1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING Unknown Or Other Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Unknown Or Other Issues in the 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING
6 unknown or other complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Unknown Or Other Complaints
I was driving my car & listening to music. All of a sudden my passenger side dash speaker started smoking, then was shooting fire. I had a Bubbler drink & splashed it across the dash onto the speaker. It was scary, as I thought my engine might blow up. I took it to the shop, but they were so busy, it sat for a week, & I finally said forget it(I would have been too costly) & I needed my vehicle to get to work. Many things failed after that; gas gauge; speedometer needle; right turn signal; & radio.Other things but just can’t remember at the moment.
I TOOK MY CAR TO GET DIAGNOSTIC FOR SMOG. THE SHOP I TOOK IT TO SMOG SMART EXPLAIN THEY HAVE DISMATELED MY CAR CLAIMING ENGINE, COOLANT, AND TIMING BELT. THEY HAVE REMOVED PARTS AND CLAIM THEY CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND ITS COMPANY STATES ITS REPAIRS IS NOT WORTH THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE CLAIM, THE COOLANT CLAIM AND TIMING BELT THEY HAVE MADE AGAINST THE MANUFACTURE. THE ENGINE CHECKED FINE BEFORE DROPPING THE CAR OFF. THE CAR WOULD STOP DUE TO HEATING THE FUEL RUNNING SINCE THE CAR HAD BEEN A NON OP FOR 3 YEARS ANDREASON FOR SMOG. THE CAR WAS DELIBERATLEY DISMANTELED CAN I GET ITS INFORMATION OF THE CLAIM THE SMOG MART 7070STOCKTON SACRAMENTO CA 95820 IS MAKING SO I CAN SETTLE WITH THE SHERIFFS IN THERE DISTRUCTION OF MY PROEPRTY WITHOUT INVOICE SIGNATURE TO REMOVE ANY PARTYS ON MY CAR EXCEPT ORDERED TO RUN DIAGNOSITCIS.
THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A 96 CHRYSLER SEBRING IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR, AND WAS TOLD BY THE PRIVATE OWNER, FROM WHOM HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE ODOMETER WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. BUT SINCE HE HAD THE VEHICLE, HE LEARNED THE WHOLE DASH BOARD DID NOT PROPERLY WORK. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD, IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE ODOMETER, IT WOULD COST $ 500.00. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED ASSISTANCE. *JB
CONSUMER WILL DESCRIBE VEHICLE PROBLEMS. *JB
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EMISSION COMPLAINT RELATED TO POSSIBLE O2(OXYGEN )SENSOR: DEFECT:MY VEHICLE HAS RECENTLY BEEN EMITTING A SULPHUR SMELL FROM THE EXHAUST AND THE 'CHECK ENGINE LIGHT' HAS REMAINED ON. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP(TO CORRECT RECALL NOTIFICATION 827) THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED I NEEDED A NEW O2(OXYGEN) SENSOR TO CORRECT MY PROBLEMS WITH THE EXHAUST. MOREOVER,THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE PROBLEM WITH THE EXHAUST WAS THE REASON THE 'CHECK ENGINE LIGHT' REMAINED ON. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE CHECKED WITH OTHER OWNERS OF CHRYSLER SEBRINGS AND THE MAJORITY OF THEM HAVE ALSO HAD TO HAVE THIS O2(OXYGEN) SENSOR REPLACED. I BELIEVE THE NTSA SHOULD INVESTIGATE A POSSIBLE RECALL RELATED TO THE O2(OXYGEN) SENSOR IN THE 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI. *AK
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NHTSA HAS BEEN KEPT APPRISED OF MY LACK OF PROGRESS THUS FAR WITH THE DEALER AND CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE IN MICHIGAN VIA COPIES OF MY LETTERS TO THEM. MAROONE HAD ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL THIS RECALL 5 TIMES BUT STILL BEING UNSUCCESSFUL HAVE NOW JUST BLAMED THE PROBLEM ON ME AND OTHER DRIVERS. AS FAR AS I KNOW, THEY ARE "THROUGH WITH IT.". THIS, OF COURSE, MIGHT LEAVE MY VEHICLE IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION. COPIES OF MY LETTERS SHOULD BE IN YOUR FILES AND I WILL COOPERATE IN ANY WAY. PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH QUESTIONS. JOHN WATTER.
Other 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING Problem Areas
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
42 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
25 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
20 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
18 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
17 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
16 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
13 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
13 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
11 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
11 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
11 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
8 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
8 complaints
Air Bags
7 complaints
Electrical System
7 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
7 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
7 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
6 complaints
Suspensionfront
6 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
6 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
6 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
5 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
5 complaints
Structureframe And Members
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
5 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
4 complaints
Structurebodydoor
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Suspensionrear
4 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint