10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,476 miles

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problem #9

May 032006

Sebring 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 178,000 miles
: the contact stated the floor shifter will not stay in park and the key will not come out of the ignition. There is a NHTSA recall, # 04V021000, regarding the automatic transmission: Lever and linkage: Floor shift. The model was not included in the recall.

- Jackson, MS, USA

problem #8

Mar 012005

Sebring 6-cyl

  • miles
Recall reimbursement request for transaxle shifter ignition/park interlock. The shifter assembly had broken.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #7

Dec 142004

Sebring 6-cyl

  • 49,286 miles
Recall campaign: Notice for Chrysler sebring 1999 transaxle. The consumer request reimbursement for the distance he had to travel to have the recall done.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #6

Dec 012004

Sebring 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Recall campaign concerning transaxle floor shifter ignition/park interlock, consumer request this part to be install. Since the installation of the transaxle floor shifter ignition/park interlock recall, the power top switch on the console did not seat properly and other prolems were; the service engine light had illuminated, a groan would be present in the front end when making a right turn, when going down hill or when braking fast. The consumer stated he was able to remove the key from the ignition even when the gear is not in park.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #5

Jan 032005

Sebring 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The consumer received a recall notice(00V421002) lower ball joint boot. After the work was done the consumer had an accident. The consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. The driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and hit a curb. The vehicle stalled and the driver was unable to restart. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The driver went to the hospital on his own. The problem has been undetermined at this time. Chrysler service manager faulkner. The vehicle stalled and the gear shift failed which may have caused the accident. Per inspection, the steering was found damaged. Refer to recall#01I012000.

- Apple Valley, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 012004

Sebring

  • miles
Main transmission seal failure, pan gasket failure, bushings and support bracket failure. The consumer received a recall letter regarding a defective interlock. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs, however the consumer believed since the recall was performed, additional problems with the transmission had arisen. The consumer was told the problems that have occurred had not to do with the recall. Prior to receiving the recall notice, on several occasions, the consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition when the vehicle was not in park, on another occasion, the vehicle rolled into a parking garage which caused damaged to the consumers rear bumper.

- Kapolei, HI, USA

problem #3

Jul 312004

Sebring 6-cyl

  • miles
Dealership to help consumer correct the transaxle floor shifter ignition park interlock. The consumer had a bad experience while attempting to have the vehicle's recall work done at the dealership(recall # 04V021000). The dealer indicated that the recall work could not be done on a Saturday therefore the consumer made eventually able to made a Saturday appointment but when she arrived her appointment was not recorded. The consumer was then told that the minimum wait was 2 hours to have the vehicle repaired. The consumer refused to wait two hours.

- Lombard, IL, USA

problem #2

Aug 022004

Sebring 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles
Recall 04V021000 concerning floor shift ignition park interlock. Vehicle was taken in for recall repairs, but the problem still persisted. The key could be taken out of the ignition when the vehicle was running. Also, gear shift could be moved when the key was out of the ignition.

- Waukesha, WI, USA

problem #1

Jul 082004

Sebring 6-cyl

  • 120,000 miles
While the vehicle was parked it rolled backward and into a tree. The key was not inside the ignition switch and vehicle was turned off. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.

- Madison, TN, USA