1998 Chrysler Sebring Coupe Reviews - Page 7 of 8

First thing was the thermostat and thermostat housing, including surrounding hoses. This was causing car to slightly overheat at long stops.

A slight rattling noise started to sound under the car, right below the passenger.

Finally, the recall of the ball joints.

Aside from a little maintainence, this car runs beautifully and is a very pretty looking car. Responds very well to my sometimes heavy foot.

I don't see why so many people complain. Just fix a few bugs and it's a wonderful car.

The first problem I had with my Sebring was that the compact disc player broke. I could no longer play compact disc's and that was all of three months after I bought the car. I also noticed that the paint was wearing off of the top of the molding on the door. Instead of replacing the molding the repair shop tried to touch up the paint - a four year old could have done better with white out.

The next problem with my Sebring was the brakes. The were squealing incessantly and when I took the car in (with only 25,000 miles on it) I was told I not only needed new brakes, but also new rotors. When I questioned this, I was told that it was normal to replace the brakes at 25,000 miles. To top it off, the brakes continued to squeal and still do.

After the brakes, it was a speed sensor which caused my check engine light to come on. Of course when it was towed in to have that repaired, they graciously informed me of the ball joint recall, and repaired that at the same time.

Now, two weeks after the speed sensor, my driver's side door handle broke. Again, took the car in for repair and was told that it was not covered under my warranty. I guess that car handles falling off is something that just happens as the car gets older???

And the hits just keep on coming...

My car before this was a Toyota Corolla. It was 12 years old with 175,000 miles on it and it ran like a champ.

Battery went out 3 weeks after purchasing.

Passenger side door panel fell off.

Brakes squeaked and had to replace the discs.

There is currently a popping noise heard under the car when I turn. Need to get that checked.

Not very happy at all.

I've heard the same complaints from other Sebring owners - same things have gone wrong.

Major mistakes in the building of this car.

Nothing yet...

Cup holder spring is sprung.

Someone scratched it.

Um, no complaints...

I don't know why anyone would complain about this car... basic maintenance will keep it from falling apart.. It is a fine, fine vehicle and mine drives like a Lexus... if you get one that is bad... give it back and get a new one... they are worth it...

I bought the car 07-03-98.

Since 10-99, the brakes were the first thing to go.

The sunroof failed.

At 22,000 miles the bottom of the car began to feel like it was falling out, everything from the steering column to the struts have been replaced under this nightmare of a car.

The side cladding on both doors has fallen off and had to be replaced.

The trunk latch will not work to open the trunk from the inside, nor will the key open the trunk easily.

The front panel is too low on the pavement.

The entire back bumper has had to be replaced, all of the original paint came off the back bumper.

The steering in this car is unreal, it feels like it is not safe to drive, and the service departments are on their last nerve.

If you come in close contact with a 1998 Chrysler Sebring LXI... HIDE YOUR WALLET!!!