FIRST CAR TO THE LIGHT ON FLAT PAVEMENT, THE CAR'S FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT CAME OUT OF ITS SOCKET AND THE CAR SKIDDED TO A...

Jun 2, 2013 Suspension 100,200 mi

THIS WAS A MATER OF SEVERE INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE AND COULD HAVE BEEN DEATH OR MAIMING. TRAVELING TO A NORMAL STOP AT AN INTERSECTION TRAFFIC LIGHT, BEING THE FIRST CAR TO THE LIGHT ON FLAT PAVEMENT, THE CAR'S FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT CAME OUT OF ITS SOCKET AND THE CAR SKIDDED TO A...

Jun 2, 2013 Wheels 100,200 mi

THIS WAS A MATER OF SEVERE INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE AND COULD HAVE BEEN DEATH OR MAIMING. TRAVELING TO A NORMAL STOP AT AN INTERSECTION TRAFFIC LIGHT, BEING THE FIRST CAR TO THE LIGHT ON FLAT PAVEMENT, THE CAR'S FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT CAME OUT OF ITS SOCKET AND THE CAR SKIDDED TO A...

Feb 16, 2013 Engine 107,000 mi

2004 2.7L CHRYSLER SEBRING GTC CONVERTIBLE V-6 ENGINE SUFFERED COMPLETE FAILURE AT 107,000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STARTED TO BUCK, SURGE, AND MAKE A SERIOUS KNOCKING SOUND, WHITE SMOKE POURED OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CAR STALLED IN IT'S TRACKS, UNABLE TO RUN AGAIN. HAD TO...

Feb 16, 2013 Engine 107,000 mi

2004 2.7L CHRYSLER SEBRING GTC CONVERTIBLE V-6 ENGINE SUFFERED COMPLETE FAILURE AT 107,000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STARTED TO BUCK, SURGE, AND MAKE A SERIOUS KNOCKING SOUND, WHITE SMOKE POURED OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CAR STALLED IN IT'S TRACKS, UNABLE TO RUN AGAIN. HAD TO...

Nov 29, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 80,500 mi

AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CAR ACCELERATOR OR THROTTLE BEGAN TO STICK AND ACCELERATE INTENSELY, GOING UP TO 80MPH WITH THE BRAKE ENGAGED. I PULLED OFF THE MAIN ROAD, CONTINUING TO BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY SHUT DOWN THE CAR. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER...

Nov 29, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 80,500 mi

AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CAR ACCELERATOR OR THROTTLE BEGAN TO STICK AND ACCELERATE INTENSELY, GOING UP TO 80MPH WITH THE BRAKE ENGAGED. I PULLED OFF THE MAIN ROAD, CONTINUING TO BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY SHUT DOWN THE CAR. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER...

Nov 29, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 80,500 mi

AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CAR ACCELERATOR OR THROTTLE BEGAN TO STICK AND ACCELERATE INTENSELY, GOING UP TO 80MPH WITH THE BRAKE ENGAGED. I PULLED OFF THE MAIN ROAD, CONTINUING TO BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY SHUT DOWN THE CAR. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER...

Nov 29, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 80,500 mi

AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CAR ACCELERATOR OR THROTTLE BEGAN TO STICK AND ACCELERATE INTENSELY, GOING UP TO 80MPH WITH THE BRAKE ENGAGED. I PULLED OFF THE MAIN ROAD, CONTINUING TO BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY SHUT DOWN THE CAR. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER...

Apr 30, 2012 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

PLASTIC COVERING OVER FRONT HEADLAMP HOUSING HAS GOTTEN FOGGED OVER ENTIRE OUTSIDE. THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT THROWN BY THE HEADLAMPS IS REDUCED. I NOTICE THIS ON MOST CARS AS THEY GET OLDER. THIS IS A SAFETY RELATED ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. CLEANING PRODUCTS SOLD BY AUTO PARTS STORES TO CLEAR THI...

Apr 30, 2012 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

PLASTIC COVERING OVER FRONT HEADLAMP HOUSING HAS GOTTEN FOGGED OVER ENTIRE OUTSIDE. THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT THROWN BY THE HEADLAMPS IS REDUCED. I NOTICE THIS ON MOST CARS AS THEY GET OLDER. THIS IS A SAFETY RELATED ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. CLEANING PRODUCTS SOLD BY AUTO PARTS STORES TO CLEAR THI...

Mar 12, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 MPH THE ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND...

Mar 12, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 MPH THE ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND...

