Trunk Lid problems of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring

Four problems related to trunk lid have been reported for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Trunk Lid problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2005

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.

2 Trunk Lid problem

Failure Date: 03/01/1999

Trunk lid /assembly has worn out, and will not remain open. Could come down on an individual, causing injury. The manufacturer changed the trunk lid design possibly due to defective part and should be on recall.

3 Trunk Lid problem

The consumer stated that the trunk support on passenger side is gone.

4 Trunk Lid problem

Consumer states that Chrysler admitted to the original design of the trunk being defective, consumer states that the dealer required new hinges be installed.


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