1996 Chrysler Sebring: water leaks into the cabin

7 of the 342 complaints about the 1996 Chrysler Sebring describe water leaks into the cabin.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 22 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Water leaks into the cabin by model year

2002
1
2001
1
1998
1
1996
7

What owners say

Filed Mar 27, 2001 · Engine, Steering · WI

Front suspension would wearout excessively. Front wheel bearings had to be replaced. Also, lower left ball joint/ outer tie rod end/ sway bar link, and bushings were replaced by mechanic. In addition, head gaskets were leaking water and oil, and they were replaced.*ak

Filed Nov 6, 2000 · Body, Brakes · AL

Consumer has had several problems with vehicle. Brakes do not work, they grind and the pads keep wearing and have to be replaced, dealer stated the problem was with the calipers. Water is leaking into the vehicle due to sunroof being cut too short during recall 99i004, consumer feels there might have been previous problems with water leaking due to a rusted fuse. Speedometer does not work. There is a transmission leak. Air conditioner does not work. Engine light is illuminated. Windows still don't work properly. Mirrors do not work properly after recall 97v015. Vehicle gets poor gas mileage, dealer stated the spark plugs were burnt and fouled, spark plug wires were breaking down and arcing in tubes causing a build up in the throttle body.

Filed Aug 18, 2000 · Body · NC

Convertible top separating. Water gets inside vehicle and door won't shut completely due to top .along wire hanging from the top keeping door from closing completely

Filed Jan 27, 2000 · Electrical · CA · 1 injury

When driver got inside and started vehicle he turn on the radio, but the radio was not working. Then when he turned off the engine, he received a very strong electrical shock. According to the dealer, the water leaked from areas related to 6tsb's for the vehicle. Water settled under the carpet gathering 3-4 inches overnight, affecting transformer under passenger seat which became inundated with water. This problem has been unable to be fixed after several attempts. *ak

Filed Apr 7, 1999 · Body, Transmission · MO

Took car in to 3 different dealers to have them fix water leaks & air whistling and none could fix it. They said there was a flaw in the design of the top. They tried spraying foam on edge, adding an elastic strap (#8894 part), tried adjusting top - none of these exercises worked. Now yet another dealer in joplin too tells us there's nothing that can be done as it's a flaw in the design/construction. There is also a whistling in the A/C system or vents when A/C is on and driving 40+ miles an hour. Several times while driving in "d" the transmission doesn't shift out of low gear.

Filed Nov 24, 1998 · Body · IN

Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with water leaking into the vehicle. Dealer notified and informed consumer it was normal for this condition to happen whenever the drain gets clogged up, causing the water to leak into vehicle.

Filed Nov 8, 1998 · Body, Brakes · TX

1. Structure/frame/body -- water gets into the car and collects under the back seat cushion and on the floor. It has been reported to the dealer and attempts to fix have been unsuccessful. The water gets in at numerous locations and has been observed running over electrical connections and switches. There is also a concern about eventual corrosion and rust damage that could compromise the integrity of the seatbelt bolts because of the water. This problem was detected about nine months ago -- but there is no determination as to how long before that period it had been occurring. 2. Brakes/shoes (pads)/rotors -- the front brake pads have had to be replaced every 6,000 - 12,000 miles since about 17,000 miles on the car. It currently has about 58,000 miles on it. The recommended chrysler mopar pads separate and fail. They have literally fallen off of the metal holder that is a part of the brake pad, damaging the rotors as well. There is no warning that the pad is about to fall off or has been separating. Luckily, the last time it happened I was coming to a stop light and was able to control the stop and, due to the metal on metal sound when I was braking, pulled over immediately and telephoned for help. This is not only a risk while driving the vehicle, but a potential risk because I could be stranded in unfavorable locations and circumstances, without access to telephone for help. 3. Rack and pinion steering -- the gear assembly, power steering was replaced in january 1998. I noticed a problem before it was completely inoperable.