1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“While driving 30 MPH manual transmission went out of shift, and the ignition locked. Dealer stated they had done repairs under the recall, however the problem still exists.”

“Dt: consumer received NHTSA recall 04v021000. Checked vehicle, and consumer found that vehicle did have a transmission problem. Consumer took vehicle to dealer. Once consumer picked up vehicle from dealer found that vehicle would still come out of park without key in ignition. Consumer contacted the dealer again, and dealer told consumer that she would have to pay for a cable to be replaced. However, dealer did not fix the problem. Also, consumer contacted manufacturer, and manufacturer told consumer that vehicle could be taken to another dealer. …”

“Purchased vehicle in apr 05 from friends. Without the key in the ignition, the button can be pressed and the shift lever moved. While running, the button can be pressed and the shift lever moved without having to put foot on the brake pedal. Vehicle brought in to dealer and recall c45 alleged to be completed 10-25-05. Due to my children now use the car, a return was made to a dealer 12-01-09 for recall. Invoice states reinspect recall #c45. While waiting, service advisor appeared to discuss recall and state that I needed to replace the interlock cable. …”

“Dt: the contact could take vehicle out of park without pressing the brake. He received a recall notice of a safety defect. He notified the dealer, and they said the recall he got should have taken care of the problem. The dealership repaired the recall, but the problem still existed. He has not contacted the manufacturer. The consumer was told the shift interlock was not available on this particular model. Updated 11/16/05.”

“Vehicle roll back occurred when gear shift was knocked out of park. While the vehicle was in park, the consumer's granddaughter accidentally hit the gear shift stick and the vehicle rolled backwards. (the consumer has since sold the vehicle)”