Owners have filed 73 complaints
about the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible with NHTSA between 2007 and 2019.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 6 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 — 37
Against the median year of the Chrysler Sebring Convertible. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
38.4% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 29
17% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2004 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.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
23.1%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1726.6%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1320.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1929.7%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1218.8%
150,000+ miles
11.6%
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.
Apr 2007peak 6Jul 2019
Recalls on the 2004 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.
United States — NHTSA
10E059000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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.
Risk: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
07E023000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Risk: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 120,000 milesBottiueau, NDFire
SEATS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED ON THE VEHICLE TO WARM IT UP, SHE LEFT AND NOTICED SMOKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE UPON HER RETURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS SMOKING AND CONTAINED A HOLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT SEE ANY FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #11164299 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesPort Orange, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON A RAINY DAY, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND FRACTURED THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED LEFT ARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DENIED THE CONTACT'S CLAIM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #10984490 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 106,000 milesHanson, MAFire
SEATS
THE CAR HAS HEATED FRONT SEATS. THE PASSENGER SEAT BEGAN SMOKING. IT WAS NOT ON. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED.
NHTSA complaint #10631216 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 132,511 milesBurdett, NYFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. I LOOKED TO MY RIGHT AND I SAW SMOKE. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I THEN TURNED OFF MY VEHICLE. THE SMOKE STOPPED. I HAD MY DOGS BED ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHEN I MOVED IT, I SAW THE BURN WHOLE IN THE SEAT AND THE DOG BED. IT WAS 85 DEGREES. I DID NOT HAVE THE HEATED SEATS ON. IF I DID NOT HAVE THE TOP DOWN THE CAR WOULD HAVE FILLED WITH SMOKE CAUSING MAJOR VISIBILITY PROBLEMS. IF IT WEREN'T FOR THE DOG BED THAT SMOTHERED THE FIRE, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN FLAMES. MY DOG AND I MIGHT NOT BE HERE TO REPORT THIS FIRE. AFTER CHRYSLER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE THEY DETERMINED THERE WAS NO DEFECT. CHRYSLER WILL NOT TELL ME WHAT CAUSED IT OTHER THAN IT WAS NOT A DEFECT AND THEREFORE NOT THEIR PROBLEM. THE DEALER I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO SAID THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE RELAY. THERE IS NOTHING I COULD HAVE DONE TO PREVENT THIS.THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT COULD HAPPEN TO OTHERS.
NHTSA complaint #10524516 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Debary, FL1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH TRUNK LIDS FAILURE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS LEANING INSIDE THE TRUNK, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE LID COLLAPSED OH HER BACK WHICH ULTIMATELY REQUIRED SURGERY AND ONE MONTH OF REHABILITATION. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY CHRYSLER SHE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING SURE THE STRUTS ON THE LID WERE IN WORKING ORDER AS THE PROBLEM WAS CONSIDERED A MAINTENANCE ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #10404793 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 69,400 milesKirkwood, MOCrash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WE HAVE A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WHICH HAS A PROBLEM WITH LURCHING FORWARD AND UNABLE TO STOP (NO BRAKES). THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES AND WE FEEL IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT HAS NOW BEEN DIAGNOSED AS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. WE FEEL WE SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS DEFECT BUT CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHEN WE CONTACTED CHRYSLER, WE WERE TOLD WE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT NOW ARE TOLD WE DO NOT. WE ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AND FEEL STRONGLY THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD BE WILLING TO REPAIR OR TAKE IT OFF THE ROAD.
NHTSA complaint #10325391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 39,999 milesOswego, IL
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS FLASHING, WHICH INDICATED A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN NEEDED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,999.
NHTSA complaint #11232753 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesBottiueau, NDFire
SEATS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED ON THE VEHICLE TO WARM IT UP, SHE LEFT AND NOTICED SMOKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE UPON HER RETURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS SMOKING AND CONTAINED A HOLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT SEE ANY FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #11164299 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesChippewa Falls, WI
AIR BAGS
"TAKATA RECALL" THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY. MY DAUGHTER ALSO HAS A SEBRING CONVERTIBLE AND HER DOES THE SAME THING ONLY IT IS A 2002. THIS SEEMS MORE THAN A COINCIDENCE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLES ARE IN MOTION. SOMETIMES A WARNING SOUND HAPPENS AND SOMETIMES NOT ON BOTH VEHICLES.
