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Dec 1, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 154,352 mi

ON HIGHWAY 69 I PROCEEDED TO PASSING A SEMI NEAR CRAFT ROAD. AFTER PASSING THE SEMI I RELEASE MY FOOT OFF OF THE THROTTLE, BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. FINALLY AT 102 MPH BOUNCING MY FOOT ON AND OFF THE PEDAL WITH NO CHANGE. WHEN GOING INTO THE CORNER I THEN BUMPED THE TRANSMISSION INTO N...

Dec 1, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 154,352 mi

ON HIGHWAY 69 I PROCEEDED TO PASSING A SEMI NEAR CRAFT ROAD. AFTER PASSING THE SEMI I RELEASE MY FOOT OFF OF THE THROTTLE, BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. FINALLY AT 102 MPH BOUNCING MY FOOT ON AND OFF THE PEDAL WITH NO CHANGE. WHEN GOING INTO THE CORNER I THEN BUMPED THE TRANSMISSION INTO N...

Oct 9, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED; HOWEVER, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP N...

Oct 9, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED; HOWEVER, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP N...

Jul 20, 2015 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE LOWER BALL JOINT AND AXLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK T...

Jul 20, 2015 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE LOWER BALL JOINT AND AXLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK T...

Mar 24, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 117,000 mi

I WAS GOING 55 MILES PER HOUR WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE MY CAR STARTED GOING FASTER AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN I HAD TO TURN THE KEY OFF AND GO INTO A FIELD. *TR

Mar 24, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 117,000 mi

I WAS GOING 55 MILES PER HOUR WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE MY CAR STARTED GOING FASTER AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN I HAD TO TURN THE KEY OFF AND GO INTO A FIELD. *TR

Nov 12, 2014 Wheels Crash 151 mi

AXEL AND BALL JOINT WENT OUT ON ME AFTER BUYING THIS CAR WITHIN 48 HOURS. *TR

Nov 12, 2014 Wheels Crash 151 mi

AXEL AND BALL JOINT WENT OUT ON ME AFTER BUYING THIS CAR WITHIN 48 HOURS. *TR

Aug 25, 2014 Suspension 44,000 mi

HISTORY OF FAILED ATTEMPTS OF DEALER [ WHITTEN BROTHERS,RICHMOND,VA ] TO DIAGNOSIS THIS PROBLEM AND CORRECT IT. PROBLEM IS A HARSH NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT[UNDER ]THE CAR WHEN A ROAD POT HOLE OR IMPERFECTION [SUBSTANTIAL ] IS RUN OVER. THE NOISE IS PRONOUNCED , INDICATING SOME TYPE OF DEFECT...

Aug 25, 2014 Suspension 44,000 mi

HISTORY OF FAILED ATTEMPTS OF DEALER [ WHITTEN BROTHERS,RICHMOND,VA ] TO DIAGNOSIS THIS PROBLEM AND CORRECT IT. PROBLEM IS A HARSH NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT[UNDER ]THE CAR WHEN A ROAD POT HOLE OR IMPERFECTION [SUBSTANTIAL ] IS RUN OVER. THE NOISE IS PRONOUNCED , INDICATING SOME TYPE OF DEFECT...

Aug 25, 2014 Suspension 44,000 mi

HISTORY OF FAILED ATTEMPTS OF DEALER [ WHITTEN BROTHERS, RICHMOND,VA ] TO DIAGNOSIS THIS PROBLEM AND CORRECT IT. PROBLEM IS A HARSH NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT [UNDER ] THE CAR WHEN A ROAD POT HOLE OR IMPERFECTION [SUBSTANTIAL ] IS RUN OVER. THE NOISE IS PRONOUNCED , INDICATING SOME TYPE OF DEFEC...

Aug 25, 2014 Suspension 44,000 mi

HISTORY OF FAILED ATTEMPTS OF DEALER [ WHITTEN BROTHERS,RICHMOND,VA ] TO DIAGNOSIS THIS PROBLEM AND CORRECT IT. PROBLEM IS A HARSH NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT[UNDER ]THE CAR WHEN A ROAD POT HOLE OR IMPERFECTION [SUBSTANTIAL ] IS RUN OVER. THE NOISE IS PRONOUNCED , INDICATING SOME TYPE OF DEFECT...

Aug 25, 2014 Suspension 44,000 mi

HISTORY OF FAILED ATTEMPTS OF DEALER [ WHITTEN BROTHERS,RICHMOND,VA ] TO DIAGNOSIS THIS PROBLEM AND CORRECT IT. PROBLEM IS A HARSH NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT[UNDER ]THE CAR WHEN A ROAD POT HOLE OR IMPERFECTION [SUBSTANTIAL ] IS RUN OVER. THE NOISE IS PRONOUNCED , INDICATING SOME TYPE OF DEFECT...

Aug 25, 2014 Suspension 44,000 mi

HISTORY OF FAILED ATTEMPTS OF DEALER [ WHITTEN BROTHERS, RICHMOND,VA ] TO DIAGNOSIS THIS PROBLEM AND CORRECT IT. PROBLEM IS A HARSH NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT [UNDER ] THE CAR WHEN A ROAD POT HOLE OR IMPERFECTION [SUBSTANTIAL ] IS RUN OVER. THE NOISE IS PRONOUNCED , INDICATING SOME TYPE OF DEFEC...

Aug 24, 2014 Suspension 44,000 mi

HISTORY OF FAILED ATTEMPTS OF DEALER [ WHITTEN BROTHERS,RICHMOND,VA ] TO DIAGNOSIS THIS PROBLEM AND CORRECT IT. PROBLEM IS A HARSH NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT[UNDER ]THE CAR WHEN A ROAD POT HOLE OR IMPERFECTION [SUBSTANTIAL ] IS RUN OVER. THE NOISE IS PRONOUNCED , INDICATING SOME TYPE OF DEFECT...

Aug 24, 2014 Suspension 44,000 mi

HISTORY OF FAILED ATTEMPTS OF DEALER [ WHITTEN BROTHERS,RICHMOND,VA ] TO DIAGNOSIS THIS PROBLEM AND CORRECT IT. PROBLEM IS A HARSH NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT[UNDER ]THE CAR WHEN A ROAD POT HOLE OR IMPERFECTION [SUBSTANTIAL ] IS RUN OVER. THE NOISE IS PRONOUNCED , INDICATING SOME TYPE OF DEFECT...

Aug 24, 2014 Suspension 44,000 mi

HISTORY OF FAILED ATTEMPTS OF DEALER [ WHITTEN BROTHERS,RICHMOND,VA ] TO DIAGNOSIS THIS PROBLEM AND CORRECT IT. PROBLEM IS A HARSH NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT[UNDER ]THE CAR WHEN A ROAD POT HOLE OR IMPERFECTION [SUBSTANTIAL ] IS RUN OVER. THE NOISE IS PRONOUNCED , INDICATING SOME TYPE OF DEFECT...

Aug 24, 2014 Suspension 44,000 mi

HISTORY OF FAILED ATTEMPTS OF DEALER [ WHITTEN BROTHERS,RICHMOND,VA ] TO DIAGNOSIS THIS PROBLEM AND CORRECT IT. PROBLEM IS A HARSH NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT[UNDER ]THE CAR WHEN A ROAD POT HOLE OR IMPERFECTION [SUBSTANTIAL ] IS RUN OVER. THE NOISE IS PRONOUNCED , INDICATING SOME TYPE OF DEFECT...

Aug 4, 2014 Engine 129,002 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DECREASE IN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,002.

Aug 4, 2014 Engine 129,002 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DECREASE IN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,002.

Nov 6, 2012 Structure 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. ADDITIONALLY, THE DISTRIBUTOR FAILED TWICE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A WHINING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND AN INCREASE IN THE VEHICLE TEMPERATURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAK...

Nov 6, 2012 Engine 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. ADDITIONALLY, THE DISTRIBUTOR FAILED TWICE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A WHINING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND AN INCREASE IN THE VEHICLE TEMPERATURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAK...

Nov 6, 2012 Structure 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. ADDITIONALLY, THE DISTRIBUTOR FAILED TWICE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A WHINING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND AN INCREASE IN THE VEHICLE TEMPERATURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAK...

Nov 6, 2012 Engine 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. ADDITIONALLY, THE DISTRIBUTOR FAILED TWICE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A WHINING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND AN INCREASE IN THE VEHICLE TEMPERATURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAK...

Oct 28, 2012 Suspension 131,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI THE CAR HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, ONE IS THE CONTROL ARM IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A LIST OF OTHER EVAC PROBLEMS - I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS - PLEASE ADVICE - NEED HELP - CALLED CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS AND FIRST THEY SAID MY...

Oct 28, 2012 Structure 131,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI THE CAR HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, ONE IS THE CONTROL ARM IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A LIST OF OTHER EVAC PROBLEMS - I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS - PLEASE ADVICE - NEED HELP - CALLED CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS AND FIRST THEY SAID MY...

Oct 28, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI THE CAR HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, ONE IS THE CONTROL ARM IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A LIST OF OTHER EVAC PROBLEMS - I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS - PLEASE ADVICE - NEED HELP - CALLED CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS AND FIRST THEY SAID MY...

Oct 28, 2012 Exterior Lighting 131,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI THE CAR HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, ONE IS THE CONTROL ARM IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A LIST OF OTHER EVAC PROBLEMS - I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS - PLEASE ADVICE - NEED HELP - CALLED CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS AND FIRST THEY SAID MY...

Oct 28, 2012 Visibility 131,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI THE CAR HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, ONE IS THE CONTROL ARM IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A LIST OF OTHER EVAC PROBLEMS - I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS - PLEASE ADVICE - NEED HELP - CALLED CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS AND FIRST THEY SAID MY...

Oct 28, 2012 Suspension 131,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI THE CAR HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, ONE IS THE CONTROL ARM IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A LIST OF OTHER EVAC PROBLEMS - I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS - PLEASE ADVICE - NEED HELP - CALLED CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS AND FIRST THEY SAID MY...

Oct 28, 2012 Structure 131,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI THE CAR HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, ONE IS THE CONTROL ARM IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A LIST OF OTHER EVAC PROBLEMS - I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS - PLEASE ADVICE - NEED HELP - CALLED CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS AND FIRST THEY SAID MY...

Oct 28, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI THE CAR HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, ONE IS THE CONTROL ARM IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A LIST OF OTHER EVAC PROBLEMS - I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS - PLEASE ADVICE - NEED HELP - CALLED CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS AND FIRST THEY SAID MY...

Oct 28, 2012 Exterior Lighting 131,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI THE CAR HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, ONE IS THE CONTROL ARM IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A LIST OF OTHER EVAC PROBLEMS - I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS - PLEASE ADVICE - NEED HELP - CALLED CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS AND FIRST THEY SAID MY...

Oct 28, 2012 Visibility 131,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI THE CAR HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, ONE IS THE CONTROL ARM IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A LIST OF OTHER EVAC PROBLEMS - I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS - PLEASE ADVICE - NEED HELP - CALLED CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS AND FIRST THEY SAID MY...

Jun 24, 2012 Structure 201,000 mi

WHEN WE ACQUIRED OUR 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING JUNE 2010, BOTH OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES WERE BROKEN. WE COULD ONLY OPEN THE DOOR THROUGH AN OPEN WINDOW. THE DEALER WANTED $500 TO INSTALL THEM. IN APRIL 2012, THE PASSENGER HANDLE BROKE AGAIN. NOW, JUNE 2012, THE DRIVER HANDLE BROKE AGAIN. THE PARTS INSTALLED...

Jun 24, 2012 Structure 201,000 mi

WHEN WE ACQUIRED OUR 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING JUNE 2010, BOTH OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES WERE BROKEN. WE COULD ONLY OPEN THE DOOR THROUGH AN OPEN WINDOW. THE DEALER WANTED $500 TO INSTALL THEM. IN APRIL 2012, THE PASSENGER HANDLE BROKE AGAIN. NOW, JUNE 2012, THE DRIVER HANDLE BROKE AGAIN. THE PARTS INSTALLED...

Mar 5, 2012 Unknown Or Other

PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL IS MAKING LOUD NOISE. *TR

Mar 5, 2012 Unknown Or Other

PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL IS MAKING LOUD NOISE. *TR

Feb 6, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LATCHES MALFUNCTIONED AND COULD NOT BE UTILIZED TO OPEN THE DOORS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE DOORS WAS TO LEAVE THE WINDOWS OPEN AND UNLATCH THE DOORS FROM THE INTERIO...

Feb 6, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LATCHES MALFUNCTIONED AND COULD NOT BE UTILIZED TO OPEN THE DOORS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE DOORS WAS TO LEAVE THE WINDOWS OPEN AND UNLATCH THE DOORS FROM THE INTERIO...

May 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 129,939 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE ESCAPING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND THEN NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIA...

May 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 129,939 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE ESCAPING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND THEN NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIA...

Oct 20, 2010 Suspension 130,000 mi

1 VERY LITTLE NOTICE JUST HEARD SOME SQUEAKING 2 THE FAILURE WAS THE TIRE BUCKLED CAUSING US TO LOSE CONTROL 3 STILL NEEDING REPAIR. *TR

Oct 20, 2010 Suspension 130,000 mi

1 VERY LITTLE NOTICE JUST HEARD SOME SQUEAKING 2 THE FAILURE WAS THE TIRE BUCKLED CAUSING US TO LOSE CONTROL 3 STILL NEEDING REPAIR. *TR

Aug 31, 2010 Suspension 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15-20 MPH WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE WHEEL TO ALSO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS PROBLEMATIC BUT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY INCID...

Aug 31, 2010 Suspension 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15-20 MPH WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE WHEEL TO ALSO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS PROBLEMATIC BUT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY INCID...

Jun 2, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 130,000 mi

PLZ NOTE 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRINGS DOOR LEVERS WILL BREAK ON YOU BOTH MINE DID AS WELL AS OTHERS I NOTICE ON THE INTERNET. FIRST IT WAS ONE DOOR HANDLE TRIED TO LIFT IT AND THE OTHER ONE BRAKES. SO FOR MTHS I HAD TO GET INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TO OPEN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THEN PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LE...

Jun 2, 2010 Structure 130,000 mi

PLZ NOTE 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRINGS DOOR LEVERS WILL BREAK ON YOU BOTH MINE DID AS WELL AS OTHERS I NOTICE ON THE INTERNET. FIRST IT WAS ONE DOOR HANDLE TRIED TO LIFT IT AND THE OTHER ONE BRAKES. SO FOR MTHS I HAD TO GET INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TO OPEN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THEN PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LE...

Jun 2, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 130,000 mi

PLZ NOTE 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRINGS DOOR LEVERS WILL BREAK ON YOU BOTH MINE DID AS WELL AS OTHERS I NOTICE ON THE INTERNET. FIRST IT WAS ONE DOOR HANDLE TRIED TO LIFT IT AND THE OTHER ONE BRAKES. SO FOR MTHS I HAD TO GET INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TO OPEN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THEN PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LE...

Jun 2, 2010 Structure 130,000 mi

PLZ NOTE 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRINGS DOOR LEVERS WILL BREAK ON YOU BOTH MINE DID AS WELL AS OTHERS I NOTICE ON THE INTERNET. FIRST IT WAS ONE DOOR HANDLE TRIED TO LIFT IT AND THE OTHER ONE BRAKES. SO FOR MTHS I HAD TO GET INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TO OPEN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THEN PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LE...

Mar 11, 2010 Suspension Crash 142,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V421002 MAKE CHRYSLER / MODEL SEBRING / YEAR 1998 [XXX] RECALL NUMBER 967 FRONT BALL JOINT FELL APART AND ALMOST KILLED BOTH OF US . WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED BY CHRYSLER THE...

Mar 11, 2010 Suspension Crash 142,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V421002 MAKE CHRYSLER / MODEL SEBRING / YEAR 1998 [XXX] RECALL NUMBER 967 FRONT BALL JOINT FELL APART AND ALMOST KILLED BOTH OF US . WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED BY CHRYSLER THE...

Mar 11, 2010 Suspension Crash 142,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V421002 MAKE CHRYSLER / MODEL SEBRING / YEAR 1998 [XXX] RECALL NUMBER 967 FRONT BALL JOINT FELL APART AND ALMOST KILLED BOTH OF US . WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED BY CHRYSLER THE...

Mar 11, 2010 Suspension Crash 142,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V421002 MAKE CHRYSLER / MODEL SEBRING / YEAR 1998 [XXX] RECALL NUMBER 967 FRONT BALL JOINT FELL APART AND ALMOST KILLED BOTH OF US . WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED BY CHRYSLER THE...

May 16, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 159,221 mi

IT ATTEMPTS TO TURN OVER BUT JUST CANNOT CATCH, AS WELL AS UTILIZES FUEL EXTREMELY FAST. *TR

May 16, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 159,221 mi

IT ATTEMPTS TO TURN OVER BUT JUST CANNOT CATCH, AS WELL AS UTILIZES FUEL EXTREMELY FAST. *TR

May 4, 2009 Structure 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH IN THE TURN LANE, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSING IN THE WRONG LANE. THE PASSENGER SIDE, FRONT FENDER, AND ALIGNMENT WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED ON THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE TRUNK WOULD NOT OPEN,...

May 4, 2009 Structure 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH IN THE TURN LANE, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSING IN THE WRONG LANE. THE PASSENGER SIDE, FRONT FENDER, AND ALIGNMENT WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED ON THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE TRUNK WOULD NOT OPEN,...

Aug 25, 2008 Power Train 149,000 mi

UPON ATTEMPTING TO START THE CAR, I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL OR JIGGLE THE GEAR IN PARK IN ORDER TO START THE CAR. I REPLACED THE STARTER THINKING THAT WAS WHY THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I WAS INFORMED BY SEVERAL AUTO PART STORES THAT I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH, HAD THAT ...

Aug 25, 2008 Power Train 149,000 mi

UPON ATTEMPTING TO START THE CAR, I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL OR JIGGLE THE GEAR IN PARK IN ORDER TO START THE CAR. I REPLACED THE STARTER THINKING THAT WAS WHY THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I WAS INFORMED BY SEVERAL AUTO PART STORES THAT I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH, HAD THAT ...

Aug 22, 2008 Fuel System, Other 32,922 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT TEN MINUTES FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC, BUT IT DID NOT PROVIDE A READING. THE DEALER WAS A...

Aug 22, 2008 Fuel System, Other 32,922 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT TEN MINUTES FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC, BUT IT DID NOT PROVIDE A READING. THE DEALER WAS A...

Mar 30, 2008 Structure

I BOUGHT A USED CAR FROM A LICENSED INSPECTION STATION AND USED CAR DEALER 28 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR I FOUND OUT THE FRAME WAS ROTTED AND IT SHOULD HAVE NEVER PASSED INSPECTION THE PLACE I BOUGHT THE CAR INSPECTED IT WHEN I TOLD THE DEALER ABOUT IT HE REFUSED TO REFUND MY MONEY OR RETURN MY CAL...

Mar 30, 2008 Structure

I BOUGHT A USED CAR FROM A LICENSED INSPECTION STATION AND USED CAR DEALER 28 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR I FOUND OUT THE FRAME WAS ROTTED AND IT SHOULD HAVE NEVER PASSED INSPECTION THE PLACE I BOUGHT THE CAR INSPECTED IT WHEN I TOLD THE DEALER ABOUT IT HE REFUSED TO REFUND MY MONEY OR RETURN MY CAL...

Dec 3, 2007 Suspension 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL NEARLY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. THE CONTACT HEARD A HORRIBLE GRINDING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND THEN THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED. SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND MANAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. SH...

Dec 3, 2007 Suspension 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL NEARLY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. THE CONTACT HEARD A HORRIBLE GRINDING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND THEN THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED. SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND MANAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. SH...

Sep 14, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LATCH HAS FAILED THREE TIMES WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK THE VEHICLE, THE KEY TURNS, BUT DOES NOT UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DIFFERENT MECHANICS AN...

Sep 14, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LATCH HAS FAILED THREE TIMES WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK THE VEHICLE, THE KEY TURNS, BUT DOES NOT UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DIFFERENT MECHANICS AN...

Aug 21, 2007 Structure 138,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DOOR CLIPS WERE NOT TIGHTLY SECURED AND OFFERED TO REPLACE THE DOOR. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 138,000.

Aug 21, 2007 Structure 138,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DOOR CLIPS WERE NOT TIGHTLY SECURED AND OFFERED TO REPLACE THE DOOR. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 138,000.

Jul 31, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HAS STALLED IN TRAFFIC AND IN INTERSECTIONS. *TR

Jul 31, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HAS STALLED IN TRAFFIC AND IN INTERSECTIONS. *TR

Aug 11, 2006 Tires 59,590 mi

BEGAN HEARING A LIGHT VIBRATION IN THE SEATS OF MY VEHICLE AS I WAS DRIVING. I DROVE APPROX. 90 MILES ON IT WHEN PART OF THE TIRE TREAD OF MY DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL BEGAN PEELING OFF. IT IS A COOPER COBRA 91T P215/55R16 M45 RADIAL GT THAT I PURCHASED APPROX. AT MOST 12,000 MILES AGO. I BOUG...

Aug 11, 2006 Tires 59,590 mi

BEGAN HEARING A LIGHT VIBRATION IN THE SEATS OF MY VEHICLE AS I WAS DRIVING. I DROVE APPROX. 90 MILES ON IT WHEN PART OF THE TIRE TREAD OF MY DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL BEGAN PEELING OFF. IT IS A COOPER COBRA 91T P215/55R16 M45 RADIAL GT THAT I PURCHASED APPROX. AT MOST 12,000 MILES AGO. I BOUG...

Jun 27, 2006 Suspension Crash 171,000 mi

THIS OWNER''S ''98 CHRYSLER SEBRING WAS SERVICED FOR REMEDY RELATIVE TO RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V-421-002 AT APPROXIMATELY 160,000 MILES. AT APPROXIMATELY 171,000 MILES THE LOWER LATERAL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE BALL JOINT AT LOW SPEED (20 '' 25 MPH). OWNER STATED THAT AFTER ACTION INSPECTION FOUND THE...

Jun 27, 2006 Suspension Crash 171,000 mi

THIS OWNER''S ''98 CHRYSLER SEBRING WAS SERVICED FOR REMEDY RELATIVE TO RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V-421-002 AT APPROXIMATELY 160,000 MILES. AT APPROXIMATELY 171,000 MILES THE LOWER LATERAL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE BALL JOINT AT LOW SPEED (20 '' 25 MPH). OWNER STATED THAT AFTER ACTION INSPECTION FOUND THE...