Feb 27, 2012 Structure 70,000 mi

ON MY 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING CONV., WHILE PARKED I OBSERVED THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE LEANING OUT AT THE BOTTOM AND LEANING IN AT THE TOP OF THE TIRE. IT WAS VERY NOTICEABLE THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I DROPPED THE CROSSMEMBER FRAME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND FOUND OUT THAT BOTH BOLTS WERE...

Feb 27, 2012 Suspension 70,000 mi

ON MY 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING CONV., WHILE PARKED I OBSERVED THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE LEANING OUT AT THE BOTTOM AND LEANING IN AT THE TOP OF THE TIRE. IT WAS VERY NOTICEABLE THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I DROPPED THE CROSSMEMBER FRAME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND FOUND OUT THAT BOTH BOLTS WERE...

Feb 27, 2012 Structure 70,000 mi

ON MY 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING CONV., WHILE PARKED I OBSERVED THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE LEANING OUT AT THE BOTTOM AND LEANING IN AT THE TOP OF THE TIRE. IT WAS VERY NOTICEABLE THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I DROPPED THE CROSSMEMBER FRAME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND FOUND OUT THAT BOTH BOLTS WERE...

Feb 27, 2012 Suspension 70,000 mi

ON MY 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING CONV., WHILE PARKED I OBSERVED THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE LEANING OUT AT THE BOTTOM AND LEANING IN AT THE TOP OF THE TIRE. IT WAS VERY NOTICEABLE THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I DROPPED THE CROSSMEMBER FRAME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND FOUND OUT THAT BOTH BOLTS WERE...

Aug 10, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,678 mi

PURCHASED 2004 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE MEMORIAL WEEKEND 2011. DURING DELIVERY FROM UTAH AUTO GALLERY OIL LIGHT FLICKERED. DEALER CHEATED OIL AND SAID WAS ION. OIL CHANGE IN JULY WITH SYNTHETIC OIL. VEHICLE ENGINE SEIZED WHILE ON MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY I80, OUT SIDE OF SALT LAKE CITY. DISCOVERED VIA INTERN...

Aug 10, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,678 mi

PURCHASED 2004 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE MEMORIAL WEEKEND 2011. DURING DELIVERY FROM UTAH AUTO GALLERY OIL LIGHT FLICKERED. DEALER CHEATED OIL AND SAID WAS ION. OIL CHANGE IN JULY WITH SYNTHETIC OIL. VEHICLE ENGINE SEIZED WHILE ON MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY I80, OUT SIDE OF SALT LAKE CITY. DISCOVERED VIA INTERN...

Jul 17, 2011 Suspension 30,000 mi

FRONT-END NOISES WERE REPORTED TO THE SELLING DEALER WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY. AFTER THREE SHOP VISITS TO A CARY, NC, DEALER DURING WHICH THE TECHNICIANS "COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM," WE DECIDED TO JUST LIVE WITH THE NOISES. AFTER MOVING FROM NORTH CAROLINA TO FLORIDA, THE NOISES GOT...

Jul 17, 2011 Suspension 30,000 mi

FRONT-END NOISES WERE REPORTED TO THE SELLING DEALER WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY. AFTER THREE SHOP VISITS TO A CARY, NC, DEALER DURING WHICH THE TECHNICIANS "COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM," WE DECIDED TO JUST LIVE WITH THE NOISES. AFTER MOVING FROM NORTH CAROLINA TO FLORIDA, THE NOISES GOT...

Jun 24, 2011 Suspension 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE RATTLED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE IF THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE VEHICL...

Jun 24, 2011 Suspension 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE RATTLED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE IF THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE VEHICL...

Jun 1, 2011 Structure

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH TRUNK LIDS FAILURE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS LEANING INSIDE THE TRUNK, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE LID COLLAPSED OH HER BACK WHICH ULTIMATELY REQUIRED SURGERY AND ONE MONTH OF REHABILITATION. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY CHRYSLER...

Jun 1, 2011 Structure

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH TRUNK LIDS FAILURE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS LEANING INSIDE THE TRUNK, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE LID COLLAPSED OH HER BACK WHICH ULTIMATELY REQUIRED SURGERY AND ONE MONTH OF REHABILITATION. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY CHRYSLER...

Apr 18, 2011 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE REAR PASSENGER STRUT FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SI...

Apr 18, 2011 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE REAR PASSENGER STRUT FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SI...

