When the vehicle was in reverse, and the brake pedal applied, the vehicle accelerated at a high speed. *ak the vehicle had gone out of control approximately 55 feet and hit the garage and two parked vehicles. The brakes did not respond because the vehicle did not shift into any other gear. *scc
1999 Chrysler Sebring: stuck in gear or won't shift
5 of the 172 complaints about the 1999 Chrysler Sebring describe stuck in gear or won't shift.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Stuck in gear or won't shift by model year
What owners say
The vehicle would not shift from third gear. The speedometer stopped working as well. The dealer stated a sensor in transmission had blown. This was caused by changing the battery.
Output speed sensor failed, car would not shift out of low gear and speedometer would not work.
Consumer heard a noise coming from underneath vehicle, transmission will not go into gears . Also, speedodmeter won't move. Dealership is aware of problem.
Engine check light came on and stayed on for one day. Vehicle was stuck in first gear. Consumer took vehicle to dealer. Dealer stated that computer board was located too close to engine, causing computer board to overheat and burn out. *ak dealer diagnose and replace transmission control module and change input speed sensor, top off with atf.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- Subject on transaxle seepage mis-diagnosis- case porosity
- This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
- This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (LDP) monitor test
- Information on fast feedback fleet - installation of 2000 model year 41TE transaxles
- Vehicles may experience faults related to the transmission range sensor (TRS)
- Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
- Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (TRS) tt
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Chrysler Sebring won't shift
Is stuck in gear or won't shift a common problem on the 1999 Chrysler Sebring?
5 of 172 owner complaints about the 1999 Chrysler Sebring (3%) mention stuck in gear or won't shift. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Chrysler Sebring?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Chrysler Sebring
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