192 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Chrysler Sebring. Click any complaint to view the full owner description.
SUSPENSIONSeptember 23, 2010
MY 95 CHRYSLER SEBRING HAS A SQUEAKING NOISE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TOWARDS THE BACK TIRES I HAD IT CHECKED OUT THEY SAID THE RUBBER PIECE ON BY BALL JOINT IS GONE SO THE NOISE IS FROM THE METAL RUBBING AND TO BE CAREFUL CAUSE IT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF NOT FIXED THE BALLJOINT WILL COME OFF AND TIRES. I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY APR'S SHIFTING OUT OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING THAT I'VE ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT COUPLE TIMES I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO DRIVE THE CAR THAT'S ALL I HAVE. *TR
SUSPENSIONJanuary 19, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHRYSLER SEBRING. SHE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE WHOLE WHEEL AND THE BALL JOINTS CAME OFF OF THE AXLE, THE VEHICLE FELL ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL AUTO SHOP TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT IT WAS THE BALL JOINT CV AXLE THAT FAILED. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY GAVE HER A CASE NUMBER STATING THAT SOMEONE WOULD CALL HER BACK . NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER, 00V421002, SUSPENSION FRONT CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT IS RELATED TO THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, CHRYSLER STATED THAT THEY WOULD INFORM HER IF THE VEHICLE QUALIFIES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 152,000.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEOctober 20, 2005
DT: THE INJECTORS LEAKED. ALSO, THERE WAS A FUEL SMELL IN THE VEHICLE. WAS NOT SURE WHAT CAUSED THE LEAKAGE. THE CONSUMER FOUND THIS OUT WHEN HE WENT TO GET THE BRAKES REPAIRED. THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2005. THE SMELL HAD BEEN THEIR FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS OFF AND ON. THERE HAVE BEEN NO ACCIDENTS AS OF YET. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF YET. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINESeptember 28, 2005
I WISH YOU WOULD RECALL THE FUEL RAIL WHICH CONNECTS TO MY CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI 2.5 COUPE,WHY, BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE WITH JUST A SPARK IT ALSO LEAKS AND I HAVE MY KIDS TO THINK ABOUT. FROM WHAT I'VE BEEN TOLD THIS HAPPENS TO A LOT OF SEBRINGS. I'D RATHER FILE A COMPLAINT BEFORE SOMETHING TERRIBLE HAPPENS RATHER THEN WAIT TILL ITS TOO LATE. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJuly 7, 2005
AS I WAS LEAVING I PUT MY CAR ON REVERSE TO DRIVE OFF.I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL IT TOOK OFF AND HIT A POLE.WHAT I MEAN BY TOOK OFF IS THAT I ONLY HAD A SMALL AREA TO REVERSE IN SO I GENTLY PUSHED THE PEDAL AND IT LIKE JERKED AND AT A FASTER PACE REVERSED INTO THE POLE.I THEN HAD TO PUT IT IN DRIVE TO MOVE IT AWAY FROM WRECKED POLE I PUT THE CAR ON DRIVE THEN I PUSHED THE PEDAL TO DRIVE AWAY THE CAR ALONE WENT AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED I COULD NOT CONTROL IT TO STOP IT.I HIT THE BRAKES AND IT DID STOP.I EVEN LIFT THE EMERGENCY BRAKES.NOT EVEN DID THE AIR BAGS COME OUT.FROM THERE MY CAR WAS TAKEN BY THE CHP TO INVESTIGATE.FROM THERE MY CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE BODY SHOP.I DID NOT RECIEVE MY CAR FROM THERE UNTIL ABOUTH 6 MONTHS LATER.I DROVE IT HOME.THEN MY CAR ACTED STRANGE WHEN I CAME TO A STOP SIGN SCARED LIKE HECK I DROVE IT TO THE CHP AND TOLD THE OFFICER I WANTED TO KNOW IF THEY OKAYED MY CAR BEFORE IT WENT TO THE BODY SHOP CAUSE IT WAS GOING TO DO WHAT IT DID AGAIN.ANOTHER DAY I WAS GOING TO WAL MART.I FELT IT AGAIN ACT STRANGE THEN THIS TIME MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD.I PARKED IT THERE.WE LEFT , WENT TO CHECK THE CAR WHEN WE STARTED IT UP THE CAR WAS ON PARK AND ACCELERATED TO THE HIGHEST SPEED MY CAR HAS.WE WERE IN SHOCK.THAT'S WHAT HAPPENED WHEN MY CAR THROGH THE HOUSE IT ACCELERATED AT A FAST SPEED.MY CAR WAS TOWED TO ANOTHER SHOP THEY WORKED ON THE ELECTRICAL THAT BURNED THEY FIXED IT.A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER THAT.I WAS DRIVING HOME AND ANOTHER STRANGE SITUATION IT WANTED TO DIE AT THE STOP SIGN.I MADE JUST IN TIME HOME.I GOT OFF MY CAR IT SMELLED LIKE BURNT I THAUGHT MY ELECTRICAL AND ACCELERATOR NO THE PULLY THAT HOLDS THE BELTS FELL OFF.IT WAS ON THE GARAGE FLOOR.THE SCREW BROKE OFF WITH THE PULLY.AND IT WAS BURNED IN THE AREA WHERE IT HAPPENED.MY CAR CONTINUES TO HAVE MANY PROBLEMS.MY CAR WAS ABOUT FIVE YEARS OLD WHEN PROBLEMS OCCURRED.THE NEX 5 YRS.IT'S ONLY SERVED A TOTAL OF A YEAR OF DRIVING.I
Crash reported8 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10127780POWER TRAINJuly 28, 2004
WHILE DRIVING VEHICAL SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL DUE TO LOWER LATERAL ARM OF SUSPENSION BREAKING ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WHICH IN TURN CAUSED EXTENSIVE OTHER DAMAGE TO SUSPENSION...ETC. REPLACED CV BOOTS, ALSO NOTICED DAMAGE TO OTHER PARTS. RECENTLY LEARNED ABOUT RECALL AND WOULD LIKE MORE INFO ON HOW TO HAVE REPAIRS PERFORMED.*AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #10082815SUSPENSIONMarch 12, 2004
2 YEARS AGO, WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH THE RIGHT LOWER LATERAL BALL JOINT BROKE IN TWO, CAUSING $10,000.00 IN BODY REPAIRS, RECALL REPAIRS, ALL TO THE FRONT END OF MY CHRYSLER SEBRING.THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP HAD MY CAR FOR 3 MONTHS WORKING ON MY CAR. I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE!!! JUST MINUTES BEFORE I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE, WE WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. NOW 2 YEARS LATER AND ONLY 18,000 MILES LATER MY CAR IS MAKING A NOISE IN THE WHEEL. I TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY IT IS THE BALL JOINT ,( THE OTHER SIDE) THEY SAID IT IS A NON SERVICEABLE , IT HAS RUST AND IS DRY. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME MY CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE!!!!!THAT THE WHEEL COULD FALL OFF AGAIN!!! BUT THE PART IS NOT DEFECTIVE YET!!!! WHEN IS IT DEFECTIVE?????? WHEN I"M KILLED IN A WRECK??????? I CALLED CHRYSLER , THEY SAID THE DEALERSHIP OVERCHARGED AND THEY WILL NOT PAY ANYTHING ELSE, THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY WON'T FIX IT UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY CHRYSLER, SO HERE I AM WITH A CAR THAT I CAN NOT DRIVE AND A CAR PAYMENT AND CAR INSURANCE. MY CAR ONLY HAD HALF THE RECALL DONE< THE SIDE THAT IS MAKING NOISE NOW WAS NEVER REPLACED< THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME I HAD A WHOLE BRAND NEW FRONT END!!! I HAVE A CAR THAT I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN AND I CAN NOT EVEN GET IT FIXED UNDER A RECALL NOTICE , MY CAR WOULD HAVE BEEN CHEAPER TO BUY BACK THAN PUT ALL THAT MONEY INTO IT ($10,000) AND NOW WITH ONLY 18,000 MILES FROM THE FIRST REPAIRS , I DON"T FEEL SAFE AT ALL DRIVING MY CAR!!!! MY CAR HAS SAT FOR MONTHS , I NEED THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED , I'M TIRED OF ALL THE RUN AROUNDS AND EXCUSES , IT IS A SAFETY RECALL!!!!! *JB