Dec 10, 2010 Seats 80,000 mi

HEATED SEAT ON DRIVERS SIDE HAS BURNED TWO HOLES IN THE SEAT; NOW BURNS MY THIGH IF I DARE TO TURN THE SEAT HEATER ON. I WAS ADVISED BY MY LOCAL SERVICE MANAGER THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS AS TO THE HEATER IN THE SEAT. *TR

Dec 10, 2010 Seats 80,000 mi

HEATED SEAT ON DRIVERS SIDE HAS BURNED TWO HOLES IN THE SEAT; NOW BURNS MY THIGH IF I DARE TO TURN THE SEAT HEATER ON. I WAS ADVISED BY MY LOCAL SERVICE MANAGER THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS AS TO THE HEATER IN THE SEAT. *TR

Dec 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

CHRYSLER 2.7 L V6 ENGINE PRONE TO SLUDGE AND FAILURE, DESPITE CONTINUOUS MAINTENANCE. *TR

Dec 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

CHRYSLER 2.7 L V6 ENGINE PRONE TO SLUDGE AND FAILURE, DESPITE CONTINUOUS MAINTENANCE. *TR

Oct 17, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

THE ENGINE ON MY 2004 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE GTS BLEW WHILE DRIVING DOWN I 95 TOWARD MIAMI GOING 75 MPH. I LOST ALL CONTROL AND POWER TO VEHICLE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF EXIT 129 IN FT PIERCE TO A GAS STATION. ONLY TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO FIRESTONE WHERE THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY ENGINE HAD BLOWN A...

Oct 17, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

THE ENGINE ON MY 2004 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE GTS BLEW WHILE DRIVING DOWN I 95 TOWARD MIAMI GOING 75 MPH. I LOST ALL CONTROL AND POWER TO VEHICLE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF EXIT 129 IN FT PIERCE TO A GAS STATION. ONLY TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO FIRESTONE WHERE THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY ENGINE HAD BLOWN A...

Aug 16, 2010 Suspension 50,470 mi

BEGAN 4/2009 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING FRONT DRIVER SIDE SUSPENSION. CREAKING NOISE IN FRONT END OCCURS ALL THE TIME. TRIED LUBRICATING AXEL HAD CAR IN FOR SERVICE FIVE TIMES. GOOGLE 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING FOUND A COMMON PROBLEM. CHRYSLER REFUSED TO RESPOND TO SITUATION SENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP GOOGLE IN...

Aug 16, 2010 Suspension 50,470 mi

BEGAN 4/2009 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING FRONT DRIVER SIDE SUSPENSION. CREAKING NOISE IN FRONT END OCCURS ALL THE TIME. TRIED LUBRICATING AXEL HAD CAR IN FOR SERVICE FIVE TIMES. GOOGLE 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING FOUND A COMMON PROBLEM. CHRYSLER REFUSED TO RESPOND TO SITUATION SENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP GOOGLE IN...

Aug 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING LIMITED. OIL SLUDGE IN ENGINE LED TO ENGINE FAILURE AT 50,000 MILES. THIS CAR WAS PERFECTLY MAINTAINED, INCLUDING REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND OTHER MAINTENANCE. THE ENGINE SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED. APPARENTLY THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. MY MOTHER WAS STUCK IN THE MIDD...

Aug 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING LIMITED. OIL SLUDGE IN ENGINE LED TO ENGINE FAILURE AT 50,000 MILES. THIS CAR WAS PERFECTLY MAINTAINED, INCLUDING REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND OTHER MAINTENANCE. THE ENGINE SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED. APPARENTLY THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. MY MOTHER WAS STUCK IN THE MIDD...

Apr 13, 2010 Power Train Crash 69,400 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WHICH HAS A PROBLEM WITH LURCHING FORWARD AND UNABLE TO STOP (NO BRAKES). THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES AND WE FEEL IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT HAS NOW BEEN DIAGNOSED AS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. WE FEEL WE SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS DEFECT BUT...

Apr 13, 2010 Power Train Crash 69,400 mi

WE HAVE A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WHICH HAS A PROBLEM WITH LURCHING FORWARD AND UNABLE TO STOP (NO BRAKES). THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES AND WE FEEL IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT HAS NOW BEEN DIAGNOSED AS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. WE FEEL WE SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS DEFECT BUT...

Feb 17, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,355 mi

CAR STOPPED RUNNING WHEN STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. TOWED TO DEALER. INFORMED IT NEEDS NEW BATTERY AND TRANSMISSION SOLENOID PACK. I AUTHORIZED THE REPAIRS AND ALSO REQUESTED OIL CHANGE. DEALER CALLED BACK STATED ENGINE HAS SLUDGE, ENGINE"VERY VERY BAD" , MAKING KNOCKING NOISE,"MAY NEED NEW ENGINE." I ...

