1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible JX review from North America
"This car was not worth the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought a 1999 Sebring Conv. new. I have had numerous problem in the 7 years I have had it.
It would miss so bad it wouldn't hardly run.
It had to have the many part in the front end replaced over and over again.
The frame that holds the top onto the body of the car broke in half on both sides.
The seal on the back window/top broke.
The rear defrost wires came off of the window.
The body of the car holds water.
The cruise control doesn't always work.
Sometimes the transmission shift like I've been hit from behind.
It clunks and bangs as it goes down the road.
It has a horrible shake like I am driving on flat tires.
General comments?
I have put 5 to 6 thousand dollars in this car trying to fix it, but it seems to be the mystery car. It might run terrible for a day or a week, and then be the best car for a couple of months before it started acting up again.
I started out leasing this car, and went over the mileage so I had to keep it because the value dropped so much I was always 2 to 4 thousand upside down on what I owed. It took over 6 years to pay for it. I don't recommend a lease and I don't recommend Chrysler. They believe in bulletins not recalls, which means you pay for it, not them, even if it is a defect.
I won't buy another Chrysler, nor can I afford to.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 22 miles |
| Most recent distance | 148000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler Sebring Convertible |
| Date of Entry | 15th August, 2006 |