10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #11

Aug 162001

(reported on)

Sebring

  • miles
The vehicles distributor was defective causing the vehicle to suddenly hesitate. Nlm

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #10

Aug 162001

(reported on)

Sebring

  • miles
The vehicles distributor was defective causing the vehicle to suddenly hesitate. Nlm

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #9

Jan 062001

Sebring

  • miles
The key gets stuck in the ignition. Nlm

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #8

Feb 082001

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling and without any indication engine would stall. Vehicle has been serviced. Technician stated distributor cap needed to be replaced. The manufacturer's technical bulten states that the problem could be due to excess solder between the coil out put terminal and coil cover plate.

- Beloit, WI, USA

problem #7

Sep 011998

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer has had several problems with vehicle. Brakes do not work, they grind and the pads keep wearing and have to be replaced, dealer stated the problem was with the calipers. Water is leaking into the vehicle due to sunroof being cut too short during recall 99I004, consumer feels there might have been previous problems with water leaking due to a rusted fuse. Speedometer does not work. There is a transmission leak. Air conditioner does not work. Engine light is illuminated. Windows still don't work properly. Mirrors do not work properly after recall 97V015. Vehicle gets poor gas mileage, dealer stated the spark plugs were burnt and fouled, spark plug wires were breaking down and arcing in tubes causing a build up in the throttle body.

- Burmingham, AL, USA

problem #6

Nov 071998

Sebring

  • miles
When attempting to remove the key from the ignition switch, the key is trapped in the ignition. Consumer, therefore, has to play with the key until noticing a clicking sound befor key is removed. Consumer also noted there is a recall due to the same problem, recall number 98V183000. Manufacture states vehicle not included. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer replacing parts.

- Ashland, MA, USA

problem #5

Jun 041998

(reported on)

Sebring

  • miles
Key can come out of ignition when vehicle is put in all gear position, causing the vehicle to roll away if it is parked on any type of incline.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #4

Dec 261996

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driving the vehcile at 60mph, vehcile lost all fuel while driving, had no fuel going into engine.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #3

Dec 031996

(reported on)

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When pressing on the accelerator the car stalls, took to dealer four times, can't find problem.

- Kingsland, GA, USA

problem #2

May 111996

Sebring

  • miles
Safety interlock system is jamming, cannot get key out of ignition.

- Troy, OH, USA

problem #1

Mar 111996

Sebring

  • miles
When the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle cuts off, causing the consumer to have an accident.

- Bladensburg, MD, USA