1998 Chrysler Sebring Coupe LXi review from North America
"I love this car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front end bumper has split & hangs lower due to hitting bottom coming out of steep driveways/parking lots.
Inside mirror dimmer & lights on the bottom do not work... compass is still functioning.
Driver's side door handle broke off... had fixed... 3 months later the passenger's side broke off... have not had that fixed... it's been about 4 years.
Passenger's side door panel kept coming off the clips... changed the clips, re-attached the same panel & it has not been a problem.
Sunroof leaked, but had the drain cleaned out & now it's fine.
Trunk rattles... cannot find out what the cause is.
I have a strange problem that keeps haunting this car... car will start to run rough & then shut off...won't restart... check engine light flashes... had the car towed to the repair shop after it sat overnight & they claim they could not duplicate this problem... the car ran like a dream. This has happened twice more to me with same result... shut it off for a while & it runs OK.
Leaks oil...can't find out where... I think it may be the oil pan, but I keep up on making sure it's filled.
Leaks radiator fluid... I was not aware, so it overheated once (my fault).
General comments?
I love this car, even with the problems I've had because they have been minor.
This car still gets great mileage & doesn't cost me much to keep it running.
Only thing that really worries me is the check engine thing... don't know when that may turn into a potential BIG problem, but I've had it for 8 1/2 years... this baby doesn't owe me anything!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 49000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota 4Runner |
| Date of Entry | 8th September, 2009 |