Feb 17, 2010 Power Train 41,355 mi

CAR STOPPED RUNNING WHEN STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. TOWED TO DEALER. INFORMED IT NEEDS NEW BATTERY AND TRANSMISSION SOLENOID PACK. I AUTHORIZED THE REPAIRS AND ALSO REQUESTED OIL CHANGE. DEALER CALLED BACK STATED ENGINE HAS SLUDGE, ENGINE"VERY VERY BAD" , MAKING KNOCKING NOISE,"MAY NEED NEW ENGINE." I ...

Feb 17, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,355 mi

CAR STOPPED RUNNING WHEN STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. TOWED TO DEALER. INFORMED IT NEEDS NEW BATTERY AND TRANSMISSION SOLENOID PACK. I AUTHORIZED THE REPAIRS AND ALSO REQUESTED OIL CHANGE. DEALER CALLED BACK STATED ENGINE HAS SLUDGE, ENGINE"VERY VERY BAD" , MAKING KNOCKING NOISE,"MAY NEED NEW ENGINE." I ...

Feb 17, 2010 Power Train 41,355 mi

CAR STOPPED RUNNING WHEN STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. TOWED TO DEALER. INFORMED IT NEEDS NEW BATTERY AND TRANSMISSION SOLENOID PACK. I AUTHORIZED THE REPAIRS AND ALSO REQUESTED OIL CHANGE. DEALER CALLED BACK STATED ENGINE HAS SLUDGE, ENGINE"VERY VERY BAD" , MAKING KNOCKING NOISE,"MAY NEED NEW ENGINE." I ...

Feb 5, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE V6. THE CAR STALLS EVERY ONCE AND A WHILE, AFTER STOPPING OR WHILE RIDING AT LOWER SPEEDS, MOST OFTEN IN HOT SUMMER DAYS. THE MAIN CONCERN IS THAT WHEN IT STALLS WHILE RIDING, I LOSE POWER TO THE BREAKS AND THE STEERING WHEEL, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CO...

Feb 5, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE V6. THE CAR STALLS EVERY ONCE AND A WHILE, AFTER STOPPING OR WHILE RIDING AT LOWER SPEEDS, MOST OFTEN IN HOT SUMMER DAYS. THE MAIN CONCERN IS THAT WHEN IT STALLS WHILE RIDING, I LOSE POWER TO THE BREAKS AND THE STEERING WHEEL, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CO...

Feb 3, 2010 Seats Fire 81,000 mi

PASSENGER SEAT HEATER WAS SMOLDERING. THE SEAT STARTED SMOKING AND BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT. *TR

Feb 3, 2010 Seats Fire 81,000 mi

PASSENGER SEAT HEATER WAS SMOLDERING. THE SEAT STARTED SMOKING AND BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT. *TR

Feb 1, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,500 mi

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO I WAS STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT IN MY 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, 2.7L AUTOMATIC. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AS USUAL AT THE LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED I SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND THE ENGINE WENT "WIDE OPEN." I LURCHED FORWARD, JAMMED ON BRAKES AND TURNED IGNITION OFF. I PAUSED ...

Feb 1, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,500 mi

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO I WAS STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT IN MY 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, 2.7L AUTOMATIC. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AS USUAL AT THE LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED I SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND THE ENGINE WENT "WIDE OPEN." I LURCHED FORWARD, JAMMED ON BRAKES AND TURNED IGNITION OFF. I PAUSED ...

Jan 6, 2010 Seats Fire 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 65 MPH UTILIZING THE HEATED SEATS, HE NOTICED THAT THE SEAT BECAME HOTTER THAN USUAL. HE THEN NOTICED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE SEAT AND A SMALL FIRE IMMEDIATELY IGNITED. HE WAS STILL DRIVING AS THE I...

Jan 6, 2010 Seats Fire 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 65 MPH UTILIZING THE HEATED SEATS, HE NOTICED THAT THE SEAT BECAME HOTTER THAN USUAL. HE THEN NOTICED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE SEAT AND A SMALL FIRE IMMEDIATELY IGNITED. HE WAS STILL DRIVING AS THE I...

Dec 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

THE CAR STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND HE STATED A NEW ENGINE NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED PER THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY GONE. I HAD 3 OTHER MECHANICS LOOK AY THE CAR AND THEY ALSO STATED A NEW ENGINE NEEDS TO BE PUT IN. *TR

Dec 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE ON DECEMBER 25, 2008. THE FIRST COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED MY CAR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. AFTER ANOTHER 1 MONTH OR SO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A...

