10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
22 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
13 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,736 miles

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problem #25

Oct 122006

Sebring 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 18,396 miles
My airbag warning light periodically comes on for approx 30 seconds and then goes off. On 10/12/06 I was driving the vehicle and it came on and off and then remained on. I immediately telephoned the nearest dealership (livonia Chrysler Jeep, Michigan) and took the vehicle in. The light was on and the technician hooked up a hand held diagnostic machine and a "passenger squib open" code came up. I was asked to leave the vehicle. I subsequently received a telephone call stating that the airbag light went off and there were four stored inactive codes. However, since there were no active codes, the problem could not be diagnosed. I inquired if the vehicle was safe to drive and would my airbags work if in an accident or could the airbag deploy for no reason. The representative could not advise me. I stressed my concern but was told to drive the vehicle until the light came on again and to bring it back in. Well, that is what I did this last time. I must admit that the representative was very nice and tried to help, but honestly did not have the answers. On 10/16/06 I picked up the vehicle. No light was on. On 10/17/06 I telephone Chrysler customer service and was instructed to go back to the dealership. I am very concerned with my safety, as well as my family's, and am getting the run around with no answers. I rely on the experts at dealership and do not understand how they can acknowledge there are trouble codes and not be able to advise if the vehicle is safe. Please help! I should also note that eventhough the vehicle is a 1996, there are only 18,396 original miles on it.

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

problem #24

Feb 192004

Sebring

  • 50,000 miles
While driving at 35 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed. Driver sustained face, head, neck and shoulder injuries. A police report was filed.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #23

May 162002

Sebring

  • miles
Consumer stopped at the stop sign when air bag exploded with out striking an object or being hit. Passenger side airbag did not deploy. Cause is still unknown.

- Bridgeton, MO, USA

problem #22

Mar 142002

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 35mph, vehicle was involved in a front collision. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Vehicle totalled, one person was injured.

- Dear Born, MI, USA

problem #21

Feb 132002

Sebring

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 30 mph, and neither air bags deployed. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Jacksonville, NC, USA

problem #20

Jan 262002

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collison. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, resulting in minor injury to driver. Please provide additional information.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #19

Feb 272001

(reported on)

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 40mph front right end hit a wall, and neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

- Pheonix, AZ, USA

problem #18

Jan 042001

Sebring

  • miles
Consumer's vehicle was struck from rear at 30 mph and it caused vehicle to hit another vehicle in front. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Slanton, VA, USA

problem #17

Sep 152000

(reported on)

Sebring

  • miles
Vehicle was in a front end accident at 40 mph, and air bags did not deploy. Dealer has not been contacted.

- Waterford, MI, USA

problem #16

Aug 211999

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No deployment of airbags during 55 mph front end collison which resulted in total property damage.

- Waverly, NE, USA

problem #15

Sep 021999

(reported on)

Sebring

  • miles
While driving at highway speed driver hit a tractor trailer, and dual airbags did not deploy, causing head injuries even with seatbelt on.

- Waverley, NE, USA

problem #14

Nov 111998

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Was traveling approximately 35mph & had a head-on collision with another vehicle after it pulled in front. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Vehicle was not entirely totaled. There were no injuries.

- La Mesa, CA, USA

problem #13

Jun 171998

(reported on)

Sebring

  • miles
Consumer was involved in a 55 mph frontal collision in which the driver's or passenger's air bags did not deploy. Cause unknown.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #12

Jan 301999

Sebring

  • miles
While driving at approximately 60 mph consumer hit a parked vehicle head-on, dual airbags did not deploy, causing head/neck injuries.

- Plymouth, MI, USA

problem #11

Nov 011998

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
During frontal impact accident no deployment of both air bags.

- La Mesa, CA, USA

problem #10

Dec 311998

(reported on)

Sebring

  • miles
Consumer hit another vehicle head-on at least 30-35 mph, dual airbags did not deploy, causing injuries.

- La Mesa, CA, USA

problem #9

Nov 011998

Sebring

  • miles
When driving 30-35 mph frontal impact occurred, neither air bag deployed, .dealer contacted, sent a representative that stated no problem with air bags. Investigation pending. Provide further information.

- Lamesa, CA, USA

problem #8

Jan 231998

(reported on)

Sebring

  • miles
During frontal impact at 40 mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #7

Dec 171997

Sebring

  • miles
In drive-through; vehicle idling & in park; shifted into gear & heard engine rev up; vehicle suddenly accelerated & hit parked semi truck. Neither air bags deployed. Engine pushed to firewall & driver's/passenger's doors damaged severely. Vehicle totaled.

- Maples, FL, USA

problem #6

Jul 241997

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle hit another car in the rear and totaled the veihcle and neither air bag deployed. The dealer said that the body sensor had been pushed back 2-21/2 feet.a lso the dealer said that there was no air code in the computer system.

- Pittsburg, TX, USA

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