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.
A
16
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
637.5%
Power Window Devices AND Controls
318.8%
Rearview Mirrors/Devices
212.5%
Windshield
16.3%
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
16.3%
Fan/Motor
16.3%
Rear Window
16.3%
Visibility
16.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers across every Chrysler Sebring year
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.
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.
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 milesDallas, 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.