Wiring problems of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring

Five problems related to wiring have been reported for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2006

Car caught fire while parked in high school parking lot. Fire caused by electrical arcing from side view mirror motor on driver door.

2 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2004

When driving, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was reported, the engine harness wiring had burned.

3 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 07/02/1998

While driving, an electrical short in the wiring of the driver's side door, caused vehicle to catch on fire. Please provide details.

4 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 02/08/1998

Driving the vehicle down the road and started seeing smoke coming from underneath the plastic of the gear shift indicator. Pulled vehicle over to the side of the road and called the fire department. The fireman said it was an electrical fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer.

5 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 02/08/1998

While driving an electrical short in the wiring, caused the vehicle to catch on fire in the console area. Please provide details.

Other Electrical System related problems of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring

Electrical System problems	11
Ignition problems	9
Dash Wiring problems	7
Wiring problems	5
Ignition Switch problems	5
Fuses And Circuit Breaker problems	3
Underhood Wiring problems	2
Horn Assembly problems	2
Battery problems	1
Battery Dead problems	1
Alternator/generator/regulator problems	1
Electrical Failure problems	1

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