This is part of complaint 11630942. The incident on Nov 25, 2024. These are two separate complaints which occurred in the same crash that resulted in serious injuries. In the event of the crash the seatbelt failed to restrain me. Allowing my head to collide into the windshield and my chest to forcefully hit the steering wheel. I have serious injuries to many body parts as result of this incident. The vehicle is available for inspection and I have photos and medical reports available upon request.
Chrysler Sebring seat belt problems
31 of the 2,832 owner complaints about the Chrysler Sebring describe seat belt won't latch or retract, most of them for the 1997 model year.
- owner complaints
- 31
- worst model year
- 1997
- typical mileage
- 85,000
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20081
- 20072
- 20063
- 20042
- 20021
- 20012
- 20004
- 19992
- 19983
- 19976
- 19964
- 19951
Often reported together
Airbag light 3No deployment 2Hesitation 1Knocking 1Engine failure 1
What owners say
Drivers side seat belt Does Not Retract. Engine Piston Rod Bearings are defective heat up melt and may cause an Engine Fire like in Hyundai Rod Bearing Recall. Common on Chrysler V6 Engine. May cause Blown engine, snapped Piston Rods, Heat and Engine Fire.
I was sitting in the driver's seat with seat belt buckle up around myself with nothing else in the car besides myself and the airbag light came on the dash panel. It's stays on everytime I start the car and been that way for maybe little over a year.
Front driver seat belt does not retract. Very dangerous.
Seatbelt locks up to where u can't put it on before driving or when driving and seatbelt is on it sometimes locks up and you can't move your locked in place while driving. While driving if it locks up it can happen anywhere on any road or freeway it's malfunctioning and it's annoying especially when u have to be somewhere and you can't get your seatbelt to work making me drive without it on.. Since I bought the car 4 years ago it's been doing this
Drivers seat moves when coming to stop, air bag light comes on and off and will stay on at times seat belt dont retract
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the seat belts would not detach from the hook and the seat belt would not retract. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 139,480 and the current mileage is 139,500 updated 11/14/11 *bf the consumer stated the seat belts will not come out of the seat. Updated 11/21/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the safety belt cable failed on the vehicle. As a result, the seat belt would not latch. The dealer stated that the failure was due to natural wear and tear on the vehicle; therefore, they would not assume responsibility for the repairs. The repair would cost over $200. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were less than 85,000. Updated 09/14/09. *lj updated 09/15/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side seat belt retractor mechanisms would not release properly. There was no warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the failure was related to the seat belt control timer. He was concerned of the safety risk involved. The vehicle has not yet been taken to an authorized dealer for repair. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 96,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler sebring. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle hesitated when attempting shift into second gear. The dealer stated that they repaired the failure however they did not informed the contact of the cause or the remedy. The same failure occurred the next day. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact stated that she heard a beeping noise. The dealer stated that the seat belt sensor failed. As of october 9, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the failure. The contact stated the signal light blinks too fast. The dealer stated that turning light sensor failed. As of october 9, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the failure. The failure mileage was 42 and the current mileage was 4,300.
Related recalls
Seat belts: pretensioner
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Recall number 16V668000 · Recall details
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- On certain sedans, the left and right rear outboard retractor and turning loop bolts on the seat belts may not have been properly tightened.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the affected fasteners. The recall began on november 15, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V532000 · Recall details
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- On certain convertible model vehicles, the left hand rear seat belt retractor bolt may not have been properly tightened.
- Risk
- This may result in the rear seat occupant being improperly restrained in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the left side rear seat belt retractor bolt to the proper specification. Owner notification began on july 19, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V336000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chrysler Sebring seat belt
Which Chrysler Sebring years have seat belt won't latch or retract problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1997 (6 complaints), 1996 (4 complaints) and 2000 (4 complaints).
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