Dec 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

THE CAR STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND HE STATED A NEW ENGINE NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED PER THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY GONE. I HAD 3 OTHER MECHANICS LOOK AY THE CAR AND THEY ALSO STATED A NEW ENGINE NEEDS TO BE PUT IN. *TR

Dec 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE ON DECEMBER 25, 2008. THE FIRST COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED MY CAR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. AFTER ANOTHER 1 MONTH OR SO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A...

Nov 26, 2009 Fuel System, Other

I HAVE A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CAR WILL START AT TIMES FINE WITH NO PROBLEM, BUT SOMETIMES IT WILL START AND THAN TURN OFF IMMEDIATELY. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE. THE CAR WILL ALSO SOMETIMES NOT EVEN TURN ON AT ALL. *TR

Nov 26, 2009 Fuel System, Other

I HAVE A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CAR WILL START AT TIMES FINE WITH NO PROBLEM, BUT SOMETIMES IT WILL START AND THAN TURN OFF IMMEDIATELY. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE. THE CAR WILL ALSO SOMETIMES NOT EVEN TURN ON AT ALL. *TR

Aug 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WITH 2.7L, 6 CYL ENGINE. ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY IN MICHIGAN; WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD, THE RADIATOR WAS STEAMING/BOILING. NO WARNING, NO "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHTS, NO OIL PRESSURE OR TEMPERATURE WARNINGS. HAD CAR TOWED TO MICHIGAN DEALER, THEY COULDN...

Aug 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WITH 2.7L, 6 CYL ENGINE. ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY IN MICHIGAN; WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD, THE RADIATOR WAS STEAMING/BOILING. NO WARNING, NO "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHTS, NO OIL PRESSURE OR TEMPERATURE WARNINGS. HAD CAR TOWED TO MICHIGAN DEALER, THEY COULDN...

Mar 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME ON THE FREEWAY MY OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN WITHIN A COUPLE OF MINUTES THE CAR STOPPED, I DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING, THE BATTERY WAS FINE BECAUSE THE RADIO AND HEAD LIGHTS WERE WORKING, I KNEW HAD OIL, MY HUSBAND CAME OUT AND TRIED TO JUMP START IT BUT HAD NO LUCK, HAD IT T...

Mar 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME ON THE FREEWAY MY OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN WITHIN A COUPLE OF MINUTES THE CAR STOPPED, I DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING, THE BATTERY WAS FINE BECAUSE THE RADIO AND HEAD LIGHTS WERE WORKING, I KNEW HAD OIL, MY HUSBAND CAME OUT AND TRIED TO JUMP START IT BUT HAD NO LUCK, HAD IT T...

Nov 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,250 mi

OIL SLUDGE IN MY LOWER ENGINE. CHRYSLER 2.7 V6 ENGINE. I AM BEING TOLD I NEED TO PAY $8000.00 FOR A NEW ENGINE IN MY 2004 SEBRING WITH ONLY 48,XXX MILES ON IT. *TR

Nov 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,250 mi

OIL SLUDGE IN MY LOWER ENGINE. CHRYSLER 2.7 V6 ENGINE. I AM BEING TOLD I NEED TO PAY $8000.00 FOR A NEW ENGINE IN MY 2004 SEBRING WITH ONLY 48,XXX MILES ON IT. *TR

Oct 14, 2008 Air Bags Crash 66,000 mi

TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE TWO CARS GOT INTO A FENDER BENDER ANOTHER CRASHED INTO THEM AND I WAS TRAVELING BEHIND THE THIRD VEHICLE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND SENT INTO A SKID. MY CAR SLID A GOOD DISTANCE UNTIL IT CRASHED RIGHT INTO THE BACK OF THE THIRD VEHICLE WHICH WAS A VOLVO IN WHICH THEIR...

Oct 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 66,000 mi

TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE TWO CARS GOT INTO A FENDER BENDER ANOTHER CRASHED INTO THEM AND I WAS TRAVELING BEHIND THE THIRD VEHICLE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND SENT INTO A SKID. MY CAR SLID A GOOD DISTANCE UNTIL IT CRASHED RIGHT INTO THE BACK OF THE THIRD VEHICLE WHICH WAS A VOLVO IN WHICH THEIR...

Oct 14, 2008 Air Bags Crash 66,000 mi

TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE TWO CARS GOT INTO A FENDER BENDER ANOTHER CRASHED INTO THEM AND I WAS TRAVELING BEHIND THE THIRD VEHICLE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND SENT INTO A SKID. MY CAR SLID A GOOD DISTANCE UNTIL IT CRASHED RIGHT INTO THE BACK OF THE THIRD VEHICLE WHICH WAS A VOLVO IN WHICH THEIR...

