1998 Chrysler Sebring convertible problems
The Chrysler Sebring (/ˈsiːbrɪŋ/ SEE-bring) is a line of mid-size automobiles that was sold from 1995 through 2010 by Chrysler. Three generations of convertibles, two generations of sedans, and two generations of coupes were produced. Although the coupe shared the same name and some styling cues, it was mechanically unrelated to the other Sebring models.
The Sebring line was introduced in 1995 with the Chrysler Sebring coupe. It was the replacement for the Chrysler LeBaron coupe. In 1996 the convertible was introduced, replacing its LeBaron counterpart as well. For 2001, both body styles were redesigned and a sedan version was offered, replacing the Chrysler Cirrus. The coupe was discontinued after 2005 with no replacement model planned.
The redesigned sedan was introduced for 2007, and a convertible the following year. New options included all-wheel drive on sedans and an available retractable metal top for the convertible. All Sebring models were replaced by the Chrysler 200 for the 2011 model year.
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Common 1998 Chrysler Sebring convertible problems
The Chrysler Sebring Convertible 1998 is known for several common problems based on complaints from owners. Here are the details of those problems:
- Engine Sludge Issues: The 1998 Chrysler Sebring convertible and sedan models have engine sludge issues, primarily due to the use of the 2.7L Chrysler V6 engine from 2001 to 2006. These issues were caused by oil problems due to sludge build-up, which began to be fixed in 2002. The 2.7 engine has a coolant pump seal in common with the crankcase, which can cause coolant to mix with the oil, leading to engine failure.
- Transmission Problems: The Chrysler Sebring uses the 41TE transmission, which has been reported to have several failures. These failures were often caused by the use of Dexron instead of the ATF+4 the transmission was designed to use. Additionally, when the computer would throw an engine code, the transmission would go into "Limp Home Mode" and only utilize 2nd gear. The coupe model was the only one to get the 3.0L Mitsubishi V6 from 2001 to 2006, which was known to be a torqueless piece of import garbage.
- Quits Running Unexpectedly: The 1998 Chrysler Sebring has four reported problems for quitting running unexpectedly. The average repair cost is $280 at 143,800 miles. This issue can be caused by various factors, including electrical problems, engine issues, or transmission failures.
- Suspension and Steering Issues: The Chrysler Sebring has been reported to have suspension and steering issues, including tie-rod ends going bad and breaking, causing a loss of steering control and potential accidents. The cross-over tube in the cooling system can also deteriorate, leading to cooling system failures.
- Interior and Electrical Issues: The Chrysler Sebring has reported issues with the interior, including the rear defogger not working and the central command control module failing, leading to interior lights not turning off. The front windows may not lower completely when lowering the top, and there may be creaking noises in the front end, clicking noises from the steering column, and a shift in the seat on quick acceleration or stops.
In summary, the Chrysler Sebring Convertible 1998 has several common problems, including engine sludge issues, transmission problems, unexpected engine shutdowns, suspension and steering issues, and interior and electrical problems. These issues can lead to significant repair costs and decreased reliability.
What happened to Chrysler Sebring?
Chrysler stopped making the Sebring in 2010 due to poor sales. It was replaced by the Chrysler 200 which was basically the same car with a better transmission.
When did they stop making Chrysler Sebring convertible?
2010
The Chrysler Sebring (/ˈsiːbrɪŋ/ SEE-bring) is a line of mid-size automobiles that was sold from 1995 through 2010 by Chrysler. Three generations of convertibles, two generations of sedans, and two generations of coupes were produced.
What is the 0 60 on a Sebring convertible?
The Sebring Convertible has no performance-car pretensions, as the JXi's modest 10.0-second 0-60-mph time and longish 142-foot 60-0-mph stopping distance attest.
Is a Chrysler Sebring a reliable car?
Chrysler Sebring Reliability Problems. Sebring owners have made 1,536 complaints over 16 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it dead last in overall reliability , with significant engine and interior concerns.
Is a Chrysler Sebring a reliable car?
Chrysler Sebring Reliability Problems. Sebring owners have made 1,536 complaints over 16 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it dead last in overall reliability , with significant engine and interior concerns.
Is Chrysler Sebring a luxury car?
The Chrysler Sebring is a discontinued mid-size luxury car that was sold from 1995 through 2010. Different trim options produced during this lifespan include convertibles, sedans and coupes (mechanically unrelated to the two other models).
When did they stop making Chrysler Sebring convertible?
