1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible jxi review from North America

The car would start, then the security system would shut everything down. After three attempts the engine would be disabled and the car would have to be towed. This has happened seven times. It happened on an island, I had to have the car towed to the island dealer, (they could not fix it) towed from there to the ferry, pushed on the ferry, the ferry ride, pushed off the ferry and towed to the nearest shop to have the computer replaced for the second time, (of three). A year ago they replaced the dashboard cluster, this seems to have taken care of the security system problem. This problem was particularly aggravating since the car worked fine, but the security system would not let me use the car.

Since the dealer replaced the dash cluster, when the interior of the car gets hot, (sitting out on a sunny day) the gages quit working, the air will not chill and the top won't pop, perfect for a hot sunny day with a convertible. What did I buy a convertible for? After driving for 30 to 60 minutes depending on the air temp these problems go away and everything starts working again after something (who knows what) cools off.

I may have gotten a lemon, but how can dealership let the same problem keep happening over and over. The problem should have been fixed and done with.

The car itself performs well, is roomy and comfortable, while short of a sports car it gets twice the mileage with good pick-up and handling.

I will never ever buy a Chrysler again.