Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrylser sebring convertible. The contact stated that the gear shift selector became lodged in the park position. The dealer advised her to bring the vehicle in for diagnosis and repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 18,000. Updated 11/16/10.
2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv transmission complaints
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2008 sebring convertible shifter is stuck in park; the car cannot be moved. Dealer said it is a common problem with the brake shift interlock breaking. The entire shifter unit must be replaced; cost $150-$200 since the sebring is 3 months out of warranty. They said the part breaks on several current chrysler models all the time; a web search confirms it. A bright pink plastic piece breaks where a spring attaches to it, that allows the interlock to disengage when the brake is depressed. What if this common problem happens when you are in a remote location with no cell phone service? What if you needed your car for a medical emergency?
2008 chrysler sebring stuck in park. Can not shift transmission.
Shift interlock switch failure disabled car after putting it in park. Car was blocking a driveway, and interior had to be disassembled in order to manually actuate shift interlock and get the car out of park. Chrysler refused to repair it until I called corporate. Chrysler took a full week to repair, customer service was rude, unwilling. Case manager was chantel, ref# [xxx] , phone # 1‑800‑247‑9753. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle was parked overnight after operation. The next morning the vehicle was not able to be put into gear. Had to be towed to dealer. A part of the automatic shifter mechanism had broken, and had to be replaced.
Car is stuck in park. Tried everything to get it out of park including pressing the manual override. Had it towed into dealership only to find out this is not covered under powertrain warranty.
2008 chrysler sebring convertible pink plastic breaks inside shifter causing internal mechanical failure..car will not move out of park happening way to often in chrysler models..
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