1996 Chrysler Sebring Coupe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sebring Coupe years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Coupe. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Sebring Coupe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (7 complaints, 78%), typically at around 129,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chrysler Sebring Coupe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 7 | 78% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 11% | 146,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chrysler Sebring Coupe recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Coupe.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1996 chrysler sebring coupe. Consumer writes regarding chrysler employee lunch break activities *tgw the consumer stated he experienced mechanical failure while driving 20 mph. The left front ball joint suddenly separated and jammed the tire up into the fender well at an awkward angle. The consumer…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph, the front end of the vehicle shook, which caused a loss of vehicle control. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, who determined that the rubber on the front lower ball joints had split. There was a nhtsa recall # 99v066003 which pertained to…
Dt: the contact owns a 1996 chrysler sebring couple lx. The throttle control is sticking. If coming to a stop the vehicle will continue on at a full throttle. The contact contacted chrysler about recalls, and they said there were no recalls. The main computer had to be replaced, but that…
On may 5, 2005 while on interstate 95 in virginia the low ball joint on the right front side of my 1996 chrysler sebring seperated from my vehicle causing me to lose control on the vehicle and stopping in the fast lane on the busy interstate highway unable to move it causing damage to the body of…
Was driving down the road approximately going 65 mph. The front drivers side lower ball joint broke, causing the whole front of vehicle to drop to the ground. Slide a cross two lanes of traffic and 1 block later vehicle came to a stop. Also having problems with rear struts. I have had all parts…
Other Chrysler Sebring Coupe years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sebring Coupe | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 Sebring Coupe | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 Sebring Coupe | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 Sebring Coupe | 19 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Coupe?
Owners most often report suspension, equipment, power train problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Coupe?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Coupe a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sebring Coupe model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.