2010
The Chrysler Sebring (/ˈsiːbrɪŋ/ SEE-bring) is a line of mid-size automobiles that was sold from 1995 through 2010 by Chrysler. Three generations of convertibles, two generations of sedans, and two generations of coupes were produced.
What happened to Chrysler Sebring?
Chrysler stopped making the Sebring in 2010 due to poor sales. It was replaced by the Chrysler 200 which was basically the same car with a better transmission.
1998 Chrysler Sebring convertible car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chrysler Sebring convertible problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Suspension problems
- Power train problems
- Steering problems
- Structure problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1998 Chrysler Sebring convertible vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1998 Chrysler Sebring convertible
The NHTSA has received 52 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1998 Chrysler Sebring convertible. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1998 Chrysler Sebring convertible vehicles.
2017-02-06
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-01
- VIN: 3C3EL55HXWT
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSAXLE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK RECALL REPAIR HISTORY. *SMD THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW, IF THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED PROPERLY, DUE TO THE FACT THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY PURCHASED AND THE RECALL WAS ISSUED IN 2005. *JB
2013-09-01
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-01
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I WENT TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION LOOKED AT AS IT'S UNDER WARRANTY. I BOUGHT THIS CAR WITH 75,000 MILES ON IT 3 YEARS AGO. SHORTLY AFTER THAT THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. WHEN THE MECHANIC PUT ONE IN HE FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS ALREADY A USED ONE IN THERE. TWO MONTHS LATER THAT TRANMISSION WENT OUT AND IT GOT REPLACED. WELL THIS BRINGS US TO PRESENT DAY WHERE I'M GETTING IT CHECKED OUT AND HAVE THEM CHECK EVERYTHING OUT. THEY TELL ME THAT THE REAR BALL JOINTS ARE OUT AND IT'LL COST $1200 TO FIX IT. I'M LIKE THAT'S NOT WORTH IT. I THEN FIND OUT THAT THIS IS RECALLED. *JS
2013-08-18
SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-15
- VIN: 3C3EL55HXWT
- Components: SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: I HAVE THIS CAR FROM 2011, I WENT TO THE DEALER ON BAKERSFIELD CA, TO PROGRAM THE ALARM PAGER, THEY CHANGE THE SHIFT PART BECAUSE HAVE A RECALL, AFTER THAT DAY MY CAR START TO STOP, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES OFF, I CHANGE THE SPEED SENSOR ON THE TRANSMISSION, THE CRAMCHACK SENSOR, THE DISTRIBUTOR, THE MAP SENSOR, THE EGR VALVE, THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER, ALL THE RELAYS, THE CAR WORKS FOR A LITTLE AND START TO STOP SUDDENLY, ANYWHERE. SOME TIMES I GO TO THE STORE TO BUY GROCERIES, HE START TO SHAKE FROM THE SUSPENSION, AND THE CAR STOP 2 OR 3 TIMES, ON ONE TRIP. ON AUGUST 15 I WENT TO BAKERSFIELD TO SEE MY DOCTOR BECAUSE I'M PERMANENTLY DISABLE, AND THE CAR STOP ON THE FREEWAY AT SPEED OF 65 MILES, I LET THE CAR FOR A WILE RESTING AND AFTER THAT HE START AGAIN, WHEN I GO OUT ON UNION EXIT THE CAR STOP AGAIN, TODAY I WENT TO THE MARKET AND I HAVE TO PUSH THE CAR ALL THE WAY TO MY HOME. THIS CLASS OF CARS GAVE TROUBLE TO EVERY BODY WHO HAD ONE OF THIS MAKE. NEED HELP TO SEE IF YOU CAN DO SOMETHING WITH THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION. *TR
2013-05-06
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-03
- VIN: 3C3EL55H4WT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ERRONEOUSLY. THE AIR BAGS WERE NOT REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR REPAIR SHOP FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,337.
2013-03-14
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-03-13
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3C3EL55H7WT
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING HOME AND TURNED DOWN MY STREET GOING ONLY 5 MPH AND THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF. *TR
2012-09-06
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-04
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 3C3EL45H4WT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE JX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING INTO A PARKING SPACE, BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE CAUSED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES TO THE DRIVER AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 169,000.