Crash reported
NHTSA #10062063SUSPENSIONMarch 1, 2004
WHILE DRIVING FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO A BROKEN LOWER BALL JOINT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED THE DEALER, BUT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
SUSPENSIONFebruary 23, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED A VEHICLE COLLISION. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED,BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #10059593SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENTFebruary 23, 2004
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *LA THE AIR CONDITIONER IDLER WAS REPLACED. WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT WAS REPLACED THE RECALL REGARDING THE LOWER LATERAL BALL JOINTS WAS PERFORMED, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER WAS NOT AWARE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL OR EVEN THAT THE WORK WAS DONE. THE BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, HOWEVER THE DEALER STATED IT WAS THE CONSUMER'S RESPONSIBILITY. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDecember 8, 2003
WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE STALLED WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. *AK
SUSPENSIONAugust 15, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH REAR AXLE BEARINGS.*MR WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND BACK TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT INDICATION. THE CONSUMER THOUGHT ALL HE NEEDED WAS A NEW TIRE SINCE HE NOTICED THE TIRE WAS WORN, HOWEVER IT WAS THE AXLE THAT FAILED. *JB
SUSPENSIONAugust 7, 2003
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITH PRIOR WARNING THE LEFT WHEEL BEARING HUB WASN'T LUBRICATED AND CAUSED EXCESSIVE WOBBLING OF THE WHEEL. *AK THERE WAS EXCESSIVE HEAT DUE TO LUBRICATION FAILURE. *SCC *JB
SUSPENSIONJuly 16, 2003
ON 06-28-03 I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT A SPEED OF 35 MPH, WHILE DRIVING MY LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE AND MY CAR LOST CONTROLL. I WAS LATER INFORMED OF THE RECALL ON THE LOWER BALL JOINT, WHICH I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF, AND WAS NEVER REPAIRED. I TOOK MY VEHICLE DIRECTLY TO A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP ON THAT SAME DAY 06-28-03. THEY HAVE HAD MY CAR FOR OVER THREE WEEKS NOW AND I HAVE YET TO BE INFORMED OF WHAT WILL EXACTLY HAPPEN AS FAR AS REPAIRS GO. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT BODY DAMAGE NOT TO MENTION ANY OTHER DAMAGES THAT HAPPENED WHILE MY CAR WAS DRAGGING ON THE GROUND. I HAVE BEEN GETTING THE RUNAROUND BY THE COMPANY EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A KNOWN RECALL BY THEM. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP FROM THE NHTSA IN RESOLVING THIS MATTER IN A MORE TIMELY MATTER THEN CHRYSLER IS CURRENTLY. *AK
SUSPENSIONJune 6, 2003
LOWER RIGHT BALL-JOINT SEPERATION (FAILURE). *AK
SUSPENSIONApril 22, 2003
THE BALL JOINTS WERE WORN. *JB
SUSPENSIONDecember 18, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY A SQUEAKY NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
POWER TRAINNovember 22, 2002
COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. DT
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGSJuly 24, 2002
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A LOW SPEED FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. AK PRIOR TO ACCIDENT, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GARAGE DUE TO A POPPING SOUND THAT CAME FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, THE GARAGE REPAIRED THE DISTRIBUTOR, SHORTLY AFTER THOSE REPAIRS WHILE DRIVING AROUND A SLOW TURN, STEERING WAS LOST AND THE VEHICLE ALSO ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, HITTING A FENCE, 1 WEEK LATER CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V421002. *SLC
Crash reported
NHTSA #8014592SUSPENSIONJuly 23, 2002
AT 60 MPH AND HIGHER VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE.CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJuly 15, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER REPLACED DISTRIBUTOR AND THE FUEL PUMP, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXSITS.*AK
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJune 3, 2002
WHILE PARKING VEHICLE AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD, CAUSING AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY/ A HEAD-ON COLLISION.*AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #8010906SUSPENSIONMay 28, 2002
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION (97V201000) TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE, WHEN CONSUMER PICKED THE VEHICLE UP SHE WAS INFORMED NOTHING WAS WRONG, HOWEVER AS CONSUMER PROCEEEDED HOME A NOISE BEGAN TO EMIT FRONT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER BUT NOTHING WAS DONE TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM, THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A NEARBY GARAGE AND THAT IS WHEN CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS WERE BAD, EVEN THOUGH THE DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG AND THE RECALL HAD BEEN SUCCESSFULLY DONE.*JB
SUSPENSIONMay 3, 2002
LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINApril 10, 2002
WHEELSMarch 21, 2002
WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING FRONT PASSENGER'S WHEEL FELL OFF. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
WHEELSFebruary 4, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY FRONT LEFT WHEEL TURNED OUTWARD, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 3, 2002
THE ABS MODULATOR PUMP FAILED JUST AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE "AS IS". I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, WHO HAD IT ALL DAY BEFORE DECIDING THAT THE PUMP WAS OUT, A $1600 REPAIR. I COULD NOT AFFORD THAT, NOR UNDERSTAND WHY IT HAD HAPPENED SO SOON, SO I FOUND A USED PUMP, AND PAYED TO HAVE IT INSTALLED. THE LIGHT WENT OUT AND IT WORKED FINE. TWO MONTHS LATER, THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND PAYED THEM AGAIN, AND AGAIN THEY SAID IT WAS THE PUMP. NOW THE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON AND GOES OFF. WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH THESE THINGS, AND WHY DO THEY COST SO MUCH? THERE ARE SIMPLY TOO MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS NATURE TO IGNORE. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO STEP UP AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY.
