1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 4% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle stalls or nearly stalls during operation in an unpredictable manner. Vehicle will restart. The following components have been replaced without improvement: EGR valve, ais motor, PCM, distributor.”
NHTSA complaint #10197845, filed 2007-07, 80,000 miles“Drivers side window, electrical issues, ABS, drivers side window has been repaired by dealer 4 times. Still not fixed, leaks water, electrical issues with door locks and lights coming on and off, and lighter also previously repaired, still a problem, brakes and rotors must be changed once a year, leaks oil. Minor accident a few years ago due to suspected brake issues however, this happened a couple of years ago and too late to prove what I know.”
NHTSA complaint #10010127, filed 2003-03, 25,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 10% |
| 2004 | 15 | 24% |
| 2003 | 5 | 21% |
| 2002 | 41 | 34% |
| 2001 | 62 | 52% |
| 2000 | 7 | 9% |
| 1999 | 9 | 10% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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