Oct 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 66,000 mi

TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE TWO CARS GOT INTO A FENDER BENDER ANOTHER CRASHED INTO THEM AND I WAS TRAVELING BEHIND THE THIRD VEHICLE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND SENT INTO A SKID. MY CAR SLID A GOOD DISTANCE UNTIL IT CRASHED RIGHT INTO THE BACK OF THE THIRD VEHICLE WHICH WAS A VOLVO IN WHICH THEIR...

Sep 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

TICKING OF THE ENGINE, NO SLUDGE FOUND AS OF TODAY. STALLING AT LIGHTS OR SITTING IN TRAFFIC. *TR

Sep 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

TICKING OF THE ENGINE, NO SLUDGE FOUND AS OF TODAY. STALLING AT LIGHTS OR SITTING IN TRAFFIC. *TR

Jul 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,500 mi

VEHICLE HAS DIED FOR NO REASON ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THEN RECENTLY STARTED KNOCKING. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE WAS RUINED WITH SLUDGE. IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. WE HAVE DONE A FEW OF THE OIL CHANGES OURSELVES, AND HAD SOME DONE AT AUTO SERVICES OTHER THAN CHRY...

Jul 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,500 mi

VEHICLE HAS DIED FOR NO REASON ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THEN RECENTLY STARTED KNOCKING. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE WAS RUINED WITH SLUDGE. IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. WE HAVE DONE A FEW OF THE OIL CHANGES OURSELVES, AND HAD SOME DONE AT AUTO SERVICES OTHER THAN CHRY...

Jul 9, 2008 Seats Fire 57,000 mi

IN MAY OF 2008, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH HER PURSE ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. SHE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND LOOKED OVER TO DISCOVER THAT HER PURSE WAS BURNING ALONG WITH THE PASSENGER SEAT. SHE PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY AND WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE BOTTOM OF HER PURSE WAS CHA...

Jul 9, 2008 Seats Fire 57,000 mi

IN MAY OF 2008, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH HER PURSE ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. SHE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND LOOKED OVER TO DISCOVER THAT HER PURSE WAS BURNING ALONG WITH THE PASSENGER SEAT. SHE PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY AND WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE BOTTOM OF HER PURSE WAS CHA...

Jun 20, 2008 Air Bags 26,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF AT RANDOM. CHRYSLER HAS REPLACED THE SEATBELT TENSIONER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IT IS NOW RECURRING AND THE LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELT TENSIONERS TO TURN OFF THE LIGHT. I BELIEVE, FROM ONLINE QUE...

Jun 20, 2008 Air Bags 26,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF AT RANDOM. CHRYSLER HAS REPLACED THE SEATBELT TENSIONER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IT IS NOW RECURRING AND THE LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELT TENSIONERS TO TURN OFF THE LIGHT. I BELIEVE, FROM ONLINE QUE...

Apr 28, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 92,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CURB. THIS CAUSED THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE TO GO FLAT. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE T...

Apr 28, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 92,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CURB. THIS CAUSED THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE TO GO FLAT. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE T...

Apr 14, 2008 Seats Fire 25,706 mi

2004 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE TOURING EDITION WITH 25,700 MILES. LEATHER INTERIOR WITH HEATED SEATS. WHILE SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT OF MY SON'S SCHOOL, MY SON FELT SOMETHING HOT ON HIS BACK. THE HEATED SEATS WERE ON 1, THE HEATING ELEMENT BURNT THROUGH THE CUSHION AND LEATHER SEAT BACK AND ALSO BURNT A...

Apr 14, 2008 Seats Fire 25,706 mi

2004 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE TOURING EDITION WITH 25,700 MILES. LEATHER INTERIOR WITH HEATED SEATS. WHILE SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT OF MY SON'S SCHOOL, MY SON FELT SOMETHING HOT ON HIS BACK. THE HEATED SEATS WERE ON 1, THE HEATING ELEMENT BURNT THROUGH THE CUSHION AND LEATHER SEAT BACK AND ALSO BURNT A...