Jun 7, 2006 Electrical System Crash

WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE FRONT AIR BAG DID NOT ACTIVATE. THE HORN DID NOT WORK. IF THE HORN WORKED I COULD HAVE STOPPED VEHICLE FROM HITTING ME. *NM

Jun 7, 2006 Air Bags Crash

WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE FRONT AIR BAG DID NOT ACTIVATE. THE HORN DID NOT WORK. IF THE HORN WORKED I COULD HAVE STOPPED VEHICLE FROM HITTING ME. *NM

Jun 7, 2006 Electrical System Crash

WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE FRONT AIR BAG DID NOT ACTIVATE. THE HORN DID NOT WORK. IF THE HORN WORKED I COULD HAVE STOPPED VEHICLE FROM HITTING ME. *NM

Jun 7, 2006 Air Bags Crash

WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE FRONT AIR BAG DID NOT ACTIVATE. THE HORN DID NOT WORK. IF THE HORN WORKED I COULD HAVE STOPPED VEHICLE FROM HITTING ME. *NM

Feb 27, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 119,000 mi

BOTH OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN OFF WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. APPEAR TO BE MADE OF PLASTIC. NO UNUSUAL FORCE USED ON EITHER HANDLE. JUST SNAPPED OFF. UNABLE TO ENTER CAR CONVENTIONALLY, MUST GO THROUGH TRUNK. TAKEN TO BODY SHOP TO REPAIR. *JB

Feb 27, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 119,000 mi

BOTH OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN OFF WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. APPEAR TO BE MADE OF PLASTIC. NO UNUSUAL FORCE USED ON EITHER HANDLE. JUST SNAPPED OFF. UNABLE TO ENTER CAR CONVENTIONALLY, MUST GO THROUGH TRUNK. TAKEN TO BODY SHOP TO REPAIR. *JB

Feb 18, 2006 Wheels

I HAVE A CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI 1998 WITH 17 IN. LOW PROFILE WHEELS CURRENTLY 64,000. I NOTICE THAT CITY DRIVING HAS BEEN EXTREMELY HARD ON MY WHEELS. THE FIRST YEAR THAT I HAD IT, THE RIMS BENT UNDER REGULAR ROAD TRAVEL. THE INABILITY TO HANDLE REGULAR DRIVING APPEARS TO BE TO UNCOMMON AND I FELT TH...

Feb 18, 2006 Wheels

I HAVE A CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI 1998 WITH 17 IN. LOW PROFILE WHEELS CURRENTLY 64,000. I NOTICE THAT CITY DRIVING HAS BEEN EXTREMELY HARD ON MY WHEELS. THE FIRST YEAR THAT I HAD IT, THE RIMS BENT UNDER REGULAR ROAD TRAVEL. THE INABILITY TO HANDLE REGULAR DRIVING APPEARS TO BE TO UNCOMMON AND I FELT TH...

Jan 17, 2006 Structure 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED BOTH OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES ARE PLASTIC AND HAVE CRACKED. THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN THEREFORE; THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A DEALERSHIP. *NM

Jan 17, 2006 Structure 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED BOTH OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES ARE PLASTIC AND HAVE CRACKED. THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN THEREFORE; THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A DEALERSHIP. *NM

Nov 7, 2005 Suspension 82,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THROUGH A PARKING LOT THE LEFT SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE COLLAPSED BUT WAS STILL ATTACHED BY A LOWER PORTION. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND CONFIR...

Nov 7, 2005 Suspension 82,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THROUGH A PARKING LOT THE LEFT SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE COLLAPSED BUT WAS STILL ATTACHED BY A LOWER PORTION. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND CONFIR...

Oct 25, 2005 Structure

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE OUTER DOOR HANDLES BROKE. THIS HAPPENED ONE TIME ON BOTH DOORS. THE SECOND TIME, THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS RUNNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. HE PURCHASED THE PARTS AND WAS GOING TO FIX THIS HIMSELF.*AK

Oct 25, 2005 Structure

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE OUTER DOOR HANDLES BROKE. THIS HAPPENED ONE TIME ON BOTH DOORS. THE SECOND TIME, THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS RUNNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. HE PURCHASED THE PARTS AND WAS GOING TO FIX THIS HIMSELF.*AK

Jul 16, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DEFECTIVE DOOR HANDLE ON MY 1998 CHRYLSER SEBRING: MY DOOR HANDLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE BROKE OFF RIGHT IN MY HAND AS I ATTEMPTED TO OPENT THE DOOR. DUE TO EXPENSIVE REPAIR THE HANDLE IS STILL BROKEN . OVER THE YEARS I HAVE NOTICED CLOSE TO A HUNDRED SEBRING OWNERS WITH BROKEN DOOR HANDLES, SO THIS I...

Jul 16, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

DEFECTIVE DOOR HANDLE ON MY 1998 CHRYLSER SEBRING: MY DOOR HANDLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE BROKE OFF RIGHT IN MY HAND AS I ATTEMPTED TO OPENT THE DOOR. DUE TO EXPENSIVE REPAIR THE HANDLE IS STILL BROKEN . OVER THE YEARS I HAVE NOTICED CLOSE TO A HUNDRED SEBRING OWNERS WITH BROKEN DOOR HANDLES, SO THIS I...

Jul 15, 2005 Air Bags Crash 120,000 mi

DT: THE OWNER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH ON MAY 31, 2005. SUFFERED BRAIN DAMAGE, FACIAL BRUISING AND CLOTTING. ALSO SUFFERED RIB PROBLEMS ON THE LEFT SIDE. OWNER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. OWNER WAS THE IN THE DRIVERS SEAT. THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY E...

Jul 15, 2005 Air Bags Crash 120,000 mi

DT: THE OWNER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH ON MAY 31, 2005. SUFFERED BRAIN DAMAGE, FACIAL BRUISING AND CLOTTING. ALSO SUFFERED RIB PROBLEMS ON THE LEFT SIDE. OWNER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. OWNER WAS THE IN THE DRIVERS SEAT. THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY E...

Jun 15, 2005 Structure 21,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR MOLDING/PANELING SLID, BECOMING DETACHED. PASSENGER SIDE HAS DETACHED AND BEEN REPAIRED TWICE, DRIVER SIDE ONE OTHER TIME PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT

Jun 15, 2005 Structure 21,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR MOLDING/PANELING SLID, BECOMING DETACHED. PASSENGER SIDE HAS DETACHED AND BEEN REPAIRED TWICE, DRIVER SIDE ONE OTHER TIME PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT

Jun 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: VEHICLE HAS A HOLE BURNT IN THE GAS TANK FROM HEAT SHIELD/EXHAUST. COULD SMELL FUMES WHEN STANDING OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, LOOKED UNDER VEHICLE AND COULD SEE THE HOLE. VEHICLE PARKED SINCE.*AK

Jun 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: VEHICLE HAS A HOLE BURNT IN THE GAS TANK FROM HEAT SHIELD/EXHAUST. COULD SMELL FUMES WHEN STANDING OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, LOOKED UNDER VEHICLE AND COULD SEE THE HOLE. VEHICLE PARKED SINCE.*AK

Apr 25, 2005 Suspension Crash 188,000 mi

THE LEFT FRONT CAME OFF WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALER MADE THE REPAIRS TO THE UPPER BALL JOINT. MANUFACTURER TOLD THE CONSUMER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER.*AK ON 12/31/04 THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL DISLOCATED FROM VEHICLE, CAUSE WAS DUE TO FAILURE OF LOWER LATERAL BA...

Apr 25, 2005 Suspension Crash 188,000 mi

THE LEFT FRONT CAME OFF WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALER MADE THE REPAIRS TO THE UPPER BALL JOINT. MANUFACTURER TOLD THE CONSUMER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER.*AK ON 12/31/04 THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL DISLOCATED FROM VEHICLE, CAUSE WAS DUE TO FAILURE OF LOWER LATERAL BA...

Apr 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING EXPERIENCING A KNOCKING NOISE.*MR THE MECHANIC ACKNOWLEDGE THE SOUND PUT COULD NOT FIND WHERE IT WAS ORIGINATING FROM. *JB

Apr 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING EXPERIENCING A KNOCKING NOISE.*MR THE MECHANIC ACKNOWLEDGE THE SOUND PUT COULD NOT FIND WHERE IT WAS ORIGINATING FROM. *JB

Mar 28, 2005 Power Train 78,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 98V183000 FOR THE SHIFT INTERLOCK. TOOK VEHICLETO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD UPON HER ARRIVAL, THAT RECALL REPAIRS FOR HAD BEEN PERFORMED IN FEBUARY 2005. CONSUMER HAD NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT DATE.*AK

Mar 28, 2005 Power Train 78,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 98V183000 FOR THE SHIFT INTERLOCK. TOOK VEHICLETO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD UPON HER ARRIVAL, THAT RECALL REPAIRS FOR HAD BEEN PERFORMED IN FEBUARY 2005. CONSUMER HAD NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT DATE.*AK

Mar 27, 2005 Unknown Or Other 95,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO A 1998 CHRYSLER SEIBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO HORNS. DURING WARRANTY, ONE HORN FAILED AND THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED IT. THE DEALER SAID THEY FAIL "A LOT". AFTER WARRANTY THE OTHER HORN FAILED. I PAID TO REPLACE IT. THE DEALER INDICATED THEY FAILED FREQUENT...

Mar 27, 2005 Air Bags 95,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO A 1998 CHRYSLER SEIBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO HORNS. DURING WARRANTY, ONE HORN FAILED AND THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED IT. THE DEALER SAID THEY FAIL "A LOT". AFTER WARRANTY THE OTHER HORN FAILED. I PAID TO REPLACE IT. THE DEALER INDICATED THEY FAILED FREQUENT...

Mar 27, 2005 Unknown Or Other 95,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO A 1998 CHRYSLER SEIBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO HORNS. DURING WARRANTY, ONE HORN FAILED AND THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED IT. THE DEALER SAID THEY FAIL "A LOT". AFTER WARRANTY THE OTHER HORN FAILED. I PAID TO REPLACE IT. THE DEALER INDICATED THEY FAILED FREQUENT...

Mar 27, 2005 Air Bags 95,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO A 1998 CHRYSLER SEIBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO HORNS. DURING WARRANTY, ONE HORN FAILED AND THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED IT. THE DEALER SAID THEY FAIL "A LOT". AFTER WARRANTY THE OTHER HORN FAILED. I PAID TO REPLACE IT. THE DEALER INDICATED THEY FAILED FREQUENT...

Feb 9, 2005 Structure

THE STRUCTURE INSIDE OF DOOR PANEL WARPED BETWEEN THE GLASS AND DOOR PANEL. DRIVER'S HANDS WERE CUT ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. STATED VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. *AK

Feb 9, 2005 Structure

THE STRUCTURE INSIDE OF DOOR PANEL WARPED BETWEEN THE GLASS AND DOOR PANEL. DRIVER'S HANDS WERE CUT ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. STATED VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. *AK

Feb 2, 2005 Steering

RECALL CAMPAIGN 984: THE VEHICLE'S FLOOR MATS BECAME SNAGGED IN STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLER PINCH BOLT RETAINING PIN AND LIMITED STEERING ABILITY. *BF THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *NM

Feb 2, 2005 Steering

RECALL CAMPAIGN 984: THE VEHICLE'S FLOOR MATS BECAME SNAGGED IN STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLER PINCH BOLT RETAINING PIN AND LIMITED STEERING ABILITY. *BF THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *NM

Jan 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DRIVER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DRIVER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 26, 2004 Tires Crash 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH REAR RIGHT TIRE BLEW OUT FROM THE INSIDE. THIS RESULTED IN CONSUMER LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THEN, VEHICLE WENT OFF THE HIGHWAY AND ROLLED ONTO A FIELD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC,WHO DETERMINED THAT THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Aug 26, 2004 Tires Crash 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH REAR RIGHT TIRE BLEW OUT FROM THE INSIDE. THIS RESULTED IN CONSUMER LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THEN, VEHICLE WENT OFF THE HIGHWAY AND ROLLED ONTO A FIELD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC,WHO DETERMINED THAT THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Aug 24, 2004 Power Train Crash 95,000 mi

RECALL 98V183000 CONCERNING IGNITION KEY SHIFT INTERLOCK: AFTER HAVING RECALL REPAIRS DONE ON AUGUST 27, 2004 VEHICLE CAME OUT OF PARK WHILE PARKED AT AN INCLINE. VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THROUGH SOME TREE LINE AND LANDED IN A DITCH. 9 YEAR OLD GRAND CHILD , WHO WAS IN THE VEHICLE, SUSTAINED INJURIES TO...

Aug 24, 2004 Power Train Crash 95,000 mi

RECALL 98V183000 CONCERNING IGNITION KEY SHIFT INTERLOCK: AFTER HAVING RECALL REPAIRS DONE ON AUGUST 27, 2004 VEHICLE CAME OUT OF PARK WHILE PARKED AT AN INCLINE. VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THROUGH SOME TREE LINE AND LANDED IN A DITCH. 9 YEAR OLD GRAND CHILD , WHO WAS IN THE VEHICLE, SUSTAINED INJURIES TO...

Aug 20, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

THE DRIVER PLACED THE KEY INSIDE OF IGNITION THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING BUT PARKED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BACKWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME. THE DRIVER INJURED HIS SHOULDER. THE DRIVER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER....

Aug 20, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

THE DRIVER PLACED THE KEY INSIDE OF IGNITION THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING BUT PARKED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BACKWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME. THE DRIVER INJURED HIS SHOULDER. THE DRIVER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER....

Aug 18, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE DOWN SHIFTED ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER WAS AT AN INTERSECTION AND SHIFTER WOULD NOT MOVE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 18, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE DOWN SHIFTED ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER WAS AT AN INTERSECTION AND SHIFTER WOULD NOT MOVE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 6, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER, DEALING WITH THE GEAR SHIFT. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL FIXED. HOWEVER, GEAR SHIFT COULD STILL BE MOVED WITHOUT THE KEY BEING INSIDE THE IGNITION. *AK

Jul 6, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER, DEALING WITH THE GEAR SHIFT. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL FIXED. HOWEVER, GEAR SHIFT COULD STILL BE MOVED WITHOUT THE KEY BEING INSIDE THE IGNITION. *AK

Jun 4, 2004 Structure

WHILE PARKING, THE CONVERTIBLE TOP UNRAVELED FROM THE REAR WINDOW SEAL. THIS CAUSED WATER TO LEAK INSIDE THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. *AK THIS PROBLEM REMAINED CURREN...

Jun 4, 2004 Structure

WHILE PARKING, THE CONVERTIBLE TOP UNRAVELED FROM THE REAR WINDOW SEAL. THIS CAUSED WATER TO LEAK INSIDE THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. *AK THIS PROBLEM REMAINED CURREN...

May 28, 2004 Seats 28,215 mi

THE DRIVER SEAT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD, I CANNOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. *LA

May 28, 2004 Seats 28,215 mi

THE DRIVER SEAT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD, I CANNOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. *LA

May 25, 2004 Structure

THE DEALER REPLACED THE DRIVER INSIDE PANEL, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE NO LONGER HAS A WARRANTY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

May 25, 2004 Structure

THE DEALER REPLACED THE DRIVER INSIDE PANEL, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE NO LONGER HAS A WARRANTY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Apr 19, 2004 Structure 80,000 mi

1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. LAST YEAR SPORT MOULDING FELL OFF PASSENGER DOOR. TWO WEEKS AGO, PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE BROKE WHEN OPENING DOOR. *AK

Apr 19, 2004 Structure 80,000 mi

1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. LAST YEAR SPORT MOULDING FELL OFF PASSENGER DOOR. TWO WEEKS AGO, PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE BROKE WHEN OPENING DOOR. *AK

Apr 19, 2004 Structure 80,000 mi

1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. LAST YEAR SPORT MOULDING FELL OFF PASSENGER DOOR. TWO WEEKS AGO, PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE BROKE WHEN OPENING DOOR. *AK

Apr 19, 2004 Structure 80,000 mi

1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. LAST YEAR SPORT MOULDING FELL OFF PASSENGER DOOR. TWO WEEKS AGO, PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE BROKE WHEN OPENING DOOR. *AK

Mar 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,600 mi

WHILE IN THE DRIVEWA A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL LEAKED UNDER THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CYLINDER GASKET BROKE, AND CAUSED THE OIL TO LEAK OUT OF THE ENGINE. THE CYLINDER GASKET MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,600 mi

WHILE IN THE DRIVEWA A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL LEAKED UNDER THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CYLINDER GASKET BROKE, AND CAUSED THE OIL TO LEAK OUT OF THE ENGINE. THE CYLINDER GASKET MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 35,000 mi

PAINT FADE ON TRUNK AND ROOF OF A BLACK 1998 SEBRING LXI

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

DON\\\\\\'T KNOW EXACT DATES BUT HAD WINDOW TRIM REPAIRED FOR LEAKING ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE WINDOWS AND INTERIOR COVERS UNDER DOOR HANDLES REPLACED FOR PEELING AWAY UNDER ORIG. WARRANTY. CALLED DEALERSHIP W/I 10 MOS. BECAUSE SAME PROBLEMS CAME BACK AND WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure

DON\\\\\\'T KNOW EXACT DATES BUT HAD WINDOW TRIM REPAIRED FOR LEAKING ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE WINDOWS AND INTERIOR COVERS UNDER DOOR HANDLES REPLACED FOR PEELING AWAY UNDER ORIG. WARRANTY. CALLED DEALERSHIP W/I 10 MOS. BECAUSE SAME PROBLEMS CAME BACK AND WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT IS DISAPPEARING ON THE SPOILER, TRUNK, TOP, QUARER-PANEL AND NOW THE HOOD OF MY BLACK 1998 SEBRING. MIRRORS ARE DULLING. DEALERSHIP OFFERED TO PAY $600 AFTER WE HAVE THE CAR PAINTED AND TAKE IT BACK TO THEM. THIS WILL NOT COVER THE EXPENSE OF A QUALITY PAINT JOB (THAT WE PAID FOR WHEN W...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 66,944 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON NOV 2, 2003. WHEN I PURCHASED IT, THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE WHEN YOU GO OVER BUMPS, AND ALSO WHEN THE CAR GOES UP TO 70 YOU COULD HERE A GRINDING LIKE NOISE IN (WHAT I THOUGHT WAS THE ENGINE). THEY TOLD ME TO GO AHEAD AND TAKE THE CAR AND THEY SCHEDULED ME FOR SERVICE THE F...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 66,944 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON NOV 2, 2003. WHEN I PURCHASED IT, THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE WHEN YOU GO OVER BUMPS, AND ALSO WHEN THE CAR GOES UP TO 70 YOU COULD HERE A GRINDING LIKE NOISE IN (WHAT I THOUGHT WAS THE ENGINE). THEY TOLD ME TO GO AHEAD AND TAKE THE CAR AND THEY SCHEDULED ME FOR SERVICE THE F...

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels 66,944 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON NOV 2, 2003. WHEN I PURCHASED IT, THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE WHEN YOU GO OVER BUMPS, AND ALSO WHEN THE CAR GOES UP TO 70 YOU COULD HERE A GRINDING LIKE NOISE IN (WHAT I THOUGHT WAS THE ENGINE). THEY TOLD ME TO GO AHEAD AND TAKE THE CAR AND THEY SCHEDULED ME FOR SERVICE THE F...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 66,944 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON NOV 2, 2003. WHEN I PURCHASED IT, THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE WHEN YOU GO OVER BUMPS, AND ALSO WHEN THE CAR GOES UP TO 70 YOU COULD HERE A GRINDING LIKE NOISE IN (WHAT I THOUGHT WAS THE ENGINE). THEY TOLD ME TO GO AHEAD AND TAKE THE CAR AND THEY SCHEDULED ME FOR SERVICE THE F...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure 66,944 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON NOV 2, 2003. WHEN I PURCHASED IT, THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE WHEN YOU GO OVER BUMPS, AND ALSO WHEN THE CAR GOES UP TO 70 YOU COULD HERE A GRINDING LIKE NOISE IN (WHAT I THOUGHT WAS THE ENGINE). THEY TOLD ME TO GO AHEAD AND TAKE THE CAR AND THEY SCHEDULED ME FOR SERVICE THE F...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 35,000 mi

PAINT FADE ON TRUNK AND ROOF OF A BLACK 1998 SEBRING LXI

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

DON\\\\\\'T KNOW EXACT DATES BUT HAD WINDOW TRIM REPAIRED FOR LEAKING ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE WINDOWS AND INTERIOR COVERS UNDER DOOR HANDLES REPLACED FOR PEELING AWAY UNDER ORIG. WARRANTY. CALLED DEALERSHIP W/I 10 MOS. BECAUSE SAME PROBLEMS CAME BACK AND WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure

DON\\\\\\'T KNOW EXACT DATES BUT HAD WINDOW TRIM REPAIRED FOR LEAKING ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE WINDOWS AND INTERIOR COVERS UNDER DOOR HANDLES REPLACED FOR PEELING AWAY UNDER ORIG. WARRANTY. CALLED DEALERSHIP W/I 10 MOS. BECAUSE SAME PROBLEMS CAME BACK AND WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT IS DISAPPEARING ON THE SPOILER, TRUNK, TOP, QUARER-PANEL AND NOW THE HOOD OF MY BLACK 1998 SEBRING. MIRRORS ARE DULLING. DEALERSHIP OFFERED TO PAY $600 AFTER WE HAVE THE CAR PAINTED AND TAKE IT BACK TO THEM. THIS WILL NOT COVER THE EXPENSE OF A QUALITY PAINT JOB (THAT WE PAID FOR WHEN W...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 66,944 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON NOV 2, 2003. WHEN I PURCHASED IT, THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE WHEN YOU GO OVER BUMPS, AND ALSO WHEN THE CAR GOES UP TO 70 YOU COULD HERE A GRINDING LIKE NOISE IN (WHAT I THOUGHT WAS THE ENGINE). THEY TOLD ME TO GO AHEAD AND TAKE THE CAR AND THEY SCHEDULED ME FOR SERVICE THE F...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 66,944 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON NOV 2, 2003. WHEN I PURCHASED IT, THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE WHEN YOU GO OVER BUMPS, AND ALSO WHEN THE CAR GOES UP TO 70 YOU COULD HERE A GRINDING LIKE NOISE IN (WHAT I THOUGHT WAS THE ENGINE). THEY TOLD ME TO GO AHEAD AND TAKE THE CAR AND THEY SCHEDULED ME FOR SERVICE THE F...

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels 66,944 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON NOV 2, 2003. WHEN I PURCHASED IT, THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE WHEN YOU GO OVER BUMPS, AND ALSO WHEN THE CAR GOES UP TO 70 YOU COULD HERE A GRINDING LIKE NOISE IN (WHAT I THOUGHT WAS THE ENGINE). THEY TOLD ME TO GO AHEAD AND TAKE THE CAR AND THEY SCHEDULED ME FOR SERVICE THE F...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 66,944 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON NOV 2, 2003. WHEN I PURCHASED IT, THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE WHEN YOU GO OVER BUMPS, AND ALSO WHEN THE CAR GOES UP TO 70 YOU COULD HERE A GRINDING LIKE NOISE IN (WHAT I THOUGHT WAS THE ENGINE). THEY TOLD ME TO GO AHEAD AND TAKE THE CAR AND THEY SCHEDULED ME FOR SERVICE THE F...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure 66,944 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON NOV 2, 2003. WHEN I PURCHASED IT, THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE WHEN YOU GO OVER BUMPS, AND ALSO WHEN THE CAR GOES UP TO 70 YOU COULD HERE A GRINDING LIKE NOISE IN (WHAT I THOUGHT WAS THE ENGINE). THEY TOLD ME TO GO AHEAD AND TAKE THE CAR AND THEY SCHEDULED ME FOR SERVICE THE F...