NHTSA complaint #11090157 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anderson, IN
ENGINE
HAD FUEL PUMP REPLACED A COUPLE MONTHS AGO. THEN AT GAS STATION WOULDNT START AT ALL, HAD A TOW TRUCK TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC AND THAT MECHANIC TAPPED ON GAS TANK AND IT STARTED AND SAID FUEL PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACE SO I CALLED THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT BECAUSE THE NEW FUEL PUMP HAD A WARRANTY. THEY SAID THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH FUEL PUMP BUT FOUND PROBLEM WIRH #2 SELINOID AND THEY REPLACED IT. TWO WEEKS LATER THS CAR WAS DRIVING FINE BUT WHEN I GOT HOME AND TURNED OFF THE CAR FOR A COUPLE HOURS IT STARTED RIGHT UP. SO I TURNED IT OFF AND ON A COUPLE TIMES THEN THE ENGINE SURGED THEN HESTITATED THEN DIED. IT DID IT TWICE AFTER STARTING IT THEN TURNING ITVON ABOUT 5 TIMES TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT COULD BE WRONG WITH IT. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN FEBRUARY 2017. I HAD BOTH STRUT MOUNTS FIXED, FUEL PUMP, AN AIR VALVE FROM COOLANT DO NOT REMEMBER EXACT NAME, #2 SELINOID NOW THIS PROBLEM. I STILL OWE ON THIS CAR AND ITS NOT RELIABLE AND SCARED TO DRIVE IT AND WRECK.
NHTSA complaint #11031652 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anderson, IN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
HAD FUEL PUMP REPLACED A COUPLE MONTHS AGO. THEN AT GAS STATION WOULDNT START AT ALL, HAD A TOW TRUCK TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC AND THAT MECHANIC TAPPED ON GAS TANK AND IT STARTED AND SAID FUEL PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACE SO I CALLED THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT BECAUSE THE NEW FUEL PUMP HAD A WARRANTY. THEY SAID THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH FUEL PUMP BUT FOUND PROBLEM WIRH #2 SELINOID AND THEY REPLACED IT. TWO WEEKS LATER THS CAR WAS DRIVING FINE BUT WHEN I GOT HOME AND TURNED OFF THE CAR FOR A COUPLE HOURS IT STARTED RIGHT UP. SO I TURNED IT OFF AND ON A COUPLE TIMES THEN THE ENGINE SURGED THEN HESTITATED THEN DIED. IT DID IT TWICE AFTER STARTING IT THEN TURNING ITVON ABOUT 5 TIMES TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT COULD BE WRONG WITH IT. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN FEBRUARY 2017. I HAD BOTH STRUT MOUNTS FIXED, FUEL PUMP, AN AIR VALVE FROM COOLANT DO NOT REMEMBER EXACT NAME, #2 SELINOID NOW THIS PROBLEM. I STILL OWE ON THIS CAR AND ITS NOT RELIABLE AND SCARED TO DRIVE IT AND WRECK.
NHTSA complaint #11031652 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,000 milesEllicott City, MD
SUSPENSION
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, WITH BRAKE ASSEMBLY, AND HUB BROKE OFF CAR, LUCKILY ON A SUBURBAN STREET
NHTSA complaint #11006074 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesPort Orange, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON A RAINY DAY, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND FRACTURED THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED LEFT ARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DENIED THE CONTACT'S CLAIM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #10984490 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,765 milesEL Mirage, AZ
ENGINE
THE HEADGASKET HAS FAILED FOR THE THIRD TIME IN FOUR YEARS.
NHTSA complaint #10925088 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orlando, FL
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AXLE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10E059000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10862740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesGreenville, SC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT SHIFTED INTO DRIVE ENGINE BUCKED TWICE AND STALLED. A FEW MINUTES LATER WAS STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE ENGINE SURGED AND CAR LURCHED FORWARD.
NHTSA complaint #10860834 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesDaytona Beach, FL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN CRUISE CONTROL ON, WHEN YOU STEP ON BRAKE AT STOPLIGHT, ACCELERATES UN- CONTROLLABLY. MUST SLAM ON BRAKES, SHIFT TO NEUTRAL, AND TURN IGNITION OFF. THEN WOULD ACCELERATE AGAIN SEVERAL TIMES WHEN TRYING TO RESTART CAR. I THINK CRUISE CONTROL FINALLY WENT OFF.