SUSPENSIONJanuary 30, 2002
ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL ALMOST DETACHED FROM VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, INSTEAD OF PERFORMING SAFETY RECALL 00V-421, DEALER REPLACED A NUT AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REFUND. *TT
SUSPENSIONJanuary 30, 2002
ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL ALMOST DETACHED FROM VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, INSTEAD OF PERFORMING SAFETY RECALL 00V-421, DEALER REPLACED A NUT AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REFUND. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREJanuary 11, 2002
MY TWO BIGGEST CONCERNS ARE THE DOOR PANELS AND PASSENGER AIR BAG. I SAW THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL AS MY CAR YESTERDAY AND THE SAME DOOR PANEL WAS MISSING ON THAT CAR ALSO. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. THE DOOR PANEL SIMPLY BLEW OFF AS WE WERE GOING DOWN THE ROAD, POSING A THREAT FOR OTHERS ON THE ROAD. THE PASSENGER PANEL IS LOOSE. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LOOKS AS THOUGH IT IS ABOUT TO DEPLOY. THE CORNERS ARE TURNED UP. PEOPLE ARE AFRAID TO RIDE IN MY FRONT SEAT DUE TO THE DANGER THE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY. THESE ARE BOTH SAFETY ISSUES. I HOPE YOU WILL CONSIDER A RECALL AND REPLACEMENT OF DOOR PARTS. THANK YOU.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGOctober 1, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SUSPENSIONOctober 1, 2001
LOWER LEFT BALL JOINT WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE DURING A STATE INSPECTION, CONSUMER HAD PART REPLACED AND THEN RECEIVED RECALL NUMBER 967, CONSUMER SENT A REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT, HOWEVER HAS BEEN DENIED. *SLC
SUSPENSIONOctober 1, 2001
LOWER LEFT BALL JOINT WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE DURING A STATE INSPECTION, CONSUMER HAD PART REPLACED AND THEN RECEIVED RECALL NUMBER 967, CONSUMER SENT A REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT, HOWEVER HAS BEEN DENIED. *SLC
STEERINGJune 12, 2001
PARTICALS WERE FOUND FLOATING IN POWER STEERING FLUID. NLM
SUSPENSIONMay 29, 2001
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HARD A RUBBING NOISE, LIKE BRAKES WERE DRAGGING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS WHEEL BEARING HUB. CONSUMER COULD SEE ONE WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY FAILING, BUT BOTH GOING AT THE SAME TIME, HE FELT IT WAS NOT NORMAL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMay 21, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTSDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 21, 2001
WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES AN EXTREMELY LOUD GRINDING NOISE OCCURS,AND THEY APPEAR TO OVERRIDE. ALSO, ROTORS AND PADS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SUSPENSIONMay 14, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF, LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATED, CAUSING AXLE TO BREAK OFF, EVENTUALLY RESULTING IN WHEEL COMING OFF, RECALL 99V066003 WAS PERFORMED FIVE MONTHS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 14, 2001
CAR TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR ANTI-LOCK LIGHT ON DASHBOARD. ABS MAIN RELAY REPLACED AND LIGHT STILL STAYS ON DASH AFTER PAYMENT OF SERVICE. DEALERSHIP EXPLAINED NOW A $1200 PART IS NEEDED TO FIX THE PROBLEM NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. AFTER CHECKING CUSTOMER COMPLAINS ABS FAILURE IS COMMON AMONG SEBRING OWNERS. *AK
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMarch 15, 2001
TRANSMISSION HAS PROBLEM IN SHIFTING GEAR AND SPEED CONTROL ACELLERATES FASTER THAN ACTUAL SPEED.*AK
SEATSJanuary 26, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MILES PER HOUR ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FLIPPED BACK INTO REAR SEATING AREA. LOST CONTROL OF CAR , SWERVED OFF THE ROAD, AND ALMOST HIT GAURD RAIL. DARCARS SERVICE ATTENDANT: GEORGE MCDONALD INFORMED ME THAT SEAT BACK FORM WELD FAILED. CAR NOT UNDER WARRANTY SO REPLACEMENT PARTS AND LABOR COST $500.00. SEAT WLL NOT REMAIN IN LOCKED POSITION. GEORGE WILL NOTIFY DARCARS SERVICE MGR: BILL AMOS, 301-423-5111. VERY HIGH PROBILITY OF INJURY, DAMAGE, AND OR DEATH DUE TO SEAT BACK FORM WELD FAILURE. REPAIR OF DEFECTIVE SEAT SHOULD NOT BE AT OWNERS COST. *AK
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 18, 2001
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS GO OUT, CAUSING WHEELTO FALL OFF. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACED. *SLC
POWER TRAINJanuary 17, 2001
ON THE DATE OF 01/16/2001 I WAS TRAVELING IN THE FAR LEFT HAND LANE WHEN THE TIRE FOR SOME REASON GAVE WAY, PULLING ME TO THE RIGHT DRASTICLY NARROWLY MISSING OTHER TRAFFIC I HAVE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE ONLY PLACE I COULD RIGHT NOW . MY QUESTION IS WHAT DO I DO?*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJanuary 11, 2001
WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN 60 MPH FIRE IGNITED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WITHIN HEAVY CABLE THAT WAS CONNECTED TO BATTERY. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN IN TRAFFIC. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTTHER DETAILS. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #878055SUSPENSIONNovember 1, 2000
