Owners have filed 136 complaints
about the 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible with NHTSA between 2001 and 2019.
The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 10 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 69
Against the median year of the Chrysler Sebring Convertible. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
20.6% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 23
14% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 1999 compares with every other Chrysler Sebring Convertible
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Automatic Transmission
1129.7%
Roof AND Pillars
513.5%
Front
410.8%
Trunk LID
410.8%
Fuel Pump
410.8%
Floor Shift
38.1%
Lower Ball Joint
38.1%
Retractor
38.1%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
11.2%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
33.7%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
33.7%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1417.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1822.2%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1012.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1923.5%
150,000+ miles
1316.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Oct 2001peak 7Mar 2019
NHTSA investigations into the 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA03011Opened 17 Jul 2003Closed 30 Jan 2004POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
THE MANUFACTURER REPORTS ABOVE ARE BASED ON DAIMLERCHRYSLER?S (DC) ANALYSIS OF MODEL YEAR (MY) 1998 (POPULATION = 356,384) AND 1999 (POPULATION = 486,948) JA, JX AND LH FAMILY SUBJECT VEHICLE DATA (EARLIER MYS EXCLUDED).THE POPULATION NUMBER INCLUDES ALL MYS.THE PRECISE NUMBER OF DUPLICATES BETWEEN ODI AND DC REPORTS CANNOT BE DETERMINED DUE TO MISSING OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION.THE FATALITY INCIDENT INVOLVED AN ELDERLY PERSON WHO ATTEMPTED TO STOP A ROLL AWAY VEHICLE AND RECEIVED FATAL INJURIES.ODI ALSO GATHERED INFORMATION ON MY 1997-99 PROWLER VEHICLES IN THIS INVESTIGATION. THE PROWLER VEHI...
THREE OF THE MANFACTURER COMPLAINTS AND TWO OF THE MANUFACTURER CRASHES REPORTED ABOVE WERE DUPLICATES OF ODI REPORTS.THE MAJORITY OF CRASHES OCCURRED AFTER OPERATORS PARKED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ENGAGING PARK GEAR POSITION; A NON-FUNCTIONAL IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM SUBSEQUENTLY FAILED TO PREVENT KEY REMOVAL BEFORE THE OPERATORS EXITED THE VEHICLE.MOST OF THE CRASHES WERE MINOR AND INVOLVED MINOR PROPERTY DAMAGE.FOUR OF THE INJURY INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHEN UNATTENDED CHILDREN MOVED THE GEARSHIFT FROM THE PARK POSITION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY, ONE INJURY OCCURRED WHEN THE OPERATOR WA...
Recalls on the 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2004003277,416 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a floor-mounted shifter, the ignition-park interlock may become defeated 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. This may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning. Correction: Dealer will inspect the function of the ignition-park interlock system. Vehicles found with functional interlock systems will have a load-limiting push rod installed into the floor shifter lever. Vehicles with a non-functional ignition-park interlock system will have the shifter assembly replaced.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 182,572 milesSaint Paul, MNFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
I WAS STARTING THE CAR - IT STARTED RAN FOR 30 TO 45 SECONDS THEN STALLED. I TURNED THE MOTOR OVER AGAIN AND THE CAR BURS INTO FLAMES. THE CAR BURNED TO THE GROUND BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE.
NHTSA complaint #10560273 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 81,000 milesMilwakee, WIFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. HE BELIEVED THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM. HE REMOVED THE FUEL TANK FROM THE VEHICLE AND FOUND BURNT WIRES, WHICH WERE CONTROLLING THE FUEL PUMP. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP WIRES AND THE FUEL PUMP ITSELF, BUT CURRENTLY THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. HE STATED THAT THE DEALER OVERCHARGES HIM DURING EVERY VISIT AND THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT IT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
NHTSA complaint #10279130 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,223 milesCrooked River Ranch, OR1 injured
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
TRUNK LID WILL NOT STAY UP. PROBLEM BEGAN INTERMITTENTLY AT APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES, POSSIBLY DEPENDENT ON AIR TEMPERATURE; BY APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES TRUNK LID WILL NOT STAY UP WITHOUT BEING PROPPED. NUMEROUS INJURIES TO HEAD, NECK AND BACK, OVER THE ELEVEN YEARS I HAVE OWNED VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10277256 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,000 milesSpokane, WACrash
POWER TRAIN
WHILE SLOWLY BACKING OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY IN REVERSE IN OUR 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, TRIED TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL, INSTEAD SHIFTED TO DRIVE AND THE CAR SHOT FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE UNTIL HITTING A GOLF CART AND THE END OF THE GARAGE, DESPITE STANDING ON THE BRAKE FULL FORCE. IT ONLY STOPPED AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION.
NHTSA complaint #10272982 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,013 milesCrooked River Ranch, OR1 injured
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
TRUNK LID DOES NOT STAY UP - MUST BE PROPPED. MULTITUDE OF FAILURES HAVE CAUSED INJURIES TO HEAD, NECK AND BACK.
