1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sebring Convertible years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. That ranks 6th out of 10 Sebring Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (14 complaints, 21%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 3 fires, 8 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 68owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 | 21% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 15% | 86,269 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 13% | 54,819 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 12% | 108,450 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 12% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 10% | 90,400 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 10% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 9% | 55,635 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% | 100,650 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 4% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
Risk: Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Fix: Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on june 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Auto trans ignition-park interlock (EA03011) — opened Jul 17, 2003, closed Jan 30, 2004, led to recall 04V021000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The shifter is not working
I just spent 12.95 on getting a car history report because my title says the car is a reconstructed,totaled title,but receiving your report it says they can't even find title and low and behold it isn't a reconstructed car????i'm confused ...what the hell did i pay for..the family doesn't know…
Brakes failed and immediately went to the floor when braking somewhat hard while hwy traffic was slowing quickly. If i hadn't pulled the emergency brake quickly, there is no telling what might have happened to my family and i. Brake lines rusted through. *ln
I have a 96 chrysler sebring convertible jxi and the seatbelts "lock" in the retracted stage at various times. Both belts lock and unlock at the same time. I don't know how this happens and have been told that i need new seat belts but i can't believe that both belts went bad at the exact same…
This car is a nightmare when it rains. I traveled one and a half hours in a storm. The water on the back drivers side floor where i had clothes in a small pile..they were literally floating from so much water that was pouring in. At any time that i had to stop at a light the water would then come…
Other Chrysler Sebring Convertible years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sebring Convertible | 39 | 0 |
| 2004 Sebring Convertible | 62 | 0 |
| 2003 Sebring Convertible | 24 | 0 |
| 2002 Sebring Convertible | 121 | 0 |
| 2001 Sebring Convertible | 120 | 0 |
| 2000 Sebring Convertible | 78 | 0 |
| 1999 Sebring Convertible | 92 | 1 |
| 1998 Sebring Convertible | 52 | 1 |
| 1997 Sebring Convertible | 77 | 1 |
| 1996 | 68 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Owners most often report electrical system, vehicle speed control, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sebring Convertible model years, the 1996 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.