ON APRIL 9, 2000, MY VEHICLE LOST CONTROL OF ITSELF DUE TO A BALL JOINT SEPARATION, SINCE THAT ACCIDENT OCCURRED ANOTHER HAS HAPPEN INVOLING THE LOWER ARM CONTROL, NO ONE IS DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS RECALL ISSUE FROM CHRYSLER, MY BACK SEAT PASSENGER SUFFERED ABNORMAL BLEEDING DURING DURING HER PREGNANCY TERM AND RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF HER INFANT WHILE SHE WAS PREGNAUNT, WILL IT TAKE FOR ONE OF THE PERSON INSURUED DRIVING THE CAR TO HAVE ANOTHER MISHAP BEFORE THEY SEE THIS IS A UNSAFE CAR TO DRIVE, PLEASE HELP ME, SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. *AK
Crash reported3 injury(ies)
NHTSA #735588SUSPENSIONOctober 29, 2000
I HAVE PURCHASED 2 SETS OF NEW TIRES...MICHELIN & GOODYEAR. EACH TIME I TRY TO GET THIS VEHICLE ALIGNED IT WILL NOT DRIVE STRAIGHT AT ANY SPEED. THE TIRE COMPANY SAYS IT IS ANY ALIGNMENT PROBLEM AND WILL NOT REPLACE THE TIRES DUE TO THE ABNORMAL WEAR(ONLY INSIDE OF TIRES WORN). THE CAR BOUNCES ALL OVER THE ROAD DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. IT SEEMS TO BE A FRONT END PROBLEM ACCORDING TO THE ALIGNMENT SHOP.
AIR BAGSSeptember 24, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FRONTAL SIDE AND A ROLLOVER COLLISION FROM A IMPACT OF 55 MPH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #871339POWER TRAINAugust 30, 2000
TRANSMISSION FALLS INTO NEUTRAL WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS, DEALER FIXED BUT DURING REPAIR DAMAGED VEHICLE. *SLC
POWER TRAINAugust 30, 2000
TCM FAILURE. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 30, 2000
CATALYTIC CONVERTER NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *SLC
EQUIPMENTAugust 30, 2000
AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 30, 2000
BATTERY FAILED. *SLC
EQUIPMENTAugust 30, 2000
RADIO DISPLAY NOT WORKING. *SLC
UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 30, 2000
HEADLINER IS PEELING. *SLC
EQUIPMENTAugust 30, 2000
RADIO GETS EXTREMELY HOT. *SLC
POWER TRAINAugust 30, 2000
GEAR SHIFT GASKET IS COMING OUT OF CONSOLE. *SLC
STEERINGAugust 30, 2000
WHEN CHANGING STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT, STEERING COLUMN CASING COMES APART. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 30, 2000
CRANKSHAFT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 30, 2000
DISTRIBUTOR REPLACED. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 30, 2000
02 SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE FAULTY DISTRIBUTOR AND CRANKSHAFT. *SLC
SEAT BELTSAugust 30, 2000
PASSENGER SEATBELT LOCKS WILL NOT RELEASE INTERMITTENTLY. *SLC
VISIBILITYAugust 30, 2000
WINDOWS AND SUNROOF RATTLE. *SLC
VISIBILITYAugust 30, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS ARE PEELING. *SLC
SEATSAugust 30, 2000
ELECTRIC SEAT ADJUSTER LOCKS INTO PLACE. *SLC
STRUCTUREAugust 30, 2000
WHISTLING NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM PASSENGER SIDE AT HIGH SPEEDS. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 30, 2000
AT SLOW SPEEDS, ENGINE RATTLES, VEHICLE ALSO STALLS. *SLC
SEATSAugust 30, 2000
LEATHER SEATS PEELING. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 30, 2000
BRAKE AND ROTOR FAILURE, DEALER REPLACED BRAKES AND FRONT ROTORS BUT NOW THE VEHICLE SHAKES AT HIGH SPEEDS. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 30, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH SEVERAL COMPONENT FAILURES: DOOR SWITCH CONTROLLING LOCKS AND LIGHTS DO NOT ALWAYS WORK, HORN AND ALARM DON'T ALWAYS WORK, DUMMY SIGNALS DO NOT SOUND. *SLC
EQUIPMENTAugust 30, 2000
RADIO DISPLAY NOT WORKING. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRAugust 29, 2000
NO SUMMARY
SUSPENSIONJuly 27, 2000
RECALL REPAIR INSPECTION COMPLETED AND DEALERSHIP DID NOT FIND IT NECESSARY TO REPLACE RECALL COMPONENT (99V-066), HOWEVER A FEW WEEKS LATER THE COMPONENT EXPERIENCED FAILURE. *MJS
SUSPENSIONJune 12, 2000
RIGHT FRONT END OF VEHICLE CRASHED DOWN ON PAVEMENT WHILE DRIVING DUE TO BALL JOINT AND LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILURE. YH
SUSPENSIONJune 7, 2000
RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPERATED FROM THE CAR CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE
SUSPENSIONApril 19, 2000
RECALL 99V066003, DEALER CHECKED VEHICLE FOR THIS RECALL AND SAID THAT LOWER CONTROL ARM DID NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE OFF, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT WILLING TO ASSIST THE CONSUMER. DEALER IS BROWNS JEEP EAGLE, PATCHOGUE NY, 631-289-8500. *AK
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #860570SUSPENSIONApril 19, 2000
IN JULY 1999, THE DEALER CHECKED THE LOWER CONTROL BOOT AND THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE THE BOOT. NOW, THE DRIVER'S LOWER CONTROL BOOT BROKE CAUSING THE WHEEL TO FALL OFF WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSE A CRASH. NHTSA RECALL 99V066033
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 9, 2000
THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THE COMPONENT THAT FAILED IS THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT. I FEEL THAT THIS COMPONENT SHOULD HAVE NOT FAILED IN SUCH A SHORT TIME OF THE LIFE OF THE CAR, AND I WOULD LIKE A REFUND ON THE REPAIR OF THIS ITEM FROM CHRYSLER. *AK
SEATSApril 3, 2000
THE JOINT IN THE SEAT THAT ALLOWS THE SEAT TO ADJUST IS BOLTED TO THE INTERNAL FRAME OF THE BACK REST. THE METAL THAT THE JOINT WAS BOLTED TO FAILED. ON INSPECTION THE METAL WAS TORN APART LIKE YOU WOULD TEAR PAPER. THE BOLT THAT HAD THREE SPOT WELDS TO HOLD IT IN PLACE ON THE INTERNAL BACK SEAT FRAME WAS NO LONGER ATTATCHED.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHERMarch 10, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFebruary 18, 2000
THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON, I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP AND THE REPLACED A $5.00 WIRE FOR ABOUT $150.00. THE NEXT DAY THE CAR WAS JERKING AND LOSING POWER AND THE ABS LIGHT WAS GOING ON AND OFF. I THEN TOOK IT TO A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP AND IT TOOK THEM ALL DAY FROM 8AM TILL 5PM TO FIND OUT IT WAS THE ABS HYDRAULIC COMPONENT FOR THE FRONT BRAKES. IT COST $1600.00 DOLLARS MORE TO FIX IT. THESE BRAKES HAVE BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS THIS CAR HAS NOW BEEN IN THE SHOP 2 TIMES FOR NEW BRAKES AND 2 TIMES FOR THE ABS. IT STILL SHAKES WHEN YOU STOP FROM SPEED FASTER THAN 30MPH! *AK
SUSPENSIONFebruary 2, 2000
IN SEPTEMBER OF 1999, THE FRONT LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS REPLACED AS SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL NOTICE(#97V201000). IN JANUARY OF 2000, THE PROBLEM RESURFACED AND THE SAME LOW PITCH GRINDING NOISE I HEARD PRIOR TO THE RECALL FIX HAD RETURNED . I PROMPTLY RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP AND ADVISED THEM THAT I WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS I HAD IN SEPTEMBER. THEY INSPECTED THE FRONT END AND ADVISED ME THAT BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I INFORMED THE SERVICE ADVISER THAT I HAD THIS PROBLEM PREVIOUSLY AND THAT AT LEAST THE LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD BEEN REPLACED ONLY A FEW MONTHS EARLY. THE SERVICE ADVISER THEN INFORMED THAT THIS PROBLEM IS NO WAY RELATED TO THE RECALL AND I WOULD BE CHARGE $1400 TO HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED. I HAVE BEEN TO SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS BUT KNOW ONE SEEMS TO WANT TO RESOLVED THIS PROBLEM WITHOUT CHARGING ME A FORTUNE. I HAVE ALSO CALLED THE CHRYSLER RECALL HOTLINE BUT THEY WERE JUST AS BAD AS THE DEALERSHIPS. WHAT IS MY NEXT COURSE OF ACTION TO TRY AND HELP RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM? *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJanuary 11, 2000
CAR WON'T START IN TEMPERTURES IN THE 30'S-IF PLUGGED IN FOR 30 MIN OR LESS-IT WILL START. IT STARTS IN REAL COLD DAYS WITHOUT BEING PLUGGED IN- I HAVE HAD IT TO DEAL THREE TIMES. EVERY TIME THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG - THIS TIME I HAD IT HOME FOR TWO WEEKS SOON IT WAS A NICE DAY - IT WON'T START, TIL I PLUGGED IT IN FOR 30 MIN. OR SO AND THAN IT WILL START RIGHT UP. I AM GETTING VERY TIRED OF THIS. SO I AM REPORTING IT TO YOU. THANK YOU WILL BE WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU. *AK
POWER TRAINDecember 30, 1999
TRANSMISSION MODULE FAILED. NLM
SUSPENSIONDecember 30, 1999
BALL JOINTS FAILED BUT DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE UNDER RECALL #97V201000 BECAUSE THE BOOTS HAD NOT FAILED. NLM
POWER TRAINDecember 16, 1999
GEAR STICKS IN 2ND DUE TO TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNovember 4, 1999
NO SUMMARY
SUSPENSIONOctober 22, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THE BALL JOINT BROKE , THE WHEEL SEPERATED FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN BODY DAMAGE. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE . THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT AND DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS O.K. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *YC
AIR BAGSOctober 12, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING 20-25MPH & HAD "T-BONED" ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. NO INJURIES. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #850509POWER TRAINOctober 6, 1999
WHEN PUTTING THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKES VEHICLE WILL SHIFT IN ANY GEAR POSTION. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSeptember 30, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT INDICATION TO 85 MPH WHILE CONSUMER HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURHTER INFORMATION. *AK
AIR BAGSSeptember 21, 1999
COMPUTER THAT CONTROLS AIRBAGS FAILED, CAUSING AIRBAGS TO BE INOPERATIVE .*AK
SUSPENSIONSeptember 13, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE, CAUSING THE FRONT WHEEL TO DROP . A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT AND DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS WERE OKAY. *AK
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSeptember 7, 1999
BACKED OUT OF DRIVEWAY PUT CAR IN DRIVE, WOULDN'T MOVE. SHIFTED TO DRIVE 1 STILL NO GO, DRIVE 2 STILL NO GO. PUT BACK IN PARK SHIFTED TO DRIVE AND IT WAS FINE. THE KEY REMOVAL PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING, I'VE JUST HAD THE CAR TWO WEEKS, HAVE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND PUSH IT VERY HARD INTO PARK TO GET MY KEY OUT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 3, 1999
ABS MODULE FAILURE; MODULE NEEDS REPLACEMENT EVERY 25,000 MILE. DEALER REPLACED ONE UNDER WARRANTY; CURRENTLY, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. DEALER WOULD ONLY PAY FOR THE PART, BUT NOT THE LABOR. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
AIR BAGSSeptember 1, 1999
PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG IS OUT ABOUT THREE QUARTERS OF A INCH FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG HAS BEEN REPLACED ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHEELSAugust 26, 1999
ALL 4 WHEEL HUBS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITHIN A 4 MONTH PERIOD.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SEAT BELTSAugust 18, 1999
SEAT BELT IN THE REAR ON THE LEFT SIDE KEEPS UNLATCHING. *AK
SUSPENSION,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESAugust 16, 1999