NHTSA complaint #10854546 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 76,000 milesPiscataway, NJ
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE SHIFTER IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE ENGINE REVVED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
NHTSA complaint #10837514 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 76,000 milesPiscataway, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE SHIFTER IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE ENGINE REVVED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
NHTSA complaint #10837514 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 112,635 milesSpring Hill, FL
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD ABNORMALLY SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTROL ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10E059000 (SUSPENSION). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,635. UPDATED 02/12/16*LJ
NHTSA complaint #10811768 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 97,000 milesLighthouse Point, FL
SUSPENSION
THE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BECOME DISJOINTED.
NHTSA complaint #10694476 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 106,000 milesHanson, MAFire
SEATS
THE CAR HAS HEATED FRONT SEATS. THE PASSENGER SEAT BEGAN SMOKING. IT WAS NOT ON. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED.
NHTSA complaint #10631216 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 108,000 milesBrownville, ME
ENGINE
I SMELLED A BURNING SMELL THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I BROUGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE FOUND A LOT OF STRESS CRACKS IN THE OIL PAN WHICH IS ALUMINUM TOLD ME I WAS LUCKY THE ENGINE DIDN'T SEIZE OR CATCH ON FIRE THE EXHAUST PIE IS UNDER ONE OF THE CRACKS AND AS THE CAR GOT HOT THAT CRACK EXPANDED. THERE ARE SEVERAL MORE IN THE PAN. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #10586362 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 132,511 milesBurdett, NYFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. I LOOKED TO MY RIGHT AND I SAW SMOKE. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I THEN TURNED OFF MY VEHICLE. THE SMOKE STOPPED. I HAD MY DOGS BED ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHEN I MOVED IT, I SAW THE BURN WHOLE IN THE SEAT AND THE DOG BED. IT WAS 85 DEGREES. I DID NOT HAVE THE HEATED SEATS ON. IF I DID NOT HAVE THE TOP DOWN THE CAR WOULD HAVE FILLED WITH SMOKE CAUSING MAJOR VISIBILITY PROBLEMS. IF IT WEREN'T FOR THE DOG BED THAT SMOTHERED THE FIRE, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN FLAMES. MY DOG AND I MIGHT NOT BE HERE TO REPORT THIS FIRE. AFTER CHRYSLER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE THEY DETERMINED THERE WAS NO DEFECT. CHRYSLER WILL NOT TELL ME WHAT CAUSED IT OTHER THAN IT WAS NOT A DEFECT AND THEREFORE NOT THEIR PROBLEM. THE DEALER I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO SAID THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE RELAY. THERE IS NOTHING I COULD HAVE DONE TO PREVENT THIS.THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT COULD HAPPEN TO OTHERS.
NHTSA complaint #10524516 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,200 milesLowell, MA
WHEELS
THIS WAS A MATER OF SEVERE INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE AND COULD HAVE BEEN DEATH OR MAIMING. TRAVELING TO A NORMAL STOP AT AN INTERSECTION TRAFFIC LIGHT, BEING THE FIRST CAR TO THE LIGHT ON FLAT PAVEMENT, THE CAR'S FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT CAME OUT OF ITS SOCKET AND THE CAR SKIDDED TO A HALT ON THE PAVEMENT RIDING ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE FRAME WITH THE WHOLE TIRE AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY DANGLING BY THE BRAKE LINE HOSE OUTSIDE THE WHEEL WELL. HOW COULD CHRYSLER BE ALLOWED TO SEND A FAULTY LIFE SAFETY DEVICE SUCH AS A THIS CRITICAL STEERING, SUSPENSION BALL JOINT THAT HUMAN LIFE DEPENDS ON INTO THE PUBLIC FOR SALE? I AM OUTRAGED THAT MY WIFE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED BY CHRYSLER'S SLIPSHOD ENGINEERING AND PRODUCT PLACEMENT. THERE IS NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT IF