On highway 69 I proceeded to passing a semi near craft road. After passing the semi I release my foot off of the throttle, but the car continued to accelerate. Finally at 102 MPH bouncing my foot on and off the pedal with no change. When going into the corner I then bumped the transmission into neutral and turned the key off. I popped the hood, got out and could see no issue with the cable, still in it's factory location. No binds or kinks I then pushed down on the throttle linkage on the throttle body and it popped loose. I got back in and haven't had another problem since.
1998 Chrysler Sebring acceleration problems
23 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Linkages1
- Cables1
At what mileage
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Chrysler Sebring acceleration problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Chrysler Sebring acceleration
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
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- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.
- Risk
- The throttle cable control would not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.
Recall number 98V045002 · Recall details
What 1998 Chrysler Sebring owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was going 55 miles per hour with cruise control set when I hit the brake my car started going faster and would not slow down I had to turn the key off and go into a field.
The driver placed the key inside of ignition the vehicle was running but parked. The vehicle suddenly accelerated backward without warning. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle. And was able to drive it home. The driver injured his shoulder. The driver will contact the dealer. *la
When the vehicle was in reverse and the driver slightly touched the accelerator pedal the vehicle raced backwards which caused an accident and injuries.
Consumer states when slowing down or stopped at a light, the throttle control will not return to idle. Problem occurs intermittenly. Mr
Consumer's vehicle exprienced the same throttle problem as stated in recall # 02 v 186 000,which resulted in an accident. But this recall was for years 1995/1996, not on 1998.contacted dealer.
Vehicle surges forward at a fairly high speed when brakes are applied. Had brake pads and rotors replaced 3 times; but problem still occurs.
Cruise control from purchase didn't work, salesman told me I needed to be traveling 55 MPH for it work. Turned out, it was broken, cost me $100 to repair. One month after purchase, car dead, turned out it needed a batery. Dealership paid the cost. 2nd month after purchase, check enging light came on, car running sluggish and popping noise, turned out I needed a spark plug. I requested they change them all. They wouldn't. 3 months after purchase check enging light on again, car running very sluggish, popping noise again, filled up with gas, car wouldn't start, had to have it towed it. This is rediculous. I want to file a lemon. Law. I can't afford a $400/mo paymnet and pay for my car to be repaired on a monthly basis. What can I do?
Vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a collision. Also, upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Manufacturer has been notified.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in multiple vehicle accidents.
Questions about the 1998 Chrysler Sebring acceleration
Does the 1998 Chrysler Sebring have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the acceleration of the 1998 Chrysler Sebring, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Chrysler Sebring acceleration problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chrysler Sebring acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V045002. 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).
Other 1998 Chrysler Sebring problems
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