23 of the
357 complaints about the 1998 Chrysler Sebring are about the
throttle and cruise control — 6% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
117,000 miles.
F
23
Complaints
6
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Vehicle Speed Control
2191.3%
Cables
14.3%
Linkages
14.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control across every Chrysler Sebring year
ON HIGHWAY 69 I PROCEEDED TO PASSING A SEMI NEAR CRAFT ROAD. AFTER PASSING THE SEMI I RELEASE MY FOOT OFF OF THE THROTTLE, BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. FINALLY AT 102 MPH BOUNCING MY FOOT ON AND OFF THE PEDAL WITH NO CHANGE. WHEN GOING INTO THE CORNER I THEN BUMPED THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNED THE KEY OFF. I POPPED THE HOOD, GOT OUT AND COULD SEE NO ISSUE WITH THE CABLE, STILL IN IT'S FACTORY LOCATION. NO BINDS OR KINKS I THEN PUSHED DOWN ON THE THROTTLE LINKAGE ON THE THROTTLE BODY AND IT POPPED LOOSE. I GOT BACK IN AND HAVEN'T HAD ANOTHER PROBLEM SINCE.
NHTSA complaint #11377278 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 117,000 milesCannon Falls, MN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I WAS GOING 55 MILES PER HOUR WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE MY CAR STARTED GOING FASTER AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN I HAD TO TURN THE KEY OFF AND GO INTO A FIELD.
NHTSA complaint #10701343 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesJackson, MS1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE DRIVER PLACED THE KEY INSIDE OF IGNITION THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING BUT PARKED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BACKWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME. THE DRIVER INJURED HIS SHOULDER. THE DRIVER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER. *LA
NHTSA complaint #10083421 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Paradise Valley, AZ
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE AND THE DRIVER SLIGHTLY TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE RACED BACKWARDS WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND INJURIES. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10019323 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atlanta, GA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONSUMER STATES WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE THROTTLE CONTROL WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE. PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENLY. MR
NHTSA complaint #8021170 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Londonderry, NH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPRIENCED THE SAME THROTTLE PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL # 02 V 186 000,WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. BUT THIS RECALL WAS FOR YEARS 1995/1996, NOT ON 1998.CONTACTED DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #8017163 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garlin, TX
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD AT A FAIRLY HIGH SPEED WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. HAD BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED 3 TIMES; BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS.
NHTSA complaint #8009515 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oklahoma City, OK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL FROM PURCHASE DIDN'T WORK, SALESMAN TOLD ME I NEEDED TO BE TRAVELING 55 MPH FOR IT WORK. TURNED OUT, IT WAS BROKEN, COST ME $100 TO REPAIR. ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CAR DEAD, TURNED OUT IT NEEDED A BATERY. DEALERSHIP PAID THE COST. 2ND MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, CHECK ENGING LIGHT CAME ON, CAR RUNNING SLUGGISH AND POPPING NOISE, TURNED OUT I NEEDED A SPARK PLUG. I REQUESTED THEY CHANGE THEM ALL. THEY WOULDN'T. 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE CHECK ENGING LIGHT ON AGAIN, CAR RUNNING VERY SLUGGISH, POPPING NOISE AGAIN, FILLED UP WITH GAS, CAR WOULDN'T START, HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED IT. THIS IS REDICULOUS. I WANT TO FILE A LEMON. LAW. I CAN'T AFFORD A $400/MO PAYMNET AND PAY FOR MY CAR TO BE REPAIRED ON A MONTHLY BASIS. WHAT CAN I DO?
NHTSA complaint #754413 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Middlenton, WICrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. ALSO, UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #863917 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cleveland, OH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN MULTIPLE VEHICLE ACCIDENTS. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #552186 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Knoxville, TN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN STOPPING AND ENGINE REACHES 750 RPM, ENGINE SURGES BY 300 RPM BEFORE DECREASING TO IDLE AT ABOUT 650 RPM. IF BRAKE IS NOT HELD TIGHT, CAR WILL LURCH FORWARD AND HIT ANYTHING IN FRONT OF IT. DEALER SAYS THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX PROBLEM AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, AND WITH DIFFERENT DEALERS.
NHTSA complaint #719173 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Collingswood, NJCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND PLACED INTO REVERSE IT PULLED OFF ON ITS OWN WHILE CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKES APPLIED, BACKED INTO A BUILDING VERY FAST, JUMPING AT LEAST SEVEN FEET IN THE AIR, AND LANDING BACK ON ALL FOUR WHEELS BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #851896 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cincinnati, OHCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN TAKING THE KEY OUT OF IGNITION, VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND RAN INTO SOME TYPE OF BUSHES.
NHTSA complaint #849943 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Minneapolis, MN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY A T APPROX 30-40 MPH, GOT READY TO SLOW DOWN , AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. APPLIED BRAKES, AND THE RPMS SHOT UP TO 4 OR 5. HAD TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #848555 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tequesta, FLCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DEFECTIVE THROTTLE LINKAGE CAUSED VEHICLE TO TAKE OFF UNEXPECTEDLY UP TO SPEEDS OF 50 MPH WHILE IN REVERSE, DRIVER SLAMMED ON BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL HITTING A BUILDING.
NHTSA complaint #847996 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mantua, NJ
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON-GOING/INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK
NHTSA complaint #844248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Menifee, CAFire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL WEENT TO FLOOR. DRIVER HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND SHIFT TO PARK TO STOP VEHICLE. ALSO, THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #844158 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Conyers, GACrash1 killed
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
VEHICLE LOST CONTROL FROM HIGH SPEED ON A RURAL AREA ROAD, THE CONSUMER IS DEAD.
NHTSA complaint #842853 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nokomis, FLCrash3 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CAR SUDDENLY ACCELLERATED WHEN PLACED IN DRIVE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #707935 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Broomfield, CO
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
RMPS WILL REV UP, AND ENGINE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON . THE DEALER HAS REPLACED STEERING PUMP AND SWITCH. THE DEALER HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE DUPLICATING THE PROBLEM. THE POWER STEERING RACK HAS BEEN REPLACED AND LIGHT HAS NOT COME BACK ON BUT VEHICLE PERFORMANCE HAS NOT IMPROVED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #838799 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rockwall, TX
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE STRIKING OBJECTS. MJS
NHTSA complaint #544964 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anchorage, AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CAR IS FALLING APART, UNSAFE TO DRIVE, CAN'T SEE OUT OF IT DUE TO ICING AND OTHER PROBLEMS TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, REPAIRS WERE NOT COMPLETED
NHTSA complaint #703190 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Acton, MA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN DRIVE AND ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN TO A POINT WHERE RUBBER WAS BURNED PRIOR TO HITTING THE VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT. THE AUTOMATIC FLOOR SHIFT WAS THEN PLACED INTO REVERSE WHERE THE VEHICLE SHOT BACKWARDS FOR APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET BEFORE HITTING ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE, AT THAT POINT THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN.
NHTSA complaint #781510 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.