SHE HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED I WOULD BE CALLING A FUNERAL PARLOR TODAY TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TODAY FOR HER BURIAL. SHE WAS MINUTES AWAY FROM TRAVELING TO A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED WHEN SHE LEFT THE SHOPPING CENTER. THANK GOD THE LIGHT TURNED RED. I HOPE SOMEONE AT NHTSA CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS TERRIBLE AND DANGEROUS LIFE THREATENING VEHICLE ON THE ROADWAYS FOR THE SAKE OF SEBRING OCCUPANTS AND OTHER VEHICLE OCCUPANT'S WHO ARE AT RISK OF DEATH IF NOTHING IS DONE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE OR BANISH THE VEHICLES ALTOGETHER FROM ROADWAYS. THREE SEBRINGS PASSED US WHILE WE WAITED FOR THE TOW TRUCK AND THOSE PEOPLE ARE AT THE SAME RISK OF DEATH BY DRIVING THOSE CARS. CHRYSLER SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR CARELESS AND NEGLIGENT ACTIONS. AND, THEY SHOULD RECALL ALL OF THESE PRODUCTS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ALTERNATIVE AT NO COST. I AM OUT MENTAL ANGUISH AND PROPERTY. THEY KNOW THEIR BUSINESS AND THEY TAKE THE LIABILITY SO THEY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE. IN AM VERY HAPPY MY WIFE DIDN'T GET KILLED. I HAVE ALL PICTURES OF THE ACCIDENT IF YOU NEED THEM. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10514704 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,200 milesLowell, MA
STEERING
THIS WAS A MATER OF SEVERE INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE AND COULD HAVE BEEN DEATH OR MAIMING. TRAVELING TO A NORMAL STOP AT AN INTERSECTION TRAFFIC LIGHT, BEING THE FIRST CAR TO THE LIGHT ON FLAT PAVEMENT, THE CAR'S FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT CAME OUT OF ITS SOCKET AND THE CAR SKIDDED TO A HALT ON THE PAVEMENT RIDING ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE FRAME WITH THE WHOLE TIRE AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY DANGLING BY THE BRAKE LINE HOSE OUTSIDE THE WHEEL WELL. HOW COULD CHRYSLER BE ALLOWED TO SEND A FAULTY LIFE SAFETY DEVICE SUCH AS A THIS CRITICAL STEERING, SUSPENSION BALL JOINT THAT HUMAN LIFE DEPENDS ON INTO THE PUBLIC FOR SALE? I AM OUTRAGED THAT MY WIFE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED BY CHRYSLER'S SLIPSHOD ENGINEERING AND PRODUCT PLACEMENT. THERE IS NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT IF SHE HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED I WOULD BE CALLING A FUNERAL PARLOR TODAY TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TODAY FOR HER BURIAL. SHE WAS MINUTES AWAY FROM TRAVELING TO A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED WHEN SHE LEFT THE SHOPPING CENTER. THANK GOD THE LIGHT TURNED RED. I HOPE SOMEONE AT NHTSA CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS TERRIBLE AND DANGEROUS LIFE THREATENING VEHICLE ON THE ROADWAYS FOR THE SAKE OF SEBRING OCCUPANTS AND OTHER VEHICLE OCCUPANT'S WHO ARE AT RISK OF DEATH IF NOTHING IS DONE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE OR BANISH THE VEHICLES ALTOGETHER FROM ROADWAYS. THREE SEBRINGS PASSED US WHILE WE WAITED FOR THE TOW TRUCK AND THOSE PEOPLE ARE AT THE SAME RISK OF DEATH BY DRIVING THOSE CARS. CHRYSLER SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR CARELESS AND NEGLIGENT ACTIONS. AND, THEY SHOULD RECALL ALL OF THESE PRODUCTS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ALTERNATIVE AT NO COST. I AM OUT MENTAL ANGUISH AND PROPERTY. THEY KNOW THEIR BUSINESS AND THEY TAKE THE LIABILITY SO THEY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE. IN AM VERY HAPPY MY WIFE DIDN'T GET KILLED. I HAVE ALL PICTURES OF THE ACCIDENT IF YOU NEED THEM. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10514704 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,200 milesLowell, MA
SUSPENSION
