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Chrysler Sebring CoupeModel year report

1996 Chrysler Sebring Coupe Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
129,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Coupe (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Coupe. The part named most often is suspension, with 7 complaints (78% of the total), followed by equipment (1) and transmission and drivetrain (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 129,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 20 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Suspension: “Last week while driving in my 1996 Chrysler sebring on the freeway my lower ball joint disconnected from my car sending car out of control. The wheel ended up underneath my car the rim spark and lighted the tire on fire. I fractured my knee in the accident and have extensive damage to my vehicle I dont not feel safe in this car, I am filing a suit against Chrysler this should of never happened. I need info on how to deal with this matter”

NHTSA complaint #10020929, filed 2003-06, 136,000 miles

Equipment: “On december 2000, the lower control arms of the suspension of my 1996 Chrysler sebring were replaced. The replacement was due to noise and steering problems of the car. The lower control arms were then replaced due to the complaint and a recall on the lower control arms. On 26 january 2004, the lower control arm on the drivers side of the car failed as I drove in downtown atlanta. The failure caused the cv axle to dislodge from the engine and damage the braking system and body of the car. I the proceeded to contact Chrysler for an investigation. The case # is 120-241-89. …”

NHTSA complaint #10058201, filed 2004-02, 146,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “Dt: the contact owns a 1996 Chrysler sebring couple lx. The throttle control is sticking. If coming to a stop the vehicle will continue on at a full throttle. The contact contacted Chrysler about recalls, and they said there were no recalls. The main computer had to be replaced, but that replacement was not related to this problem. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and they told the contact that there were false signals from the idle air control solenoid to the main computer, causing the throttle control to stick. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealership yet. …”

NHTSA complaint #10133092, filed 2005-09

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 120,000 and 136,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–100100%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 129,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Coupe in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 20 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 20 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chrysler Sebring Coupe

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2005740,2920———Not enough data
2003565,4690———Not enough data
20021632,7810———Stable
20011962,5000———Stable
19969129,0000———Not enough data

All Chrysler Sebring Coupe model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Coupe have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Coupe as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Coupe is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 7 complaints (78% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.

Has the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Coupe been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Coupe reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 129,000 miles and the middle half falls between 120,000 and 136,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.