Apr 4, 2008 Visibility

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING REAR WINDOW BROKE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON AND THE REAR WINDOW BROKE INTO PIECES WITHOUT WARNING. THE REAR WINDOW ALSO BROKE WHEN PUTTING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP DOWN. *KB

Apr 4, 2008 Visibility

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING REAR WINDOW BROKE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON AND THE REAR WINDOW BROKE INTO PIECES WITHOUT WARNING. THE REAR WINDOW ALSO BROKE WHEN PUTTING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP DOWN. *KB

Feb 22, 2008 Seats Fire 42,331 mi

DRIVING THE FREEWAY ON 91 DEGREE DAY AND RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CATCHES FIRE DUE TO SEAT HEATING ELEMENT WHICH WAS NOT TURNED ON. CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND POLICE USED DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER. THE HEAT ELEMENT CONTINUED TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT HEAT UNTIL UNPLUGGED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. *TR

Feb 22, 2008 Seats Fire 42,331 mi

DRIVING THE FREEWAY ON 91 DEGREE DAY AND RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CATCHES FIRE DUE TO SEAT HEATING ELEMENT WHICH WAS NOT TURNED ON. CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND POLICE USED DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER. THE HEAT ELEMENT CONTINUED TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT HEAT UNTIL UNPLUGGED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. *TR

Feb 17, 2008 Air Bags Crash

BRAKES AND AIR BAGS THE BRAKES WOULD NOT CATCH UPON TRYING TO STOP AND CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION. ALSO THE AIR BAGS CAME OUT UPON CRASH AT MAYBE 20 MILES PER HOUR AND CAUSED A BROKEN ARM AND A LACERATION UNDER THE CHIN AND HAD TO BE STITCHED AND PERSON IS HOSPITALIZED. *TR

Feb 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES AND AIR BAGS THE BRAKES WOULD NOT CATCH UPON TRYING TO STOP AND CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION. ALSO THE AIR BAGS CAME OUT UPON CRASH AT MAYBE 20 MILES PER HOUR AND CAUSED A BROKEN ARM AND A LACERATION UNDER THE CHIN AND HAD TO BE STITCHED AND PERSON IS HOSPITALIZED. *TR

Feb 17, 2008 Air Bags Crash

BRAKES AND AIR BAGS THE BRAKES WOULD NOT CATCH UPON TRYING TO STOP AND CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION. ALSO THE AIR BAGS CAME OUT UPON CRASH AT MAYBE 20 MILES PER HOUR AND CAUSED A BROKEN ARM AND A LACERATION UNDER THE CHIN AND HAD TO BE STITCHED AND PERSON IS HOSPITALIZED. *TR

Feb 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES AND AIR BAGS THE BRAKES WOULD NOT CATCH UPON TRYING TO STOP AND CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION. ALSO THE AIR BAGS CAME OUT UPON CRASH AT MAYBE 20 MILES PER HOUR AND CAUSED A BROKEN ARM AND A LACERATION UNDER THE CHIN AND HAD TO BE STITCHED AND PERSON IS HOSPITALIZED. *TR

Feb 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2.7 LITER ENGINE FAILURE. THIS ENGINE SEIZED WHILE I WAS DRIVING LUCKILY IT I WAS ONLY GOING 35 MPH AND I HAD TIME TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD AN AIR BAG LIGHT ON SINCE I BOUGHT IT AND NO DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ABLE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM THER...

Feb 10, 2008 Air Bags 80,000 mi

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2.7 LITER ENGINE FAILURE. THIS ENGINE SEIZED WHILE I WAS DRIVING LUCKILY IT I WAS ONLY GOING 35 MPH AND I HAD TIME TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD AN AIR BAG LIGHT ON SINCE I BOUGHT IT AND NO DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ABLE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM THER...

Feb 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2.7 LITER ENGINE FAILURE. THIS ENGINE SEIZED WHILE I WAS DRIVING LUCKILY IT I WAS ONLY GOING 35 MPH AND I HAD TIME TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD AN AIR BAG LIGHT ON SINCE I BOUGHT IT AND NO DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ABLE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM THER...

Feb 10, 2008 Air Bags 80,000 mi

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2.7 LITER ENGINE FAILURE. THIS ENGINE SEIZED WHILE I WAS DRIVING LUCKILY IT I WAS ONLY GOING 35 MPH AND I HAD TIME TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD AN AIR BAG LIGHT ON SINCE I BOUGHT IT AND NO DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ABLE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM THER...

Feb 5, 2008 Electrical System 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. ONE YEAR AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE HORN FAILED. THE HORN HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER SIX TIMES; THE MOST RECENT REPAIR WAS IN FEBRUARY OF 2008. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO DAYS LATER. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED...

Feb 5, 2008 Electrical System 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. ONE YEAR AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE HORN FAILED. THE HORN HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER SIX TIMES; THE MOST RECENT REPAIR WAS IN FEBRUARY OF 2008. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO DAYS LATER. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED...