THIS WAS A MATER OF SEVERE INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE AND COULD HAVE BEEN DEATH OR MAIMING. TRAVELING TO A NORMAL STOP AT AN INTERSECTION TRAFFIC LIGHT, BEING THE FIRST CAR TO THE LIGHT ON FLAT PAVEMENT, THE CAR'S FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT CAME OUT OF ITS SOCKET AND THE CAR SKIDDED TO A HALT ON THE PAVEMENT RIDING ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE FRAME WITH THE WHOLE TIRE AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY DANGLING BY THE BRAKE LINE HOSE OUTSIDE THE WHEEL WELL. HOW COULD CHRYSLER BE ALLOWED TO SEND A FAULTY LIFE SAFETY DEVICE SUCH AS A THIS CRITICAL STEERING, SUSPENSION BALL JOINT THAT HUMAN LIFE DEPENDS ON INTO THE PUBLIC FOR SALE? I AM OUTRAGED THAT MY WIFE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED BY CHRYSLER'S SLIPSHOD ENGINEERING AND PRODUCT PLACEMENT. THERE IS NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT IF SHE HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED I WOULD BE CALLING A FUNERAL PARLOR TODAY TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TODAY FOR HER BURIAL. SHE WAS MINUTES AWAY FROM TRAVELING TO A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED WHEN SHE LEFT THE SHOPPING CENTER. THANK GOD THE LIGHT TURNED RED. I HOPE SOMEONE AT NHTSA CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS TERRIBLE AND DANGEROUS LIFE THREATENING VEHICLE ON THE ROADWAYS FOR THE SAKE OF SEBRING OCCUPANTS AND OTHER VEHICLE OCCUPANT'S WHO ARE AT RISK OF DEATH IF NOTHING IS DONE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE OR BANISH THE VEHICLES ALTOGETHER FROM ROADWAYS. THREE SEBRINGS PASSED US WHILE WE WAITED FOR THE TOW TRUCK AND THOSE PEOPLE ARE AT THE SAME RISK OF DEATH BY DRIVING THOSE CARS. CHRYSLER SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR CARELESS AND NEGLIGENT ACTIONS. AND, THEY SHOULD RECALL ALL OF THESE PRODUCTS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ALTERNATIVE AT NO COST. I AM OUT MENTAL ANGUISH AND PROPERTY. THEY KNOW THEIR BUSINESS AND THEY TAKE THE LIABILITY SO THEY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE. IN AM VERY HAPPY MY WIFE DIDN'T GET KILLED. I HAVE ALL PICTURES OF THE ACCIDENT IF YOU NEED THEM. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10514704 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 107,000 milesHopkinton, MA
ENGINE
2004 2.7L CHRYSLER SEBRING GTC CONVERTIBLE V-6 ENGINE SUFFERED COMPLETE FAILURE AT 107,000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING ENGINE STARTED TO BUCK, SURGE, AND MAKE A SERIOUS KNOCKING SOUND, WHITE SMOKE POURED OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CAR STALLED IN IT'S TRACKS, UNABLE TO RUN AGAIN. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED AWAY. MECHANIC STATED ENGINE WAS RUINED DUE TO COOLANT ENTERING THE INTERNALS.
NHTSA complaint #10498352 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,500 milesTownsend, DE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CAR ACCELERATOR OR THROTTLE BEGAN TO STICK AND ACCELERATE INTENSELY, GOING UP TO 80MPH WITH THE BRAKE ENGAGED. I PULLED OFF THE MAIN ROAD, CONTINUING TO BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY SHUT DOWN THE CAR. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR AND NARROWLY AVOIDED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, MY CAR HAS HAD EVERY SERVICE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER MANUAL.
NHTSA complaint #10486405 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,500 milesTownsend, DE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CAR ACCELERATOR OR THROTTLE BEGAN TO STICK AND ACCELERATE INTENSELY, GOING UP TO 80MPH WITH THE BRAKE ENGAGED. I PULLED OFF THE MAIN ROAD, CONTINUING TO BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY SHUT DOWN THE CAR. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR AND NARROWLY AVOIDED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, MY CAR HAS HAD EVERY SERVICE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER MANUAL.
NHTSA complaint #10486405 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesDeerfield Beach, FL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
PLASTIC COVERING OVER FRONT HEADLAMP HOUSING HAS GOTTEN FOGGED OVER ENTIRE OUTSIDE. THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT THROWN BY THE HEADLAMPS IS REDUCED. I NOTICE THIS ON MOST CARS AS THEY GET OLDER. THIS IS A SAFETY RELATED ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. CLEANING PRODUCTS SOLD BY AUTO PARTS STORES TO CLEAR THIS SITUATION ARE WORTHLESS.
NHTSA complaint #10456944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.