NHTSA complaint #10231374 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,013 milesCrooked River Ranch, OR1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
TRUNK LID DOES NOT STAY UP - MUST BE PROPPED. MULTITUDE OF FAILURES HAVE CAUSED INJURIES TO HEAD, NECK AND BACK.
NHTSA complaint #10231374 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 150,000 milesDemotte, IN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11184279 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesDemotte, IN
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
NHTSA complaint #11184279 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesDemotte, IN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11184279 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 108,000 milesKernersville, NC
SUSPENSION
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.
NHTSA complaint #11179780 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesQuincy, MA
POWER TRAIN
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.
NHTSA complaint #11023003 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesQuincy, MA
ENGINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #11023003 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesPampa, TX
SEATS
CAR SHAKES AT 75 MILES PER HOUR..FROM THE FRONT END.
NHTSA complaint #11006027 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesPampa, TX
SEAT BELTS
CAR SHAKES AT 75 MILES PER HOUR..FROM THE FRONT END.
NHTSA complaint #11006027 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesPampa, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CAR SHAKES AT 75 MILES PER HOUR..FROM THE FRONT END.
NHTSA complaint #11006027 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesPampa, TX
SUSPENSION
CAR SHAKES AT 75 MILES PER HOUR..FROM THE FRONT END.
NHTSA complaint #11006027 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 129,000 milesCollege Park, MD
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT AND AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09E056000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE RECALL EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 10/3/2017
NHTSA complaint #10702694 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesTemperance, MI
POWER TRAIN
CAR WILL STALL AT ANY SPEED. WILL RESTART AFTER ABOUT 15 TRIES. HAPPENS AFTER FILLING TANK. 1ST THOUGHT IT WAS BAD GAS. BUT TRIED DIFFERENT STATIONS. SAME PROBLEM. SPORADIC. OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN I SHUT OFF CAR AND THEN ATTEMPT TO START IT AGAIN A FEW MINUTES LATER. DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR IS COLD. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION ON HIGH SPEED ROADWAYS.
NHTSA complaint #10702127 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesTemperance, MI
ENGINE
CAR WILL STALL AT ANY SPEED. WILL RESTART AFTER ABOUT 15 TRIES. HAPPENS AFTER FILLING TANK. 1ST THOUGHT IT WAS BAD GAS. BUT TRIED DIFFERENT STATIONS. SAME PROBLEM. SPORADIC. OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN I SHUT OFF CAR AND THEN ATTEMPT TO START IT AGAIN A FEW MINUTES LATER. DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR IS COLD. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION ON HIGH SPEED ROADWAYS.
NHTSA complaint #10702127 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesTemperance, MI
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CAR WILL STALL AT ANY SPEED. WILL RESTART AFTER ABOUT 15 TRIES. HAPPENS AFTER FILLING TANK. 1ST THOUGHT IT WAS BAD GAS. BUT TRIED DIFFERENT STATIONS. SAME PROBLEM. SPORADIC. OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN I SHUT OFF CAR AND THEN ATTEMPT TO START IT AGAIN A FEW MINUTES LATER. DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR IS COLD. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION ON HIGH SPEED ROADWAYS.
NHTSA complaint #10702127 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 97,000 milesCenter Point, IA
SEAT BELTS
FRONT SEAT BELTS, DRIVER AND PASSENGER LOCK UP AND WILL NOT RELEASE. IT IS GETTING WORSE, IN THE LAST 3 DAYS, IT HAS LOCKED UP TWICE AND CURRENTLY THEY ARE LOCK AND WILL NOT RELEASE FROM THE SEATS TO BE USED
NHTSA complaint #10628415 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesMelbourne, FL
SEAT BELTS
BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCK UP AND DO NOT RELEASE. IT DOES THIS INTERMITTENTLY BUT MOSTLY DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN THEY DO WORK THEY TIGHTEN & TIGHTEN TO THE POINT OF ALMOST BEING PAINFUL. MECHANICS DO NOT KNOW WHY THIS SHOULD HAPPEN UNLESS IT IS THE SEAT BELT CONTROL MODULE WHICH CAN ONLY BE DONE BY A DEALER. ONE WORD "EXPENSIVE!" THIS IS A SAFETY & LAW ISSUE AND SHOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER FOR FAULTY SAFETY PRODUCT AND OPERATION. AFTER MY RESEARCH I SEE MANY OF THE SAME ISSUES WITH THE SEAT BELTS OVER AND OVER. THIS IS A REPETITIVE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10594737 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,000 milesCrown Point, IN
POWER TRAIN
THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP AND NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. CAR WILL LOSE ALL POWER, STEERING, AND BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS UP TO 55MPH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I ALMOST KILLED MYSELF BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO 3 MECHANICS AND THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. CHRYSLER WON'T EVEN RETURN MY CALLS REGARDING THE ISSUE, WHICH I'VE RESEARCHED AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF OTHERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD AND CHRYSLER SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHATEVER IT IS THAT IS CAUSING THIS TO HAPPEN. I'M WONDERING IF I CAN TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THEM. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10593187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,000 milesCrown Point, IN
STEERING
THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP AND NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. CAR WILL LOSE ALL POWER, STEERING, AND BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS UP TO 55MPH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I ALMOST KILLED MYSELF BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO 3 MECHANICS AND THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. CHRYSLER WON'T EVEN RETURN MY CALLS REGARDING THE ISSUE, WHICH I'VE RESEARCHED AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF OTHERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD AND CHRYSLER SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHATEVER IT IS THAT IS CAUSING THIS TO HAPPEN. I'M WONDERING IF I CAN TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THEM. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10593187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,000 milesCrown Point, IN
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
NHTSA complaint #10593212 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,000 milesCrown Point, IN
ENGINE
THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP AND NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. CAR WILL LOSE ALL POWER, STEERING, AND BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS UP TO 55MPH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I ALMOST KILLED MYSELF BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO 3 MECHANICS AND THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. CHRYSLER WON'T EVEN RETURN MY CALLS REGARDING THE ISSUE, WHICH I'VE RESEARCHED AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF OTHERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD AND CHRYSLER SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHATEVER IT IS THAT IS CAUSING THIS TO HAPPEN. I'M WONDERING IF I CAN TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THEM. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10593187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 182,572 milesSaint Paul, MNFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
I WAS STARTING THE CAR - IT STARTED RAN FOR 30 TO 45 SECONDS THEN STALLED. I TURNED THE MOTOR OVER AGAIN AND THE CAR BURS INTO FLAMES. THE CAR BURNED TO THE GROUND BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE.
NHTSA complaint #10560273 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
California City, CA
POWER TRAIN
I BUY THIS CAR ON APRIL 2011, HE WAS WORKING GOOD BUT I TAKE THE CAR TO PROGRAM THE PAGER TO OPEN DOORS AND TRUNK TO BAKERSFIELD CHRYSLER DEALER, THEY DID NOT PROGRAM THE PAGER BUT THEY CHANGE THE SHIFT PART WHO WAS ON RECALL, FROM THAT MOMENT TO THIS DATE THE CAR WORKS FOR TWO OR THREE DAYS AND STOP, I CHANGE ALREADY THE SPARK PLUG ROTOR DISTRIBUTOR CAP, CAMSHAFT SENSOR, IGNITION RELAY, WIRES AND DISTRIBUTOR, AND THE CAR CONTINUE STOP. I USED ALL MY MONEY I'M DISABLE AND HAVE VEHICLE TO MOVE.
NHTSA complaint #10440063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
California City, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I BUY THIS CAR ON APRIL 2011, HE WAS WORKING GOOD BUT I TAKE THE CAR TO PROGRAM THE PAGER TO OPEN DOORS AND TRUNK TO BAKERSFIELD CHRYSLER DEALER, THEY DID NOT PROGRAM THE PAGER BUT THEY CHANGE THE SHIFT PART WHO WAS ON RECALL, FROM THAT MOMENT TO THIS DATE THE CAR WORKS FOR TWO OR THREE DAYS AND STOP, I CHANGE ALREADY THE SPARK PLUG ROTOR DISTRIBUTOR CAP, CAMSHAFT SENSOR, IGNITION RELAY, WIRES AND DISTRIBUTOR, AND THE CAR CONTINUE STOP. I USED ALL MY MONEY I'M DISABLE AND HAVE VEHICLE TO MOVE.
NHTSA complaint #10440063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
California City, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
I BUY THIS CAR ON APRIL 2011, HE WAS WORKING GOOD BUT I TAKE THE CAR TO PROGRAM THE PAGER TO OPEN DOORS AND TRUNK TO BAKERSFIELD CHRYSLER DEALER, THEY DID NOT PROGRAM THE PAGER BUT THEY CHANGE THE SHIFT PART WHO WAS ON RECALL, FROM THAT MOMENT TO THIS DATE THE CAR WORKS FOR TWO OR THREE DAYS AND STOP, I CHANGE ALREADY THE SPARK PLUG ROTOR DISTRIBUTOR CAP, CAMSHAFT SENSOR, IGNITION RELAY, WIRES AND DISTRIBUTOR, AND THE CAR CONTINUE STOP. I USED ALL MY MONEY I'M DISABLE AND HAVE VEHICLE TO MOVE.
NHTSA complaint #10440063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,000 milesWeston, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. SOMETIMES IMMEDIATELY RESUMES, SOMETIMES CAR SITS FOR UP TO 45 MINUTES TO PRESUMABLY COOL OFF. STARTED TO HAPPEN ONCE PER WEEK, AND WITHIN A FEW WEEKS WAS ONCE PER DAY. PRESENTS A PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY OR MAKING LOCAL ROAD MANEUVERS AS POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES LOOSE POWER. MECHANIC EXAMINED AND CONCLUDED THE FUEL PUMP AND OR FUEL PUMP WIRING WAS FAULTY.
NHTSA complaint #10421421 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.