1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 6% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,650 miles. 1 a fire, 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 is totally unmodified! While sitting at a light, I heard a pop (like a balloon popping) and smoke and flame burst from under the hood. Fire department observed fire began in the area of the fuel line and spread into the dashboard. Possible cause was electrical failure causing arc which compromised the rubber fuel hose.”
NHTSA complaint #10240292, filed 2008-08, 100,300 miles“Well when I bought the car the back window was fully out, also when im driving it seems as tho im going slower than what my speedomiter says. The alarm doesnt work at all. My breaks bont fully break on time so I have to stop earlyer than usual.also one day I was in the car and I put the car in drive and the car started to roll back slowly also the stering wheel locked.also when I put gas in it , it says its half empty fast when I only drive around the corner,but when I turn it off and let it sit for a while the meeter goes up.”
NHTSA complaint #10321795, filed 2010-03“Consumer stated the engine would race when traveling at low speeds and at the same time when braking, on one occasion consumer was unable to stop the vehicle even with both feet on the brake, also there was a recall performed on the vehicle regardiing the gas line, however the problem has since reoccured.”
NHTSA complaint #568364, filed 2002-12Fuel system: other model years
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 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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