Oct 18, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,925 mi

THE FRONT ROTORS ARE SO THIN WHEN INSTALLED ON NEW CAR THAT WHEN YOU NEED TO REPLACE THE PADS, THE ROTORS ARE TOO THIN TO TURN SO THEY MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. THIS TURNS A $99.00 REPAIR INTO A $350.00 ONE. *TR

Oct 18, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,925 mi

THE FRONT ROTORS ARE SO THIN WHEN INSTALLED ON NEW CAR THAT WHEN YOU NEED TO REPLACE THE PADS, THE ROTORS ARE TOO THIN TO TURN SO THEY MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. THIS TURNS A $99.00 REPAIR INTO A $350.00 ONE. *TR

Sep 13, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. ON 09/01/2007, WHILE DRIVING 35MPH THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF A VEHICLE. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT PASSENGER BRUISED HER KNEES ON THE DASHBOARD, SEVERELY BRUISED ACROSS HER A...

Sep 13, 2007 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. ON 09/01/2007, WHILE DRIVING 35MPH THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF A VEHICLE. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT PASSENGER BRUISED HER KNEES ON THE DASHBOARD, SEVERELY BRUISED ACROSS HER A...

Sep 13, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. ON 09/01/2007, WHILE DRIVING 35MPH THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF A VEHICLE. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT PASSENGER BRUISED HER KNEES ON THE DASHBOARD, SEVERELY BRUISED ACROSS HER A...

Sep 13, 2007 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. ON 09/01/2007, WHILE DRIVING 35MPH THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF A VEHICLE. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT PASSENGER BRUISED HER KNEES ON THE DASHBOARD, SEVERELY BRUISED ACROSS HER A...

Jul 23, 2007 Air Bags 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT BLINKS ON AND OFF. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM TO DRIVE IT AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF APPROXIMATELY THIRTY TIMES TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT OBEYED AND THE FAILURE ST...

Jul 23, 2007 Air Bags 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT BLINKS ON AND OFF. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM TO DRIVE IT AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF APPROXIMATELY THIRTY TIMES TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT OBEYED AND THE FAILURE ST...

Jun 29, 2007 Electrical System Fire 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WAS BURNED ON THE SEAT ITSELF AND ON THE REAR OF THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR NINE HOURS IN SUNLIGHT, HOWEVER, THE WINDOWS WERE TINTED. THE HEAT FUNCTION HAD NOT BEEN USED. ...

Jun 29, 2007 Electrical System Fire 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WAS BURNED ON THE SEAT ITSELF AND ON THE REAR OF THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR NINE HOURS IN SUNLIGHT, HOWEVER, THE WINDOWS WERE TINTED. THE HEAT FUNCTION HAD NOT BEEN USED. ...

May 7, 2007 Visibility

I PURCHASED A USED CHRYSLER, 2004, SEBRING GTC CONVERTIBLE JUST THIS WEEKEND. ON THE WAY HOME , I LIVE SOME DISTANCE FROM THE DEALER, I NOTICED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR ONLY OPERATED IN HIGH SPEED. UPON RETURNING HOME THE FIRST THING I DID WAS LOG ON TO THE INTERNET, AND DISCOVERED THAT MANY OWNERS ...

May 7, 2007 Visibility

I PURCHASED A USED CHRYSLER, 2004, SEBRING GTC CONVERTIBLE JUST THIS WEEKEND. ON THE WAY HOME , I LIVE SOME DISTANCE FROM THE DEALER, I NOTICED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR ONLY OPERATED IN HIGH SPEED. UPON RETURNING HOME THE FIRST THING I DID WAS LOG ON TO THE INTERNET, AND DISCOVERED THAT MANY OWNERS ...

Apr 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,987 mi

AT 30,987 MILES, MY 2004 CHRYSLER CONVERTIBLE 2.7L V6 ENGINE SEIZED UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN THE HIGH SPEED LANE OF INTERSTATE RT 95 IN PHILADELPHIA, PA. I HAD JUST LEFT PHILA. CITY AND WAS DRIVING ONLY 5-10 MINS WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THERE WAS NO WARNING, NO ENGINE LIGHT OR OIL LIGHT CAME ON. THE...

Apr 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,987 mi

AT 30,987 MILES, MY 2004 CHRYSLER CONVERTIBLE 2.7L V6 ENGINE SEIZED UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN THE HIGH SPEED LANE OF INTERSTATE RT 95 IN PHILADELPHIA, PA. I HAD JUST LEFT PHILA. CITY AND WAS DRIVING ONLY 5-10 MINS WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THERE WAS NO WARNING, NO ENGINE LIGHT OR OIL LIGHT CAME ON. THE...