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#BS-1996-CHRSEB-7497

1996 Chrysler Sebring

Based on reports from 481 owners and 12 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
481
Crashes
52
Fires
11
Recalls
12
TSBs
121
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 481 complaints, 52 crashes, 11 fires, and 12 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.0x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

stalls out while driving

6 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

ac works intermittently

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

broke timing belt bent valves

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball JointHIGH

42 owners reported suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint issues — failures commonly reported around 76K miles.

!Inspect the Air Bags:frontalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

6
0–30K
10
30–60K
9
60–90K
13
90–120K
1
120–150K
6
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (13 reports) • Median: 76K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint (42 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint42 (9%)
Air Bags:frontal25 (5%)
Structure:body:roof And Pillars20 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline18 (4%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission17 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip16 (3%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components13 (3%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch13 (3%)

1996 Chrysler Sebring: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint Issues

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring, with 42 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 76,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 76K-mile mark.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body:roof And Pillars Issues

Structure:body:roof And Pillars complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:roof and pillars-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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78
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42
02
19
03
18
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3
06
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07
1
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09
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13
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15
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19
4
22

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (12 recalls)

00V421002May 2001

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.

02V186000Aug 2002

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L V6 ENGINES, THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE CAN FRAY CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BIND OR STICK.

06E088000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN TIGAS FUEL PUMP MODULES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AND P/NOS. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES ARE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESS SWELL OF THE FLAPPER VALVE RESTRICTING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.

06E091000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULES, P/NOS. E7089M, E7094M, E7113M, AND E7129M, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESS SWELL OF THE FLAPPER VALVE RESTRICTING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.

07E055000Nov 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY.

+ 7 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Chrysler Sebring is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1996 Chrysler Sebring vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

481

Class avg

236

2.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 481 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 12 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1996 Chrysler Sebring: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chrysler Sebring?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1996 Chrysler Sebring is related to the suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint, with 42 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1996 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
The 1996 Chrysler Sebring has 481 complaints, 52 crash reports, and 11 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.0x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1996 Chrysler Sebring problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1996 Chrysler Sebring have any recalls?
Yes, the 1996 Chrysler Sebring has 12 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chrysler Sebring problems start?
Based on 45 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 76,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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