1996 Chrysler Sebring electrical problems

Filed Oct 28, 2022 · Electrical, Lights · MN

I was driving my car & listening to music. All of a sudden my passenger side dash speaker started smoking, then was shooting fire. I had a Bubbler drink & splashed it across the dash onto the speaker. It was scary, as I thought my engine might blow up. I took it to the shop, but they were so busy, it sat for a week, & I finally said forget it(I would have been too costly) & I needed my vehicle to get to work. Many things failed after that; gas gauge; speedometer needle; right turn signal; & radio.Other things but just can’t remember at the moment.

Filed Jun 20, 2022 · Electrical · MN · fire

I was driving on the highway; all of a sudden my right dash speaker started on fire. I had a Bubbler in my vehicle, so I used that to put it out. Since then, my radio no longer works, nor does mileage show & gas gauge fluctuates, & cannot tell when it is actually empty.

Filed Oct 27, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 99,500 miles · CA

Air bag comes on and the all dials on the dashboard go blank.

Filed Jan 28, 2015 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2007 · Electrical · 118,000 miles · SC

My 1996 chrysler sebring convertible almost caught fire from the dash stereo speakers mid 10/05 .. Screeching noises came from my speakers and then smoke began to come out of them. I turned off the stereo and soon after went to my mechanic. When they turned my stereo on smoke came out of the dash speakers again. I asked them to pull the fuse so that it wouldn't happen again. On 2/16/06 I called chrysler. I received a letter from them dated 2/21/06 stating that they would not do anything about it because the time or mileage warranty had expired. On recall sights I have found where there were recalls for the same problem in slightly newer models. This could have ended in injury or even death to myself and my two nieces that I was driving to school that morning. I am hoping that you can help me have the problem corrected by chrysler. There are also other electrical problems and I've also had a few problems with the steering and timing belt. I await your reply.

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Electrical · MI

While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle hit a bump and the odometer/ tachometer went out. The vehicle hit another bump and they came back on. Contacted dealer. *ak *ph

Filed Sep 17, 2002 · Electrical · CA

Computer system is registering false readings, making the service light illuminate. A mechanic has inspected items theatcomputer has acknowledged as a failure, but no problem was found. Please describe details.

Filed Aug 16, 2001 · Electrical · PA

The vehicles distributor was defective causing the vehicle to suddenly hesitate. Nlm

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 Mar 1, 2001 · Electrical · WI

While traveling and without any indication engine would stall. Vehicle has been serviced. Technician stated distributor cap needed to be replaced.*ak the manufacturer's technical bulten states that the problem could be due to excess solder between the coil out put terminal and coil cover plate.