9.9

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

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problem #1

Nov 042005

Sebring

  • 188 miles
'all computer electrical systems periodically, sporadically shut down completely: Electrical circuit failure 'I am trapped, locked in my car with no safety, dash, window or temperature controls 'at night, my headlights flicker then go out 'steering/upper control arm appears to be cracked 'transmission doesn't shift, it slams into gear at ten miles per hour or 50 miles P/H 'something in the undercarriage is snapping loudly when turning or going over speed bumps, something in steering column 'driving over speed bumps: The front and rear loudly creak and groan 'air bag light sporadically stays on'then off'then on again 'engine light sporadically comes on'then off'then on again 'runs like a truck, chugs, rattles 'cylinder one misfire at 45K. These are platinum plugs which do not require changing until 100K 'coolant housing cracked causing coolant gauge to approach red zone and require replacement. Chrysler was aware of this problem but did not notify owner of recall item. My cost: $200 'driver's window shudders when rolling up and down.

- Laguna Niguel, CA, USA