Jan 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

TRANSMISSION AND BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. BRAKES SHAKE AND SHUDDER AND BARELY STOP THE CAR. TRANSMISSION HUMSS AND SHIFTS BADLY

Jan 7, 2004 Power Train 46,000 mi

TRANSMISSION AND BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. BRAKES SHAKE AND SHUDDER AND BARELY STOP THE CAR. TRANSMISSION HUMSS AND SHIFTS BADLY

Jan 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

TRANSMISSION AND BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. BRAKES SHAKE AND SHUDDER AND BARELY STOP THE CAR. TRANSMISSION HUMSS AND SHIFTS BADLY

Jan 7, 2004 Power Train 46,000 mi

TRANSMISSION AND BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE. BRAKES SHAKE AND SHUDDER AND BARELY STOP THE CAR. TRANSMISSION HUMSS AND SHIFTS BADLY

Dec 18, 2003 Suspension Crash 129,000 mi

DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINT AND VIBRATIONS WHEN TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE I RAN INTO THE BACK OF A TRUCK AND PUSHED THAT TRUCK INTO THE BACK OF A MERCEDES. THE IMPACT WAS SIGNIFICANT AND RESULTED IN A HOLE IN THE FRONT OF MY 98 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI. LUCKILY, NO ONE WAS HURT. THE DRIVER OF THE MERC...

Dec 18, 2003 Electrical System 50,000 mi

I AM SO DISGUSTED. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER VEHICLE, NOR WILL I ENCOURAGE ANYONE ELSE TO DO SO. I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI ON 6/29/2000. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: KEY WON'T WORK IN TRUNK ALL THE TIME. LACK OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT - 2 DIFFERENT INCIDENT...

Dec 18, 2003 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

I AM SO DISGUSTED. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER VEHICLE, NOR WILL I ENCOURAGE ANYONE ELSE TO DO SO. I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI ON 6/29/2000. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: KEY WON'T WORK IN TRUNK ALL THE TIME. LACK OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT - 2 DIFFERENT INCIDENT...

Dec 18, 2003 Air Bags 50,000 mi

I AM SO DISGUSTED. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER VEHICLE, NOR WILL I ENCOURAGE ANYONE ELSE TO DO SO. I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI ON 6/29/2000. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: KEY WON'T WORK IN TRUNK ALL THE TIME. LACK OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT - 2 DIFFERENT INCIDENT...

Dec 18, 2003 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

I AM SO DISGUSTED. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER VEHICLE, NOR WILL I ENCOURAGE ANYONE ELSE TO DO SO. I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI ON 6/29/2000. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: KEY WON'T WORK IN TRUNK ALL THE TIME. LACK OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT - 2 DIFFERENT INCIDENT...

Dec 18, 2003 Equipment 50,000 mi

I AM SO DISGUSTED. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER VEHICLE, NOR WILL I ENCOURAGE ANYONE ELSE TO DO SO. I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI ON 6/29/2000. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: KEY WON'T WORK IN TRUNK ALL THE TIME. LACK OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT - 2 DIFFERENT INCIDENT...

Dec 18, 2003 Electrical System

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON OCT 2003. TOOK IT TO THE GOODYEAR (GY) SERVICE CENTER PUT ON A DIAGN. MACHINE. INDICATED MISFIRES. MAJOR TUNE-UP PERFORMED. PICKED CAR UP 4:30 P.M. SERVICE ENG LIGHT WAS OFF. BY 8:00 P.M. IT WAS ON AGAIN. TOOK BACK NEXT DAY & ANOTHER TUNE-UP DONE W/ CHRYSLER POINTS & ...

Dec 18, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON OCT 2003. TOOK IT TO THE GOODYEAR (GY) SERVICE CENTER PUT ON A DIAGN. MACHINE. INDICATED MISFIRES. MAJOR TUNE-UP PERFORMED. PICKED CAR UP 4:30 P.M. SERVICE ENG LIGHT WAS OFF. BY 8:00 P.M. IT WAS ON AGAIN. TOOK BACK NEXT DAY & ANOTHER TUNE-UP DONE W/ CHRYSLER POINTS & ...

Dec 18, 2003 Suspension

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON OCT 2003. TOOK IT TO THE GOODYEAR (GY) SERVICE CENTER PUT ON A DIAGN. MACHINE. INDICATED MISFIRES. MAJOR TUNE-UP PERFORMED. PICKED CAR UP 4:30 P.M. SERVICE ENG LIGHT WAS OFF. BY 8:00 P.M. IT WAS ON AGAIN. TOOK BACK NEXT DAY & ANOTHER TUNE-UP DONE W/ CHRYSLER POINTS & ...

Dec 18, 2003 Suspension Crash 129,000 mi

DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINT AND VIBRATIONS WHEN TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE I RAN INTO THE BACK OF A TRUCK AND PUSHED THAT TRUCK INTO THE BACK OF A MERCEDES. THE IMPACT WAS SIGNIFICANT AND RESULTED IN A HOLE IN THE FRONT OF MY 98 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI. LUCKILY, NO ONE WAS HURT. THE DRIVER OF THE MERC...

Dec 18, 2003 Electrical System 50,000 mi

I AM SO DISGUSTED. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER VEHICLE, NOR WILL I ENCOURAGE ANYONE ELSE TO DO SO. I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI ON 6/29/2000. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: KEY WON'T WORK IN TRUNK ALL THE TIME. LACK OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT - 2 DIFFERENT INCIDENT...

Dec 18, 2003 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

I AM SO DISGUSTED. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER VEHICLE, NOR WILL I ENCOURAGE ANYONE ELSE TO DO SO. I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI ON 6/29/2000. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: KEY WON'T WORK IN TRUNK ALL THE TIME. LACK OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT - 2 DIFFERENT INCIDENT...

Dec 18, 2003 Air Bags 50,000 mi

I AM SO DISGUSTED. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER VEHICLE, NOR WILL I ENCOURAGE ANYONE ELSE TO DO SO. I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI ON 6/29/2000. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: KEY WON'T WORK IN TRUNK ALL THE TIME. LACK OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT - 2 DIFFERENT INCIDENT...

Dec 18, 2003 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

I AM SO DISGUSTED. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER VEHICLE, NOR WILL I ENCOURAGE ANYONE ELSE TO DO SO. I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI ON 6/29/2000. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: KEY WON'T WORK IN TRUNK ALL THE TIME. LACK OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT - 2 DIFFERENT INCIDENT...

Dec 18, 2003 Equipment 50,000 mi

I AM SO DISGUSTED. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER VEHICLE, NOR WILL I ENCOURAGE ANYONE ELSE TO DO SO. I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI ON 6/29/2000. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: KEY WON'T WORK IN TRUNK ALL THE TIME. LACK OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT - 2 DIFFERENT INCIDENT...

Dec 18, 2003 Electrical System

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON OCT 2003. TOOK IT TO THE GOODYEAR (GY) SERVICE CENTER PUT ON A DIAGN. MACHINE. INDICATED MISFIRES. MAJOR TUNE-UP PERFORMED. PICKED CAR UP 4:30 P.M. SERVICE ENG LIGHT WAS OFF. BY 8:00 P.M. IT WAS ON AGAIN. TOOK BACK NEXT DAY & ANOTHER TUNE-UP DONE W/ CHRYSLER POINTS & ...

Dec 18, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON OCT 2003. TOOK IT TO THE GOODYEAR (GY) SERVICE CENTER PUT ON A DIAGN. MACHINE. INDICATED MISFIRES. MAJOR TUNE-UP PERFORMED. PICKED CAR UP 4:30 P.M. SERVICE ENG LIGHT WAS OFF. BY 8:00 P.M. IT WAS ON AGAIN. TOOK BACK NEXT DAY & ANOTHER TUNE-UP DONE W/ CHRYSLER POINTS & ...

Dec 18, 2003 Suspension

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON OCT 2003. TOOK IT TO THE GOODYEAR (GY) SERVICE CENTER PUT ON A DIAGN. MACHINE. INDICATED MISFIRES. MAJOR TUNE-UP PERFORMED. PICKED CAR UP 4:30 P.M. SERVICE ENG LIGHT WAS OFF. BY 8:00 P.M. IT WAS ON AGAIN. TOOK BACK NEXT DAY & ANOTHER TUNE-UP DONE W/ CHRYSLER POINTS & ...

Nov 10, 2003 Tires

I PURCHASED PRECEPT TOURING TIRES AT DISCOUNT TIRE IN JULY. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE 10 OF THEM REPLACED SINCE THAT TIME. THEY ARE TERRIBLE TIRES AND I HAVE WASTED NOT ONLY A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF MONEY BUT TIME AS WELL. EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM HAS A BAD SPOT IN IT--THEY HAVE ALL VIBRATED--AND MY CAR HAS ...

Nov 10, 2003 Tires

I PURCHASED PRECEPT TOURING TIRES AT DISCOUNT TIRE IN JULY. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE 10 OF THEM REPLACED SINCE THAT TIME. THEY ARE TERRIBLE TIRES AND I HAVE WASTED NOT ONLY A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF MONEY BUT TIME AS WELL. EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM HAS A BAD SPOT IN IT--THEY HAVE ALL VIBRATED--AND MY CAR HAS ...

Nov 8, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

TRUNK LID SUPPORTS (NEUMATIC SUPPORTS?) FAILED TO KEEP TRUNK OPEN, CAUSING THE TRUNK LID TO FALL CLOSED ON THE BACK OF MY HEAD WHILE I WAS SECURING THE SPARE TIRE WHILE PARKED AT A GAS STATION. CAR ONLY HAS 55,000K MILES. THE TRUNK LID CAME CRASHING DOWN AS IF IT HAD NO SUPPORT AT ALL. IF THIS IS A ...

Nov 8, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

TRUNK LID SUPPORTS (NEUMATIC SUPPORTS?) FAILED TO KEEP TRUNK OPEN, CAUSING THE TRUNK LID TO FALL CLOSED ON THE BACK OF MY HEAD WHILE I WAS SECURING THE SPARE TIRE WHILE PARKED AT A GAS STATION. CAR ONLY HAS 55,000K MILES. THE TRUNK LID CAME CRASHING DOWN AS IF IT HAD NO SUPPORT AT ALL. IF THIS IS A ...

Nov 5, 2003 Visibility

MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD FOGGING UP. MORE OF A PROBLEM DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. DOESN'T MATTER IF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS OPEN OR CLOSED. HAVE HAD TO LOOK OUT THE SIDE WINDOWS TO VISUALIZE THE HIGHWAY. DATE LISTED IS JUST ONE OF THE TIMES WE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS!*AK

Nov 5, 2003 Visibility

MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD FOGGING UP. MORE OF A PROBLEM DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. DOESN'T MATTER IF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS OPEN OR CLOSED. HAVE HAD TO LOOK OUT THE SIDE WINDOWS TO VISUALIZE THE HIGHWAY. DATE LISTED IS JUST ONE OF THE TIMES WE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS!*AK

Oct 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH INDICATED THAT TIMING BELT AND ENGINE FAILED. *AK

Oct 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH INDICATED THAT TIMING BELT AND ENGINE FAILED. *AK

Oct 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH INDICATED THAT TIMING BELT AND ENGINE FAILED. *AK

Oct 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH INDICATED THAT TIMING BELT AND ENGINE FAILED. *AK

Sep 9, 2003 Visibility 12,000 mi

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER HAS FAILED AT LEAST 10 TIMES. REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BY DEALERSHIP EACH TIME, CONTINUES TO FAIL. *AK

Sep 9, 2003 Visibility 12,000 mi

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER HAS FAILED AT LEAST 10 TIMES. REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BY DEALERSHIP EACH TIME, CONTINUES TO FAIL. *AK

Aug 6, 2003 Equipment 88,376 mi

CONSUMER STATES AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. CALUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Aug 6, 2003 Equipment 88,376 mi

CONSUMER STATES AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED. CALUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGER ARE NOT WORKING AT ALL. CONSUMER STATES IT SHOULD BE LIFE WARRANTY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 5, 2003 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGER ARE NOT WORKING AT ALL. CONSUMER STATES IT SHOULD BE LIFE WARRANTY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 30, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 30, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 30, 2003 Structure 85,000 mi

IN APRIL 2003 MY EXTERIOR DRIVERSIDE DOORHANDLE BROKE OFF. IN JUNE2003, MY EXTERIOR PASSANGER SIDE DOORHANDLE BROKE OFF. BOTH HANDLES BROKE OFF IN THE SAME PLACES. VERY WEAK PLASTIC, DEALER TOLD ME THE CAR WAS OLD(1998). I HAVE OWNED OLDER CARS AND HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE HANDLES BREAKING OFF. ...

Jun 30, 2003 Structure 85,000 mi

IN APRIL 2003 MY EXTERIOR DRIVERSIDE DOORHANDLE BROKE OFF. IN JUNE2003, MY EXTERIOR PASSANGER SIDE DOORHANDLE BROKE OFF. BOTH HANDLES BROKE OFF IN THE SAME PLACES. VERY WEAK PLASTIC, DEALER TOLD ME THE CAR WAS OLD(1998). I HAVE OWNED OLDER CARS AND HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE HANDLES BREAKING OFF. ...

Jun 13, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE DISTRIBUTOR GOING BAD. PART WAS REPLACED.*AK

Jun 13, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE DISTRIBUTOR GOING BAD. PART WAS REPLACED.*AK

May 20, 2003 Air Bags Crash 65,400 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT MAY 16TH AT 2:00 A.M. AT THE CORNER OF PAGE AND BENNINGTON IN CREVE COEUR, MO. THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE CAR IS SMASHED IN, YET THE AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF, WHICH, FROM WHAT I HAVE READ AT HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/AUTOMOTIVE/CHRYSLER_AIRBAG.HTM THAT THIS IS A COM...

May 20, 2003 Air Bags Crash 65,400 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT MAY 16TH AT 2:00 A.M. AT THE CORNER OF PAGE AND BENNINGTON IN CREVE COEUR, MO. THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE CAR IS SMASHED IN, YET THE AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF, WHICH, FROM WHAT I HAVE READ AT HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/AUTOMOTIVE/CHRYSLER_AIRBAG.HTM THAT THIS IS A COM...

May 7, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE AND THE DRIVER SLIGHTLY TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE RACED BACKWARDS WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND INJURIES. *NLM

May 7, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE AND THE DRIVER SLIGHTLY TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE RACED BACKWARDS WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND INJURIES. *NLM

May 6, 2003 Structure 66,000 mi

MY PANELS ON THE SIDE OF MY DOORS ARE BECOMING LOOSE. *NLM

May 6, 2003 Structure 66,000 mi

MY PANELS ON THE SIDE OF MY DOORS ARE BECOMING LOOSE. *NLM

Apr 3, 2003 Suspension

THE REAR AXLE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

Apr 3, 2003 Suspension

THE REAR AXLE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

Mar 24, 2003 Electrical System

THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHEN IN THE PARK POSITION. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INDICATED THAT THE COMPONENT WAS RECALLED BUT THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *NLM

Mar 24, 2003 Electrical System

THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHEN IN THE PARK POSITION. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INDICATED THAT THE COMPONENT WAS RECALLED BUT THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *NLM

Mar 16, 2003 Suspension 55,000 mi

FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS , THERE HAS BEEN A GRADUAL ROAR FROM THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL. UPON A COMPLETE INVESTIGATION IT HAS BEEN SUMMIZED AS THE REAR WHEEL HUB BEARING/ASSEMBLY IS DEFECTIVE. THIS STARTED AT 50K MILES. SINCE THIS IS A SEALED COMPONENT IT WOULD HAVE TO BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. *NLM

Mar 16, 2003 Suspension 55,000 mi

FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS , THERE HAS BEEN A GRADUAL ROAR FROM THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL. UPON A COMPLETE INVESTIGATION IT HAS BEEN SUMMIZED AS THE REAR WHEEL HUB BEARING/ASSEMBLY IS DEFECTIVE. THIS STARTED AT 50K MILES. SINCE THIS IS A SEALED COMPONENT IT WOULD HAVE TO BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. *NLM

Feb 14, 2003 Air Bags Crash 67,300 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED, ALSO TURNED IN A 360 DEGREE ANGLE, AND BOUNCED OFF OF THE CONCRETE MEDIAN. SCC

Feb 14, 2003 Air Bags Crash 67,300 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED, ALSO TURNED IN A 360 DEGREE ANGLE, AND BOUNCED OFF OF THE CONCRETE MEDIAN. SCC

Jan 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING OIL TO LEAK. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. TS SCC

Jan 30, 2003 Electrical System 54,020 mi

THE IGNITION HAD LOCKED UP, AND THE KEY WOULDN'T UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. TS THE SHIFTER WAS ABLE TO MOVED. SCC

Jan 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING OIL TO LEAK. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. TS SCC

Jan 30, 2003 Electrical System 54,020 mi

THE IGNITION HAD LOCKED UP, AND THE KEY WOULDN'T UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. TS THE SHIFTER WAS ABLE TO MOVED. SCC

Jan 8, 2003 Visibility 52,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD AND UPWARD. *JG *JB

Jan 8, 2003 Visibility 52,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD AND UPWARD. *JG *JB

Dec 20, 2002 Power Train 112,325 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING, AND RECENTLY HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION (AUTOMATIC) NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT AND THE SHOP SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. THEY SAID THAT WHEN THE ECT MODULE INSIDE THE TRANSMIS...

Dec 20, 2002 Power Train 112,325 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING, AND RECENTLY HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION (AUTOMATIC) NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT AND THE SHOP SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. THEY SAID THAT WHEN THE ECT MODULE INSIDE THE TRANSMIS...

Oct 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE THROTTLE CONTROL WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE. PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENLY. MR

Oct 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE THROTTLE CONTROL WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE. PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENLY. MR

Oct 11, 2002 Wheels

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE RIM IS CUTTING THE TIRE CAUSING THE TIRE TO LOSE AIR AND THE CONSUMER IS FORCE TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Oct 11, 2002 Wheels

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE RIM IS CUTTING THE TIRE CAUSING THE TIRE TO LOSE AIR AND THE CONSUMER IS FORCE TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Sep 23, 2002 Visibility

LEAKAGE OF OILY SUBSTANCE FROM MIRROR. DISTORTION OF MIRROR REFLECTIVE SURFACE. INTERIOR LIGHTS FILLED WITH SUBSTANCE. DAMAGE TO CAR INTERIOR AROUND GEAR SHIFT. DRIPPED ON HAND WHILE SHIFTING TO REVERSE. VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM SKIN. NLM

Sep 23, 2002 Structure

FRONT BUMPER GETS CAUGHT ON PARKING STOPS. DESIGN ALLOWS BUMPER TO EASILY SLIDE OVER STOP, BUT GETS CAUGHT WHEN CAR IS BACKING OUT. BOLTS HOLDING BUMPER UNDER AIRDAM BROKEN AND BUMPER MATERIAL TORN AT STRESS POINT. NO REPAIR POSSIBLE. STAYED STABLE FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS, BUT THEN DAMAGED SECTION...

Sep 23, 2002 Visibility

LEAKAGE OF OILY SUBSTANCE FROM MIRROR. DISTORTION OF MIRROR REFLECTIVE SURFACE. INTERIOR LIGHTS FILLED WITH SUBSTANCE. DAMAGE TO CAR INTERIOR AROUND GEAR SHIFT. DRIPPED ON HAND WHILE SHIFTING TO REVERSE. VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM SKIN. NLM

Sep 23, 2002 Structure

FRONT BUMPER GETS CAUGHT ON PARKING STOPS. DESIGN ALLOWS BUMPER TO EASILY SLIDE OVER STOP, BUT GETS CAUGHT WHEN CAR IS BACKING OUT. BOLTS HOLDING BUMPER UNDER AIRDAM BROKEN AND BUMPER MATERIAL TORN AT STRESS POINT. NO REPAIR POSSIBLE. STAYED STABLE FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS, BUT THEN DAMAGED SECTION...

Sep 17, 2002 Structure

OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE UPON ATTEMPTING TO OPEN UNLOCKED DOOR. ONE JUNK YARD INFORMED ME HE HAS 10 CALLS A WEEK ON THE SEBRING DOOR HANDLES. *AK

Sep 17, 2002 Structure

OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE UPON ATTEMPTING TO OPEN UNLOCKED DOOR. ONE JUNK YARD INFORMED ME HE HAS 10 CALLS A WEEK ON THE SEBRING DOOR HANDLES. *AK

Aug 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPRIENCED THE SAME THROTTLE PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL # 02 V 186 000,WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. BUT THIS RECALL WAS FOR YEARS 1995/1996, NOT ON 1998.CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Power Train

THIS VEHICLE IS (20) DAYS BEYOND RECALL SCOPE. NHTSA RECALL 98V183000, IGNITION KEY SHIFT INTERLOCK; WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION, A CHILD WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT WHICH ALLOWED VEHICLE TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO SOMEONE ELSES DRIVEWAY HITTING A TREE. MANUFACTURE NOT CLAIMING ANY RESP...

Aug 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPRIENCED THE SAME THROTTLE PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL # 02 V 186 000,WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. BUT THIS RECALL WAS FOR YEARS 1995/1996, NOT ON 1998.CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Power Train

THIS VEHICLE IS (20) DAYS BEYOND RECALL SCOPE. NHTSA RECALL 98V183000, IGNITION KEY SHIFT INTERLOCK; WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION, A CHILD WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT WHICH ALLOWED VEHICLE TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO SOMEONE ELSES DRIVEWAY HITTING A TREE. MANUFACTURE NOT CLAIMING ANY RESP...

Aug 22, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL RAIL WAS LEAKING FUEL ONTO ENGINE. *AK THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THEN THE VEHICLE HAD BLO...

Aug 22, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL RAIL WAS LEAKING FUEL ONTO ENGINE. *AK THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THEN THE VEHICLE HAD BLO...

