While the vehicle was parked the consumer noticed that the convertible top was unraveling at the seams. The consumer contacted the manufacturer. *nm
1996 Chrysler Sebring visibility problems
27 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 27
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Power window devices and controls11
- Rearview mirrors/devices6
- Windshield4
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system4
- Sun/moon roof assembly3
- Windshield wiper/washer2
- Glass, side/rear2
- Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chrysler Sebring visibility problems in other years
Related recalls
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
- What is wrong
- The electrical contacts in the power mirror switch can accumulate road salt due to water entering into the switch.
- Risk
- This can result in a high resistance short circuit and possibly cause a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the power mirror switch with a newly designed switch.
Recall number 97V015000 · Recall details
What 1996 Chrysler Sebring owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
This problem has almost cost me and my passenger our lives. It is not something that is reproducable on demand, but I have witnesses on the happenings. It happens at different speeds, different timings, but the amount of rain seems to be a factor. I have tried several times to resolve this at the dealer but since it is not reproducable they will not fix it. I reported this before my warranty ran out. I can not be taking chances during the rain and snowy weather an having my wipers just stop working. Roads are dark, many have no shoulder to pull off on and highways now do not have shoulders either. Please help me with this issue and getting it resolved.no safety defect listed.
Vehicle stalls intermittently, mostly when slowing down and using electrical part, such as power windows. Dealer replaced fuel pump, but it did not remedy the problem.
While traveling on highway rear window was lose, and seam on convertible top was coming apart.
This car has never been right and the car manufacturer has not been helpful nor will they acknowledge failed parts or discuss the problem. Begnal motors has been hostile and has claimed the vehicle rides as it should, the steering shaking is normal, etc.
The clips which hold the drivers side outer panel failed causing the panel to fall off while driving. Nlm
I have heard of quite a few sebring owners having this problem......any recalls? No safety defect mentioned.
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.
Window problem has been ongoing since the date of purchase (lease), windows have been replaced but still leak. Passenger power door lock does not work, must be manually operated 50% of the time, dealer could not diagnose problem, top motor and hydraulic pumps went out after putting the top down for the first time in the summer. Car has been out of commission over twenty times during possession...it was a demo, not a true "used car" .
Questions about the 1996 Chrysler Sebring visibility
Does the 1996 Chrysler Sebring have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 27 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Chrysler Sebring visibility problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chrysler Sebring visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V015000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chrysler Sebring have the most visibility problems?
The Chrysler Sebring model years with the most visibility complaints are 1996 (27 complaints), 1998 (16 complaints) and 1997 (14 complaints).
Other 1996 Chrysler Sebring problems
Suspension 70Brakes 54Transmission 47Engine 41Body 39Electrical 37Airbags 31Acceleration 19Seat belts 16Steering 13Wheels 7Fuel system 6Tires 5Lights 4Locks 3Seats 1
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