9.6

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

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problem #14

Dec 161998

Sebring 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I have a Chrysler Sebring lxi 1998 with 17 in. Low profile wheels currently 64,000. I notice that city driving has been extremely hard on my wheels. The first year that I had it, the rims bent under regular road travel. The inability to handle regular driving appears to be to uncommon and I felt that I must file a complaint before this goes unnoticed.

- Richmond Heights, OH, USA

problem #13

Aug 192001

Sebring 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,000 miles
All four rims are causing the tires to lose air pressure. Consumer had to replace air in right front tire every morning, left front tire once a week, and both rear tires every 3-4 weeks. Dealer was notified.

- Bedford Corners, NY, USA

problem #12

Sep 162002

Sebring

  • miles
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the rim is cutting the tire causing the tire to lose air and the consumer is force to pull over. Dealer notified.

- Sanford, FL, USA

problem #11

Nov 082001

(reported on)

Sebring

  • miles
Possibly wheel rim failure.

- Wakefield, MA, USA

problem #10

Mar 212001

(reported on)

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rims are bending easily and tires will not stay inflated. Consumer had to have rims repaired 7 times. Consumer also started a file with Chrysler #8432551.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #9

Jan 172001

Sebring

  • miles
I have had 4 flat tires since I purchase the vehicle less than a year ago. At first I thought it was the tires, but after the fourth flat, and seeing other complaints on this website, I realized it was the car. The rims bend, releasing air and the tires go flat. Then the rim wrecks the tire, and bends further. Essentially, it is a car that can't even be driven. The previous owner had to also replace all 4 tires but didn't tell me until later, and sold the car to me with only 10,000 miles on it. At $200 a peice, it really adds up. I have contacted Chrysler and they continue to drag their feet. I feel these cars should be re-called, especially after hearing the numerous complaints from other Sebring owners having the same problems. (tiresize: 2155017)( dot number: Tire size: 2155017 )

- Napervill, IL, USA

problem #8

Feb 122001

Sebring

  • miles
In 2.5 yrs I have had 5 rims bend resulting in blown tires. Very poor design. Chrysler needs to handle this before somone gets hurt or dies!!! and it is very expensive!!! (tiresize: P215/50R17)( dot number: Tire size: P215/50R17 )

- Winsor , Ontario, Canada, MI, USA

problem #7

Aug 292000

Sebring

  • miles
Side molding fell off on the freeway. Brakes vibrated. Dealer said it was normal wear. Rims have bent several times. Front end was very low to the ground. Engine died becuase serpentine time belt came off, causing engine to cease. Dealer tried to repair problem, but it still squealed. Dealer couldn't remedy the problem.

- Pleasant Hill, CA, USA

problem #6

May 082000

(reported on)

Sebring

  • miles
Replaced the rims on all four wheels five times due to premature cracking.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #5

May 032000

Sebring

  • miles
All four wheel rims bent, causing steering problems which may result in loss of control. Dealer said consumer needed to replace all the rims. Previously, replaced front brake rotors.

- West Lake, OH, USA

problem #4

Feb 122000

Sebring

  • miles
Tire rims are too soft!!!! have replace 2 rims and have owned vehicle less than 18 months. Door panels are defective!!! sunroof upholstery is defective. Engine roars. Over drive button is located in a bad place. Instructions are confusing between panel instructions and O/D manuel. I love to drive this car....but I hate it! am extremely disappointed!!!( dot number: )

- Highlands, NC, USA

problem #3

Feb 062000

Sebring

  • miles
Wheel rims leak air, cousing tires to go flat.

- Beaufort, SC, USA

problem #2

May 301999

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The rims on all four wheels are bent due to a defective design which may cause a tire blowout. Common problem.

- Brunswick, OH, USA

problem #1

Feb 021998

Sebring

  • miles
When drving at any speed the outside frame panel on the driver's side and the passenger's side is coming off. Also, all four wheel rims are bend and sticking in the tires.

- Hammond, IN, USA