1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible review from North America
"Beautiful, but unreliable and a money pit"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I wish I had researched this site before I purchased my car.
Tie rods went, had to replace those.
Rim/tire problems.
Passenger seat won't go front/back.
Door panels falling apart.
Rear view mirror - can't really explain this, it is a piece of crap putting it lightly.
Window off track on the driver's side.
Tires can come off the rims - special Chrysler design.
Window won't work on passenger side.
Engine light constantly coming on.
Alternator had to be replaced.
Must remove front driver tire to replace battery, etc and so on.
This is the worst car I believe ever made.
I always have taken this car to the dealer for repairs, even the simple ones, and spent top dollar because I believe a car should be taken care of, got oil changes right on schedule. None of that matters with this car, this car is not good for 80k+.If you have one that runs great after that, then that is truly an anomaly, trust me.
Most parts are "special" order, meaning they cost more than every other car, and must be specially ordered. You may think you have a mechanic buddy who can work on this car on the side for cheap... LOL forget about it, it ain't happening. The engine is stacked, not a good thing for any mechanic nor your pocket book.
Chrysler should be ashamed for what they have done. Chrysler designed the front end too low, and stacked engine for aesthetics... not practical for the average driver. To date I have not met one mechanic who has had anything good to say about the functionality of this car, other than it looks good.
General comments?
This is an absolutely beautiful car, it is sleek, and just sharp, however it's like that porcelain doll grandma has sitting on the cabinet, or that model plane grandpa has on the wall; nice to look at, but you can't play with it, or it will break!
If you seek a reliable car to get you from point A to B on a regular and consistent basis with little maintenance, this is not the car for you.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 114000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler Neon |
| Date of Entry | 2nd February, 2009 |