5.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,208 miles

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problem #6

Apr 212003

Sebring 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 97,250 miles
Outside driver door handle failure on 1997 Chrysler Sebring lxi.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #5

Feb 022001

(reported on)

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Three months after purchase the consumer noticed that the door panel was loose and had a body shop push it back in place, a few months later while driving the entire door panel came off the vehicle almost hitting another vehicle, dealer claimed that this happened to all 1997 Sebrings but they refused to replace panel because the warranty was expired. Nlm

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #4

Jan 012000

Sebring

  • miles
Passenger's side molding is hanging off side of door. There was a recall for this problem. Molding is plastic, and there is a defect in plastic. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #3

Dec 202000

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall 97V201000; lower ball joint with control on both sides, dealer stated that this vehicle's VIN number was not included in recall. Rotors, brake pads and calipers needed replaced. Vehicle experienced an oil leak. Locks do not work.

- Maple Heights, OH, USA

problem #2

May 291998

(reported on)

Sebring

  • miles
Door panel failed resulting in the inability to open from interior.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #1

May 291998

(reported on)

Sebring

  • miles
Door lock fails intermittently.

- Arlington, VA, USA