The only problem I've really had to deal with is the power sunroof ($900), and the front end is way too low. The front end is broken and if I got it fixed it's so low that it'd just break again. Every Sebring I've seen has a broken front end.
Great car! Looks really nice and has a lot of nice features! I'm in love with it besides the fact that things like the low profile tires and the sunroof are expensive to replace. Great on gas mileage!
I am considering buying a 96' Seabring LX and I wanted to know what kind of gas mileage you got and how expensive is it to ensure. If anybody could also point out a few things to watch out for that would be nice. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
My advice is to just watch out for the front end, don't park over any stones. And The radio is almost always defective, so either replace it or take it to a specialist. Little things are different in each car. I've been in three and each ones had different problems. Mines got none at the moment...
Watch out for the wheel bearings, ball joints, rotors, transmission, brakes, and the list goes on. Still wanna buy a Sebring??
I own a 96 chrysler sebring lxi I've replaced rotors, brakes, suspension parts like balljoints, but does are under recall by Dodge Dealer, but it doesn't matter what car you buy they all will need repairs in the future. The 96 chrysler sebring lxi is got very nice look it and I think it's a cool car to own.
I have one now, and so far so good. I bought it at 70k and now it has 83k, no problems yet. Make sure to maintain this vehicle, when problems arise, fix 'em!!! Comments on the cars look all the time, nice paint. Low front end, always broke, just cut it out!!!
My last comment was at 70k, now I'm at 101k. Small problems, self maintained all. Biggest one was the fact that the water pump went out, Don't GET ONE PUT IN FROM THE DEALER!! I did it myself, bought the part from napa auto parts and installed 2 days time, cost 100 bucks compared to 1,000 dollars at a dealership, chrysler dealership that is..
If you like to spend a lot of money and have your car towed to a mechanic, then I'd have to say you're in luck.
I have a 1996 Sebring LXi, it's at 170,000 miles.
I've replaced all 02 sensors 5 times.
All 4 ball joints twice, and the back wheel bearings 3 times.
I've had a problem with the transmission in the winter. When it's cold, the transmission is stuck in low gear or no gear until it warms up.
The heater inside the car recently took a crap.
The front head lights are fogged on the covers on the inside, I've replaced them 3 times.
The radiator leaks, I've replaced the thermostat and water pump too many times to name, and it's still leaking, and no one can find where it is coming from.
The tires wear on the inside. Brakes and rotors seem to go fast on this car, and the gas mileage is not all that great.
The most recent problem is that the car won't start, and the dealership says that this is a common problem with the car; most times you'll spend 4 thousand trying to replace and fix parts and the car still won't run. So it's a nice lawn ornamant.
It's a very nice looking car, but everything that has gone wrong is a common problem with this year and make. Looks aren't everything, especially when it leaves you broke in the long run.
Note: A Comments RSS Feed is available. New comments appear in the Members Area before the main site