INSIDE DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK,AND ALL THE DOOR KNOBS DON'T WORK . ALSO, THERE IS A SQUEAKING NOISE AND VIBRATION COMING FROM VEHICLE DUE TO MISSING BALL JOINTS. *AK
STEERINGJuly 26, 1999
POWER STEERING PUIMP AND THE RACK AND PINION PREMATURELY MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 20, 1999
ABS SYSTEM HAS FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS, SAME COMPONENT WITHIN THE SYSTEM FAILED ON EACH OCCASION. MJS
AIR BAGSJuly 19, 1999
WHLE DRIVING 25 MPH HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT, DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH DID NOT PROTECT OCCUPANT IN THIS ACCIDENT. CHRYSLER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND STATED THAT AIRBAG SYSTEM SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #842556SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 16, 1999
ON-GOING PROBLEM WITH FRONT BRAKE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE RESURFACE OR REPLACED EVERY 6,000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFED AND WAS TAKING CARE OF OF PROBLEM FOR A WHILE, NOW INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK
SUSPENSIONJune 25, 1999
WHILE DRIVING LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. THE DEALER IS REPAIRNG VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
SUSPENSIONJune 7, 1999
DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE BROKE LOOSE FROM THE SUSPENSION AND COLLAPSED UNDER THE VEHICLE CAUSING IMMEDIATE STEERING LOSE, VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL (CAMPAIGN # 97V201000) DUE TO VIN. NLM
STRUCTUREJune 1, 1999
THE SUPPORT MECHANISM THAT IS SUPPOSED TO KEEP THE TRUNK LID OPEN, SNAPPED OUT OF PLACE WITHOUT WARNING AND THE LID SLAMMED CLOSED. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD! THE LID IS VERY HEAVY AND CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS INJURY TO ANY PERSON REACHING UNDER IT TO REMOVE LUGGAGE, THE SPARE TIRE, ETC.. THIS IS MY DAUGHTER VALERIE'S FIRST CAR. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED SHE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SNAPPED THE MECHANISM BACK IN PLACE. IT CAME OFF AGAIN IN A FEW DAYS. ON 5/16/1999 I FOUND OUT THAT THE PROBLEM WAS STILL THERE AND TOLD MY WIFE AND MY DAUGHTER TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER. THEY WENT TO MILTON RUBEN CHEVROLET ON 5/19/1999 WITH THE CAR AND SHOWED THE PROBLEM TO MR. CAL REUBER - MANAGER AT THE BODY SHOP DEPARTMENT. HE EXAMINED THE TRUNK AND TOLD US THAT THE MECHANISM WAS WORN OUT AND THAT NEW PARTS HAD TO BE ORDERED. HE INSRUCTED MY WIFE TO GO TO THE FRONT OFFICE. A LADY NAMED MICHELLE CAME OUTSIDE AND WROTE DOWN THE SERIAL NUMBER, THE MODEL, COLOR, ETC.. SHE ALSO WROTE DOWN MY DAUGHTER'S NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER. SHE SAID THAT THE SHE WOULD CALL WITHIN A WEEK. SHE NEVER DID. TODAY, I TOLD MY DAUGHTER TO CALL AND THEY SEEM NOT TO HAVE ANY INFORMATION. AGAIN SHE SAID SHE WOULD CALL BACK. NEVER DID. I TOLD MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER TO GO TO THE DEALER PERSONNALLY. THERE MR. CAL REUBER AND MS. MICHELLE APPEARED TO HAVE A HARD TIME REMEMBERING THEIR PROMISSES. I AM CONCERN THAT DELAY TACTICS ARE BEING USED WITH US IN ORDER TO MAKE US WAIT UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT AT 60,000 MILES AVOIDING TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR COST. I HAVE LOOKED AT THE MECHANISM AND IT IS A VERY POOR ENGINEERING DESIGN WHEN COMPARED WITH OTHER CHRYSLER CARS. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD! PLEASE HELP US PREVENT AN UNNECESSARY SERIOUS ACCIDENT! PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT ME FOR MORE DETAILS IF NECESSARY. THANKS, RAFAEL L. RIVERA - A CONCERNED FATHER. *AK
POWER TRAINApril 29, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT STEADY SPEED, WHEN YOU APPLY MORE PRESSURE TO GAS PEDAL TO EXCEL CAR GETS STUCK IN THE GEAR IT WAS TRAVELING IN, YOU HAVE TO PULL OVER PLACE IT IN PARK AND START OVER AGAIN.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 22, 1999
@15000 MILES THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE DONE @THAT TIME WE COMPLAIMED THEY SAID THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMarch 31, 1999
CONSUMER'S CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AT THE GASOLINE STATION . THE FUEL LINE COMPRESSION CONNECTION POINT HAD A FUEL LEAK, WHICH CAUSED FUEL TO BE IGNITED BY THE HEAT WITHIN THE ENGINE. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #836347AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSMarch 31, 1999
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG AND FAILURE OF SHOULDER BELT TO LOCK UPON FRONT END COLLISION CAUSED DRIVER TO HIT HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL AND SUSTAIN CUTS AND SCRAPES TO FORHEAD AND BRUISE TO THE LEFT HIP.
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #544754SEATSMarch 31, 1999
AT TIME OF IMPACT 40 LB TOOL BOX CAME THROUGH FOLDABLE BACK SEATS AND HIT BACK SEAT OF FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #544754SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 31, 1999
ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMarch 24, 1999
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON & DID NOT GO OFF. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & INFORMED THE "O" RINGS WERE DEFECTIVE & NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
AIR BAGSMarch 18, 1999
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 13, 1999
ABS BRAKE FAILURE.