Aug 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALLED DEALER 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASE COMPLAINING OF BRAKE NOISE. HAVE REPLACED BRAKES 6 TIMES IN LESS THAN 40,000. DEALER REFUSES TO FIX. TOOK TO OUTSIDE SHOP, HAD TO REPLACE FOR 7TH TIME. WE CAN NOT SELL VEHICLE, AND WORRY ABOUT SON DRIVING.WANT CAR REPLACED, DEALER WON'T BUDGE.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALLED DEALER 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASE COMPLAINING OF BRAKE NOISE. HAVE REPLACED BRAKES 6 TIMES IN LESS THAN 40,000. DEALER REFUSES TO FIX. TOOK TO OUTSIDE SHOP, HAD TO REPLACE FOR 7TH TIME. WE CAN NOT SELL VEHICLE, AND WORRY ABOUT SON DRIVING.WANT CAR REPLACED, DEALER WON'T BUDGE.*AK

Jul 25, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT BOTH OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES FELL OFF, WITHIN THREE DAYS APART. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT BOTH OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES FELL OFF, WITHIN THREE DAYS APART. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Jul 23, 2002 Interior Lighting

INTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 23, 2002 Interior Lighting

INTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Seat Belts

PLASTIC COVER THAT SHOULDER BELT POSTIONS THROUGH POPPED OFF. SHOULDER BELT GLIDES UP AND DOWN, CAUSING IRRITATION WHEN DRIVING. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO ADVISED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM IS WITH ACTUAL SEAT AND ENTIRE SEAT HAS TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Seats

PLASTIC COVER THAT SHOULDER BELT POSTIONS THROUGH POPPED OFF. SHOULDER BELT GLIDES UP AND DOWN, CAUSING IRRITATION WHEN DRIVING. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO ADVISED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM IS WITH ACTUAL SEAT AND ENTIRE SEAT HAS TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Seat Belts

PLASTIC COVER THAT SHOULDER BELT POSTIONS THROUGH POPPED OFF. SHOULDER BELT GLIDES UP AND DOWN, CAUSING IRRITATION WHEN DRIVING. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO ADVISED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM IS WITH ACTUAL SEAT AND ENTIRE SEAT HAS TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Seats

PLASTIC COVER THAT SHOULDER BELT POSTIONS THROUGH POPPED OFF. SHOULDER BELT GLIDES UP AND DOWN, CAUSING IRRITATION WHEN DRIVING. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO ADVISED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM IS WITH ACTUAL SEAT AND ENTIRE SEAT HAS TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jul 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO BRAKE PAD WEAR, 6 SETS IN 2 YEARS. DEALER ALSO REPLACED FRONT ROTORS ONCE.*AK

Jul 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO BRAKE PAD WEAR, 6 SETS IN 2 YEARS. DEALER ALSO REPLACED FRONT ROTORS ONCE.*AK

Jun 25, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG FAILURE. *AK

Jun 25, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING RIGHT SIDE FRONT TIRE EXPLODED. *AK

Jun 25, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG FAILURE. *AK

Jun 25, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING RIGHT SIDE FRONT TIRE EXPLODED. *AK

May 15, 2002 Structure

WHEN IT RAINS VEHICLE FLOODS DUE THE CONVERTIBLE TOP DRAIN BEING CLOGGED.*AK

May 15, 2002 Structure

WHEN IT RAINS VEHICLE FLOODS DUE THE CONVERTIBLE TOP DRAIN BEING CLOGGED.*AK

May 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS DIDNOT DEPLOY AT COLLISION WITH CONCRETE WALL AT APPOX 55MPH. DRIVER LOST CONTRO;L ON WET PAVEMENT AND HIT WALL WITH LEFT SIDE OF FRONT END THEN REST OF FRONT END, THEN SPUN AROUND 180 DEGREES AND HIT THE REAR LEFT TRUNK AND BACK END OF CAR. INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED THE CAR DUE TO EXTENSIVE...

May 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS DIDNOT DEPLOY AT COLLISION WITH CONCRETE WALL AT APPOX 55MPH. DRIVER LOST CONTRO;L ON WET PAVEMENT AND HIT WALL WITH LEFT SIDE OF FRONT END THEN REST OF FRONT END, THEN SPUN AROUND 180 DEGREES AND HIT THE REAR LEFT TRUNK AND BACK END OF CAR. INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED THE CAR DUE TO EXTENSIVE...

May 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD AT A FAIRLY HIGH SPEED WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. HAD BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED 3 TIMES; BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

May 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD AT A FAIRLY HIGH SPEED WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. HAD BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED 3 TIMES; BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

May 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD AT A FAIRLY HIGH SPEED WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. HAD BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED 3 TIMES; BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

May 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD AT A FAIRLY HIGH SPEED WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. HAD BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED 3 TIMES; BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

May 1, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES AFTER HAVING RECALL REPAIRS COMPLETED TO THE DOOR GARNISH MOLDING TRIM CLIP, THERE WAS A MINOR VIBRATION THAT COULD BE HEARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER NOTICED THE PASSNEGER DOOR MOLDING HAD MOVED TOWARD THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, WHEN OPENING THE THE PASSENGER DOO...

May 1, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES AFTER HAVING RECALL REPAIRS COMPLETED TO THE DOOR GARNISH MOLDING TRIM CLIP, THERE WAS A MINOR VIBRATION THAT COULD BE HEARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER NOTICED THE PASSNEGER DOOR MOLDING HAD MOVED TOWARD THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, WHEN OPENING THE THE PASSENGER DOO...

Apr 19, 2002 Seat Belts

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT WON'T COME OUT. *AK

Apr 19, 2002 Seat Belts

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT WON'T COME OUT. *AK

Apr 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BACKING OUT BRAKES BROKE OFF FROM VEHICLE, CAUSING BRAKES TO FALL ONTO GROUND. *AK

Apr 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BACKING OUT BRAKES BROKE OFF FROM VEHICLE, CAUSING BRAKES TO FALL ONTO GROUND. *AK

Mar 1, 2002 Suspension

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN THERES A SQUEAKING NOISE. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 1, 2002 Suspension

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN THERES A SQUEAKING NOISE. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 25, 2002 Tires

GOODYEAR BLOW OUT ON THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGERS SIDE. REPLACED TIRE,

Jan 25, 2002 Tires

GOODYEAR BLOW OUT ON THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGERS SIDE. REPLACED TIRE,

Jan 7, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE TRAVELING WITH SEAT BELT ON, SEAT BELT LOCKS CONSUMER IN PLACE, CAUSING CONSUMER INABILITY TO MOVE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 7, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE TRAVELING WITH SEAT BELT ON, SEAT BELT LOCKS CONSUMER IN PLACE, CAUSING CONSUMER INABILITY TO MOVE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 31, 2001 Wheels

THIS IS THE 4TH WHEEL FOR THIS VEHICLE THAT HAS BENT IN 2 YEARS.*AK

Dec 31, 2001 Wheels

THIS IS THE 4TH WHEEL FOR THIS VEHICLE THAT HAS BENT IN 2 YEARS.*AK

Nov 12, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FROM PURCHASE DIDN'T WORK, SALESMAN TOLD ME I NEEDED TO BE TRAVELING 55 MPH FOR IT WORK. TURNED OUT, IT WAS BROKEN, COST ME $100 TO REPAIR. ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CAR DEAD, TURNED OUT IT NEEDED A BATERY. DEALERSHIP PAID THE COST. 2ND MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CHECK ENGING LIGHT CAME...

Nov 12, 2001 Electrical System

CRUISE CONTROL FROM PURCHASE DIDN'T WORK, SALESMAN TOLD ME I NEEDED TO BE TRAVELING 55 MPH FOR IT WORK. TURNED OUT, IT WAS BROKEN, COST ME $100 TO REPAIR. ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CAR DEAD, TURNED OUT IT NEEDED A BATERY. DEALERSHIP PAID THE COST. 2ND MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CHECK ENGING LIGHT CAME...

Nov 12, 2001 Unknown Or Other

CRUISE CONTROL FROM PURCHASE DIDN'T WORK, SALESMAN TOLD ME I NEEDED TO BE TRAVELING 55 MPH FOR IT WORK. TURNED OUT, IT WAS BROKEN, COST ME $100 TO REPAIR. ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CAR DEAD, TURNED OUT IT NEEDED A BATERY. DEALERSHIP PAID THE COST. 2ND MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CHECK ENGING LIGHT CAME...

Nov 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRUISE CONTROL FROM PURCHASE DIDN'T WORK, SALESMAN TOLD ME I NEEDED TO BE TRAVELING 55 MPH FOR IT WORK. TURNED OUT, IT WAS BROKEN, COST ME $100 TO REPAIR. ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CAR DEAD, TURNED OUT IT NEEDED A BATERY. DEALERSHIP PAID THE COST. 2ND MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CHECK ENGING LIGHT CAME...

Nov 12, 2001 Electrical System

CRUISE CONTROL FROM PURCHASE DIDN'T WORK, SALESMAN TOLD ME I NEEDED TO BE TRAVELING 55 MPH FOR IT WORK. TURNED OUT, IT WAS BROKEN, COST ME $100 TO REPAIR. ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CAR DEAD, TURNED OUT IT NEEDED A BATERY. DEALERSHIP PAID THE COST. 2ND MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CHECK ENGING LIGHT CAME...

Nov 12, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FROM PURCHASE DIDN'T WORK, SALESMAN TOLD ME I NEEDED TO BE TRAVELING 55 MPH FOR IT WORK. TURNED OUT, IT WAS BROKEN, COST ME $100 TO REPAIR. ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CAR DEAD, TURNED OUT IT NEEDED A BATERY. DEALERSHIP PAID THE COST. 2ND MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CHECK ENGING LIGHT CAME...

Nov 12, 2001 Electrical System

CRUISE CONTROL FROM PURCHASE DIDN'T WORK, SALESMAN TOLD ME I NEEDED TO BE TRAVELING 55 MPH FOR IT WORK. TURNED OUT, IT WAS BROKEN, COST ME $100 TO REPAIR. ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CAR DEAD, TURNED OUT IT NEEDED A BATERY. DEALERSHIP PAID THE COST. 2ND MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CHECK ENGING LIGHT CAME...

Nov 12, 2001 Unknown Or Other

CRUISE CONTROL FROM PURCHASE DIDN'T WORK, SALESMAN TOLD ME I NEEDED TO BE TRAVELING 55 MPH FOR IT WORK. TURNED OUT, IT WAS BROKEN, COST ME $100 TO REPAIR. ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CAR DEAD, TURNED OUT IT NEEDED A BATERY. DEALERSHIP PAID THE COST. 2ND MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CHECK ENGING LIGHT CAME...

Nov 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRUISE CONTROL FROM PURCHASE DIDN'T WORK, SALESMAN TOLD ME I NEEDED TO BE TRAVELING 55 MPH FOR IT WORK. TURNED OUT, IT WAS BROKEN, COST ME $100 TO REPAIR. ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CAR DEAD, TURNED OUT IT NEEDED A BATERY. DEALERSHIP PAID THE COST. 2ND MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CHECK ENGING LIGHT CAME...

Nov 12, 2001 Electrical System

CRUISE CONTROL FROM PURCHASE DIDN'T WORK, SALESMAN TOLD ME I NEEDED TO BE TRAVELING 55 MPH FOR IT WORK. TURNED OUT, IT WAS BROKEN, COST ME $100 TO REPAIR. ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CAR DEAD, TURNED OUT IT NEEDED A BATERY. DEALERSHIP PAID THE COST. 2ND MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CHECK ENGING LIGHT CAME...

Nov 9, 2001 Suspension Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Nov 9, 2001 Suspension Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Nov 8, 2001 Wheels

POSSIBLY WHEEL RIM FAILURE. *AK

Nov 8, 2001 Wheels

POSSIBLY WHEEL RIM FAILURE. *AK

Oct 3, 2001 Tires

ON 12/2000 A TREAD SEPARATION WAS ENCOUNTERED AND YOU WERE INFORMED AT THAT TIME. ON 9/27/01 I SURVIVED A COMPLETE TIRE FAILURE. THE SIDEWALL WAS RIPPED IN A STRAIGHT LINE FROM THE BEAD TO THE TREAD. THE GOODYEAR DEALER SAID IT WAS A TREAD SEPARATION AND INFORMED ME THAT THE OTHER FRONT TIRE (RIG...

Oct 3, 2001 Tires

ON 12/2000 A TREAD SEPARATION WAS ENCOUNTERED AND YOU WERE INFORMED AT THAT TIME. ON 9/27/01 I SURVIVED A COMPLETE TIRE FAILURE. THE SIDEWALL WAS RIPPED IN A STRAIGHT LINE FROM THE BEAD TO THE TREAD. THE GOODYEAR DEALER SAID IT WAS A TREAD SEPARATION AND INFORMED ME THAT THE OTHER FRONT TIRE (RIG...

Sep 30, 2001 Suspension

WHEEL HUB BEARING ON LEFT REAR WHEEL WENT BAD. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT THESE PARTS SHOULD NOT GO BAD UNTIL I REACH AT LEAST 80,000 MILES ON MY CAR. HIS COMMENT WAS THAT THE PART MUST HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE FROM THE START. MY COMPLAINT ABOUT THE MOLDING: I TOOK MY CAR TO AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH AND IT C...

Sep 30, 2001 Suspension

WHEEL HUB BEARING ON LEFT REAR WHEEL WENT BAD. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT THESE PARTS SHOULD NOT GO BAD UNTIL I REACH AT LEAST 80,000 MILES ON MY CAR. HIS COMMENT WAS THAT THE PART MUST HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE FROM THE START. MY COMPLAINT ABOUT THE MOLDING: I TOOK MY CAR TO AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH AND IT C...

Sep 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A LOUD SOUND COMING FROM FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS WHENEVER YOU INCREASE SPEED, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR OF MY TIRES TWICE, AND STILL HAVING THE PROBLEM OF THE TIRES GOING FLAT. THE BRAKES PULSATE WHENEVER COMING TO A STOP AND THEY CONSTANTLY SQUEAL. I HAVE WENT TO THE MECHANICS FOR ALL OF ...

Sep 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A LOUD SOUND COMING FROM FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS WHENEVER YOU INCREASE SPEED, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR OF MY TIRES TWICE, AND STILL HAVING THE PROBLEM OF THE TIRES GOING FLAT. THE BRAKES PULSATE WHENEVER COMING TO A STOP AND THEY CONSTANTLY SQUEAL. I HAVE WENT TO THE MECHANICS FOR ALL OF ...

Sep 19, 2001 Power Train

STARTED CAR, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE WENT FROM PARK TO REVERSE TO NEUTRAL TO DRIVE. WHEN CAR WENT INTO DRIVE IT RACED OUT OF CONTROL. RESULTING IN HITTING THE OTHER VEHICLE

Sep 19, 2001 Power Train

STARTED CAR, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE WENT FROM PARK TO REVERSE TO NEUTRAL TO DRIVE. WHEN CAR WENT INTO DRIVE IT RACED OUT OF CONTROL. RESULTING IN HITTING THE OTHER VEHICLE

Sep 1, 2001 Equipment

A/C EVAPORATOR STARTED LEAKING WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. REPORTED TO CHRYSLER WITH NO RESPONSE.*AK

Sep 1, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVE FROM PHILADELPHIA PA TO LINTHICUM, MD ON I-95, MY DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE - WHICH IS 6 WEEKS OLD - BLEW OUT. MY TIRE WAS NOT IMPROPERLY INFLATED NOR WAS I APPROACHING OR EXCEEDING THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED SPEED RATING. HAVING TO CROSS 4 LANES OF TRAFFIC TO SAFETY, DURING RUSH HOUR ON AN...

Sep 1, 2001 Equipment

A/C EVAPORATOR STARTED LEAKING WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. REPORTED TO CHRYSLER WITH NO RESPONSE.*AK

Sep 1, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVE FROM PHILADELPHIA PA TO LINTHICUM, MD ON I-95, MY DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE - WHICH IS 6 WEEKS OLD - BLEW OUT. MY TIRE WAS NOT IMPROPERLY INFLATED NOR WAS I APPROACHING OR EXCEEDING THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED SPEED RATING. HAVING TO CROSS 4 LANES OF TRAFFIC TO SAFETY, DURING RUSH HOUR ON AN...

Aug 31, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE JUMPED FROM PARK TO INTO REVERSE WITHOUT THE KEYS IN IGNITION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTATCED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 31, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE JUMPED FROM PARK TO INTO REVERSE WITHOUT THE KEYS IN IGNITION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTATCED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 30, 2001 Suspension

THERE IS A HIGH PITCH ROTATIONAL WHINNIG COMING FROM VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS A SOFT GRINDING WHISTLE, OUND GETS WORSE AS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAD VEHICLE ON AND OFF FOR SIX WEEKS. STILL COULD NOT FIND A REMEDY FOR PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 30, 2001 Suspension

THERE IS A HIGH PITCH ROTATIONAL WHINNIG COMING FROM VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS A SOFT GRINDING WHISTLE, OUND GETS WORSE AS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAD VEHICLE ON AND OFF FOR SIX WEEKS. STILL COULD NOT FIND A REMEDY FOR PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 21, 2001 Structure

DOOR HANDLES ARE BREAKING OFF -- BOTH DOORS ON MY VEHICLE -- AVERAGE 8 PER MONTH AT THE COLONIAL CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH DEALERSHIP IN MESQUITE, TEXAS. *AK

Aug 21, 2001 Structure

DOOR HANDLES ARE BREAKING OFF -- BOTH DOORS ON MY VEHICLE -- AVERAGE 8 PER MONTH AT THE COLONIAL CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH DEALERSHIP IN MESQUITE, TEXAS. *AK

Aug 10, 2001 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER'S SEATBELT WILL NOT PULL OUT ANYMORE. *AK

Aug 10, 2001 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER'S SEATBELT WILL NOT PULL OUT ANYMORE. *AK

Jul 16, 2001 Structure

EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES BREAK OFF AND INTERNAL COMPONENTS FALL INSIDE OF DOOR. THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM AN OUTSIDE SOURCE. THE DOOR HANDLE COMPONENTS ARE OR APPEAR TO BE MADE OF SOME TYPE OF HARD PLASTIC, WHEN EXPOSED TO ELEMENTS IT BECOMES BRITTLE.*AK

Jul 16, 2001 Structure

EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES BREAK OFF AND INTERNAL COMPONENTS FALL INSIDE OF DOOR. THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM AN OUTSIDE SOURCE. THE DOOR HANDLE COMPONENTS ARE OR APPEAR TO BE MADE OF SOME TYPE OF HARD PLASTIC, WHEN EXPOSED TO ELEMENTS IT BECOMES BRITTLE.*AK

Jun 1, 2001 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S FRONT SEAT BELT IS DEFECTIVE, ANY PULL ON BUCKLE AND IT COMES UNDONE.*AK

Jun 1, 2001 Structure

BOTH DOOR HANDLES BROKE OFF IN CONSUMERS HAND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN DOOR.*AK

Jun 1, 2001 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S FRONT SEAT BELT IS DEFECTIVE, ANY PULL ON BUCKLE AND IT COMES UNDONE.*AK

Jun 1, 2001 Structure

BOTH DOOR HANDLES BROKE OFF IN CONSUMERS HAND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN DOOR.*AK

Apr 17, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 50-55 MPH MOLDING ON PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR FLEW OFF VEHICLE IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. BUT, THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR/ MAKE A MODEL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Apr 17, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 50-55 MPH MOLDING ON PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR FLEW OFF VEHICLE IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. BUT, THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR/ MAKE A MODEL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Apr 5, 2001 Wheels

FRONT LEFT WHEEL ASSEMBLY ON VEHICLE FELL OFF COMPLETELY WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. DEALERSHIP DID NOT GIVE CONSUMER A REASON FOR POSSIBLE DEFECT. PRIOR WORK WAS DONE BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC - AN INVESTIGATOR LOOKED INTO THIS MATTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACH...

Apr 5, 2001 Wheels

FRONT LEFT WHEEL ASSEMBLY ON VEHICLE FELL OFF COMPLETELY WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. DEALERSHIP DID NOT GIVE CONSUMER A REASON FOR POSSIBLE DEFECT. PRIOR WORK WAS DONE BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC - AN INVESTIGATOR LOOKED INTO THIS MATTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACH...

Mar 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN SERIOUS CRASH, HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH FRONT END. AT 45 MPH IMPACT ,DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING NECK INJURIES.*AK

Mar 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN SERIOUS CRASH, HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH FRONT END. AT 45 MPH IMPACT ,DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING NECK INJURIES.*AK

Mar 26, 2001 Steering Crash

ON JAN 1999 I WAS GOING TO WORK AN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND I COULD NOT STEER THE CAR SO I LOST CONTROL AND HIT AN ENBANKMENT. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO BE SERVICED AND THE SAID IT WAS MY FAULT BECAUSE THERE WAS A WIRE UNDERNEITH THE CAR THAT CAUSED THE BELT TO COME OFF BUT THE WIRE WAS THERE DUE TO ...

Mar 26, 2001 Steering Crash

ON JAN 1999 I WAS GOING TO WORK AN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND I COULD NOT STEER THE CAR SO I LOST CONTROL AND HIT AN ENBANKMENT. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO BE SERVICED AND THE SAID IT WAS MY FAULT BECAUSE THERE WAS A WIRE UNDERNEITH THE CAR THAT CAUSED THE BELT TO COME OFF BUT THE WIRE WAS THERE DUE TO ...

Mar 24, 2001 Wheels

ROTORS CONSTANTLY BEING REPLACED OR TURNED; VIBRATION BAD; NOW DEALER BLAMING IT ON WEAK WHEELS. *AK

Mar 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS CONSTANTLY BEING REPLACED OR TURNED; VIBRATION BAD; NOW DEALER BLAMING IT ON WEAK WHEELS. *AK

Mar 24, 2001 Wheels

ROTORS CONSTANTLY BEING REPLACED OR TURNED; VIBRATION BAD; NOW DEALER BLAMING IT ON WEAK WHEELS. *AK

Mar 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS CONSTANTLY BEING REPLACED OR TURNED; VIBRATION BAD; NOW DEALER BLAMING IT ON WEAK WHEELS. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 23, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 21, 2001 Wheels

RIMS ARE BENDING EASILY AND TIRES WILL NOT STAY INFLATED. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE RIMS REPAIRED 7 TIMES. CONSUMER ALSO STARTED A FILE WITH CHRYSLER #8432551. *AK *SLC

Mar 21, 2001 Wheels

RIMS ARE BENDING EASILY AND TIRES WILL NOT STAY INFLATED. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE RIMS REPAIRED 7 TIMES. CONSUMER ALSO STARTED A FILE WITH CHRYSLER #8432551. *AK *SLC

Mar 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 OR 55 REAR ENDED A CAR. HAD SLAMMED ON BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDNOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 OR 55 REAR ENDED A CAR. HAD SLAMMED ON BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDNOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 OR 55 REAR ENDED A CAR. HAD SLAMMED ON BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDNOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 OR 55 REAR ENDED A CAR. HAD SLAMMED ON BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDNOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 15, 2001 Structure

CONSUMER NOTICED RUST ON DOOR HINGE. AS A RESULT OF RUST DOOR WOULD BECOME UNLOCKED AND COME OPEN WHILE TRAVELING.*AK CONSUMER STATES DOOR POST RUSTED AROUND BOLT HEADS, CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH INVESTIGATION FROM DEALERSHIP.*JB

Mar 15, 2001 Structure

CONSUMER NOTICED RUST ON DOOR HINGE. AS A RESULT OF RUST DOOR WOULD BECOME UNLOCKED AND COME OPEN WHILE TRAVELING.*AK CONSUMER STATES DOOR POST RUSTED AROUND BOLT HEADS, CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH INVESTIGATION FROM DEALERSHIP.*JB

Mar 9, 2001 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY HORN ASSEMBLY IS INOPERABLE. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 9, 2001 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY HORN ASSEMBLY IS INOPERABLE. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING. DEALER REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPAIRS, PAID FOR PARTS ONLY. *AK

Mar 6, 2001 Wheels

ENGINE-WELL MAINTAINED FAILED AT 60K MILES. OIL PUMP AND BEARINGS. DOOR ASSEMBLY KEEPS COMING LOOSE, HANDLE FELL OFF. WHEELS TOO SOFT, BENT ALL OF THE TIME. FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 17K MILES. THIS CAR IS A LEMON.

