FaultScore

1998 Chrysler Sebring window and wiper problems

16 of the 357 complaints about the 1998 Chrysler Sebring are about the glass, mirrors and wipers — 4% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 52,000 miles.

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16

Complaints

0

Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Sun/Moon Roof Assembly 6 37.5%
Power Window Devices AND Controls 3 18.8%
Rearview Mirrors/Devices 2 12.5%
Windshield 1 6.3%
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 1 6.3%
Fan/Motor 1 6.3%
Rear Window 1 6.3%
Visibility 1 6.3%

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers across every Chrysler Sebring year

1995 12 10.3%
1996 36 30.8%
1997 16 13.7%
1998 16 13.7%
2001 15 12.8%
2004 11 9.4%
2007 11 9.4%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

at 131,000 miles Tonawanda, NY

VISIBILITY

I PURCHASED A 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI THE CAR HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, ONE IS THE CONTROL ARM IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A LIST OF OTHER EVAC PROBLEMS - I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS - PLEASE ADVICE - NEED HELP - CALLED CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS AND FIRST THEY SAID MY VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED - THEN THEY TELL ME THEY CAN CHARGE ME $149.00 TO RESET THE COMPUTER CATALYST(G)/NMHCCATALYST(D) EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM(G)/ UNSUPPORTIVE(D) 02 SENSOR(G) EXHAUST GAS SENSOR(D) 02 SENSOR HEATER (G) PM FILTER (D) EGR/VVT (G,D) PO455 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM LEAK DETECTED (LARGE LEAK) MY HEADLAMPS ARE YELLOW AND MY REAR WINDOW LOOKS LIKE THERE IS SOME KIND OF MOLD SANDWICHED INTO THE GLASS AND DEFROST...ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF AT NIGHT.

NHTSA complaint #10482488 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Galatia, IL

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD FOGGING UP. MORE OF A PROBLEM DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. DOESN'T MATTER IF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS OPEN OR CLOSED. HAVE HAD TO LOOK OUT THE SIDE WINDOWS TO VISUALIZE THE HIGHWAY. DATE LISTED IS JUST ONE OF THE TIMES WE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS!

NHTSA complaint #10045552 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 12,000 miles SAN Carlos, CA

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER HAS FAILED AT LEAST 10 TIMES. REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BY DEALERSHIP EACH TIME, CONTINUES TO FAIL.

NHTSA complaint #10037556 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 52,000 miles Dallas, TX

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

WHILE IN MOTION THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD AND UPWARD. *JG

NHTSA complaint #10001486 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Seffner, FL

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

LEAKAGE OF OILY SUBSTANCE FROM MIRROR. DISTORTION OF MIRROR REFLECTIVE SURFACE. INTERIOR LIGHTS FILLED WITH SUBSTANCE. DAMAGE TO CAR INTERIOR AROUND GEAR SHIFT. DRIPPED ON HAND WHILE SHIFTING TO REVERSE. VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM SKIN. NLM

NHTSA complaint #767610 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

South Bend, IN

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW BURNED UP.

NHTSA complaint #784253 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pawpaw, WV

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

SUN ROOF LEAKS

NHTSA complaint #720381 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Highlands, NC

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

TIRE RIMS ARE TOO SOFT!!!! HAVE REPLACE 2 RIMS AND HAVE OWNED VEHICLE LESS THAN 18 MONTHS. DOOR PANELS ARE DEFECTIVE!!! SUNROOF UPHOLSTERY IS DEFECTIVE. ENGINE ROARS. OVER DRIVE BUTTON IS LOCATED IN A BAD PLACE. INSTRUCTIONS ARE CONFUSING BETWEEN PANEL INSTRUCTIONS AND O/D MANUEL. I LOVE TO DRIVE THIS CAR....BUT I HATE IT! AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED!!!( DOT NUMBER: )

NHTSA complaint #719993 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

LA Habra, CA

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

KEY SENSOR FAILED. YH

NHTSA complaint #606993 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

LA Jolla, CA

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

HEATER FAILED. YH

NHTSA complaint #606403 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Douglasville, GA

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

THE SEBRING HAS MULTIPLE STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL DEFECTS WHICH DEVALUE THE CAR. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONED IN SUMMARY.

NHTSA complaint #707449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Dallas, TX

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

BRAKE SYSTEM - CALIPER INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT FACTORY CAUSING ROTOR AND PAD ON FRONT/DRIVER'S SIDE TO FAIL. REMAINING PADS/ROTORS IN FAIR CONDITION. PLASTIC EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE FALLS OFF WILL SPEED ABOVE 45MPH. SUNROOF FAILS TO OPEN OR CLOSE. BATTERY DIED. ANTI-THEFT NOT WORKING

NHTSA complaint #707082 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Center Moriches, NY

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

THE COMPLAINT IS THE OBSTRUCTION IN SEEING OUT OF THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE SINCE THAT IS THE DESIGN OF THE AUTOMOBILE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT HE WOULD TURN OVER MY COMPLAINT TO ENGINEERING.

NHTSA complaint #537611 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Anchorage, AK

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

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.

THE Woodlands, TX

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

REMOTE TRANSMITTER FOR POWER LOCKS FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #543188 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Virgina Beach, VA

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SUN ROOF LEAKING WHEN IT RAINS. THE SEALS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, BUT IT STILL LEAKS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.

NHTSA complaint #830087 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Other 1998 Chrysler Sebring problems

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