SUSPENSIONFebruary 9, 1999
THERE WAS A RECALL IN 1997 ON CHRYSLER SEBRINGS BUILT FROM JULY 1994 TO JULY 1995 FOR A LOWER CONTROL ARM DEFECT. THE FACTORY LUBRICATED BALL JOINT WOULD DRY OUT AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WOULD COLLAPSE. THIS HAPPENED TO MY 1995 SEBRING. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND EVEN THOUGH MY CAR WAS BUILT DURING THAT TIME THEY CLAIM THE VIN # WAS NOT ONE OF THE RECALLS THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS GOING TO REPLACE THE PART WITH A USED 96 PART, I AM AFRAID IT MY BE DEFECTIVE. ALSO, NOT THE TO MENTION THE LEFT CONTROL ARM STILL ON THE CAR AS ORIGINAL. I THINK THE LEAST THEY SHOULD DO IS ONCE THE PART IS ON MY CAR THEY SHOULD TEST THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FREE OF CHARGE AND REPLACE THEM IF THEY FAIL. I ALSO SHOULD BE RE-IMBRUST FOR MY $500.00 I HAD TO PAY MY INSURANCE COMPANY, BECAUSE IF THAT PART DID FAIL, IT ALSO CAUSED THE SNAPPING OF MY HALF SHAFT ON THE LEFT SIDE. PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH SUGGESTIONS AS TO0 WHAT I CAN DO I FEEL I WILL BE DRIVING AN UNSAFE CAR UNTIL I KNOW FOR SURE WHAT HAPPENED. *AK
SUSPENSIONJanuary 27, 1999
RECALL 97V20100O; WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5MPH WHEN A DIP IN ROAD APPEARED. DROVE THROUGH DIP & THE ENTIRE FRONT END HAD COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY DEALER PRIOR TO SALE & NO PROBLEM. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. THE UPPER BALL JOINTS HAD SEPARTATED. HAD NO STEERING OR CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. INFORMED OWNER IT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. WOULD BE CALLING OWNER BACK. *AK
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOctober 19, 1998
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO PARK, AND WILL NOT ALLOW CONSUMER TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 2, 1998
BRAKE SENSOR RELAY FAILED AT 20,000 MILES, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FRONT BRAKES; OWNER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT SIX MONTHS AGO BECAUSE ANOTHER MOTORIST PULLED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STOP.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 1, 1998
BRAKES FAILED. *ET
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 1, 1998
BRAKES FAILED. *ET
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRSeptember 28, 1998
FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACE NUMEROUS TIMES AND ARE STILL WARPED. CHRYSLER REFUSES TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE, STATING PROBLEM IS WITH DRIVER.
SUSPENSIONSeptember 22, 1998
LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT SEPARATED FROM STEERING KNUCKLE CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF RESULTING IN DAMAGE, RECALL ON OTHER YEAR MODELS HOWEVER VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL
STEERING,SUSPENSIONSeptember 18, 1998
WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 15 MPH, THE BALL JOINT SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE ROD DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION. LOSS CONTROL OF POWER STEERING. CAME TO A STOP WITH THE VEHICLE ON TOP OF THE TIRE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEAugust 19, 1998
WHENEVER DRIVING ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF. THEIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES WITHIN TEN DAYS. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP THREE TIMES, AND THE PROBLEM STILL HAPPENS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 6, 1998
WHILE DRVING VEHICLE ABOUT 50 MPH AND WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE, CONSUMER FELT THE BRAKE PEDAL PUMPING AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKING. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED AFTER FOUR THOUSAND MILES. CONSUMER HAD BRAKES DONE SEVEN TIMES. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. *AK
SUSPENSIONMay 18, 1998
THE RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM (BALL JOINT) SEPARATED/CAME OFF WHILE BACKING VEHICLE OUT OF CARPORT. NOTICED PIECES ON GROUND. WILL BE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE CHECKED OUT & REPAIRED UNDER RECALL (#97V201000). *AK
VISIBILITYApril 22, 1998
BLOWER MOTOR FAILED
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 22, 1998
COOLANT TEMP. SENSOR FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 22, 1998
BRAKES FAILED.
VISIBILITYMarch 24, 1998
REAR DEFROSTER SHORTED OUT, CAUSING THE BACK WINDOW TO EXPLODE OUTWARDS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFebruary 22, 1998
TICKING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD.
EQUIPMENTFebruary 22, 1998
ROTTEN EGG SMELL EMMITS FROM AIR CONDITIONING VENTS WHEN IN USE.
SEAT BELTSFebruary 22, 1998
SEAT BELT FAILURE.
STRUCTUREJanuary 26, 1998
FRONT BUMPER IS TO LOW RESULTING IN DAMAGES.
SEATSJanuary 13, 1998
VEHICLE WS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND PASSENGER'S SEAT SLAMMED INTO DASH. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #523001SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITYJanuary 12, 1998
MOULDING ON FRON TWINDSHIELD SEPARATES/PEELS OFF, CAUSING AIRFLOW THROUGH WINDSHIELD. THIS IS A DIREC TCAUSE OF THE ADHESIVE USED TO SECURE THE MOULDING. ALSO, ABS BRAKES FAILED, AND FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW, RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 9, 1998
TICKING NOISE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE IDLE. *AK
STRUCTURENovember 13, 1997
THE CARS BUMPER IS TOO LOW AND THE BUMPER GETS CAUGHT ON PARKING LOGS AND SCRAPES ON THE GROUND ON SPEED BUMPS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE,SEATSOctober 28, 1997
EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR/WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. ALSO, POWER SEAT BROKE, AND DRIVER'S SIDE LOCK FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 4, 1997
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP/DISTORT DUE TO POOR DESIGN. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 30, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS WARP EVERY 3,000 MILES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SEVERELY JERK/VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. ROTORS REPLACED 5 TIMES; PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 10, 1997
THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND SHOES, CONSUMER ALSO STATE THERE IS A GRIDING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS AND THE FRONT SHOES AND PADS WERE REPLACED AND THE BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED.
VISIBILITYMarch 1, 1997
SUN ROOF FAILED.