Mar 6, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE-WELL MAINTAINED FAILED AT 60K MILES. OIL PUMP AND BEARINGS. DOOR ASSEMBLY KEEPS COMING LOOSE, HANDLE FELL OFF. WHEELS TOO SOFT, BENT ALL OF THE TIME. FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 17K MILES. THIS CAR IS A LEMON.

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE-WELL MAINTAINED FAILED AT 60K MILES. OIL PUMP AND BEARINGS. DOOR ASSEMBLY KEEPS COMING LOOSE, HANDLE FELL OFF. WHEELS TOO SOFT, BENT ALL OF THE TIME. FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 17K MILES. THIS CAR IS A LEMON.

Mar 6, 2001 Structure

ENGINE-WELL MAINTAINED FAILED AT 60K MILES. OIL PUMP AND BEARINGS. DOOR ASSEMBLY KEEPS COMING LOOSE, HANDLE FELL OFF. WHEELS TOO SOFT, BENT ALL OF THE TIME. FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 17K MILES. THIS CAR IS A LEMON.

Mar 6, 2001 Structure

ENGINE-WELL MAINTAINED FAILED AT 60K MILES. OIL PUMP AND BEARINGS. DOOR ASSEMBLY KEEPS COMING LOOSE, HANDLE FELL OFF. WHEELS TOO SOFT, BENT ALL OF THE TIME. FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 17K MILES. THIS CAR IS A LEMON.

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING. DEALER REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPAIRS, PAID FOR PARTS ONLY. *AK

Mar 6, 2001 Wheels

ENGINE-WELL MAINTAINED FAILED AT 60K MILES. OIL PUMP AND BEARINGS. DOOR ASSEMBLY KEEPS COMING LOOSE, HANDLE FELL OFF. WHEELS TOO SOFT, BENT ALL OF THE TIME. FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 17K MILES. THIS CAR IS A LEMON.

Mar 6, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE-WELL MAINTAINED FAILED AT 60K MILES. OIL PUMP AND BEARINGS. DOOR ASSEMBLY KEEPS COMING LOOSE, HANDLE FELL OFF. WHEELS TOO SOFT, BENT ALL OF THE TIME. FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 17K MILES. THIS CAR IS A LEMON.

Mar 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE-WELL MAINTAINED FAILED AT 60K MILES. OIL PUMP AND BEARINGS. DOOR ASSEMBLY KEEPS COMING LOOSE, HANDLE FELL OFF. WHEELS TOO SOFT, BENT ALL OF THE TIME. FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 17K MILES. THIS CAR IS A LEMON.

Mar 6, 2001 Structure

ENGINE-WELL MAINTAINED FAILED AT 60K MILES. OIL PUMP AND BEARINGS. DOOR ASSEMBLY KEEPS COMING LOOSE, HANDLE FELL OFF. WHEELS TOO SOFT, BENT ALL OF THE TIME. FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 17K MILES. THIS CAR IS A LEMON.

Mar 6, 2001 Structure

ENGINE-WELL MAINTAINED FAILED AT 60K MILES. OIL PUMP AND BEARINGS. DOOR ASSEMBLY KEEPS COMING LOOSE, HANDLE FELL OFF. WHEELS TOO SOFT, BENT ALL OF THE TIME. FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 17K MILES. THIS CAR IS A LEMON.

Feb 22, 2001 Wheels

I HAVE HAD 4 FLAT TIRES SINCE I PURCHASE THE VEHICLE LESS THAN A YEAR AGO. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TIRES, BUT AFTER THE FOURTH FLAT, AND SEEING OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS WEBSITE, I REALIZED IT WAS THE CAR. THE RIMS BEND, RELEASING AIR AND THE TIRES GO FLAT. THEN THE RIM WRECKS THE TIRE, AND BEN...

Feb 22, 2001 Wheels

I HAVE HAD 4 FLAT TIRES SINCE I PURCHASE THE VEHICLE LESS THAN A YEAR AGO. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TIRES, BUT AFTER THE FOURTH FLAT, AND SEEING OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS WEBSITE, I REALIZED IT WAS THE CAR. THE RIMS BEND, RELEASING AIR AND THE TIRES GO FLAT. THEN THE RIM WRECKS THE TIRE, AND BEN...

Feb 15, 2001 Suspension

SUSPENSION IS LOOSE, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, CONSUMER FEELS COULD LOSE STEERING CONTROL. *AK

Feb 15, 2001 Suspension

SUSPENSION IS LOOSE, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, CONSUMER FEELS COULD LOSE STEERING CONTROL. *AK

Feb 13, 2001 Wheels

IN 2.5 YRS I HAVE HAD 5 RIMS BEND RESULTING IN BLOWN TIRES. VERY POOR DESIGN. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO HANDLE THIS BEFORE SOMONE GETS HURT OR DIES!!! AND IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE!!! *AK (TIRESIZE: P215/50R17)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/50R17 )

Feb 13, 2001 Wheels

IN 2.5 YRS I HAVE HAD 5 RIMS BEND RESULTING IN BLOWN TIRES. VERY POOR DESIGN. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO HANDLE THIS BEFORE SOMONE GETS HURT OR DIES!!! AND IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE!!! *AK (TIRESIZE: P215/50R17)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/50R17 )

Jan 16, 2001 Wheels

ALL 4 WHEELS ARE BENT ON CAR FROM ROAD POT HOLES. THE RIMS ARE MADE FROM ALUMINUM. THEY ARE TO SOFT FOR THE LOW PROFILE GOOD YEAR TIRE THAT IS ON THE CAR. WENT THE RIM BENDS THE TIRE BELTS BREAK CAUSING THE CAR TO VIBRATE. THE GOODYEAR TIRE THAT IS ON THE CAR IS THE ONLY 17 INCH TIRE THAT FITS THE C...

Jan 16, 2001 Wheels

ALL 4 WHEELS ARE BENT ON CAR FROM ROAD POT HOLES. THE RIMS ARE MADE FROM ALUMINUM. THEY ARE TO SOFT FOR THE LOW PROFILE GOOD YEAR TIRE THAT IS ON THE CAR. WENT THE RIM BENDS THE TIRE BELTS BREAK CAUSING THE CAR TO VIBRATE. THE GOODYEAR TIRE THAT IS ON THE CAR IS THE ONLY 17 INCH TIRE THAT FITS THE C...

Jan 5, 2001 Steering

STEERING LOCKS UP INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING. THEIR IS A LOUD POPPING SOUND BEFORE STEERING RETURNS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 5, 2001 Steering

STEERING LOCKS UP INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING. THEIR IS A LOUD POPPING SOUND BEFORE STEERING RETURNS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 20, 2000 Tires

GOODYEAR EAGLE RSA TIRE, P215/50R17, DOT M6PCLNWR107, EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING VIBRATION, GOODYEAR EXCHANGED TIRE AT A 50% PRORATE. *SLC

Dec 20, 2000 Tires

GOODYEAR EAGLE RSA TIRE, P215/50R17, DOT M6PCLNWR107, EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING VIBRATION, GOODYEAR EXCHANGED TIRE AT A 50% PRORATE. *SLC

Dec 13, 2000 Tires

SEVERAL FLAT TIRES, SINCE LESS THAN 15K MILES ON VEHICLE -- I'VE HAD OVER A HALF DOZEN FLATS IN THE TWO YEARS I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE( DOT NUMBER: )

Dec 13, 2000 Tires

SEVERAL FLAT TIRES, SINCE LESS THAN 15K MILES ON VEHICLE -- I'VE HAD OVER A HALF DOZEN FLATS IN THE TWO YEARS I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE( DOT NUMBER: )

Dec 12, 2000 Structure

THE TRIM ON THE OUTSIDE OF BOTH DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS HAVE BEEN FIXED ONCE AND REPLACED ONCE. THE TRIM SEEMS TO FALL OF DURING THE SUMMER WHEN TEMPURATURES REACH 105 OR ABOVE FOR SEVERAL DAYS IN A ROW. THE TRIM HAS COME LOOSE FROM THE PASSANGER SIDE DOOR AGAIN. I HAVE BEEN TALKING ...

Dec 12, 2000 Structure

THE TRIM ON THE OUTSIDE OF BOTH DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS HAVE BEEN FIXED ONCE AND REPLACED ONCE. THE TRIM SEEMS TO FALL OF DURING THE SUMMER WHEN TEMPURATURES REACH 105 OR ABOVE FOR SEVERAL DAYS IN A ROW. THE TRIM HAS COME LOOSE FROM THE PASSANGER SIDE DOOR AGAIN. I HAVE BEEN TALKING ...

Dec 10, 2000 Tires

SINCE PURCHASING MY SEBRING IN MAY '98 I HAVE HAD 6 FLAT TIRES. I HAVE NEVER HAD A FLAT BEFORE. AFTER SPEAKING WITH OTHER SEBRING OWNERS IT SEEMS THERE COULD BE A FAULT IN THE SOFT ALUMINUM WHEELS. I HAVE JUST HAD MY SECOND FLAT IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS AND AM AFRAID TO GET INTO THE CAR. THIS IS HAPPENIN...

Dec 10, 2000 Wheels

SINCE PURCHASING MY SEBRING IN MAY '98 I HAVE HAD 6 FLAT TIRES. I HAVE NEVER HAD A FLAT BEFORE. AFTER SPEAKING WITH OTHER SEBRING OWNERS IT SEEMS THERE COULD BE A FAULT IN THE SOFT ALUMINUM WHEELS. I HAVE JUST HAD MY SECOND FLAT IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS AND AM AFRAID TO GET INTO THE CAR. THIS IS HAPPENIN...

Dec 10, 2000 Structure

THE CAR IS DESIGNED SO THAT ANY SPEED BUMP, DRIVEWAY,OR PARKING LOT BLOCK CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THIS CAR. IT IS ABOUT HALF THE DISTANCE FROM THE GROUND AS ANY OTHER CAR AND THE FIBERGLASS BODY SPLITS AND MUST BE REPAIRED FOR HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. THIS IS NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I KNOW TH...

Dec 10, 2000 Tires

SINCE PURCHASING MY SEBRING IN MAY '98 I HAVE HAD 6 FLAT TIRES. I HAVE NEVER HAD A FLAT BEFORE. AFTER SPEAKING WITH OTHER SEBRING OWNERS IT SEEMS THERE COULD BE A FAULT IN THE SOFT ALUMINUM WHEELS. I HAVE JUST HAD MY SECOND FLAT IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS AND AM AFRAID TO GET INTO THE CAR. THIS IS HAPPENIN...

Dec 10, 2000 Wheels

SINCE PURCHASING MY SEBRING IN MAY '98 I HAVE HAD 6 FLAT TIRES. I HAVE NEVER HAD A FLAT BEFORE. AFTER SPEAKING WITH OTHER SEBRING OWNERS IT SEEMS THERE COULD BE A FAULT IN THE SOFT ALUMINUM WHEELS. I HAVE JUST HAD MY SECOND FLAT IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS AND AM AFRAID TO GET INTO THE CAR. THIS IS HAPPENIN...

Dec 10, 2000 Structure

THE CAR IS DESIGNED SO THAT ANY SPEED BUMP, DRIVEWAY,OR PARKING LOT BLOCK CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THIS CAR. IT IS ABOUT HALF THE DISTANCE FROM THE GROUND AS ANY OTHER CAR AND THE FIBERGLASS BODY SPLITS AND MUST BE REPAIRED FOR HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. THIS IS NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I KNOW TH...

Dec 3, 2000 Structure

FRONT BUMPER HAS COMPLETELY CRACKED INTO TWICE. I BOUGHT THE CAR 5/1999 AT GRUBBS NISSAN IN BEDFORD.*AK

Dec 3, 2000 Structure

FRONT BUMPER HAS COMPLETELY CRACKED INTO TWICE. I BOUGHT THE CAR 5/1999 AT GRUBBS NISSAN IN BEDFORD.*AK

Oct 14, 2000 Fuel System, Other

IMPROPER REGISTRATION OF FUEL GAUGE. FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS 1/4 FULL BUT TANK IS ACTUALLY EMPTY.

Oct 14, 2000 Fuel System, Other

IMPROPER REGISTRATION OF FUEL GAUGE. FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS 1/4 FULL BUT TANK IS ACTUALLY EMPTY. *AK

Oct 14, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,000 mi

IMPROPER REGISTRATION OF FUEL GAUGE. FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS 1/4 FULL BUT TANK IS ACTUALLY EMPTY. *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*734329

Oct 14, 2000 Fuel System, Other

IMPROPER REGISTRATION OF FUEL GAUGE. FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS 1/4 FULL BUT TANK IS ACTUALLY EMPTY.

Oct 14, 2000 Fuel System, Other

IMPROPER REGISTRATION OF FUEL GAUGE. FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS 1/4 FULL BUT TANK IS ACTUALLY EMPTY. *AK

Oct 14, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,000 mi

IMPROPER REGISTRATION OF FUEL GAUGE. FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS 1/4 FULL BUT TANK IS ACTUALLY EMPTY. *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*734329

Oct 12, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35-40 MPH AND AS A RESULT OF AN FRONTAL ACCIDENT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD DURING THE ACCIDENT. *YH

Oct 12, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35-40 MPH AND AS A RESULT OF AN FRONTAL ACCIDENT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD DURING THE ACCIDENT. *YH

Oct 12, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35-40 MPH AND AS A RESULT OF AN FRONTAL ACCIDENT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD DURING THE ACCIDENT. *YH

Oct 12, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35-40 MPH AND AS A RESULT OF AN FRONTAL ACCIDENT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD DURING THE ACCIDENT. *YH

Oct 10, 2000 Structure

FRAME OF CONVERTIBLE TOP IS CRACKING AND CANNOT BE USED. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Oct 10, 2000 Structure

FRAME OF CONVERTIBLE TOP IS CRACKING AND CANNOT BE USED. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE. SHE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION, AND A KNOT WAS COMING FROM INSIDE, OUT OF TIRE. RIGHT FRONT TIRE LOOKED LIKE IT IWAS DRY ROTTEN. GOODYEAR, PR21550R17. SHE WILL CONTACT GOODYEAR.*AK

Sep 27, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE. SHE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION, AND A KNOT WAS COMING FROM INSIDE, OUT OF TIRE. RIGHT FRONT TIRE LOOKED LIKE IT IWAS DRY ROTTEN. GOODYEAR, PR21550R17. SHE WILL CONTACT GOODYEAR.*AK

Sep 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS BRAKES FAILED. AT FIRST INCIDENT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS BRAKES FAILED. AT FIRST INCIDENT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 31, 2000 Structure

SIDE MOLDING FELL OFF ON THE FREEWAY. BRAKES VIBRATED. DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL WEAR. RIMS HAVE BENT SEVERAL TIMES. FRONT END WAS VERY LOW TO THE GROUND. ENGINE DIED BECUASE SERPENTINE TIME BELT CAME OFF, CAUSING ENGINE TO CEASE. DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR PROBLEM, BUT IT STILL SQUEALED. DEAL...

Aug 31, 2000 Wheels

SIDE MOLDING FELL OFF ON THE FREEWAY. BRAKES VIBRATED. DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL WEAR. RIMS HAVE BENT SEVERAL TIMES. FRONT END WAS VERY LOW TO THE GROUND. ENGINE DIED BECUASE SERPENTINE TIME BELT CAME OFF, CAUSING ENGINE TO CEASE. DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR PROBLEM, BUT IT STILL SQUEALED. DEAL...

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SIDE MOLDING FELL OFF ON THE FREEWAY. BRAKES VIBRATED. DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL WEAR. RIMS HAVE BENT SEVERAL TIMES. FRONT END WAS VERY LOW TO THE GROUND. ENGINE DIED BECUASE SERPENTINE TIME BELT CAME OFF, CAUSING ENGINE TO CEASE. DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR PROBLEM, BUT IT STILL SQUEALED. DEAL...

Aug 31, 2000 Suspension

SIDE MOLDING FELL OFF ON THE FREEWAY. BRAKES VIBRATED. DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL WEAR. RIMS HAVE BENT SEVERAL TIMES. FRONT END WAS VERY LOW TO THE GROUND. ENGINE DIED BECUASE SERPENTINE TIME BELT CAME OFF, CAUSING ENGINE TO CEASE. DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR PROBLEM, BUT IT STILL SQUEALED. DEAL...

Aug 31, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SIDE MOLDING FELL OFF ON THE FREEWAY. BRAKES VIBRATED. DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL WEAR. RIMS HAVE BENT SEVERAL TIMES. FRONT END WAS VERY LOW TO THE GROUND. ENGINE DIED BECUASE SERPENTINE TIME BELT CAME OFF, CAUSING ENGINE TO CEASE. DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR PROBLEM, BUT IT STILL SQUEALED. DEAL...

Aug 31, 2000 Structure

SIDE MOLDING FELL OFF ON THE FREEWAY. BRAKES VIBRATED. DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL WEAR. RIMS HAVE BENT SEVERAL TIMES. FRONT END WAS VERY LOW TO THE GROUND. ENGINE DIED BECUASE SERPENTINE TIME BELT CAME OFF, CAUSING ENGINE TO CEASE. DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR PROBLEM, BUT IT STILL SQUEALED. DEAL...

Aug 31, 2000 Wheels

SIDE MOLDING FELL OFF ON THE FREEWAY. BRAKES VIBRATED. DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL WEAR. RIMS HAVE BENT SEVERAL TIMES. FRONT END WAS VERY LOW TO THE GROUND. ENGINE DIED BECUASE SERPENTINE TIME BELT CAME OFF, CAUSING ENGINE TO CEASE. DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR PROBLEM, BUT IT STILL SQUEALED. DEAL...

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SIDE MOLDING FELL OFF ON THE FREEWAY. BRAKES VIBRATED. DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL WEAR. RIMS HAVE BENT SEVERAL TIMES. FRONT END WAS VERY LOW TO THE GROUND. ENGINE DIED BECUASE SERPENTINE TIME BELT CAME OFF, CAUSING ENGINE TO CEASE. DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR PROBLEM, BUT IT STILL SQUEALED. DEAL...

Aug 31, 2000 Suspension

SIDE MOLDING FELL OFF ON THE FREEWAY. BRAKES VIBRATED. DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL WEAR. RIMS HAVE BENT SEVERAL TIMES. FRONT END WAS VERY LOW TO THE GROUND. ENGINE DIED BECUASE SERPENTINE TIME BELT CAME OFF, CAUSING ENGINE TO CEASE. DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR PROBLEM, BUT IT STILL SQUEALED. DEAL...

Aug 31, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SIDE MOLDING FELL OFF ON THE FREEWAY. BRAKES VIBRATED. DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL WEAR. RIMS HAVE BENT SEVERAL TIMES. FRONT END WAS VERY LOW TO THE GROUND. ENGINE DIED BECUASE SERPENTINE TIME BELT CAME OFF, CAUSING ENGINE TO CEASE. DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR PROBLEM, BUT IT STILL SQUEALED. DEAL...

Aug 23, 2000 Structure Crash

THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AT 5400 MILES, RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. SINCE THIS TIME, THE CAR WILL NOT STAY IN ALIGNMENT. THE STEERING KNUCKLE, HUB & LOW CONTROL ARM WERE REPLACED BUT THE RIGHT CAMBER WAS STILL OUT. THE UPPER CONTROL ARM & UPPER STRUT BRACKET ...

Aug 23, 2000 Structure Crash

THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AT 5400 MILES, RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. SINCE THIS TIME, THE CAR WILL NOT STAY IN ALIGNMENT. THE STEERING KNUCKLE, HUB & LOW CONTROL ARM WERE REPLACED BUT THE RIGHT CAMBER WAS STILL OUT. THE UPPER CONTROL ARM & UPPER STRUT BRACKET ...

Aug 18, 2000 Structure

INSIDE DOOR PANEL PLASTIC IS FALLING OFF, ESPECIALLY WHEN WEATHER CHANGES. DEALER WILL FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY, BUT CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TOO MANY TIMES. *AK

Aug 18, 2000 Structure

INSIDE DOOR PANEL PLASTIC IS FALLING OFF, ESPECIALLY WHEN WEATHER CHANGES. DEALER WILL FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY, BUT CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TOO MANY TIMES. *AK

Aug 7, 2000 Structure

THE OUTER DOOR PANELS ON MY AUTOMOBLE HAVE AT NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BECOME LOOSE & HAVE FALLEN OFF & ARE UNABLE TO BE PROFESSIONALLY FIXED.

Aug 7, 2000 Structure

THE OUTER DOOR PANELS ON MY AUTOMOBLE HAVE AT NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BECOME LOOSE & HAVE FALLEN OFF & ARE UNABLE TO BE PROFESSIONALLY FIXED.

Jul 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DOOR CLADDING FALLING OFF / BRAKE ROTORS WARP EASILY. *AK

Jul 28, 2000 Structure

DOOR CLADDING FALLING OFF / BRAKE ROTORS WARP EASILY. *AK

Jul 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DOOR CLADDING FALLING OFF / BRAKE ROTORS WARP EASILY. *AK

Jul 28, 2000 Structure

DOOR CLADDING FALLING OFF / BRAKE ROTORS WARP EASILY. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. ALSO, UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. ALSO, UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. ALSO, UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. ALSO, UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SHORT CAUSING ME TO BRAKE QUICKLY. THE BRAKES WERE TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE AND FAILED DESPITE MORE THAN ENOUGH ROOM TO BRAKE SAFELY.*AK

Jun 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SHORT CAUSING ME TO BRAKE QUICKLY. THE BRAKES WERE TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE AND FAILED DESPITE MORE THAN ENOUGH ROOM TO BRAKE SAFELY.*AK

May 18, 2000 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE OF DRIVEWAY, CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE IGNITION. CAR STARTED TO ROLL AND THE DAUGHTER JUMP OUT OF THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A DITCH. *AK

May 18, 2000 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE OF DRIVEWAY, CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE IGNITION. CAR STARTED TO ROLL AND THE DAUGHTER JUMP OUT OF THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A DITCH. *AK

May 9, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN MULTIPLE VEHICLE ACCIDENTS. *MJS

May 9, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN MULTIPLE VEHICLE ACCIDENTS. *MJS

May 8, 2000 Wheels

REPLACED THE RIMS ON ALL FOUR WHEELS FIVE TIMES DUE TO PREMATURE CRACKING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

May 8, 2000 Wheels

REPLACED THE RIMS ON ALL FOUR WHEELS FIVE TIMES DUE TO PREMATURE CRACKING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

May 4, 2000 Wheels

ALL FOUR WHEEL RIMS BENT, CAUSING STEERING PROBLEMS WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALER SAID CONSUMER NEEDED TO REPLACE ALL THE RIMS. PREVIOUSLY, REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 4, 2000 Wheels

ALL FOUR WHEEL RIMS BENT, CAUSING STEERING PROBLEMS WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALER SAID CONSUMER NEEDED TO REPLACE ALL THE RIMS. PREVIOUSLY, REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING WHEN PUSHING BRAKES, TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT DUBLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING WHEN PUSHING BRAKES, TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT DUBLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE STARTING "SQUEALING" AND WE TOOK IT TO MIDAS FOR WHAT WE THOUGHT WOULD BE A REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE PADS. MIDAS SAID THAT THE REPAIR WAS A CHRYSLER DEFECT AND THAT WE SHOULD TAKE IT TO CHRYSLER. THE MIDAS MECHANIC SAID THAT OUR SEBRING CONV. WAS THE THIRD ONE HE'S SEEN W...

