10.0

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

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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

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problem #6

Sep 231997

Sebring

  • miles
Prior to recall (97V-015) power mirror switch failure caused a high resistance short circuit.

- Fort Gibso, OK, USA

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problem #5

Jun 251999

(reported on)

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When windows are rolled up, either front or back window will get caught behind the other, not allowing the occupants to exit. Manufacturer has been notified. Windows leak, brakes make noise and sometimes feel like they catch, electric mirrors inoperative, water standing in the drivers rear taillight cover, alarm system inoperative. Nlm

- Ft Gibson, OK, USA

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problem #4

Oct 021998

Sebring

  • miles
Had received recall notice in the mail (#97V01500), manufacturer's recall (3717). Contacted the dealership. After arriving, dealership refused to perform the recall repairs.

- Muskogee, OK, USA

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problem #3

Feb 031998

Sebring

  • miles
NHTSA recall 97V015000 manufacturer recall 717; car was parked and unoccupied and it caught on fire. Fire department came and put fire out. Cut all the wires, to make sure no other fire started. Specialist determined the cause of fire. Dealer and manufacturer contacted to investigate problem.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

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problem #2

May 011997

Sebring

  • miles
Replaced warped front brake rotors/pads. In addition, rear main seal malfunctioned/vc boot cover flew off/ fuel injections dirty and mirror switch failed.

- Independence, MO, USA

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problem #1

Mar 131997

(reported on)

Sebring

  • miles
Recall #97V015000, consumer does not feel switch was replaced because water is still leaking into the switch.

- Grand Terrac, CA, USA

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