Body problems of the 1999 Chrysler Sebring

Three problems related to body have been reported for the 1999 Chrysler Sebring. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2008

I purchase this used 1999 Chrysler Sebring lxi 2 years ago and was told by the dealer it only needed a wheel alignment. After attempting to get an alignment I was informed that the lower lateral control arms needed to be replaced. This is extremely scary and very hard to get fixed because of my work schedule. I contacted a dealer and was told that my car had the recall work done in 2001. I looked my VIN up on the Chrysler website and was advised there was no recall affecting my vehicle. Firestone would have charged me over $1000 to fix the problem, but I can not afford to. My vehicle is currently undriveable. I am also having issues with my driver side door which hangs slightly when opened and must be lifted to close. My side panels on both doors keep getting dislodged but have not fell off yet. I am truly afraid for the safety of my family with this vehicle and do not know what to do. I am in the process of trying to find someone to fix at a cost I can afford.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2005

Contact states vehicles holds water after a heavy rainstorm because the drain holes underneath the car get clogged up easily. The first time the car contained approximately 4 inches of water, the service dealer did unclog the drain holes. The second time the car contained approximately 8 inches of water, because the consumer was in the hospital he could not have the vehicle taken to the service dealer. The carpet had to be taken out of the vehicle because of the odor where the water had set for the time the consumer was in the hospital. The consumer did contact the manufacturer and they stated the complaint was not on their website so it was not considered a legitimate complaint.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2000

When driver's side sunvisor is pulled down it knocks the rearview mirror out of place. Manufacturer was contacted & they said nothing could be done.


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