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1997 Chrysler Sebring body problems

18 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
18
of this car's complaints
9%
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Body: roof and pillars
    5
  • Body: door
    5
  • Body
    4
  • Body: trunk lid
    2
  • Body: door: hinge and attachments
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chrysler Sebring body problems in other years

1995200020052010

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

What 1997 Chrysler Sebring owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Brakes · FL

I have called the chrysler corporation about the draining holes of my sebring and they have said there is no problem. I've asked a couple of people and they said that the holes are too small. My car will get destroyed at this rate. When it was still under warranty they could not figure out the problem at the dealer they thought it was from the convertible top or the seals of the windows. Now I know what the problem is but they say there are no recalls on this problem. I don't know what to do anymore.

Filed Sep 17, 2003 · Body · 69,500 miles · TN

Vehicle interior floods during moderate to heavy rainfall.*mr in light of the number of problems, the cost of repairs the consumer has incurred on what is apparently a design flaw on parts that have no mechanical wear, is unbearable. The consumer is now requesting reimbursement from chrysler and need assistance in resolving matter safely and promptly.

Filed May 5, 2003 · Body · 97,250 miles · KY

Outside driver door handle failure on 1997 chrysler sebring lxi.

Filed Jun 19, 2002 · Body · LA

Stitching on convertable top is coming apart. Consumer was concerned top might blow off on highway and could cause an accident. Please provide any further information.

Filed Feb 12, 2002 · Body, Transmission · NC

Ever since consumer has had vehicle she has had problems, vehicle leans to left. Also, when she puts it into gear it makes a clutching noise.

Filed Feb 22, 2001 · Body · CA

Passenger's side molding is hanging off side of door. There was a recall for this problem. Molding is plastic, and there is a defect in plastic . Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Feb 2, 2001 · Airbags, Body · CA · crash · 1 injury

While driving approximately 10 MPH in icy conditions, consumer ran into a cement bottom of a light pole in a parking lot, consumer states vehicle is totaled and the airbags experienced no deployment, one person was injured in accident.

Filed Feb 2, 2001 · Body · TX

Three months after purchase the consumer noticed that the door panel was loose and had a body shop push it back in place, a few months later while driving the entire door panel came off the vehicle almost hitting another vehicle, dealer claimed that this happened to all 1997 sebrings but they refused to replace panel because the warranty was expired. Nlm

Filed Dec 27, 2000 · Body, Brakes · OH

Recall 97v201000; lower ball joint with control on both sides, dealer stated that this vehicle's VIN number was not included in recall. Rotors, brake pads and calipers needed replaced. Vehicle experienced an oil leak. Locks do not work.

Filed Feb 25, 2000 · Body, Transmission · PA

Wheel bearing was defective, causing wheels to fall off. Convertible top blew open while driving at 55 MPH, after the top rails of the vehicle had been adjusted by the dealer to correct the noise problem from the wind.*ak.et.

Questions about the 1997 Chrysler Sebring body

Does the 1997 Chrysler Sebring have body problems?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the body of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Chrysler Sebring body problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 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).

Other 1997 Chrysler Sebring problems

Brakes 32Transmission 29Suspension 28Airbags 24Seat belts 23Engine 22Electrical 18Acceleration 16Visibility 14Wheels 14Steering 11Fuel system 6Tires 3Lights 2Seats 2Locks 1

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