1996 Chrysler Sebring vehicle speed control problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1996 Chrysler Sebring — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated without driver intent. She finally got it stopped by putting it in park, using the brakes had no effect. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated there was no recall on her vehicle. The failure and…”
filed Sep 22, 2010
“Consumer stated the throttle sticks, the throttle cable was frayed and the throttle cable/body gasket was removed and replaced. The consumer requests reimbursement, and feels that he was given wrong information from the dealer. *scc”
filed Dec 11, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L V6 ENGINES, THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE…Campaign 02V186000 · Jul 8, 2002
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Sebring years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Sebring | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 Sebring | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 Sebring | 34 | 14% |
| 2007 Sebring | 40 | 12% |
| 2006 Sebring | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 Sebring | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 Sebring | 20 | 9% |
| 2003 Sebring | 3 | 7% |
| 2002 Sebring | 8 | 4% |
| 2001 Sebring | 18 | 7% |
| 2000 Sebring | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 Sebring | 14 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chrysler Sebring
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.