1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 10% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,400 miles.
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.
“I have a 96 Chrysler Sebring Convertible jxi and the seatbelts lock in the retracted stage at various times. Both belts lock and unlock at the same time. I don't know how this happens and have been told that I need new seat belts but I can't believe that both belts went bad at the exact same time, and that the release at the same time. I have read online that this is a common occurrence in this year and model of the sebring.”
NHTSA complaint #10364079, filed 2010-11, 117,000 miles“Front seat belts locked and wont work...the dealership that im having this worked on was going to charge me $756.00 to fix...Chrysler is going to pay all but $200.00..since this is a safety issue and I believe a defect...I think they should be fixed at no charge.......”
NHTSA complaint #10064534, filed 2004-04, 63,800 miles“Callled dealer numerous times regardigng the failure of the seat belt. Dealer states not under warranty and estimates repair costing 60-300 to fix, I requested repeatedtly for a Chrysler rep to contact me rgarding this problem as I feel it is a safety issue but to no avail. I have contacted Chrysler directly but they will not repair without an estimate from the dealer. Due to the lack of response form mike shad, icontacted frank griffin chrylser in orange park, fl but they do not return my calls either. …”
NHTSA complaint #711295, filed 2000-04“Wishing to install an infant car seat in back seat, discovered that no locks are present on the back seat seat belts allowing any passengers to be thrown from vehicle. This is especially dangerous in a convertible.”
NHTSA complaint #10214417, filed 2008-01Seat belts: 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 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsFuel system
4 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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