Ignition problems of the 1999 Chrysler Sebring

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

1 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2011

I buy this car on April 2011, he was working good but I take the car to program the pager to open doors and trunk to bakersfield Chrysler dealer, they did not program the pager but they change the shift part who was on recall, from that moment to this date the car works for two or three days and stop, I change already the spark plug rotor distributor cap, camshak sensor, ignition relay, wires and distributor, and the car continue stop. I used all my money I'm disable and have vehicle to move.

2 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2004

Recall campaign concerning transaxle floor shifter ignition/park interlock, consumer request this part to be install. Since the installation of the transaxle floor shifter ignition/park interlock recall, the power top switch on the console did not seat properly and other prolems were; the service engine light had illuminated, a groan would be present in the front end when making a right turn, when going down hill or when braking fast. The consumer stated he was able to remove the key from the ignition even when the gear is not in park.

3 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2004

The contact owns a 1999 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the key does not always turn when inserting it into the ignition. This frequently prevents her from operating the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer twice and they replaced the ignition lock cylinder both times at the cost of $400 each. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 72,640 and current mileage was 80,000.

4 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2002

Vehicle stalls regularly after taking it through car wash. Dealer has replaced spark plugs and spark plug wires. Has not stalled since these were replaced.

5 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 05/14/1999

Ignition system replaced, consumer could not get key into switch. Mjs.

6 Ignition problem

Vehicle acts like it wants to stall when accelerating or decelerating around 5-10mph(intermittant). Had to dealer 3 times and kept overnihgt on one occasion and found nothing. Note(using 87 octane).

7 Ignition problem

While driving on highway engine check light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within system, and suddenly vehicle completely shutdown. Please give any further details.




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