STRUCTUREMarch 1, 1997
PASSENGER DOOR INSIDE PANEL FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMarch 1, 1997
OIL FILTER FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 1, 1997
FRONT BRAKES FAILED.
VISIBILITYMarch 1, 1997
HEAT TEMPERATURE KNOB FAILED.
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMarch 1, 1997
FOG LIGHTS INOPERATIVE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMarch 1, 1997
KNOCKING SOUND IN ENGINE.
STRUCTUREMarch 1, 1997
DOORS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
VISIBILITYMarch 1, 1997
WIPERS FAILED
SEATSMarch 1, 1997
DRIVERS SEAT BUTTON FAILED.
VISIBILITYMarch 1, 1997
PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW BUTTONS FAILED.
AIR BAGSMarch 1, 1997
UNSPECIFIED: AIR BAG FAILED.
AIR BAGSFebruary 19, 1997
DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AT SPEEDS OF 40MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #809095SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 17, 1997
ABS MOTOR RELAY MALFUNCTION CAUSES THE ABS TO WORK INTERMITTEDLY.
AIR BAGSFebruary 5, 1997
AIRBAG DID NOT INFLATE IN ACCIDENT.
VISIBILITYFebruary 5, 1997
WINDSHIELD MOLDING PEELED OFF.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFebruary 5, 1997
VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFebruary 5, 1997
HORN FAILED.
EQUIPMENTFebruary 5, 1997
CIGARETTE LIGHTER HOUSING FAILED.
SUSPENSIONFebruary 5, 1997
RIGHT AXLE SEAL FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFebruary 5, 1997
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFebruary 5, 1997
SPARK PLUG WELL GASKET FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 5, 1997
BRAKE PEDAL FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 6, 1997
THE ABS ANTI-LOCK PUMP WENT OUT ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS . *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 6, 1997
VEHICLE HAS CONTINUAL PROBLEMS WITH NOT STARTING, ENGINE REPLACEMENT NECESSARY.
VISIBILITYJanuary 6, 1997
SUN ROOF MAKES RATTLE NOISE, AFTER REPAIRED ROOF HAS HAD TROUBLE WITH STICKING IN THE OPEN POSITION.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESJanuary 6, 1997
VEHICLE ALARM GOES OFF INTERMITTENTLY BY ITSELF, DUE TO HOOD LATCH FAILURE.
SUSPENSIONJanuary 6, 1997
VEHICLE PULLING WHILE DRIVING.
STRUCTUREJanuary 6, 1997
HOOD NOT ATTACHED PROPERLY.
SEATSJanuary 6, 1997
SEAT LOOSE, CUTS EASILY AND NUMBERS SHOWING THROUGH FABRIC.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 6, 1997
OIL SENDING UNIT AND FILTER FAILED CAUSING LEAKING.
POWER TRAINJanuary 6, 1997
TRANSMISSION SURGING AND JERKING CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND NEAR ACCIDENT.
STRUCTUREJanuary 6, 1997
REMOTE DOES NOT CONTROL ALARM (SHUT OFF) ONLY KEY CAN BE USED, THE DESIGN OF THE REMOTE IS USELESS WITHOUT THE KEY.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESNovember 19, 1996
LEFT FRONT DOOR LATCH/STRIKER FAILURE. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)1 death(s)
NHTSA #511449SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 9, 1996
FAILURE ON THE ABS BRAKES, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK CONSUMER STATES AS SHE WAS PULLING UP IN FRONT OF FRIENDS HOUSE., CONSUMER SLOWED BY SHIFTING DOWN, CONSUMER REALIZED SHE WAS CLOSER THAT SHE THOUGHT, APPROACHING THE REAR OF HER FRIEND'S VEHICLE SHE HIT THE BRAKES VERY HARD AND IT FELT LIKE THE PEDAL WAS FROZEN SOLID, WHICH HAD NO EFFECT ON VEHICLE, CONSUMER RAN INTO THE BACK OF HER FRIEND'S VEHICLE AT 20 MPH NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, NO INJURIES, BUT THERE WAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE.*JB
Crash reported
NHTSA #803368STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 20, 1996
PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS, REPLACE DWORN OUT TIRES, ALSO ANTI-THEFT ALARM DEPLOYS AT WILL AND ONE HORN IS DEFECTIVE. *AK
AIR BAGSJuly 11, 1996
DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, DRIVER LOST CONTROL, VEHICLE WENT OFF ROAD, HIT GUARD RAIL, FLIPPED OVER.*AK
Crash reported2 injury(ies)
NHTSA #986745SEAT BELTSJuly 9, 1996
SAFETY BELTS LOCK YOU IN POSITION, WILL NOT ALLOW YOU MOVE. *AK
SUSPENSIONApril 20, 1996
DEFECTIVE REAR WHEEL BEARING CAUSED WHEEL TO WOBBLE/FIRE. *DSH
Fire reported
NHTSA #503662SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 20, 1996
ABS WARNING LIGHT ON DUE TO FAILED MOTOR RELAY SYSTEM ON FRONT BRAKES.
AIR BAGSNovember 9, 1995
DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER REARENDING A PICKUP TRUCK. TT
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #974985AIR BAGSNovember 9, 1995
PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER REARENDING A PICKUP TRUCK. TT
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #974985AIR BAGSOctober 17, 1995
FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION 25 MPH, DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT *JB
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #973405EXTERIOR LIGHTINGAugust 23, 1995
MOISTURE BUILDS UP ON PASSENGER'S SIDE FOG LIGHT DUE TO DEFECTIVE RIGHT FRONT FOG LIGHT.
STEERINGAugust 23, 1995
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM GOES OFF BY ITSELF
SUSPENSIONAugust 23, 1995
FRONT END IS TOO LOW, CAUSING FRONT END BUMPER TO STRIKE ROAD WHEN HITTING A DIP IN STREET. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 18, 1995
ABS: BRAKES MALFUNCTIONS TO POINT DRIVER HAVE TO PRESS PEDAL TO FLOOR; ALMOST COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING POWER; HIGHWAY SPEED.
AIR BAGSAugust 11, 1995
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS IN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #484884FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJuly 17, 1995
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. TT
Fire reported
NHTSA #968915