1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

136

Owner Complaints

12 Crashes 3 Fires 1 Death

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

The 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE has received a total of 136 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Belts (13 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (11 complaints), and Electrical System (9 complaints).

Recalls for the 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, potentially affecting up to 2,344,244 vehicles.

Recall 10E059000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

| 22,689 vehicles affected

Defect: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.

Consequence: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.

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Recall 09E056000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

| 5,787 vehicles affected

Defect: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE SOLD AS FOUR PART NUMBERS, D10945, D10946, G10945, AND G10946. THE AFFECTED CONTROL...

Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.

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Recall 04V021000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

| 2,315,768 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.

Consequence: EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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Owner Complaints for the 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

136 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Seat Belts
Complaints: 13
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 11 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 9
Power Train
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 5
Suspension
Complaints: 5
Engine
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 4 4 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 1 Death
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 3
Structure
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steering
Complaints: 2
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2 2 Injuries
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11184279 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 150,000 miles
TAKATA RECALL. I AM HAVING SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE WHOLE BRAKING SYSTEM, AS IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO PINPOINT THE EXACT CAUSE OF HAVING NO BRAKES. I HAVE NO TYPE OF BRAKES AT ALL. WHEN TAKEN OFF PARKING, EVEN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR WILL BEGIN TO MOVE. THIS SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON IN THESE CARS. THE FUEL PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED AS IT WAS LETTING LESS POWER GO THROUGH. THIS HAPPENS AS THE CAR SITS IN PARKING, AS WELL AS, WHEN DRIVING. ALSO, THE MECHANIC THAT LOOKED AT THE CAR SAID THAT THE PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARDS. THE LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES, SOMETIMES RADIO WORKS, SOMETIMES, LIGHTS GET STUCK ON.
#11184279 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 150,000 miles
TAKATA RECALL. I AM HAVING SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE WHOLE BRAKING SYSTEM, AS IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO PINPOINT THE EXACT CAUSE OF HAVING NO BRAKES. I HAVE NO TYPE OF BRAKES AT ALL. WHEN TAKEN OFF PARKING, EVEN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR WILL BEGIN TO MOVE. THIS SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON IN THESE CARS. THE FUEL PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED AS IT WAS LETTING LESS POWER GO THROUGH. THIS HAPPENS AS THE CAR SITS IN PARKING, AS WELL AS, WHEN DRIVING. ALSO, THE MECHANIC THAT LOOKED AT THE CAR SAID THAT THE PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARDS. THE LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES, SOMETIMES RADIO WORKS, SOMETIMES, LIGHTS GET STUCK ON.
#11184279 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 150,000 miles
TAKATA RECALL. I AM HAVING SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE WHOLE BRAKING SYSTEM, AS IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO PINPOINT THE EXACT CAUSE OF HAVING NO BRAKES. I HAVE NO TYPE OF BRAKES AT ALL. WHEN TAKEN OFF PARKING, EVEN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR WILL BEGIN TO MOVE. THIS SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON IN THESE CARS. THE FUEL PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED AS IT WAS LETTING LESS POWER GO THROUGH. THIS HAPPENS AS THE CAR SITS IN PARKING, AS WELL AS, WHEN DRIVING. ALSO, THE MECHANIC THAT LOOKED AT THE CAR SAID THAT THE PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARDS. THE LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES, SOMETIMES RADIO WORKS, SOMETIMES, LIGHTS GET STUCK ON.
#11179780 | SUSPENSION | | 108,000 miles
DRIVING DOWN ROAD, AROUND 10 MILES A HOUR, THE CAR SUDDENLY WENT CLUNK ON THE LEFT SIDE, AND WOULD NOT MOVE. GOT OUT TO CHECK, AND THE ENTIRE PIECE THAT HOLDS THE TIRE ON WAS LAYING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE TIRE RIM.
#11023003 | ENGINE | | 170,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM 24, 1020 BELMONT ST, BROCKTON, MA, 02301) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURE IN THE CAMSHAFT TIMING AND THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS A SAFETY HAZARD TO WORK ON THE VEHICLE DUE TO ITS CONDITION. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000.

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Safety Rating for the 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

231099 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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