Seven problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1998 Chrysler Sebring. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Upon attempting to start the car, I had to put the car in neutral or jiggle the gear in park in order to start the car. I replaced the starter thinking that was why the car would not start. I was informed by several auto part stores that I would have to replace the neutral safety switch, had that replaced and the car still would not start. I had my car towed to ganley Dodge to have them put the transmission back into my car, which cost me $70 plus $180 diagnostic. The ganley Dodge gave me a quote of $3500 for a new transmission. That was not in my budget, I then had my car towed by transmission world to their shop, I explained to them the problems I was having with my car, prior to this I didn't have any problems with the transmission. It took transmission world a week before they could get the transmission out of the car, to have the transmission taken out and taken apart to find out what was wrong it cost me $2,037. 00 for a 3 year warranty on a new transmission.
While driving vehicle down shifted on its own. Consumer was at an intersection and shifter would not move. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced.
Transmission and brakes are terrible. Brakes shake and shudder and barely stop the car. Transmission humss and shifts badly.
I am the owner of a 1998 Chrysler Sebring, and recently have had problems with the transmission (automatic) not shifting correctly. We took the vehicle in to have it checked out and the shop said that this is a common problem with this vehicle. They said that when the ect module inside the transmission goes bad, it causes the whole transmission to burn out. We took the vehicle to the local Chrysler dealer to get a second opinion and they too confirmed that the transmission had gone bad, due to the module going out. My boyfriend works in the automotive parts business and he talked to a few shops about this vehicle and they all said that this is a common problem for the Chrysler Sebring. The vehicle has about 112k miles. We were quoted 3k to repair the vehicle at the Chrysler dealer. Ts.
Tire rims are too soft!!!! have replace 2 rims and have owned vehicle less than 18 months. Door panels are defective!!! sunroof upholstery is defective. Engine roars. Over drive button is located in a bad place. Instructions are confusing between panel instructions and o/d manuel. I love to drive this car. . . . But I hate it! am extremely disappointed!!!( dot number: ).
When coming to a stop or at low speed vehicle will downshift. Gear will go from drive to third gear by itself, without moving it by hand. Dealer claims this is a characteristic of vehicle,and it helps to protect transmission.
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