1997 Chrysler Sebring acceleration problems

16 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 3
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Cables
2
Linkages
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chrysler Sebring acceleration problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Chrysler Sebring acceleration

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

Sudden acceleration 7

Related recalls

Vehicle speed controlReported July 8, 2002 · 88,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l v6 engines, the throttle control cable can fray causing the throttle to bind or stick.
Risk: This could potentially result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle cable assembly. Owner notification began august 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 02V186000 · Recall details

What 1997 Chrysler Sebring owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 26, 2003 · Acceleration · OK

While driving at 40 MPH vehicle accelerated without warning.

Filed Jul 11, 2003 · Acceleration · MI · crash

While sitting at an intersection and without prior warning vehicle suddenly accelerated while her foot was on the brakes, causing consumer's vehicle to hit the vehicle in front.

Filed Apr 11, 2003 · Acceleration · 55,134 miles · IN · crash

The vehicle suddenly accelerated, and the vehicle crashed into a fence. The dealer stated the throttle body needed to be cleaned.

Filed Apr 11, 2003 · Acceleration · MA

The consumer received a recall notice concerning the throttle arm sticking. The dealer did not perform the recall repairs due to lack of parts. *ak *jb

Filed Sep 17, 2002 · Acceleration · SC

The federal safety agency recall campaign 02v186000 concerning accelerator cable; received recall notice in the mail and contacted dealership over a month ago. Owner was informed by service department that there were no parts available to repair the recall. Owner has checked back with service department several weeks later, on 9-12-02, still no parts, the consumer called the maunfacturer on the same day then the local dealer set up an appointment and replaced the part.

Filed Sep 10, 2002 · Acceleration, Engine · FL

While driving engine light came on and the vehicle seemed a bit sluggish due to ldp pump failure. Consumer received a recall notice on full throttle (02v‑186) took the vehicle to the dealer and was fixed but the problem still exists.

Filed Sep 5, 2002 · Acceleration · UT

Consumer states she received a recall notice for her auto regarding the driver control cable. She called the dealer and took her auto to the dealer only to be told that they did not have the part, and to call back in two weeks. Consumer states she called and went back and then no one knew what she was talking about. She took her auto to quality dodge at 200 n main street, tooele, ut 435‑882‑2000. She is afraid that she will be in an accident if her control cable breaks.

Filed Aug 20, 2002 · Acceleration · NY

Consumer received recall 02v186000/for throttle cable. While traveling on highway heard a knocking noise coming from underneath of vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Jul 6, 2001 · Acceleration · OH

Vehicle was parked with engine running, emergency brake not engaged, vehicle suddenly went backwards. Was stopped when it hit a vehicle parked behind it.

Filed Feb 12, 2001 · Acceleration · NC

While cruse control is on and consumer presses on brakes speed control will not turn off. Please provide further information.

Questions about the 1997 Chrysler Sebring acceleration

Does the 1997 Chrysler Sebring have acceleration problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the acceleration of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Chrysler Sebring acceleration problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Chrysler Sebring acceleration?

Yes, 1 recall: 02V186000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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

The Chrysler Sebring model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2007 (40 complaints), 2008 (34 complaints) and 1998 (23 complaints).