1997 Chrysler Sebring body problems

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VEHICLE INTERIOR FLOODS DURING MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINFALL.*MR IN LIGHT OF THE NUMBER OF PROBLEMS, THE COST OF REPAIRS THE CONSUMER HAS INCURRED ON WHAT IS APPARENTLY A DESIGN FLAW ON PARTS THAT HAVE NO MECHANICAL WEAR, IS UNBEARABLE. THE CONSUMER IS NOW REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FROM CHRYSLER AND NEED ASSISTANCE IN RESOLVING MATTER SAFELY AND PROMPTLY.

NHTSA complaint #10040220 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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I HAVE CALLED THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION ABOUT THE DRAINING HOLES OF MY SEBRING AND THEY HAVE SAID THERE IS NO PROBLEM. I'VE ASKED A COUPLE OF PEOPLE AND THEY SAID THAT THE HOLES ARE TOO SMALL. MY CAR WILL GET DESTROYED AT THIS RATE. WHEN IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM AT THE DEALER THEY THOUGHT IT WAS FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP OR THE SEALS OF THE WINDOWS. NOW I KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BUT THEY SAY THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THIS PROBLEM. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ANYMORE.

NHTSA complaint #10069490 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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OUTSIDE DRIVER DOOR HANDLE FAILURE ON 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI.

NHTSA complaint #10017018 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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STITCHING ON CONVERTABLE TOP IS COMING APART. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED TOP MIGHT BLOW OFF ON HIGHWAY AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

NHTSA complaint #8012136 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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EVER SINCE CONSUMER HAS HAD VEHICLE SHE HAS HAD PROBLEMS, VEHICLE LEANS TO LEFT. ALSO, WHEN SHE PUTS IT INTO GEAR IT MAKES A CLUTCHING NOISE.

NHTSA complaint #8003994 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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THERE IS A LEAK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE ROOF, CONSUMER STATES THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WOULD NOT GO UP OR DOWN, HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED, STARTER AND BATTERY FAILED DUE TO THE FAULTY HYDRAULIC RAIL. *SLC

NHTSA complaint #785249 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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THERE IS A LEAK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE ROOF, CONSUMER STATES THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WOULD NOT GO UP OR DOWN, HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED, STARTER AND BATTERY FAILED DUE TO THE FAULTY HYDRAULIC RAIL. *SLC

NHTSA complaint #785249 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DOOR PANEL WAS LOOSE AND HAD A BODY SHOP PUSH IT BACK IN PLACE, A FEW MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING THE ENTIRE DOOR PANEL CAME OFF THE VEHICLE ALMOST HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE, DEALER CLAIMED THAT THIS HAPPENED TO ALL 1997 SEBRINGS BUT THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE PANEL BECAUSE THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. NLM

NHTSA complaint #559366 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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PASSENGER'S SIDE MOLDING IS HANGING OFF SIDE OF DOOR. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. MOLDING IS PLASTIC, AND THERE IS A DEFECT IN PLASTIC . DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #881181 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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RECALL 97V201000; LOWER BALL JOINT WITH CONTROL ON BOTH SIDES, DEALER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE'S VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. ROTORS, BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS NEEDED REPLACED. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN OIL LEAK. LOCKS DO NOT WORK. *SLC

NHTSA complaint #877077 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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WHEEL BEARING WAS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING WHEELS TO FALL OFF. CONVERTIBLE TOP BLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, AFTER THE TOP RAILS OF THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN ADJUSTED BY THE DEALER TO CORRECT THE NOISE PROBLEM FROM THE WIND.*AK.ET.

NHTSA complaint #857562 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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WHENEVER THE BRAKES WERE IN USE THE CALIPERS FAILED TO OPEN. VEHICLE WOULD STOP UNTIL NOISE INDICATED A PROBLEM WITH BRAKES. WOULD TAKE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC REPLACED BRAKES. THE BRAKE PROBLEM HAPPENED AT LEAST 5 TIMES SO FAR. LAST TIME BRAKES JUST GAVE WAY & NEEDED TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. ON 5TH SET OF BRAKES. ALSO, REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK/ BOTH FRONT WINDOWS GLASS DISTORTED/REPLACED SPARK PLUGS/REPLACED TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM/REPLACED NOISY FRONT END/REPLACED STARTER, AND REALIGNED DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE.

NHTSA complaint #852142 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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TRUNK AND TRUNK LID ASSEMBLY WITH WATERPROOF SEALS HAVE FAILED REPEATEDLY. SEALS, 3RD TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY, SIDE WEATHERSTRIP, DECK LID WEATHER STRIP, TOP WEATHER STRIP HAVE BEEN REPLACED REPEATEDLY. NEW CARPET IN TRUNK, NEW TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE BEEN REPLACED REPEATEDLY. TRUNK CONTINUES TO LEAK. DRAIN HOLES HAVE BEEN CLEARED REPEATEDLY. PROBLEM CAN NOT BE FIXED BY DEALERSHIP. ANOTHER APPT. IS SCHEDULED FOR THIS MONTH. WATER IS STANDING IN TRUNK EVEN WHEN THERE HAS BEEN NO RAIN FOR DAYS/WEEKS.

NHTSA complaint #714240 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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PAINT PEELING, DEALER SANDED AND BUFFED OUT PAINT. MJS

NHTSA complaint #608123 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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MIRRORS & PLASTIC PARTS OF TRUNK ARE FADED - A GRAY COLOR. THE SUN ROOF VISOR KEEPS COMING OFF TRACK. THERE IS A NOISE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE BACK SEAT. SOUNDS LIKE A HIGH PITCHED WHINE. CD PLAYER STOPPED ACCEPTING CDS. THERE IS A WHISTLING NOISE & LEAK FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW (UP FROM THE MIRROR).

NHTSA complaint #702568 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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CONVERTIBLE TOP MOTOR FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #536146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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TOP LEAKS.

NHTSA complaint #536146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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DOOR LOCK FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.

NHTSA complaint #536146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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DOOR PANEL FAILED RESULTING IN THE INABILITY TO OPEN FROM INTERIOR.

NHTSA complaint #536146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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A SHEET METAL SCREW THROUGH FIRE WALL OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT PENETRATED IGNITION WIRING, CAUSING A SHORT THROUGH THE COMPUTER/ELECTRICAL FAILURES.

NHTSA complaint #526159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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VEHICLE STATIONARY, CONVERTIBLE TOP WENT DOWN TWICE; ON 3RD TIME, WENT DOWN OKAY, BUT GOING UP, IT KEPT GOING. TURNED TOP MOTOR OFF BUT IT KEPT RUNNING. WIRING HARNES BURNED. TAIL & DASH LIGHTS FLASHED QUICKLY & TRUNK LID POPPED OPEN.

NHTSA complaint #815823 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.