1996 Chrysler Sebring body problems

39 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 39
of this car's complaints: 11%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Body: roof and pillars
20
Frame and members
5
Body: door
4
Body: trunk lid
3
Body
3
Body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chrysler Sebring body problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Chrysler Sebring body

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Water leak 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Convertible top cover disengagementOpened November 24, 1997, closed November 17, 1998

Alleged that the convertible top cover may disengage from the subject vehicles while driving.

EA97025

Convertible top cover disengagementOpened June 17, 1997, closed November 24, 1997

Odi has received three reports alleging disengagement of the convertible top cover from the subject vehicles while driving.

PE97029

What 1996 Chrysler Sebring owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 18, 2005 · Body, Transmission · CT · crash · 1 injury

1996 chrysler sebring has problems with roof leaking, front passenger tire separating from the vehicle as well as problems with the transaxles floor shifter/park interlock which caused driver to hit nine cars and be ejected through the windshield. There was a recall regarding the park /neutral start switch being faulty. The consumer wants daimler chrysler to compensate her for another vehicle. *bf

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Engine · 46,805 miles · PA

2.4 head gasket. Exhaust manifold. Mileage illumination. Popping noise front suspension. Rattle rear suspension, poping when lft door glass window put up.low fuel lite . Car only has 46805 miles when you can read mileage

Filed Nov 13, 2002 · Acceleration, Body · NY

Consumer stated the throttle sticks, the throttle cable was frayed and the throttle cable/body gasket was removed and replaced. The consumer requests reimbursement, and feels that he was given wrong information from the dealer.

Filed Sep 17, 2002 · Body · RI · 1 injury

Trunk struts rusted and broke and fell on consumer, hiting his head. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Aug 1, 2002 · Body · CA

Consumer states that chrysler admitted to the original design of the trunk being defective, consumer states that the dealer required new hinges be installed.

Filed Jul 15, 2002 · Body · NJ

Grill on the bottom of the vehicle is too low to the ground, and vehicle will always hit the ground. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

Filed Mar 14, 2002 · Body, Visibility · AL

While traveling on highway rear window was lose, and seam on convertible top was coming apart.

Filed May 29, 2001 · Body, Electrical · OH

The clips which hold the drivers side outer panel failed causing the panel to fall off while driving. Nlm

Filed Apr 5, 2001 · Body · OK

A frame bent unable to get an alignment.

Filed Mar 7, 2001 · Body · CA

Trunk lid /assembly has worn out, and will not remain open. Could come down on an individual, causing injury. *ak the manufacturer changed the trunk lid design possibly due to defective part and should be on recall.

Questions about the 1996 Chrysler Sebring body

Does the 1996 Chrysler Sebring have body problems?

Owners have filed 39 complaints about the body of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Chrysler Sebring body problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chrysler Sebring body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chrysler Sebring have the most body problems?

The Chrysler Sebring model years with the most body complaints are 1998 (65 complaints), 1996 (39 complaints) and 1999 (31 complaints).