Apr 7, 2000 Structure

THE SIDE PANELS WOULD FALL OFF AS YOU ARE DRIVING.ONCE THE RIGHT PANEL AND IT WAS DESTROYED. THE LEFT CAME OFF ON HIGHWAY AND CARS BEHIND ME HAD TO SWERVE AND RAN OVER THE PANEL .IT WAS DESTROYED.*AK

Apr 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE STARTING "SQUEALING" AND WE TOOK IT TO MIDAS FOR WHAT WE THOUGHT WOULD BE A REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE PADS. MIDAS SAID THAT THE REPAIR WAS A CHRYSLER DEFECT AND THAT WE SHOULD TAKE IT TO CHRYSLER. THE MIDAS MECHANIC SAID THAT OUR SEBRING CONV. WAS THE THIRD ONE HE'S SEEN W...

Apr 7, 2000 Structure

THE SIDE PANELS WOULD FALL OFF AS YOU ARE DRIVING.ONCE THE RIGHT PANEL AND IT WAS DESTROYED. THE LEFT CAME OFF ON HIGHWAY AND CARS BEHIND ME HAD TO SWERVE AND RAN OVER THE PANEL .IT WAS DESTROYED.*AK

Apr 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT FELT PEDAL PULSATING, AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PROBLEM CAUSED BY WARPED ROTORS, WHICH WERE REPLACED, AND THE NEW ROTORS BECAME WARPED AS WELL. *ML

Apr 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT FELT PEDAL PULSATING, AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PROBLEM CAUSED BY WARPED ROTORS, WHICH WERE REPLACED, AND THE NEW ROTORS BECAME WARPED AS WELL. *ML

Apr 3, 2000 Structure

CYLINDER AND PUMP MOTOR THAT RAISES AND LOWERS ROOF TOP MALFUNCTIONED. *AK *ML

Apr 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT FELT PEDAL PULSATING, AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PROBLEM CAUSED BY WARPED ROTORS, WHICH WERE REPLACED, AND THE NEW ROTORS BECAME WARPED AS WELL. *ML

Apr 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT FELT PEDAL PULSATING, AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PROBLEM CAUSED BY WARPED ROTORS, WHICH WERE REPLACED, AND THE NEW ROTORS BECAME WARPED AS WELL. *ML

Apr 3, 2000 Structure

CYLINDER AND PUMP MOTOR THAT RAISES AND LOWERS ROOF TOP MALFUNCTIONED. *AK *ML

Mar 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS ARE EXCESSIVELY WARPING WHICH IS CAUSING SEVERE SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS ARE EXCESSIVELY WARPING WHICH IS CAUSING SEVERE SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 20, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK *ML

Mar 20, 2000 Visibility

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Mar 20, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK *ML

Mar 20, 2000 Visibility

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Mar 19, 2000 Air Bags Crash

PERSON PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME, I T-BONED THE OTHER CAR AT APPROXIMATELY 35 - 40 MILES PER HOUR. AIRBAGS DID NO DEPLOY, ENTIRE BUMPER WAS SPLIT IN HALF ON MY VEHICLE. FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO REMOVE ME FROM VEH. DOOR ON DRIVERS SIDE JAMMED. SEVERE FRONT IN DAMAGE TO MY CAR. FIREMAN ASKED WHY MY AI...

Mar 19, 2000 Air Bags Crash

PERSON PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME, I T-BONED THE OTHER CAR AT APPROXIMATELY 35 - 40 MILES PER HOUR. AIRBAGS DID NO DEPLOY, ENTIRE BUMPER WAS SPLIT IN HALF ON MY VEHICLE. FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO REMOVE ME FROM VEH. DOOR ON DRIVERS SIDE JAMMED. SEVERE FRONT IN DAMAGE TO MY CAR. FIREMAN ASKED WHY MY AI...

Mar 19, 2000 Air Bags Crash

PERSON PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME, I T-BONED THE OTHER CAR AT APPROXIMATELY 35 - 40 MILES PER HOUR. AIRBAGS DID NO DEPLOY, ENTIRE BUMPER WAS SPLIT IN HALF ON MY VEHICLE. FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO REMOVE ME FROM VEH. DOOR ON DRIVERS SIDE JAMMED. SEVERE FRONT IN DAMAGE TO MY CAR. FIREMAN ASKED WHY MY AI...

Mar 19, 2000 Air Bags Crash

PERSON PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME, I T-BONED THE OTHER CAR AT APPROXIMATELY 35 - 40 MILES PER HOUR. AIRBAGS DID NO DEPLOY, ENTIRE BUMPER WAS SPLIT IN HALF ON MY VEHICLE. FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO REMOVE ME FROM VEH. DOOR ON DRIVERS SIDE JAMMED. SEVERE FRONT IN DAMAGE TO MY CAR. FIREMAN ASKED WHY MY AI...

Mar 13, 2000 Power Train

RECALL 98V183000; SELF ADJUSTING SHIFT CABLE REMEDY MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE SHIFT INTERLOCK TO MOVE WHILE THE KEY WAS OUT OF IGNITION. CHRYSLER ADMITTED THERE WAS NO SOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM. DEALER IS GALLOWAY GULF COAST DODGE, 15565 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, FT MEYERS, FL 33908 941-415-2147. T...

Mar 13, 2000 Power Train

RECALL 98V183000; SELF ADJUSTING SHIFT CABLE REMEDY MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE SHIFT INTERLOCK TO MOVE WHILE THE KEY WAS OUT OF IGNITION. CHRYSLER ADMITTED THERE WAS NO SOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM. DEALER IS GALLOWAY GULF COAST DODGE, 15565 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, FT MEYERS, FL 33908 941-415-2147. T...

Mar 12, 2000 Visibility

TIRE RIMS ARE TOO SOFT!!!! HAVE REPLACE 2 RIMS AND HAVE OWNED VEHICLE LESS THAN 18 MONTHS. DOOR PANELS ARE DEFECTIVE!!! SUNROOF UPHOLSTERY IS DEFECTIVE. ENGINE ROARS. OVER DRIVE BUTTON IS LOCATED IN A BAD PLACE. INSTRUCTIONS ARE CONFUSING BETWEEN PANEL INSTRUCTIONS AND O/D MANUEL. I LOVE TO DR...

Mar 12, 2000 Power Train

TIRE RIMS ARE TOO SOFT!!!! HAVE REPLACE 2 RIMS AND HAVE OWNED VEHICLE LESS THAN 18 MONTHS. DOOR PANELS ARE DEFECTIVE!!! SUNROOF UPHOLSTERY IS DEFECTIVE. ENGINE ROARS. OVER DRIVE BUTTON IS LOCATED IN A BAD PLACE. INSTRUCTIONS ARE CONFUSING BETWEEN PANEL INSTRUCTIONS AND O/D MANUEL. I LOVE TO DR...

Mar 12, 2000 Wheels

TIRE RIMS ARE TOO SOFT!!!! HAVE REPLACE 2 RIMS AND HAVE OWNED VEHICLE LESS THAN 18 MONTHS. DOOR PANELS ARE DEFECTIVE!!! SUNROOF UPHOLSTERY IS DEFECTIVE. ENGINE ROARS. OVER DRIVE BUTTON IS LOCATED IN A BAD PLACE. INSTRUCTIONS ARE CONFUSING BETWEEN PANEL INSTRUCTIONS AND O/D MANUEL. I LOVE TO DR...

Mar 12, 2000 Structure

TIRE RIMS ARE TOO SOFT!!!! HAVE REPLACE 2 RIMS AND HAVE OWNED VEHICLE LESS THAN 18 MONTHS. DOOR PANELS ARE DEFECTIVE!!! SUNROOF UPHOLSTERY IS DEFECTIVE. ENGINE ROARS. OVER DRIVE BUTTON IS LOCATED IN A BAD PLACE. INSTRUCTIONS ARE CONFUSING BETWEEN PANEL INSTRUCTIONS AND O/D MANUEL. I LOVE TO DR...

Mar 12, 2000 Visibility

TIRE RIMS ARE TOO SOFT!!!! HAVE REPLACE 2 RIMS AND HAVE OWNED VEHICLE LESS THAN 18 MONTHS. DOOR PANELS ARE DEFECTIVE!!! SUNROOF UPHOLSTERY IS DEFECTIVE. ENGINE ROARS. OVER DRIVE BUTTON IS LOCATED IN A BAD PLACE. INSTRUCTIONS ARE CONFUSING BETWEEN PANEL INSTRUCTIONS AND O/D MANUEL. I LOVE TO DR...

Mar 12, 2000 Power Train

TIRE RIMS ARE TOO SOFT!!!! HAVE REPLACE 2 RIMS AND HAVE OWNED VEHICLE LESS THAN 18 MONTHS. DOOR PANELS ARE DEFECTIVE!!! SUNROOF UPHOLSTERY IS DEFECTIVE. ENGINE ROARS. OVER DRIVE BUTTON IS LOCATED IN A BAD PLACE. INSTRUCTIONS ARE CONFUSING BETWEEN PANEL INSTRUCTIONS AND O/D MANUEL. I LOVE TO DR...

Mar 12, 2000 Wheels

TIRE RIMS ARE TOO SOFT!!!! HAVE REPLACE 2 RIMS AND HAVE OWNED VEHICLE LESS THAN 18 MONTHS. DOOR PANELS ARE DEFECTIVE!!! SUNROOF UPHOLSTERY IS DEFECTIVE. ENGINE ROARS. OVER DRIVE BUTTON IS LOCATED IN A BAD PLACE. INSTRUCTIONS ARE CONFUSING BETWEEN PANEL INSTRUCTIONS AND O/D MANUEL. I LOVE TO DR...

Mar 12, 2000 Structure

TIRE RIMS ARE TOO SOFT!!!! HAVE REPLACE 2 RIMS AND HAVE OWNED VEHICLE LESS THAN 18 MONTHS. DOOR PANELS ARE DEFECTIVE!!! SUNROOF UPHOLSTERY IS DEFECTIVE. ENGINE ROARS. OVER DRIVE BUTTON IS LOCATED IN A BAD PLACE. INSTRUCTIONS ARE CONFUSING BETWEEN PANEL INSTRUCTIONS AND O/D MANUEL. I LOVE TO DR...

Mar 6, 2000 Wheels

WHEEL RIMS LEAK AIR, COUSING TIRES TO GO FLAT. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Wheels

WHEEL RIMS LEAK AIR, COUSING TIRES TO GO FLAT. *AK

Feb 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN STOPPING AND ENGINE REACHES 750 RPM, ENGINE SURGES BY 300 RPM BEFORE DECREASING TO IDLE AT ABOUT 650 RPM. IF BRAKE IS NOT HELD TIGHT, CAR WILL LURCH FORWARD AND HIT ANYTHING IN FRONT OF IT. DEALER SAYS THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX PROBLEM AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, AND WITH DIFFERENT DEALERS. *AK

Feb 24, 2000 Suspension

THE FRONT END IS TOO CLOSE TO THE GROUND AND THE UNIT CRACKS EVERY TIME PULLED INTO A PARKING AREA WITH CEMENT ABUTMENTS. THE WHOLE FRONT HAS TO BE REPLACED. SHOULD BE A SEPARATE UNIT! CRACKED TWO TIMES OVER $2K DAMAGE.

Feb 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN STOPPING AND ENGINE REACHES 750 RPM, ENGINE SURGES BY 300 RPM BEFORE DECREASING TO IDLE AT ABOUT 650 RPM. IF BRAKE IS NOT HELD TIGHT, CAR WILL LURCH FORWARD AND HIT ANYTHING IN FRONT OF IT. DEALER SAYS THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX PROBLEM AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, AND WITH DIFFERENT DEALERS. *AK

Feb 24, 2000 Suspension

THE FRONT END IS TOO CLOSE TO THE GROUND AND THE UNIT CRACKS EVERY TIME PULLED INTO A PARKING AREA WITH CEMENT ABUTMENTS. THE WHOLE FRONT HAS TO BE REPLACED. SHOULD BE A SEPARATE UNIT! CRACKED TWO TIMES OVER $2K DAMAGE.

Feb 14, 2000 Seat Belts

THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, DEFECTIVE OR NOT. CHRYSLER WILL NOT FIX SEAT BELT WITHOUT COST TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Seat Belts

THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, DEFECTIVE OR NOT. CHRYSLER WILL NOT FIX SEAT BELT WITHOUT COST TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45MPH AND TRYING TO AVOID AN OBJECT IN THE RAOD CONSUMER RAN OFF THE RAOD INTO A TREE AT 45MPH FRONT COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45MPH AND TRYING TO AVOID AN OBJECT IN THE RAOD CONSUMER RAN OFF THE RAOD INTO A TREE AT 45MPH FRONT COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED AS CAR WAS PROCEEDING INTO AN INTERSECTION. DRIVERS SIDE PADS AND ROTOR SHOWED EXTREME WEAR WHILE PASSENGER SIDE SHOWED LITTLE WEAR TO PADS OR ROTOR.

Jan 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED AS CAR WAS PROCEEDING INTO AN INTERSECTION. DRIVERS SIDE PADS AND ROTOR SHOWED EXTREME WEAR WHILE PASSENGER SIDE SHOWED LITTLE WEAR TO PADS OR ROTOR.

Jan 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED AS CAR WAS PROCEEDING INTO AN INTERSECTION. DRIVERS SIDE PADS AND ROTOR SHOWED EXTREME WEAR WHILE PASSENGER SIDE SHOWED LITTLE WEAR TO PADS OR ROTOR.

Jan 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED AS CAR WAS PROCEEDING INTO AN INTERSECTION. DRIVERS SIDE PADS AND ROTOR SHOWED EXTREME WEAR WHILE PASSENGER SIDE SHOWED LITTLE WEAR TO PADS OR ROTOR.

Jan 18, 2000 Power Train

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS OUT OF THIS CAR!! THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN CHARLOTTE, BUT I LIVE IN SPARTANBURG, SO ALL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE HAD BEEN PERFORMED AT QUALITY CHRYSLER (1030 N. CHURCH ST., SPARTANBURG, SC 29303; PHONE: 864/596-4550). THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY IN 1...

Jan 18, 2000 Structure

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS OUT OF THIS CAR!! THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN CHARLOTTE, BUT I LIVE IN SPARTANBURG, SO ALL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE HAD BEEN PERFORMED AT QUALITY CHRYSLER (1030 N. CHURCH ST., SPARTANBURG, SC 29303; PHONE: 864/596-4550). THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY IN 1...

Jan 18, 2000 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS OUT OF THIS CAR!! THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN CHARLOTTE, BUT I LIVE IN SPARTANBURG, SO ALL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE HAD BEEN PERFORMED AT QUALITY CHRYSLER (1030 N. CHURCH ST., SPARTANBURG, SC 29303; PHONE: 864/596-4550). THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY IN 1...

Jan 18, 2000 Tires

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS OUT OF THIS CAR!! THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN CHARLOTTE, BUT I LIVE IN SPARTANBURG, SO ALL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE HAD BEEN PERFORMED AT QUALITY CHRYSLER (1030 N. CHURCH ST., SPARTANBURG, SC 29303; PHONE: 864/596-4550). THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY IN 1...

Jan 18, 2000 Power Train

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS OUT OF THIS CAR!! THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN CHARLOTTE, BUT I LIVE IN SPARTANBURG, SO ALL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE HAD BEEN PERFORMED AT QUALITY CHRYSLER (1030 N. CHURCH ST., SPARTANBURG, SC 29303; PHONE: 864/596-4550). THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY IN 1...

Jan 18, 2000 Structure

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS OUT OF THIS CAR!! THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN CHARLOTTE, BUT I LIVE IN SPARTANBURG, SO ALL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE HAD BEEN PERFORMED AT QUALITY CHRYSLER (1030 N. CHURCH ST., SPARTANBURG, SC 29303; PHONE: 864/596-4550). THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY IN 1...

Jan 18, 2000 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS OUT OF THIS CAR!! THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN CHARLOTTE, BUT I LIVE IN SPARTANBURG, SO ALL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE HAD BEEN PERFORMED AT QUALITY CHRYSLER (1030 N. CHURCH ST., SPARTANBURG, SC 29303; PHONE: 864/596-4550). THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY IN 1...

Jan 18, 2000 Tires

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS OUT OF THIS CAR!! THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN CHARLOTTE, BUT I LIVE IN SPARTANBURG, SO ALL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE HAD BEEN PERFORMED AT QUALITY CHRYSLER (1030 N. CHURCH ST., SPARTANBURG, SC 29303; PHONE: 864/596-4550). THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY IN 1...

Dec 29, 1999 Structure

THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DOOR PANELS FALL OFF CONTINUOUSLY. YH

Dec 29, 1999 Structure

THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DOOR PANELS FALL OFF CONTINUOUSLY. YH

Dec 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY BRAKE "DUMMY LIGHT" CAME ON SO I TOOK IT INTO A CHRYSLER SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME IT WOULD COST $450 TO HAVE THE ROTORS REPLACED. MY FAIRLY NEW CAR ONLY HAS 27,300 MILES ON IT AND SHOULD NOT NEED THIS DONE SO EARLY. AFTER SOME INVESTIGATION, I F...

Dec 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY BRAKE "DUMMY LIGHT" CAME ON SO I TOOK IT INTO A CHRYSLER SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME IT WOULD COST $450 TO HAVE THE ROTORS REPLACED. MY FAIRLY NEW CAR ONLY HAS 27,300 MILES ON IT AND SHOULD NOT NEED THIS DONE SO EARLY. AFTER SOME INVESTIGATION, I F...

Dec 7, 1999 Structure

OUTSIDE PANEL OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CAME LOOSE AND HUNG OUT ON THE SIDE. DEALER HAS REPAIRED DRIVER SIDE DOOR SEVEN TIMES, AND ONE TIME ON PASSENGER SIDE. BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Dec 7, 1999 Structure

OUTSIDE PANEL OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CAME LOOSE AND HUNG OUT ON THE SIDE. DEALER HAS REPAIRED DRIVER SIDE DOOR SEVEN TIMES, AND ONE TIME ON PASSENGER SIDE. BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

AFTER THE DEALER HAD THE CAR FOR 2 DAYS AND SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM THE CAR AGAIN WENT TOTALY DEAD, BUT THIS TIME WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON A MOUNTIN ROAD. TH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPLETELY FAILED, RESULTING IN NO HEADLIGHTS AS WELL AS NO ABS OR POWER STEERING AND MY EMPLOYEE HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Electrical System Crash

AFTER THE DEALER HAD THE CAR FOR 2 DAYS AND SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM THE CAR AGAIN WENT TOTALY DEAD, BUT THIS TIME WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON A MOUNTIN ROAD. TH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPLETELY FAILED, RESULTING IN NO HEADLIGHTS AS WELL AS NO ABS OR POWER STEERING AND MY EMPLOYEE HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

AFTER THE DEALER HAD THE CAR FOR 2 DAYS AND SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM THE CAR AGAIN WENT TOTALY DEAD, BUT THIS TIME WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON A MOUNTIN ROAD. TH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPLETELY FAILED, RESULTING IN NO HEADLIGHTS AS WELL AS NO ABS OR POWER STEERING AND MY EMPLOYEE HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Electrical System Crash

AFTER THE DEALER HAD THE CAR FOR 2 DAYS AND SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM THE CAR AGAIN WENT TOTALY DEAD, BUT THIS TIME WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON A MOUNTIN ROAD. TH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPLETELY FAILED, RESULTING IN NO HEADLIGHTS AS WELL AS NO ABS OR POWER STEERING AND MY EMPLOYEE HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. *AK

Nov 1, 1999 Visibility

DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW BURNED UP.*ET

Nov 1, 1999 Visibility

DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW BURNED UP.*ET

Oct 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND PLACED INTO REVERSE IT PULLED OFF ON ITS OWN WHILE CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKES APPLIED, BACKED INTO A BUILDING VERY FAST, JUMPING AT LEAST SEVEN FEET IN THE AIR, AND LANDING BACK ON ALL FOUR WHEELS BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND PLACED INTO REVERSE IT PULLED OFF ON ITS OWN WHILE CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKES APPLIED, BACKED INTO A BUILDING VERY FAST, JUMPING AT LEAST SEVEN FEET IN THE AIR, AND LANDING BACK ON ALL FOUR WHEELS BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Structure

IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS RAIN ENTERS THE VEHICLE FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Structure

IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS RAIN ENTERS THE VEHICLE FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 11, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE INSTALLING A CSS IN THE REAR SEAT, THE LOCKING LATCH PLATE (MADE OF PLASTIC) POPPED APART AND FELL OFF. SINCE IT NO LONGER WAS LOCKING, IT BECOMES A SLIDING LATCH PLATE AND WOULD REQUIRE A LOCKING CLIP TO ENSURE THE CSS WOULD STAY IN PLACE. THE SERVICE DEPT. POPPED THE PIECE BACK ON. THE LOCKI...

Oct 11, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE INSTALLING A CSS IN THE REAR SEAT, THE LOCKING LATCH PLATE (MADE OF PLASTIC) POPPED APART AND FELL OFF. SINCE IT NO LONGER WAS LOCKING, IT BECOMES A SLIDING LATCH PLATE AND WOULD REQUIRE A LOCKING CLIP TO ENSURE THE CSS WOULD STAY IN PLACE. THE SERVICE DEPT. POPPED THE PIECE BACK ON. THE LOCKI...

Oct 9, 1999 Structure

THE LOWER OUTSIDE DOOR (GARNISH)PANELS HAVE PARTED FROM THE CAR. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO ADVANCE WHEN THE OUTSIDE AIR TEMP IS HIGH, CAUSING PANELS TO WARP. AT THAT POINT THE PLASTIC CLIPS FAIL AND PANEL PARTS FROM CAR. DEALER HAS MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR BUT PROBLEMS ARE NOT REMEDIATED. DES...

Oct 9, 1999 Structure

THE LOWER OUTSIDE DOOR (GARNISH)PANELS HAVE PARTED FROM THE CAR. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO ADVANCE WHEN THE OUTSIDE AIR TEMP IS HIGH, CAUSING PANELS TO WARP. AT THAT POINT THE PLASTIC CLIPS FAIL AND PANEL PARTS FROM CAR. DEALER HAS MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR BUT PROBLEMS ARE NOT REMEDIATED. DES...

Oct 5, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN TAKING THE KEY OUT OF IGNITION, VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND RAN INTO SOME TYPE OF BUSHES. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN TAKING THE KEY OUT OF IGNITION, VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND RAN INTO SOME TYPE OF BUSHES. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Structure

SIDE DOOR PANELS KEEP FALLING OFF. ADVISED BY DEALER DUE TO DESIGN FLAW AIR GETS UNDER PANELS DURING DRIVING AND CAUSES THE PANEL TO COME OFF. ADVISED BY DEALER THAT THERE IS NO PERMANENT FIX...THAT THEY HAVE SEVERAL CUSTOMERS WITH SAME PROBLEM...ONE MAN HAS HAD HIS DOOR PANELS REPLACED AT LEAST S...

