1997 Chrysler Sebring Coupe Lxi from North America - Comments

CD Player doesn't work, Transmission blew at 40,000 miles. Engine had to be Rebuilt at 65,000 miles. Front Ball joints and arms have broken off. Front Bumper badly damaged and had to be replaced. Rims bend to easily. Front speakers had to be replaced. Brakes have to constantly be fixed as well as the replacement of struts.

This car is a like a bad joke from day one. The car was built not-to-last. The transmission was rebuilt, even after careful maintenance and oil checks the engine had several leaks. The Chrysler dealer who was servicing my car told me that this car was no good and that I should get rid of it ASAP. This made me extremely upset because chrylser is the one who sold me the car.

While driving to work one Sunday the Ball Joints broke & the day after I received a recall in the mail.

The side of the door is coming off.

You actually spend more fixing the car then what it is worth. NEVER BUY A CHRYSLER!

Before this person buys another car they might want to review all aspects of the car they are buying. Yes, american cars have problems, but so does every other auto maker, with so many moving parts something is bound to go wrong. If they ever find a car that never needs repair work please let me know what type of vehicle it is because I haven't found one yet that doesn't. You might look at a Honda, oh I'm sorry they have maintenance issues also, not many, but enough to make you believe my previous statement. Or maybe a German auto, but who wants to pay 50k for a car, not to mention if anything does happen to it get ready to pay and arm and a leg. GOOD LUCK!!!

I agree, never buy a Chrysler. I understand some repairs will be needed due to wear and tear, but the amount of problems with my Sebring are outrageous. From all 4 wheel bearings, rotors, ball joints, transmission, exhaust, moon roof, stereo, you name it, I had to replace it. Also, I don't understand a Chrysler having a Mitsubishi engine. Since the parts are foreign, they need to be factory special ordered and cost 3x more than other car parts. I hate Chrysler and wouldn't recommend one to any one.

I completely agree with the Chrysler Sebring being a bag full of problems. My Check engine light has been on for the last 3 years now (occasionally shutting off to only come back on) and when I have brought it back to the dealership they told me that just happens sometimes and that all they need to do is reset it. I find that oddly shady. My front right brake fell off the other morning on my way to work and I am unable to drive anymore due to not risking my life in such a poor car. Poor wiring under the hood has caused my car to shut off on many occasions, resulting in loss of work time and important events. AAA loves me... I make them money with this car. $3000 worth of repairs were done within the first month of ownership (under warranty). Worst car ever... I will be lucky if the starter works for me in the morning when I go to work. I am trading it in come this week for another car... finally because the resale loses $1000 for every week that passes. Disgusting!

This is a Mitsubishi top to bottom, so do not point to this as a claim against American Cars. I do question Daimler/Chrysler's decision to continue to market this Mitsubishi product. Look at reviews for the sedan, a real Chrysler product. They are much better.

My chrysler sebring lxi, is a piece of junk also, the check engine light is on, have had to replace brakes every 6 months, side of door is coming off, have had to get an oxygen sensor, rims are bent...3 of them also speakers burst very quickly in front end, veh looks good, but is a shotty piece of work..

I am quickly becoming disappointed in my Sebring lxi. I'm constantly replacing brakes, 2 speakers are blown, the transmission slips, the drivers door is coming apart, the check engine light has been reset 3 times and remains lit. The struts are terrible. All it has going for it is how it looks.

I own a 1997 Sebring, and from the day it left the dealer I have had nothing, but troubles. It rained the day I bought the car and discovered how much a convertible leaks.

I had to replace the transmission before I had the car 2 years, brakes and rotors, odometer and tach never light up, a front end squeak that gets louder by the day, tie rods broke and my car crashed to the ground when I was driving with my infant, it doesn't even look that great anymore due to the blind spots, I crashed into a light post when backing out of a parking spot. The 02 sensor was replaced, the clearcoat on the rims is peeling off so the wheels look dirty all of the time, the front speakers are blown, the door speaker covers are crushed (cheap plastic) the interior is full of mildew due to the leaking, the clamps holding the sun visors snapped off (cheap plastic again) the car constantly wanders to the right even though its been aligned many times, and the remote entry has never worked. The only positive note is that it starts every morning even in the harsh winter, and has a great heater.

I have a 1995 Chrysler Sebring LXI, mine is obviously not as bad as some others who have posted. The most I've had to do really is replace a rod. I don't think they are bad cars. I actually love my car. Two of my speakers are blown completely, BUT if you knew the previous owner, it would explain it. The only thing that I really have had a problem with is, when they were messing with something in the door they did something to it to where the window buttons fall so you can't roll them down without putting a bracket on it, or pulling up on one and rolling the other down.

My 2000 has been a great car. I've had it since it was practically new, and 100k later, no complaints. I've had to spend a bit of money (and yes, sometimes it's annoying), but hey, it isn't new! I care for my cars, with a lot of preventative maintenance, and it helps. The 95 Coupe I owned prior was the same way, I took care of it, and it returned the favor. I find the problem is many people buy old (often neglected) cars, then rant about all the problems they have. I'm not saying this is the case in this instance, but overall, my experience has been great!