1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 13%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,819miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 13% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,819 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.
“When it rained, water leaked inside the vehicle. Dealer repaired drain hoses at rear. Burning wire smell with heater on. Lack of power. Radio inoperative. Erratic operation of the dash lights. Mirror lights stayed on when vehicle was shut off. Dealer inspected electrical connections to heater. Checked wiring under dash and found ok. Disconnected sterio power amp and reset body control module.”
NHTSA complaint #10014596, filed 2003-03, 84,638 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 miles“This car is a nightmare when it rains. I traveled one and a half hours in a storm. The water on the back drivers side floor where I had clothes in a small pile..they were literally floating from so much water that was pouring in. At any time that I had to stop at a light the water would then come to the front in a huge wave of water. What the heck is that?”
NHTSA complaint #10331333, filed 2010-05“Trunk springs for trunk lid no longer work. Have to hold trunk open manually. Springs are no longer available because of changes Chrysler has made so I have to pay to have springs rewelded. Trunk lid has hit me in head on occasion.why should I pay for rewelding because of your changes on something so simple”
NHTSA complaint #10124420, filed 2005-06“We compalined to our local service dealer, croton dodge in croton ny of a water leak from the car wash, the dealer discovered that the arm supporting convertible roof had cracked completely all the way through. Dodge says that because it is a frame problem and because of the mileage they are not responsible. Since when does a vehicle owner have to protect himself from metal failure of a car frame? Isn't it reasonable to expect a car frame to last the life of a car? Croton dodge has estimated this job to cost well in excess of $2500. Your assistancew is greatky appreciated.”
NHTSA complaint #740659, filed 2001-02Related service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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