Sep 28, 1999 Structure

SIDE DOOR PANELS KEEP FALLING OFF. ADVISED BY DEALER DUE TO DESIGN FLAW AIR GETS UNDER PANELS DURING DRIVING AND CAUSES THE PANEL TO COME OFF. ADVISED BY DEALER THAT THERE IS NO PERMANENT FIX...THAT THEY HAVE SEVERAL CUSTOMERS WITH SAME PROBLEM...ONE MAN HAS HAD HIS DOOR PANELS REPLACED AT LEAST S...

Sep 23, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY A T APPROX 30-40 MPH, GOT READY TO SLOW DOWN , AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. APPLIED BRAKES, AND THE RPMS SHOT UP TO 4 OR 5. HAD TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY A T APPROX 30-40 MPH, GOT READY TO SLOW DOWN , AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. APPLIED BRAKES, AND THE RPMS SHOT UP TO 4 OR 5. HAD TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY A T APPROX 30-40 MPH, GOT READY TO SLOW DOWN , AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. APPLIED BRAKES, AND THE RPMS SHOT UP TO 4 OR 5. HAD TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY A T APPROX 30-40 MPH, GOT READY TO SLOW DOWN , AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. APPLIED BRAKES, AND THE RPMS SHOT UP TO 4 OR 5. HAD TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Structure

THE CLIPS THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE DOOR PANEL ARE PLASTIC AND EASILY BREAK, CAUSING THE DOOR PANEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE DOOR FRAME. PLESASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Structure

THE CLIPS THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE DOOR PANEL ARE PLASTIC AND EASILY BREAK, CAUSING THE DOOR PANEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE DOOR FRAME. PLESASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DEFECTIVE THROTTLE LINKAGE CAUSED VEHICLE TO TAKE OFF UNEXPECTEDLY UP TO SPEEDS OF 50 MPH WHILE IN REVERSE, DRIVER SLAMMED ON BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL HITTING A BUILDING. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DEFECTIVE THROTTLE LINKAGE CAUSED VEHICLE TO TAKE OFF UNEXPECTEDLY UP TO SPEEDS OF 50 MPH WHILE IN REVERSE, DRIVER SLAMMED ON BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL HITTING A BUILDING. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DEFECTIVE THROTTLE LINKAGE CAUSED VEHICLE TO TAKE OFF UNEXPECTEDLY UP TO SPEEDS OF 50 MPH WHILE IN REVERSE, DRIVER SLAMMED ON BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL HITTING A BUILDING. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DEFECTIVE THROTTLE LINKAGE CAUSED VEHICLE TO TAKE OFF UNEXPECTEDLY UP TO SPEEDS OF 50 MPH WHILE IN REVERSE, DRIVER SLAMMED ON BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL HITTING A BUILDING. *AK

Sep 19, 1999 Wheels

I HAVE HAD 3 OUT OF 4 MY RIMS BEND (AT SPEED FROM 40 - 55 MPH), WHICH CLAUSED FLAT TIRES. THESE RIMS ARE HIGHLY UNRELIABLE!!! PLEASE INVESTIGATE!!! I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER SEBRING OWNERS, AND ALL HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS!!!

Sep 19, 1999 Wheels

I HAVE HAD 3 OUT OF 4 MY RIMS BEND (AT SPEED FROM 40 - 55 MPH), WHICH CLAUSED FLAT TIRES. THESE RIMS ARE HIGHLY UNRELIABLE!!! PLEASE INVESTIGATE!!! I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER SEBRING OWNERS, AND ALL HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS!!!

Sep 10, 1999 Structure

THE OUTSIDE MOLDER PANEL ON THE DOOR IS HELD ON BY PLASTIC CLIPS THAT DO NOT HOLD. PANEL HAS FALLEN OFF VEHICLE WHEN DOOR WAS OPENED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 10, 1999 Structure

THE OUTSIDE MOLDER PANEL ON THE DOOR IS HELD ON BY PLASTIC CLIPS THAT DO NOT HOLD. PANEL HAS FALLEN OFF VEHICLE WHEN DOOR WAS OPENED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL. HORN. BRAKES.

Sep 8, 1999 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL. HORN. BRAKES.

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ELECTRICAL. HORN. BRAKES.

Sep 8, 1999 Structure

RIGHT-SIDE PASSENGER LOWER PANEL FELL OFF.

Sep 8, 1999 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL. HORN. BRAKES.

Sep 8, 1999 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL. HORN. BRAKES.

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ELECTRICAL. HORN. BRAKES.

Sep 8, 1999 Structure

RIGHT-SIDE PASSENGER LOWER PANEL FELL OFF.

Aug 30, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE MAT ON THE DIRVER'S SIDE BECAME CAUGHT IN THE STEERING COLUMN BASE. THE MAT STARTED TO MOVE AND CAUSED DIFFCULTY WITH CONTROLLING THE CAR WHILE TURNING A CORNER. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF OF THE ROAD AFTER COMPLETING THE TURN AND PULL THE MAT BACK OUT. THE BINDING OFF OF THE MAT HAD TO BE REMOVE...

Aug 30, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE MAT ON THE DIRVER'S SIDE BECAME CAUGHT IN THE STEERING COLUMN BASE. THE MAT STARTED TO MOVE AND CAUSED DIFFCULTY WITH CONTROLLING THE CAR WHILE TURNING A CORNER. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF OF THE ROAD AFTER COMPLETING THE TURN AND PULL THE MAT BACK OUT. THE BINDING OFF OF THE MAT HAD TO BE REMOVE...

Aug 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WAS HESITATING, CONSUMER HEARD NOISES, THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE ,DROVE IT FOR ABOUT 100 FEET ,HEARD EXPLOSION ,VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE, WHICH RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL. CHRYSLER INVE...

Aug 20, 1999 Steering Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WAS HESITATING, CONSUMER HEARD NOISES, THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE ,DROVE IT FOR ABOUT 100 FEET ,HEARD EXPLOSION ,VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE, WHICH RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL. CHRYSLER INVE...

Aug 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WAS HESITATING, CONSUMER HEARD NOISES, THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE ,DROVE IT FOR ABOUT 100 FEET ,HEARD EXPLOSION ,VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE, WHICH RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL. CHRYSLER INVE...

Aug 20, 1999 Steering Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WAS HESITATING, CONSUMER HEARD NOISES, THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE ,DROVE IT FOR ABOUT 100 FEET ,HEARD EXPLOSION ,VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE, WHICH RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL. CHRYSLER INVE...

Aug 19, 1999 Wheels

THE RIMS ON ALL FOUR WHEELS ARE BENT DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DESIGN WHICH MAY CAUSE A TIRE BLOWOUT. COMMON PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Aug 19, 1999 Wheels

THE RIMS ON ALL FOUR WHEELS ARE BENT DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DESIGN WHICH MAY CAUSE A TIRE BLOWOUT. COMMON PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Aug 18, 1999 Structure

WHEN DRVING AT ANY SPEED THE OUTSIDE FRAME PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IS COMING OFF. ALSO, ALL FOUR WHEEL RIMS ARE BEND AND STICKING IN THE TIRES. *AK

Aug 18, 1999 Wheels

WHEN DRVING AT ANY SPEED THE OUTSIDE FRAME PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IS COMING OFF. ALSO, ALL FOUR WHEEL RIMS ARE BEND AND STICKING IN THE TIRES. *AK

Aug 18, 1999 Structure

WHEN DRVING AT ANY SPEED THE OUTSIDE FRAME PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IS COMING OFF. ALSO, ALL FOUR WHEEL RIMS ARE BEND AND STICKING IN THE TIRES. *AK

Aug 18, 1999 Wheels

WHEN DRVING AT ANY SPEED THE OUTSIDE FRAME PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IS COMING OFF. ALSO, ALL FOUR WHEEL RIMS ARE BEND AND STICKING IN THE TIRES. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Structure

WHILE IN A PARKING LOT THE SIDING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR SIDE FELL OFF. ON JULY 19TH WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20-25 MPH THE SIDING FELL OFF. THE SIDING HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REPLACED ONCE AND REATTACHED TWICE BY THE DEALERSHIP. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Structure

WHILE IN A PARKING LOT THE SIDING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR SIDE FELL OFF. ON JULY 19TH WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20-25 MPH THE SIDING FELL OFF. THE SIDING HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REPLACED ONCE AND REATTACHED TWICE BY THE DEALERSHIP. *AK

Aug 5, 1999 Unknown Or Other

FLOOR MAT GOES UP THE UNIVERSAL JOINT. IT FRAYS AND IT PULLS THE FLOOR MAT. DRIVER NOT ABLE TO STEER.CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK

Aug 5, 1999 Steering

FLOOR MAT GOES UP THE UNIVERSAL JOINT. IT FRAYS AND IT PULLS THE FLOOR MAT. DRIVER NOT ABLE TO STEER.CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK

Aug 5, 1999 Unknown Or Other

FLOOR MAT GOES UP THE UNIVERSAL JOINT. IT FRAYS AND IT PULLS THE FLOOR MAT. DRIVER NOT ABLE TO STEER.CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK

Aug 5, 1999 Steering

FLOOR MAT GOES UP THE UNIVERSAL JOINT. IT FRAYS AND IT PULLS THE FLOOR MAT. DRIVER NOT ABLE TO STEER.CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK

Aug 4, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ON-GOING/INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK *ML

Aug 4, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ON-GOING/INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK *ML

Aug 3, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL WEENT TO FLOOR. DRIVER HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND SHIFT TO PARK TO STOP VEHICLE. ALSO, THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. ...

Aug 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL WEENT TO FLOOR. DRIVER HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND SHIFT TO PARK TO STOP VEHICLE. ALSO, THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. ...

Aug 3, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL WEENT TO FLOOR. DRIVER HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND SHIFT TO PARK TO STOP VEHICLE. ALSO, THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. ...

Aug 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL WEENT TO FLOOR. DRIVER HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND SHIFT TO PARK TO STOP VEHICLE. ALSO, THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. ...

Jul 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

FLOOR MAT RAISED UP UNDER THE GAS PEDAL. THERE IS A BOLT FROM STEERING ON THE BOTTOM TO THE FLOOR. THE BOLT GOT CAUGHT ON THE FLOOR MAT WHICH DIDN'T ALLOW IT TO TURN. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

FLOOR MAT RAISED UP UNDER THE GAS PEDAL. THERE IS A BOLT FROM STEERING ON THE BOTTOM TO THE FLOOR. THE BOLT GOT CAUGHT ON THE FLOOR MAT WHICH DIDN'T ALLOW IT TO TURN. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE LOST CONTROL FROM HIGH SPEED ON A RURAL AREA ROAD, THE CONSUMER IS DEAD. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE LOST CONTROL FROM HIGH SPEED ON A RURAL AREA ROAD, THE CONSUMER IS DEAD. *AK

Jul 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAD BEEN TOLD OUR BRAKE-PADS WERE LOW, BUT PROBABLY DIDN'T NEED TO BE REPLACED AS OF YET, THAT WAS APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AGO. NOW THE VEHICLE IS MAKING A HORRIBLE GRINDING NOISE, AND IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH NUMEROUS OTHER 'SEBRING' OWNERS OF WHOM HAVE STATED THEY HAVE HAD TO HAV...

Jul 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAD BEEN TOLD OUR BRAKE-PADS WERE LOW, BUT PROBABLY DIDN'T NEED TO BE REPLACED AS OF YET, THAT WAS APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AGO. NOW THE VEHICLE IS MAKING A HORRIBLE GRINDING NOISE, AND IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH NUMEROUS OTHER 'SEBRING' OWNERS OF WHOM HAVE STATED THEY HAVE HAD TO HAV...

Jul 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAD BEEN TOLD OUR BRAKE-PADS WERE LOW, BUT PROBABLY DIDN'T NEED TO BE REPLACED AS OF YET, THAT WAS APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AGO. NOW THE VEHICLE IS MAKING A HORRIBLE GRINDING NOISE, AND IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH NUMEROUS OTHER 'SEBRING' OWNERS OF WHOM HAVE STATED THEY HAVE HAD TO HAV...

Jul 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAD BEEN TOLD OUR BRAKE-PADS WERE LOW, BUT PROBABLY DIDN'T NEED TO BE REPLACED AS OF YET, THAT WAS APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AGO. NOW THE VEHICLE IS MAKING A HORRIBLE GRINDING NOISE, AND IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH NUMEROUS OTHER 'SEBRING' OWNERS OF WHOM HAVE STATED THEY HAVE HAD TO HAV...

Jul 1, 1999 Seat Belts

MY SEAT BELTS LOCK UP ON ME WHILE I'M DRIVING THE CAR. THE IS NO SPECIFIC SPEED OR ROAD SURFACE THAT CAUSES THIS. THEY WILL LOCK AND NOT RELEASE UNTIL I OPEN THE DOOR. EACH AND EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR THIS WILL HAPPEN AT SOME POINT IN MY DRIVE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED MANY THINGS - EVEN REPL...

Jul 1, 1999 Seat Belts

MY SEAT BELTS LOCK UP ON ME WHILE I'M DRIVING THE CAR. THE IS NO SPECIFIC SPEED OR ROAD SURFACE THAT CAUSES THIS. THEY WILL LOCK AND NOT RELEASE UNTIL I OPEN THE DOOR. EACH AND EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR THIS WILL HAPPEN AT SOME POINT IN MY DRIVE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED MANY THINGS - EVEN REPL...

Jun 29, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE CAN BE SHIFTED FROM PARK AT ANY TIME (KEY OR NO KEY) MAY BE SIMILAR TO RECALL NUMBER 98V183000, ALTHOUGH THIS VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE RECALL DATES/VIN. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Power Train

TRANSAXLE/DIFFERENTIAL SEAL FAILED. NLM

Jun 29, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE CAN BE SHIFTED FROM PARK AT ANY TIME (KEY OR NO KEY) MAY BE SIMILAR TO RECALL NUMBER 98V183000, ALTHOUGH THIS VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE RECALL DATES/VIN. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Power Train

TRANSAXLE/DIFFERENTIAL SEAL FAILED. NLM

Jun 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR SUDDENLY ACCELLERATED WHEN PLACED IN DRIVE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jun 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR SUDDENLY ACCELLERATED WHEN PLACED IN DRIVE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jun 15, 1999 Suspension

THE WHEELS ON THE FRONT OF THIS CAR BEND AT THE RIMS DUE TO THEIR LOW PROFILE AND THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM OF THIS AUTOMOBILE. THIS CAR DRIVEN FOR CASUAL USE ONLY HAS THE RIMS DENTED IN SEVERAL PLACES. THE DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO DRIVING ROADS IN WEST VIRGINIA, AND THE TIRE WAS SO NARROW IT WOU...

Jun 15, 1999 Suspension

THE WHEELS ON THE FRONT OF THIS CAR BEND AT THE RIMS DUE TO THEIR LOW PROFILE AND THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM OF THIS AUTOMOBILE. THIS CAR DRIVEN FOR CASUAL USE ONLY HAS THE RIMS DENTED IN SEVERAL PLACES. THE DEALER STATED THIS WAS DUE TO DRIVING ROADS IN WEST VIRGINIA, AND THE TIRE WAS SO NARROW IT WOU...

Jun 13, 1999 Equipment

THIS WAS REPORTED TO NCDS AND WAS SETTLED BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS RESOLVED , NOW WE HAVE WARM WEATHER AGAIN IT HAS STARTED BACK UP. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jun 13, 1999 Equipment

THIS WAS REPORTED TO NCDS AND WAS SETTLED BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS RESOLVED , NOW WE HAVE WARM WEATHER AGAIN IT HAS STARTED BACK UP. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jun 13, 1999 Equipment

THIS WAS REPORTED TO NCDS AND WAS SETTLED BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS RESOLVED , NOW WE HAVE WARM WEATHER AGAIN IT HAS STARTED BACK UP. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jun 13, 1999 Equipment

THIS WAS REPORTED TO NCDS AND WAS SETTLED BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS RESOLVED , NOW WE HAVE WARM WEATHER AGAIN IT HAS STARTED BACK UP. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jun 11, 1999 Visibility

THE SEBRING HAS MULTIPLE STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL DEFECTS WHICH DEVALUE THE CAR. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jun 11, 1999 Structure

THE SEBRING HAS MULTIPLE STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL DEFECTS WHICH DEVALUE THE CAR. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jun 11, 1999 Visibility

THE SEBRING HAS MULTIPLE STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL DEFECTS WHICH DEVALUE THE CAR. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jun 11, 1999 Structure

THE SEBRING HAS MULTIPLE STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL DEFECTS WHICH DEVALUE THE CAR. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Structure

PASSENGER DOOR PANELS FALLEN OFF MULTIPLE (10+) TIMES. DEALER HAS NOT OFFERED A SOLUTION. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Structure

PASSENGER DOOR PANELS FALLEN OFF MULTIPLE (10+) TIMES. DEALER HAS NOT OFFERED A SOLUTION. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON A TOLL ROAD WHEN PASSENGER'S SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL DISCONECTED. DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY WILL REPAIR IT. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON A TOLL ROAD WHEN PASSENGER'S SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL DISCONECTED. DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY WILL REPAIR IT. *AK

Jun 3, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RMPS WILL REV UP, AND ENGINE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON . THE DEALER HAS REPLACED STEERING PUMP AND SWITCH. THE DEALER HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE DUPLICATING THE PROBLEM. THE POWER STEERING RACK HAS BEEN REPLACED AND LIGHT HAS NOT COME BACK ON BUT VEHICLE PERFORMANCE HAS NOT IMPROVED. MANUFACT...

Jun 3, 1999 Steering

RMPS WILL REV UP, AND ENGINE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON . THE DEALER HAS REPLACED STEERING PUMP AND SWITCH. THE DEALER HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE DUPLICATING THE PROBLEM. THE POWER STEERING RACK HAS BEEN REPLACED AND LIGHT HAS NOT COME BACK ON BUT VEHICLE PERFORMANCE HAS NOT IMPROVED. MANUFACT...

Jun 3, 1999 Unknown Or Other

RMPS WILL REV UP, AND ENGINE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON . THE DEALER HAS REPLACED STEERING PUMP AND SWITCH. THE DEALER HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE DUPLICATING THE PROBLEM. THE POWER STEERING RACK HAS BEEN REPLACED AND LIGHT HAS NOT COME BACK ON BUT VEHICLE PERFORMANCE HAS NOT IMPROVED. MANUFACT...

Jun 3, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RMPS WILL REV UP, AND ENGINE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON . THE DEALER HAS REPLACED STEERING PUMP AND SWITCH. THE DEALER HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE DUPLICATING THE PROBLEM. THE POWER STEERING RACK HAS BEEN REPLACED AND LIGHT HAS NOT COME BACK ON BUT VEHICLE PERFORMANCE HAS NOT IMPROVED. MANUFACT...

Jun 3, 1999 Steering

RMPS WILL REV UP, AND ENGINE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON . THE DEALER HAS REPLACED STEERING PUMP AND SWITCH. THE DEALER HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE DUPLICATING THE PROBLEM. THE POWER STEERING RACK HAS BEEN REPLACED AND LIGHT HAS NOT COME BACK ON BUT VEHICLE PERFORMANCE HAS NOT IMPROVED. MANUFACT...

Jun 3, 1999 Unknown Or Other

RMPS WILL REV UP, AND ENGINE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON . THE DEALER HAS REPLACED STEERING PUMP AND SWITCH. THE DEALER HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE DUPLICATING THE PROBLEM. THE POWER STEERING RACK HAS BEEN REPLACED AND LIGHT HAS NOT COME BACK ON BUT VEHICLE PERFORMANCE HAS NOT IMPROVED. MANUFACT...

Jun 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM - CALIPER INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT FACTORY CAUSING ROTOR AND PAD ON FRONT/DRIVER'S SIDE TO FAIL. REMAINING PADS/ROTORS IN FAIR CONDITION. PLASTIC EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE FALLS OFF WILL SPEED ABOVE 45MPH. SUNROOF FAILS TO OPEN OR CLOSE. BATTERY DIED. ANTI-THEFT NOT WORK...

Jun 1, 1999 Structure

BRAKE SYSTEM - CALIPER INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT FACTORY CAUSING ROTOR AND PAD ON FRONT/DRIVER'S SIDE TO FAIL. REMAINING PADS/ROTORS IN FAIR CONDITION. PLASTIC EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE FALLS OFF WILL SPEED ABOVE 45MPH. SUNROOF FAILS TO OPEN OR CLOSE. BATTERY DIED. ANTI-THEFT NOT WORK...

Jun 1, 1999 Visibility

BRAKE SYSTEM - CALIPER INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT FACTORY CAUSING ROTOR AND PAD ON FRONT/DRIVER'S SIDE TO FAIL. REMAINING PADS/ROTORS IN FAIR CONDITION. PLASTIC EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE FALLS OFF WILL SPEED ABOVE 45MPH. SUNROOF FAILS TO OPEN OR CLOSE. BATTERY DIED. ANTI-THEFT NOT WORK...

Jun 1, 1999 Steering

BRAKE SYSTEM - CALIPER INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT FACTORY CAUSING ROTOR AND PAD ON FRONT/DRIVER'S SIDE TO FAIL. REMAINING PADS/ROTORS IN FAIR CONDITION. PLASTIC EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE FALLS OFF WILL SPEED ABOVE 45MPH. SUNROOF FAILS TO OPEN OR CLOSE. BATTERY DIED. ANTI-THEFT NOT WORK...

Jun 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM - CALIPER INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT FACTORY CAUSING ROTOR AND PAD ON FRONT/DRIVER'S SIDE TO FAIL. REMAINING PADS/ROTORS IN FAIR CONDITION. PLASTIC EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE FALLS OFF WILL SPEED ABOVE 45MPH. SUNROOF FAILS TO OPEN OR CLOSE. BATTERY DIED. ANTI-THEFT NOT WORK...

Jun 1, 1999 Structure

BRAKE SYSTEM - CALIPER INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT FACTORY CAUSING ROTOR AND PAD ON FRONT/DRIVER'S SIDE TO FAIL. REMAINING PADS/ROTORS IN FAIR CONDITION. PLASTIC EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE FALLS OFF WILL SPEED ABOVE 45MPH. SUNROOF FAILS TO OPEN OR CLOSE. BATTERY DIED. ANTI-THEFT NOT WORK...

Jun 1, 1999 Visibility

BRAKE SYSTEM - CALIPER INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT FACTORY CAUSING ROTOR AND PAD ON FRONT/DRIVER'S SIDE TO FAIL. REMAINING PADS/ROTORS IN FAIR CONDITION. PLASTIC EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE FALLS OFF WILL SPEED ABOVE 45MPH. SUNROOF FAILS TO OPEN OR CLOSE. BATTERY DIED. ANTI-THEFT NOT WORK...

