10.0

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

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problem #7

Jul 312002

Sebring

  • miles
The vehicle would not start due to head gasket, timing belt and coolant filler failure which were replaced.

- Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

problem #6

Jul 252001

Sebring

  • miles
Engine would stall when making a turn and going onto an incline. Vehicle been to a dealer on two occasions, and the problem is stilloccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Pleasanton, CA, USA

problem #5

Oct 052001

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 70 mph, lost power to accelerator and engine died. Had no prior warning. Also, owner's manual states if engine fails there is supposed to be a chime, however there was no chime. Consumer contacted dealer.

- Wayne, NJ, USA

problem #4

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 #3

Nov 261999

Sebring

  • miles
Dealer work on all problems/I believe pohanka sold me a lemon car and dealer wants brake engine down and don't want to fix they original start working on my car.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #2

Aug 161999

(reported on)

Sebring

  • miles
Engine will turn off by itself, completely stalls, causing loss of electrical system and engine. Dealer cannot determine cause of defect.

- Belrose Village, NY, USA

problem #1

May 011998

Sebring

  • miles
Engine light consistently and arbitrarily came on. This time check engine light is on and vehicle cannot be driven. Vehicle is 1 year old and cannot be driven.

- Glenn Dale, MD, USA