1998 Chrysler Sebring body problems

Filed Nov 6, 2012 · Body, Engine · 132,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler sebring. While parked, the contact noticed water leaking onto the front driver side floor board. Additionally, the distributor failed twice. The contact noticed a whining sound coming from the engine and an increase in the vehicle temperature. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised that the engine would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2012 · Body, Engine · 131,000 miles · NY

I purchased a 1998 chrysler sebring lxi the car has numerous problems, one is the control arm in the vehicle. This is a list of other evac problems - I was told that there was a recall on my vehicle for various problems - please advice - need help - called chrysler dealerships and first they said my vehicle was not affected - then they tell me they can charge me $149.00 to reset the computer catalyst(g)/nmhccatalyst(d) evaporative system(g)/ unsupportive(d) 02 sensor(g) exhaust gas sensor(d) 02 sensor heater (g) pm filter (d) egr/vvt (g,d) po455 evaporative emission system leak detected (large leak) my headlamps are yellow and my rear window looks like there is some kind of mold sandwiched into the glass and defrost...almost impossible to see out of at night.

Filed Jun 24, 2012 · Body · 201,000 miles · CA

When we acquired our 1998 chrysler sebring june 2010, both outside door handles were broken. We could only open the door through an open window. The dealer wanted $500 to install them. In april 2012, the passenger handle broke again. Now, june 2012, the driver handle broke again. The parts installed two years ago have both broken again. These parts are plastic and apparently do not last very long. Is there a recall? What do we do?

Filed Jun 2, 2010 · Body, Locks · 130,000 miles · MO

Plz note 1998 chrysler sebrings door levers will break on you both mine did as well as others I notice on the internet. First it was one door handle tried to lift it and the other one brakes. So for mths I had to get into the passenger side door to open drivers side door. Then passenger side door lever wont open. I read some guy door even came of while he was driving. And to there is a distributor you will have that problem I notice with a 1998 chrysler sebring it will die on you. You will tow it and cost thousands to repair. As far as the doors im calling chrysler if any recalls on both doors..and most likely pay hundreds to get it fix by some1. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 4, 2009 · Body · 89,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chrysler sebring. While driving 10 MPH in the turn lane, the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle crossing in the wrong lane. The passenger side, front fender, and alignment were severely damaged on the contact's vehicle. In addition, the trunk would not open, the doors were not installed correctly, and oil was leaking from holes in the engine. The vehicle has been inspected by five body shops and the dealer. There were no injuries, but a police report was filed. The contact has pictures of the damage. The failure mileage was 89,000 and current mileage was 100,000. Updated 06/07/09 *bf the consumer stated the repair facility did a poor job of fixing the vehicle after an accident. Updated 05/08/09.

Filed Mar 30, 2008 · Body · NY

I bought a used car from a licensed inspection station and used car dealer 28 days after I bought the car I found out the frame was rotted and it should have never passed inspection the place I bought the car inspected it when I told the dealer about it he refused to refund my money or return my calls I don't believe that a used car dealer like this should be in business and would like something done this could have caused injuries to my family.

Filed Aug 21, 2007 · Body · 138,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chrysler sebring. While driving 55 MPH, the driver side door detached from the vehicle. The dealer stated that the door clips were not tightly secured and offered to replace the door. There were no injuries. The current and failure mileages were 138,000.

Filed Jan 17, 2006 · Body · 50,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated both outside door handles are plastic and have cracked. The doors will not open therefore; the vehicle has not been to a dealership.

Filed Oct 25, 2005 · Body · OH

Dt: the contact stated the outer door handles broke. This happened one time on both doors. The second time, the contact's daughter was inside the vehicle and it was running. The vehicle has not been to a chrysler dealership. He purchased the parts and was going to fix this himself.

Filed Jun 15, 2005 · Body · 21,000 miles · VA

Driver side door molding/paneling slid, becoming detached. Passenger side has detached and been repaired twice, driver side one other time prior to this incident