MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

● Typical for this model
1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:43:30.763Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Sebring Convertible Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1996: 68 complaints 1996 1997: 77 complaints 1998: 52 complaints 1998 1999: 92 complaints 2000: 78 complaints 2000 2001: 120 complaints 2002: 121 complaints 2002 2003: 24 complaints 2004: 62 complaints 2004 2005: 39 complaints 2005
1996: 68 complaints
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YearComplaints
199668
199777
199852
199992
200078
2001120
2002121
200324
200462
200539

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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...

NHTSA ODI report, 20150209

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16%

16% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cables and accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 75 MPH, AND LOST CONTROL. VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE TRAFFIC BARRIERS APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES BEFORE STOPPING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010928

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing roof and pillars and body.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW, ELECTRICAL ISSUES, ABS, DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY DEALER 4 TIMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030307

Also filed under EQUIPMENT and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift.

CRASH
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000217

SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing lower ball joint and lower arm.

CRASH INJURY
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THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND SPUN FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND CRASHED IN AN IMBANKMENT, POSSIBLY THE LOWER AND UPPER CONTROL ARM FAILURE. ALSO CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *YH

NHTSA ODI report, 20020719

THE SHIFTER IS NOT WORKING

NHTSA ODI report, 20181123

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and SERVICE BRAKES

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20030717 — EA (closed 20040130)

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

R 20040614 — power train

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 AL

Remedy: 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

Campaign 04V021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091109 — suspension

QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINI

Remedy: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.

Campaign 09E056000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20110128 — suspension

FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.

Campaign 10E059000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V021000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E056000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10E059000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ▲ 1998 ● 2004

WORST YEARS

◆ 2002 ◆ 2001 ● 1999

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.