1999 Chrysler Sebring body problems

Filed Sep 5, 2008 · Body, Suspension · 138,000 miles · IL

I purchase this used 1999 chrysler sebring lxi 2 years ago and was told by the dealer it only needed a wheel alignment. After attempting to get an alignment I was informed that the lower lateral control arms needed to be replaced. This is extremely scary and very hard to get fixed because of my work schedule. I contacted a dealer and was told that my car had the recall work done in 2001. I looked my VIN up on the chrysler website and was advised there was no recall affecting my vehicle. Firestone would have charged me over $1000 to fix the problem, but I can not afford to. My vehicle is currently undriveable. I am also having issues with my driver side door which hangs slightly when opened and must be lifted to close. My side panels on both doors keep getting dislodged but have not fell off yet. I am truly afraid for the safety of my family with this vehicle and do not know what to do. I am in the process of trying to find someone to fix at a cost I can afford.

Filed Jun 6, 2006 · Body · 39,000 miles · OR · 1 injury

Trunk falls without warning - has hit me on the back, head and hand on multiple occasions, causing severe bruising, but no broken bones, yet.

Filed Oct 29, 2005 · Body, Locks · 116,500 miles · VA

My door panel on the drivers side of my 1999 chrysler sebring lxi blew off on the highway hitting my car and coming dangerously close to hitting several others behind me.

Filed Feb 25, 2005 · Body, Locks · IL

The door cladding on my 1999 chrysler sebring lxi has been defective since I first purchased the car new in december 1998. The dealership attempted to fix the problem at least 3 times and the problem persists with my door panels hanging off which is a big safety concern. Why wasn't this problem recalled as soon as it was discovered by daimler chrysler? There have been numerous complaints filed with nhts about this problem. I recently spend money having the wheel hub replaced and was never notified about the ball joints recall which was probably related to the hub problem according to my mechanic. The latch to secure the hood is defective -- this is very dangerous for me.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Body · 45,000 miles · FL

The consumer owns a convertible and indicated that the roof top stitching around the doors and windows of the convertible was rotted causing the rear windows to fall out. The consumer contacted the dealer and was told that it was not a warranty item and that they will do nothing. There response was that due to the florida heat, it will do this and there is nothing they will do. *nm consumer requesting new top and stitching of the roof on vehicle.

Filed Jun 9, 2004 · Body, Tires · FL

I have several issues/defects it started @ 8/29/00 both door moldings fell off they had to replace door cladding, started before 7/9/02 but took car in on that date because paint delaminated and was peeling covered 100% by dailmer chrysler and still as of 6/9/04 I am still fighting with daimler chrysler to repaint the vehicle, the whole paint job/clear coat is coming off the car. But now they only will cover 50% and only the areas affected therefore, I will continue to have this problem until the car is completely repainted because logically the whole car was painted with the same paint and little by little the paint is delaminating in several areas and will continue unitl the car is entirely repainted. 2 recalls- recall #967 lower ball joints and recall #884 molding trim clips, brakes squealing, brakes replaced twice 08/24/02 & 05/04/04 and rotors resurfaced, tires replaced 3 times, the passenger handle broke and can't enter the car from passenger have to open door from inside. The drivers side inside molding where the door and window buttons are came off and the plastic air vents broke, I am in the process to get the inside moldings, air vents and passenger handle estimates to get it fixed and mailing . Daimler/chrysler my issues especially the paint defects.

Filed May 14, 2004 · Body · 32,000 miles · VA

The plastic clip in the door panel broke, causing the door panel to fall off. Technical servic ebulletin 612178 was issued on this problem.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Body · 58,147 miles · NY

Driver's side door is defective. The hinges are broken and I've taken this issue to the chrysler service department with the same complaint 2 times prior to this.

Filed Mar 25, 2004 · Body · FL

While opening the driver 's door, the handle fell off. Two weeks later the passenger side handle fell off as well. The driver pick up the handle and drove to the dealer. The mechanic replaced both handles due to worn parts. Please provide any additional information.

Filed May 21, 2003 · Body · 71,000 miles · OH

The vehicles passenger side door came off the pin and caused the door to become caught under the fender.