Jun 1, 1999 Steering

BRAKE SYSTEM - CALIPER INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT FACTORY CAUSING ROTOR AND PAD ON FRONT/DRIVER'S SIDE TO FAIL. REMAINING PADS/ROTORS IN FAIR CONDITION. PLASTIC EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE FALLS OFF WILL SPEED ABOVE 45MPH. SUNROOF FAILS TO OPEN OR CLOSE. BATTERY DIED. ANTI-THEFT NOT WORK...

May 17, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS MAKING A TURN ,DRIVING AT APPROX 5- 10 MPH WHEN CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY . ALL DAMAGE WAS DONE FROM ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION,TO THE FRONT OF VEHICLE, AND THE VEHICLE CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

May 17, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS MAKING A TURN ,DRIVING AT APPROX 5- 10 MPH WHEN CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY . ALL DAMAGE WAS DONE FROM ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION,TO THE FRONT OF VEHICLE, AND THE VEHICLE CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

Apr 9, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE STRIKING OBJECTS. MJS

Apr 9, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS HAD THREE BATTERY REPLACEMENTS. MJS

Apr 9, 1999 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED. MJS

Apr 9, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE STRIKING OBJECTS. MJS

Apr 9, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS HAD THREE BATTERY REPLACEMENTS. MJS

Apr 9, 1999 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED. MJS

Apr 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE AND THE CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE. PULLED TO THE SIDE,AND NOTICED VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE. CONSUMER POPPED OPEN THE HOOD, AND THE SAW THE FIRE. CONSUMER PUT OUT THE FIRE ON HIS OWN. *AK

Apr 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE AND THE CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE. PULLED TO THE SIDE,AND NOTICED VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE. CONSUMER POPPED OPEN THE HOOD, AND THE SAW THE FIRE. CONSUMER PUT OUT THE FIRE ON HIS OWN. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE SHAKES AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT. WNEN CONSUMER DRIVES OVER 15 MPH, VEHICLE STARTS TO VIBRATE. ALSO, WHEN SWITCHING INTO A DIFFERENT GEAR THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE SHAKES AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT. WNEN CONSUMER DRIVES OVER 15 MPH, VEHICLE STARTS TO VIBRATE. ALSO, WHEN SWITCHING INTO A DIFFERENT GEAR THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE SHAKES AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT. WNEN CONSUMER DRIVES OVER 15 MPH, VEHICLE STARTS TO VIBRATE. ALSO, WHEN SWITCHING INTO A DIFFERENT GEAR THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE SHAKES AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT. WNEN CONSUMER DRIVES OVER 15 MPH, VEHICLE STARTS TO VIBRATE. ALSO, WHEN SWITCHING INTO A DIFFERENT GEAR THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 300 MILES ALL INSIDE PANELS HAD BE REPLACED. ( THE PANELS HAD WHAT LOOKED LIKE SUN SPOTS IN THEM. BUT AFTER GETTING NEW PANEL'S WHICH HAD THE SAME SPOTS IN THEM. IT SEEMS TO BE A PRODUCTION PROBLEM. ON THE 3RD SET PANELS.) AT 400 MILES DRIVER'S WINDOW TRIM STARTED COMING LOOSE. THE CAR'S INSULATI...

Mar 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 300 MILES ALL INSIDE PANELS HAD BE REPLACED. ( THE PANELS HAD WHAT LOOKED LIKE SUN SPOTS IN THEM. BUT AFTER GETTING NEW PANEL'S WHICH HAD THE SAME SPOTS IN THEM. IT SEEMS TO BE A PRODUCTION PROBLEM. ON THE 3RD SET PANELS.) AT 400 MILES DRIVER'S WINDOW TRIM STARTED COMING LOOSE. THE CAR'S INSULATI...

Mar 20, 1999 Structure

AT 300 MILES ALL INSIDE PANELS HAD BE REPLACED. ( THE PANELS HAD WHAT LOOKED LIKE SUN SPOTS IN THEM. BUT AFTER GETTING NEW PANEL'S WHICH HAD THE SAME SPOTS IN THEM. IT SEEMS TO BE A PRODUCTION PROBLEM. ON THE 3RD SET PANELS.) AT 400 MILES DRIVER'S WINDOW TRIM STARTED COMING LOOSE. THE CAR'S INSULATI...

Mar 20, 1999 Structure

AT 300 MILES ALL INSIDE PANELS HAD BE REPLACED. ( THE PANELS HAD WHAT LOOKED LIKE SUN SPOTS IN THEM. BUT AFTER GETTING NEW PANEL'S WHICH HAD THE SAME SPOTS IN THEM. IT SEEMS TO BE A PRODUCTION PROBLEM. ON THE 3RD SET PANELS.) AT 400 MILES DRIVER'S WINDOW TRIM STARTED COMING LOOSE. THE CAR'S INSULATI...

Mar 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 300 MILES ALL INSIDE PANELS HAD BE REPLACED. ( THE PANELS HAD WHAT LOOKED LIKE SUN SPOTS IN THEM. BUT AFTER GETTING NEW PANEL'S WHICH HAD THE SAME SPOTS IN THEM. IT SEEMS TO BE A PRODUCTION PROBLEM. ON THE 3RD SET PANELS.) AT 400 MILES DRIVER'S WINDOW TRIM STARTED COMING LOOSE. THE CAR'S INSULATI...

Mar 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 300 MILES ALL INSIDE PANELS HAD BE REPLACED. ( THE PANELS HAD WHAT LOOKED LIKE SUN SPOTS IN THEM. BUT AFTER GETTING NEW PANEL'S WHICH HAD THE SAME SPOTS IN THEM. IT SEEMS TO BE A PRODUCTION PROBLEM. ON THE 3RD SET PANELS.) AT 400 MILES DRIVER'S WINDOW TRIM STARTED COMING LOOSE. THE CAR'S INSULATI...

Mar 20, 1999 Structure

AT 300 MILES ALL INSIDE PANELS HAD BE REPLACED. ( THE PANELS HAD WHAT LOOKED LIKE SUN SPOTS IN THEM. BUT AFTER GETTING NEW PANEL'S WHICH HAD THE SAME SPOTS IN THEM. IT SEEMS TO BE A PRODUCTION PROBLEM. ON THE 3RD SET PANELS.) AT 400 MILES DRIVER'S WINDOW TRIM STARTED COMING LOOSE. THE CAR'S INSULATI...

Mar 20, 1999 Structure

AT 300 MILES ALL INSIDE PANELS HAD BE REPLACED. ( THE PANELS HAD WHAT LOOKED LIKE SUN SPOTS IN THEM. BUT AFTER GETTING NEW PANEL'S WHICH HAD THE SAME SPOTS IN THEM. IT SEEMS TO BE A PRODUCTION PROBLEM. ON THE 3RD SET PANELS.) AT 400 MILES DRIVER'S WINDOW TRIM STARTED COMING LOOSE. THE CAR'S INSULATI...

Feb 26, 1999 Power Train

WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR AT LOW SPEED VEHICLE WILL DOWNSHIFT. GEAR WILL GO FROM DRIVE TO THIRD GEAR BY ITSELF, WITHOUT MOVING IT BY HAND.DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF VEHICLE,AND IT HELPS TO PROTECT TRANSMISSION. *AK

Feb 26, 1999 Power Train

WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR AT LOW SPEED VEHICLE WILL DOWNSHIFT. GEAR WILL GO FROM DRIVE TO THIRD GEAR BY ITSELF, WITHOUT MOVING IT BY HAND.DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF VEHICLE,AND IT HELPS TO PROTECT TRANSMISSION. *AK

Feb 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPER BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY PUT INTO THE BRAKES FROM THE FACTORY. THEY WERE NOT BOLTED IN ALL THE WAY, CAUSING ONE TO BE SHEARED OFF COMPLETELY AND THE OTHER ONE BENT INTO AN "S" SHAPE. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT BRAKES ARE UNDER A 13,000 MILE WARRANTY. MY CAR HAS 16,000 MILES, DEALERSHIP DID NOT...

Feb 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPER BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY PUT INTO THE BRAKES FROM THE FACTORY. THEY WERE NOT BOLTED IN ALL THE WAY, CAUSING ONE TO BE SHEARED OFF COMPLETELY AND THE OTHER ONE BENT INTO AN "S" SHAPE. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT BRAKES ARE UNDER A 13,000 MILE WARRANTY. MY CAR HAS 16,000 MILES, DEALERSHIP DID NOT...

Feb 15, 1999 Steering

PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING JULY 1998. HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITHIN A FEW WEEK PERIOD THAT THE DEALER TOOK IT BACK, AND GAVE ME ANOTHER ONE IN AUGUST 1998. AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS, THE 2ND SEBRING DEVELOPED SIMILAR PROBLEMS. WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS PRIMARILY ON LEFT SIDE, A LOUD METALIC RAT-A-T...

Feb 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING JULY 1998. HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITHIN A FEW WEEK PERIOD THAT THE DEALER TOOK IT BACK, AND GAVE ME ANOTHER ONE IN AUGUST 1998. AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS, THE 2ND SEBRING DEVELOPED SIMILAR PROBLEMS. WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS PRIMARILY ON LEFT SIDE, A LOUD METALIC RAT-A-T...

Feb 15, 1999 Steering

PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING JULY 1998. HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITHIN A FEW WEEK PERIOD THAT THE DEALER TOOK IT BACK, AND GAVE ME ANOTHER ONE IN AUGUST 1998. AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS, THE 2ND SEBRING DEVELOPED SIMILAR PROBLEMS. WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS PRIMARILY ON LEFT SIDE, A LOUD METALIC RAT-A-T...

Feb 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING JULY 1998. HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITHIN A FEW WEEK PERIOD THAT THE DEALER TOOK IT BACK, AND GAVE ME ANOTHER ONE IN AUGUST 1998. AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS, THE 2ND SEBRING DEVELOPED SIMILAR PROBLEMS. WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS PRIMARILY ON LEFT SIDE, A LOUD METALIC RAT-A-T...

Feb 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR IS FALLING APART, UNSAFE TO DRIVE, CAN'T SEE OUT OF IT DUE TO ICING AND OTHER PROBLEMS TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, REPAIRS WERE NOT COMPLETED

Feb 11, 1999 Visibility

CAR IS FALLING APART, UNSAFE TO DRIVE, CAN'T SEE OUT OF IT DUE TO ICING AND OTHER PROBLEMS TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, REPAIRS WERE NOT COMPLETED

Feb 11, 1999 Structure

CAR IS FALLING APART, UNSAFE TO DRIVE, CAN'T SEE OUT OF IT DUE TO ICING AND OTHER PROBLEMS TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, REPAIRS WERE NOT COMPLETED

Feb 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR IS FALLING APART, UNSAFE TO DRIVE, CAN'T SEE OUT OF IT DUE TO ICING AND OTHER PROBLEMS TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, REPAIRS WERE NOT COMPLETED

Feb 11, 1999 Visibility

CAR IS FALLING APART, UNSAFE TO DRIVE, CAN'T SEE OUT OF IT DUE TO ICING AND OTHER PROBLEMS TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, REPAIRS WERE NOT COMPLETED

Feb 11, 1999 Structure

CAR IS FALLING APART, UNSAFE TO DRIVE, CAN'T SEE OUT OF IT DUE TO ICING AND OTHER PROBLEMS TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, REPAIRS WERE NOT COMPLETED

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

SUN VISOR FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

FRONT END IS TO LOW, CAUSING FAILURE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

ON THREE OCCASIONS THE EXTERIOR DOOR SIDE PANEL PLASTIC RIVETS FELL OFF. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TIRES (WEAK) SIDEWALL BLOWOUT WHEN HITTING POT HOLE (P215/55R 16 915). *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE SQEAKING NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

HEATER FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

KEY SENSOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING HIGH PRESSURE AND RETURN POWER STEERING LINES FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

LEFT REAR (MICHELIN XGT4) TIRE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE CALIPER FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

SUN VISOR FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

FRONT END IS TO LOW, CAUSING FAILURE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

ON THREE OCCASIONS THE EXTERIOR DOOR SIDE PANEL PLASTIC RIVETS FELL OFF. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TIRES (WEAK) SIDEWALL BLOWOUT WHEN HITTING POT HOLE (P215/55R 16 915). *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE SQEAKING NOISE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

HEATER FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

KEY SENSOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING HIGH PRESSURE AND RETURN POWER STEERING LINES FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

LEFT REAR (MICHELIN XGT4) TIRE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE CALIPER FAILED. YH

Jan 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED DOWN AND ABS KICKED IN TO STOP THE CAR, ABS LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER CONTACTED FOUR TIMES AND REPAIRWORK WAS DONE. WARRANTY WITH 3,800 MILES. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK.ET

Jan 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED DOWN AND ABS KICKED IN TO STOP THE CAR, ABS LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER CONTACTED FOUR TIMES AND REPAIRWORK WAS DONE. WARRANTY WITH 3,800 MILES. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK.ET

Jan 5, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 28, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS CONTINUALLY LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING AFTER THIRTY MINUTES, UNABLE TO FIX.

Dec 28, 1998 Electrical System

POWER LOCKS AND POWER TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON FAILED DUE TO FAILURE OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE.

Dec 28, 1998 Visibility

REMOTE TRANSMITTER FOR POWER LOCKS FAILED.

Dec 28, 1998 Steering

ANTI THEFT DEVICE FAILED.

Dec 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Dec 28, 1998 Exterior Lighting

FOG LIGHT LAMP FAILED.

Dec 28, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS CONTINUALLY LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING AFTER THIRTY MINUTES, UNABLE TO FIX.

Dec 28, 1998 Electrical System

POWER LOCKS AND POWER TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON FAILED DUE TO FAILURE OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE.

Dec 28, 1998 Visibility

REMOTE TRANSMITTER FOR POWER LOCKS FAILED.

Dec 28, 1998 Steering

ANTI THEFT DEVICE FAILED.

Dec 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Dec 28, 1998 Exterior Lighting

FOG LIGHT LAMP FAILED.

Dec 14, 1998 Steering

DESIGN OF THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN IS UNCOVERED ABOVE THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL WHICH CAUSED FLOOR MAT THE BE STUCK RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY.

Dec 14, 1998 Steering

DESIGN OF THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN IS UNCOVERED ABOVE THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL WHICH CAUSED FLOOR MAT THE BE STUCK RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY.

Nov 18, 1998 Structure

THE FRONT OF THE CAR DRAGS ON EVERYTHING. NO MATTER HOW SLOW OR HOW CAREFULLY WE DRIVE, IT EITHER DRAGS OR GETS THE FRONT CAUGHT. THE FRONT BUMPER HAS BEEN DAMAGED TO THE POINT THAT IT IS ACTUALLY BROKEN IN SOME PARTS. WE WILL BE TAKING THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER NEXT WEEK TO SEE WHAT CAN BE DON...

Nov 18, 1998 Structure

THE FRONT OF THE CAR DRAGS ON EVERYTHING. NO MATTER HOW SLOW OR HOW CAREFULLY WE DRIVE, IT EITHER DRAGS OR GETS THE FRONT CAUGHT. THE FRONT BUMPER HAS BEEN DAMAGED TO THE POINT THAT IT IS ACTUALLY BROKEN IN SOME PARTS. WE WILL BE TAKING THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER NEXT WEEK TO SEE WHAT CAN BE DON...

Nov 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DUE TO DEFECTIVE PCV VALVE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE BOOT FOR THE CONVERTIBLE TOP AND IGNITION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Electrical System

DUE TO DEFECTIVE PCV VALVE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE BOOT FOR THE CONVERTIBLE TOP AND IGNITION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Structure

THE PASSENGER-SIDE DOOR PANEL, CALLED CLADDING, CONTINUES TO COME LOOSE. THE FIRST TIME, I HEARD A LOUD RATTLING SOUND AND HAD TO PULL OVER. THE SIDE PANEL, A VERY LARGE PLASTIC PIECE WHICH EXTENDS THE LENGTH OF THE DOOR WAS HANGING ON BY ONLY ONE PLASTIC CLIP. I TOOK THE PANEL OFF BECAUSE I WAS ...

Nov 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DUE TO DEFECTIVE PCV VALVE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE BOOT FOR THE CONVERTIBLE TOP AND IGNITION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Electrical System

DUE TO DEFECTIVE PCV VALVE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE BOOT FOR THE CONVERTIBLE TOP AND IGNITION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Structure

THE PASSENGER-SIDE DOOR PANEL, CALLED CLADDING, CONTINUES TO COME LOOSE. THE FIRST TIME, I HEARD A LOUD RATTLING SOUND AND HAD TO PULL OVER. THE SIDE PANEL, A VERY LARGE PLASTIC PIECE WHICH EXTENDS THE LENGTH OF THE DOOR WAS HANGING ON BY ONLY ONE PLASTIC CLIP. I TOOK THE PANEL OFF BECAUSE I WAS ...

Nov 4, 1998 Visibility

CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SUN ROOF LEAKING WHEN IT RAINS. THE SEALS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, BUT IT STILL LEAKS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 4, 1998 Visibility

CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SUN ROOF LEAKING WHEN IT RAINS. THE SEALS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, BUT IT STILL LEAKS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 30-35 MPH,AND VIBRATES EVEN HARDER WHENEVER VEHICLE INCREASES ITS SPEED. VEHICLE WAS IN /OUT DEALER SHOP, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE CORRECTED. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 30-35 MPH,AND VIBRATES EVEN HARDER WHENEVER VEHICLE INCREASES ITS SPEED. VEHICLE WAS IN /OUT DEALER SHOP, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE CORRECTED. *AK

Oct 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER TRIED TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP, PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER TRIED TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP, PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 21, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN DRIVE AND ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN TO A POINT WHERE RUBBER WAS BURNED PRIOR TO HITTING THE VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT. THE AUTOMATIC FLOOR SHIFT WAS THEN PLACED INTO REVERSE WHERE THE VEHICLE SHOT BACKWARDS FOR APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET BEFORE HITTING ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE, AT THAT POI...

Oct 21, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN DRIVE AND ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN TO A POINT WHERE RUBBER WAS BURNED PRIOR TO HITTING THE VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT. THE AUTOMATIC FLOOR SHIFT WAS THEN PLACED INTO REVERSE WHERE THE VEHICLE SHOT BACKWARDS FOR APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET BEFORE HITTING ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE, AT THAT POI...

Oct 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER STATES DEFECT WITHIN THE RELAY. DRIVING OVER BUMPS WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE, VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE LEFT, MINOR WORK WAS DONE. ALSO, CALIPERS WERE DEFECTIVE, PARTS ORDERED, VEHICLE PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS.*AK

Oct 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER STATES DEFECT WITHIN THE RELAY. DRIVING OVER BUMPS WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE, VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE LEFT, MINOR WORK WAS DONE. ALSO, CALIPERS WERE DEFECTIVE, PARTS ORDERED, VEHICLE PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS.*AK

Oct 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER STATES DEFECT WITHIN THE RELAY. DRIVING OVER BUMPS WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE, VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE LEFT, MINOR WORK WAS DONE. ALSO, CALIPERS WERE DEFECTIVE, PARTS ORDERED, VEHICLE PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS.*AK

Oct 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER STATES DEFECT WITHIN THE RELAY. DRIVING OVER BUMPS WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE, VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE LEFT, MINOR WORK WAS DONE. ALSO, CALIPERS WERE DEFECTIVE, PARTS ORDERED, VEHICLE PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS.*AK

Sep 30, 1998 Air Bags Crash

THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER HITTING A UTILITY POLE HEAD-ON AT APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MPH. *AK

Sep 30, 1998 Air Bags Crash

THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER HITTING A UTILITY POLE HEAD-ON AT APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MPH. *AK

Aug 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHP AND WAS TOLD THAT SHE NEEDED NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS. BRAKES ARE NOT OPERATING PROPEERLY. *AK

Aug 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHP AND WAS TOLD THAT SHE NEEDED NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS. BRAKES ARE NOT OPERATING PROPEERLY. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Unknown Or Other

FLOOR MAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE PUSHED UP UNDER THE GAS PEDAL AND BECAME ENTANGLED WITH THE STEERING COLUMN UNIVERSAL JOINTS THAT PIERCE THE FIREWALL, BINDING VEHICLE CONTROL. THE DEALER JUST REPOSITIONED THE FLOOR MAT. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Unknown Or Other

FLOOR MAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE PUSHED UP UNDER THE GAS PEDAL AND BECAME ENTANGLED WITH THE STEERING COLUMN UNIVERSAL JOINTS THAT PIERCE THE FIREWALL, BINDING VEHICLE CONTROL. THE DEALER JUST REPOSITIONED THE FLOOR MAT. *AK

Jun 29, 1998 Visibility

THE COMPLAINT IS THE OBSTRUCTION IN SEEING OUT OF THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE SINCE THAT IS THE DESIGN OF THE AUTOMOBILE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT HE WOULD TURN OVER MY COMPLAINT TO ENGINEERING.

Jun 29, 1998 Visibility

THE COMPLAINT IS THE OBSTRUCTION IN SEEING OUT OF THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE SINCE THAT IS THE DESIGN OF THE AUTOMOBILE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT HE WOULD TURN OVER MY COMPLAINT TO ENGINEERING.

Jun 4, 1998 Unknown Or Other

WHEN DRIVING AND TURNING THE FLOOR MAT GETS CAUGHT IN THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN BECAUSE THERE IS NO BOOT SURROUNDING THE STEERING COLUMN, WHICH MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. ALSO, THE STEERING LOCKS UP. DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS JUST THE WAY IT'S MADE. *AK

Jun 4, 1998 Steering

WHEN DRIVING AND TURNING THE FLOOR MAT GETS CAUGHT IN THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN BECAUSE THERE IS NO BOOT SURROUNDING THE STEERING COLUMN, WHICH MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. ALSO, THE STEERING LOCKS UP. DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS JUST THE WAY IT'S MADE. *AK

Jun 4, 1998 Unknown Or Other

WHEN DRIVING AND TURNING THE FLOOR MAT GETS CAUGHT IN THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN BECAUSE THERE IS NO BOOT SURROUNDING THE STEERING COLUMN, WHICH MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. ALSO, THE STEERING LOCKS UP. DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS JUST THE WAY IT'S MADE. *AK

Jun 4, 1998 Steering

WHEN DRIVING AND TURNING THE FLOOR MAT GETS CAUGHT IN THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN BECAUSE THERE IS NO BOOT SURROUNDING THE STEERING COLUMN, WHICH MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. ALSO, THE STEERING LOCKS UP. DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS JUST THE WAY IT'S MADE. *AK

May 29, 1998 Structure

DOOR PANELING FELL OFF ON INTERSTATE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIM, REPAIRS MADE SEVERAL TIMES FOR DOOR PANEL.

May 29, 1998 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

May 29, 1998 Structure

DOOR PANELING FELL OFF ON INTERSTATE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIM, REPAIRS MADE SEVERAL TIMES FOR DOOR PANEL.

May 29, 1998 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

May 12, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING THE DOOR MOULDING FELL OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TO THE RIM. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 12, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING THE DOOR MOULDING FELL OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TO THE RIM. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK