Chrysler Sebring Convertible headlights problems

Filed Nov 1, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 35 miles · FL

Past few weeks been noticing issues with the car. 1. Sun visors hit me in the face 2. Car stalls to start 3. Lights hardly work even when you try to put on high beams 3. Fluid doesn't stay in the car 4. Car cuts off in mid driving 5. Car also can cut off when you apply brakes . Car back tire smokes. Was not in a accident with anyone car cut off on me while driving I was able to own my own bring car to stop

Filed Apr 30, 2012 · Lights · 40,000 miles · FL

Plastic covering over front headlamp housing has gotten fogged over entire outside. The amount of light thrown by the headlamps is reduced. I notice this on most cars as they get older. This is a safety related issue and needs to be addressed. Cleaning products sold by auto parts stores to clear this situation are worthless.

Filed Feb 2, 2010 · Airbags, Electrical · 188 miles · CA

'all computer electrical systems periodically, sporadically shut down completely: electrical circuit failure 'I am trapped, locked in my car with no safety, dash, window or temperature controls 'at night, my headlights flicker then go out 'steering/upper control arm appears to be cracked 'transmission doesn't shift, it slams into gear at ten miles per hour or 50 miles p/h 'something in the undercarriage is snapping loudly when turning or going over speed bumps, something in steering column 'driving over speed bumps: the front and rear loudly creak and groan 'air bag light sporadically stays on'then off'then on again 'engine light sporadically comes on'then off'then on again 'runs like a truck, chugs, rattles 'cylinder one misfire at 45k. These are platinum plugs which do not require changing until 100k 'coolant housing cracked causing coolant gauge to approach red zone and require replacement. Chrysler was aware of this problem but did not notify owner of recall item. My cost: $200 'driver's window shudders when rolling up and down.

Filed Dec 1, 2009 · Electrical · IL

The odometer and RPM gauge work intermittently like in complaint 10061946. Though the fuses look good, the fog lights and high beam flash do not work now since the above has been occurred.

Filed Mar 16, 2009 · Engine · 103,000 miles · WA

While driving home on the freeway my oil light came on and then within a couple of minutes the car stopped, I did not know what was happening, the battery was fine because the radio and head lights were working, I knew had oil, my husband came out and tried to jump start it but had no luck, had it towed to chrysler dealership and they said that the engine was seized. I had no warning sign that anything was wrong with my engine, the mechanic said that the oil level was fine and that it look pretty clean as well. They told me a need a new engine at a cost of $5500 for a used one with a 6 mo. Parts only warranty or a factory reconditioned one at a cost of $7200. I can not afford either, and still owe aprox $6500 on my car loan. I found a web site called auto beef and with little surprise there were several complaints of the same problems. I honestly believe that this is a faulty product. Now I have to pay for a car I cannot use or invest almost $7200 plus tax on a car that isn't worth that much to put into it another $7200.00.

Filed Jun 11, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 103,000 miles · GA

I bought the car brand new, added the extended warranty and had several things go wrong. Just to name a few: engine shut down without warning and had to be replaced when it was just over the 100,000 mile warranty even though oil changes and regular maintenance was done 3-4000 miles, transmission pan had metal shavings in it which resulted in poor performance, control arm had to be replaced after chrysler dealership told me the problem was the motor mounts(I did not need the mounts replaced and the repair was not done under warranty), water pump & thermostat housing(was told both weren't covered and should have been), rear window defroster replaced and/or fixed three times, driver power window regulator replaced(glass had to be replaced because of damage from the regulator, which I paid), visor vanity light-part ordered but "too late" when tried to have it replaced(was not notified that part was in), dash lights-on & off, headlights replace several times, hub seal replaced, passenger seat adjust arm broken, lighter inoperative, check engine light on first month I had the car!

Filed Jan 7, 2008 · Airbags, Body · 74,500 miles · HI

Major headache has been the recent engine damage as a result of what may be oil sludge gathered in the motor. Engine seized briefly upon switching from 1st to 2nd gear, then began "clicking" upon acceleration or deceleration to/from high rpms (upshifting and downshifting). Chrysler dealership claims the problem is broken connector rod and bearing in #2 cylinder, which necessitates a new engine. Estimated price tag: $10,000 (more than vehicle's worth). Other problems with this vehicle have included faulty passenger airbag part that required replacement; persistent dimming/flickering of instrument panel lights; multiple battery and headlight burnouts; emission leaks on two separate occasions requiring two separate repairs; and cd player skipping, requiring (according to chrysler) a completely new stereo system. Speakers are somewhat shot and the driver-side sunvisor clip broke under slight pressure.

Filed Dec 20, 2007 · Lights · 75,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring convertible. The contact could not see the road when driving various speeds at night. He could only see when the high beam lights were activated. The mechanic stated that the lenses should be replaced. As of december 20, 2007, the mechanic had not replaced the lenses. The failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 159,000. Updated 01/17/08 *bf the consumer stated the mechanic informed him the cost for the repair would be $600.00. Updated 01/17/08

Filed Nov 9, 2004 · Lights · SC

(1) headlamps not illuminating sufficiently. (2) the material used in the lenses for the headlamp assemblies on my 1996 chrysler sebring convertible have yellowed and fogged over to the point that the illumination factor has decreased to a totally unsafe level for night driving. This could result in failure to see hazards in time to circumvent. (3) notified daimler chrysler of this condition and it's safety impact. This condition should not occur on a major piece of equipment such as the headlamps. Their response was basically that they have no liability or responsibility to correct this problem. They informed me that I should replace the headlamps at my expense. The current cost for a single headlamp is $335.00 ea. I have the email correspondances that we have sent to each other if you need them. As of now this vehicle is not used for night time operation. I cannot afford to spend almost $700.00 to replace these headlamps. This type of equipment is required on all vehicles and is considered to be safety equipment.

Filed Jul 28, 2003 · Body, Electrical · 23,729 miles · AL

The engine stalled, due to sludge build up. *jb the consumer was driving when the engine started to knock and slowed down. The consumer was told the engine had blown up due to the build up. There was no warning. The vehicle had electrical problems since purchase, but had not been fixed. The interior lights had constantly come on. The interior lights had constantly went off and on, the driver door did not shut properly, made a clicking sound, was intermittent, and the latch on top was loose, the interior lights flickered from bright to dim, the radio and door lock had become inoperative, when the vehicle was turned to the right, a dinging sound was heard and the brake light would come on, and the headlights had become inoperative. *scc