2012-03-18
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-03-16
- VIN: 3C3EL55H6WT
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I MADE A COMPLETE STOP AND TURNED ONTO ANOTHER ROAD AND HEARD A LOUD METAL ON CEMENT NOISE PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD AS GOOD AS POSSIBLE AND GOT OUT OF CAR AND SEEN BALL JOINT CRACKED AND TIRE OFF CAR. MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY ON GROUND IN FRONT RIGHT OF VEHICLE. HAD NO REASON TO BELIEVE THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE FIXED. CAR DROVE SMOOTH OTHERWISE. IF I WOULD HAVE KNOWN IT WOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED BUT TO JUST SNAP. THANK GOODNESS I WASN'T GOING FASTER OR NOTHING WAS IN MY WAY AND DIDN'T CRASH! IT WAS THE SCARIEST CAR "ACCIDENT" I EVER HAD. NEVER IN MY LIFE HAVE I HAD SOMETHING LIKE THAT HAPPEN TO ME IN A CAR THAT HAD NO SIGNS OF NEEDING TO BE FIXED. *TR
2011-12-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-01
- VIN: 3C3EL45HXW7
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: MY ALARM KEEPS GOING OFF!!! A FEW MONTHS AGO, MY CAR ALARM STARTED GOING OFF RANDOMLY AND WILL NOT STOP. IT STARTED BY HONKING REPEATEDLY THEN A VERY LONG ANNOYING HONK. IN ORDER TO MAKE IT STOP, THE ONLY THING THAT I COULD DO WAS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. I AM NOW DESPERATE TO GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED; I WAS AT A GAS STATION THE OTHER DAY, AND IT DID IT AGAIN. I ENDED UP HAVING TO DRIVE AWAY WITH THE ALARM STILL SOUNDING BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE A WAY OF DISCONNECTING MY BATTERY TO MAKE IT STOP. THIS SHOULD REALLY BE A RECALL! I RECENTLY BEGAN RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET AND REALIZED THAT HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT YOU CAN DO FOR ME REGARDING THIS ISSUE? THIS WEBSITE DISPLAYS MANY PEOPLES CONCERNS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/CHRYSLER/SEBRING/2006/ELECTRICAL/HORN_GOES_OFF_BY_ITSELF.SHTML. *TR
2010-04-25
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-08-23
- VIN: 3C3EL55H3WT
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I HAVE A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING, I BOUGHT IT AT 45,000 MILES AND THE SEATBELTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE WILL LOCK TO WHERE I CANT BUCKLE MY SEAT BELT AND ITS THE SAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IT WILL ALSO LOCK WHEN IT IS BUCKLED. LIKE IT WOULD WHEN IM SLAMMING ON MY BRAKES. *TR
2010-03-16
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-04-18
- VIN: 3C3EL55H4WT
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 1998 SEBRING CONV. LEFT BALL JOINT CAME APART CAUSING FRONT END DAMAGE. CHRYSLER DENIES PROBLEMS WITH THIS MODEL . I HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIRS MYSELF AND STILL DRIVE THE CAR WITH THE FRONT END DAMAGE. *TR
2009-05-21
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-09-18
- VIN: 3C3EL45H2WT
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: MY VEHICLE SUFFERED THE EXACT FAILURE OF SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE OF RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V421002 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: RQ00015. THIS BASICALLY CAUSES A DRIVE WHEEL TO ALL BUT FALL OFF, RENDERING THE CAR IMMEDIATELY INOPERABLE, REGARDLESS OF HOW DANGEROUS THE CIRCUMSTANCES. I WAS VERY LUCKY IN THAT I WAS IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD TRAVELING AT A LOW SPEED, OTHERWISE I COULD WELL BE DEAD. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR INTO SOUTH BAY CHRYSLER IN TORRANCE CALIFORNIA, AND DESPITE THE VERY CLEAR NATURE OF THE RECALL, SOUTH BAY CHRYSLER IN TORRANCE, CLAIMS (AS THEY HAVE APPARENTLY DONE WITH HUNDREDS OF OTHERS) THAT MY CAR IS NOT SUBJECT TO THAT RECALL AND PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. PER THE CLEAR LANGUAGE OF THE RECALL, AND THE EXACT NATURE OF THE FAILURE COINCIDING PERFECTLY WITH THE REASON FOR THE RECALL, THEIR DENIAL IS DISINGENUOUS, CYNICAL, DISGUSTING, REPREHENSIBLE, DISHONEST. IN FACT, IT'S THE BEHAVIOR OF A COMPANY THAT HAS EARNED IT'S BANKRUPTCY. *TR
2008-03-20
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-15
- VIN: 3C3EL55H9WT
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY CAME APART FROM THE HOUSING RESULTING IN THE CAR FALLING ON THE GROUND. *TR
2007-12-07
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-03
- VIN: 3C3EL45H8WT
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS OFF FOR TEN MINUTES, IT WOULD NOT RESTART. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO UNLOCK THE VEHICLE, BUT THE ENTIRE IGNITION SYSTEM WAS LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. SHE IS STILL UNABLE TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 120,000.
