Whenever the brakes were in use the calipers failed to open. Vehicle would stop until noise indicated a problem with brakes. Would take to dealership & mechanic replaced brakes. The brake problem happened at least 5 times so far. Last time brakes just gave way & needed to use emergency brakes to stop vehicle. On 5th set of brakes. Also, remote control does not work/ both front windows glass distorted/replaced spark plugs/replaced transmission interlock system/replaced noisy front end/replaced starter, and realigned driver's side door hinge.
1997 Chrysler Sebring body complaints
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The latch hook on the inside of the lid of the console is very sharp & dangerous. Driver inadvertently cut right arm while shifting gears of the vehicle.
Trunk and trunk lid assembly with waterproof seals have failed repeatedly. Seals, 3rd taillight assembly, side weatherstrip, deck lid weather strip, top weather strip have been replaced repeatedly. New carpet in trunk, new tail light assemblies have been replaced repeatedly. Trunk continues to leak. Drain holes have been cleared repeatedly. Problem can not be fixed by dealership. Another appt. Is scheduled for this month. Water is standing in trunk even when there has been no rain for days/weeks.
Front windshield has a glaze over causing poor visibility, unable to clean off. Mjs
Mirrors & plastic parts of trunk are faded - a gray color. The sun roof visor keeps coming off track. There is a noise in the fuel system coming from underneath the back seat. Sounds like a high pitched whine. Cd player stopped accepting cds. There is a whistling noise & leak from the passenger side window (up from the mirror).
Transmission failed causing gears to stick.
A sheet metal screw through fire wall of engine compartment penetrated ignition wiring, causing a short through the computer/electrical failures.
Vehicle stationary, convertible top went down twice; on 3rd time, went down okay, but going up, it kept going. Turned top motor off but it kept running. Wiring harnes burned. Tail & dash lights flashed quickly & trunk lid popped open.
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