2007-09-04
STEERING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3C3EL55H6WT
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AFTER EXPLAINING TO MY MECHANIC THAT MY FRONT END WAS RUBBING AND GRINDING AT A SPEED OF 40 AND ABOVE, AND THAT IT WAS WORSE WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT OR BEARING LEFT, WHILE BEARING RIGHT THE RUBBING AND GRINDING LESSENED A LOT. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT HE REPLACED FRONT BRAKES & BALANCED WHEELS. THE SAME SITUATION STILL EXISTED. HE STATED THAT MY FRONT AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, & HE WOULD REPLACE IT WHEN HE CAME BACK FROM VACATION. I EXPLAINED TO THE MECHANIC THAT IT WAS GETTING WORSE AND IF MY CHILDREN AND I WOULD BE SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNTIL HE RETURNED, HE SAID IT WOULD BE FINE TO DRIVE. ON JUNE 30TH 2007 ,THE CHILDREN AND I NOTICED IT WAS GETTING WORSE. I DROVE THE CAR HOME. I THEN DECIDED TO GO FOR A RIDE WITH IT, ALONE. I STARTED DRIVING ON ROUTE 195 EAST IN THE HIGH SPEED LANE WITH MY CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 65 MPH. SHORTLY AFTER CROSSING THE RI/MA LINE THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY LOOSE AND I HEARD A VERY LOUD BANG. MY CAR THEN STARTED TO LIFT OFF THE GROUND. LIFTING THE RIGHT SIDE & THEN THE RIGHT. I TRIED TO APPLY MY BRAKES BUT WITH TWO TIRES OFF THE GROUND THEY WERE NOT WORKING. I TRIED STEERING THE CAR IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION THAT WAS BEING LIFTED OFF THE ROAD. I HAD NO STEERING AT ALL. THE CAR ROCKED SIDE TO SIDE WHILE HEADING INTO THE NEXT LANE OF TRAVEL AND AS IT DID THE ROCKING TURNED THE CAR OVER AND OVER AND OVER SEVERAL TIMES. AFTER THE FIRST ROLL OVER I DO NOT REMEMBER ANYTHING. I BECAME UNCONSCIOUS. THE STATE POLICE WHO INVESTIGATED THE ACCIDENT STATED, THE CAR WAS GOING IN ALL DIRECTIONS ACROSS THE HIGHWAY WHILE ROLLING OVER SEVERAL TIMES LANDING IN THE BUSH OFF THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. HE STATED THAT THERE WERE 6 WITNESS AND ONE OF THEM HAD PULLED ME OUT OF MY CAR AND CARRIED ME AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE A FEW FEET (I WAS NOT CONSCIOUS). I DID BECOME SOMEWHAT COHERENT,AND HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION AND SAW MY CAR BURST INTO FLAMES. I THEN BECAME UNCONSCIOUS AGAIN UNTIL THE NEXT MORNING IN THE HOSPITAL. *JB
2006-10-24
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-12-07
- VIN: 3C3EL45H8WT
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: (1) RAINED (2) CARS PANELS AND INTERIOR RETAINING AND FILLING UP WITH WATER (3) CANNOT FIND LEAK, ANOTHER OWNER OF SAME MODEL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM DRILLED HOLES IN THE ROCKER PANEL TO RELEASE WATER - DID NOT RELEASE OR RESOLVE. HAVING TO SCOOP OUT WATER AND WET-VAC DAILY. CAUSING MILDEW, STANDING WATER, SOUND OF WATER IN THE PANELS. *NM
2005-11-29
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-24
- VIN: 3C3EL55H1WT
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CONSUMER CONCERNED ABOUT 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING INTERLOCK SHIFTER. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES TO GET THE RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED, BUT HE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS. *JB
2005-11-04
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-03
- VIN: 3C3EL55H1WT
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE HOOD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE AND FELL OFF. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED WITH THE INCIDENT. CHRYSLER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THEY OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY. HE HAD NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE HOOD.*AK
2005-07-15
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- VIN: 3C3EL55H9WT
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS DELAMINATED.*MR DEALERSHIP NOT WILLING TO REPLACE. *TT
2005-06-10
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-10
- VIN: 3C3EL55H3WT
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: DT: WITHOUT WARNING THE ACCELERATOR CABLE UNRAVELED AND THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING. THE CALLER HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, THEN TURN OFF THE CAR, AND PULL OFF THE ROAD. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER, WHO WAS EVALUATING THE PROBLEM TODAY. MANUFACTURER SAID TO CALL NHTSA. *AK
2005-02-01
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-02-01
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: OWNER SAYS THAT THE FLOOR MATS BIND UP, CAUSING THE MATS TO TANGLE UP WITH THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT COUPLER, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE STEERING CONTROL. CURRENTLY THE MANUFACTURER RECALLED THE 1998-99 SEBRING JXI CONVERTIBLE LIMITED EDITION. THE OWNER HAS A JX CONVERTIBLE WHICH WAS NOT BEING RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK
2005-01-06
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-12-15
- VIN: 3C3EL55H7WT
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT LOCK NOR WILL IT RETRACT. *AK...NEITHER REAR BELT LOCKS WHEN GIVEN AHAND PULL.*AK
2005-01-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-05
- VIN: 3C3EL55H7WT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN IGNITION PROBLEM. IN THE LAST 4 YEARS CONSUMER REPLACED THE KEY CYLINDER 4 TIMES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER ON SEVEN DIFFERENT TIMES, AND WAS TOLD THAT HIS CUSTOMER CARE COMPLAINT FILE WAS CLOSED. THEY WILL NOT HELP CONSUMER. *AK
2004-12-10
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-20
- VIN: 3C3EL55H8WT
- Components: VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR BECAME FOGGY AND LEAKED A SOLVENT THAT DISSOLVED THE PLASTIC ON THE CONSOLE MOUNTED SHIFT COVER, THE MIRROR WAS REPLACED AND NOW AFTER 2 YEARS IN SERVICE THE REPLACEMENT MIRROR IS FOGGING. CHRYSLER CORPORATION CUSTOMERSERVICE RESPONDS THAT IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THAT THEY HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO REPLACE IT. I VIEW THIS ITEM AS A SAFETY CONCERN. HE ONLY ITEM AVAILABLE FOR THIS VEHICLE COSTS $300.00 FOR THE PART AND INSTALLATION. S A SAFETY ITEM THE REAR VIEW MIRROR SHOULD BE FUNCTIONAL THROUGHOUT THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
2004-11-26
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-09-25
- VIN: 3C3EL55H1WT
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: RECALL 04V021000/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SHIFTING PROBLEM SINCE RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND THEY INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL REPAIRS DONE. *AK
2004-09-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-18
- VIN: 3C3EL55H8WT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT BECAUSE OF THE SENSOR IN THE COMPUTER. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. *AK THE BCM SHORTED. *SC *JB
1998 Chrysler Sebring convertible recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 1998 Chrysler Sebring convertible.
2010-12-27
- Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Summary: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
- Consequence: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
2009-10-09
- Manufacturer: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE LLC
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Summary: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE SOLD AS FOUR PART NUMBERS, D10945, D10946, G10945, AND G10946. THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS, D10945 AND D10946, ARE STAMPED WITH THE FOLLOWING DATES ON THE BALL JOINTS: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, AND 116609. THE G10945 AND G10946 ARE THE SAME PART AS THE D10945 AND D10946 RESPECTIVELY. THEY ARE LABELED DIFFERENTLY DEPENDING ON THE AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER.
- Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.
2004-01-13
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
- Consequence: EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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1998 Chrysler Sebring - Water sloshing in my rearwell???
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Jun 13, 2010 ... When I go around a corner, I hear water sloshing around. This is a convertible I think it is coming from drivers side rearwell?
1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Reviews - Carsurvey.org
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Mar 15, 2012 ... Faults: I have a few annoying things wrong with the car now. The two front seats are a mess, as the leather is destroyed. I have some rust on ...
Q&A: Troubleshooting 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible ...
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Jul 14, 2010 ... After online search, I replaced EGR valve today (seems to be common problem on 2.5L), but hesitation, stumble still there after quick warmup. I ...
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