Chrysler Sebring owners have reported 26 problems related to automatic transmission park/neutral start switch (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chrysler Sebring based on all problems reported for the Sebring.
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when the consumer attempted to apply the brake, the vehicle continued to accelerate and consequently, the consumer hit another motorist. The vehicle was also jumping out of gear due to the recall on the trans axle floor shifter/ignition park interlock.
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1996 Chrysler Sebring has problems with roof leaking, front passenger tire separating from the vehicle as well as problems with the transaxles floor shifter/park interlock which caused driver to hit nine cars and be ejected through the windshield. There was a recall regarding the park /neutral start switch being faulty. The consumer wants daimler Chrysler to compensate her for another vehicle.
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The vehicle experienced a problem with the ignition key shift interlock as stated in recall number 98 v 183 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
There is a recall listed on your website (NHTSA campaign id #98v183000) in regards to a key issue. My vehicle is a 1997 Chrysler Sebring - 87000 original miles, I am the original owner and Chrysler is refusing to honor this recall, saying that my car is out of warranty and that the recall did not apply to my specific VIN# - please help.
Four year old child was able to shift vehicle out of gear while parked and turned off. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle was left running in park. A small child was sitting in passenger seat when vehicle suddenly started to roll backwards while still in park. Please provide any further information.
While vehicle was idling in park it rolled rearward. When checked shift lever was still in park position. Please provide additional information.
Transmission slipped into reverse without key in on postion. Consumer reached across gear shift,and knocked shift lever out of park, causing vehicle to roll. Existing problem. Chrysler was notified. Please provide more information.
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Vehicle jumped from park to into reverse without the keys in ignition. Dealer has been contatced. Please provide further details.
After stopping at a gas station and getting out of vehicle, it suddenly lurched backward throwing the consumer to the ground, causing serious injuries to her left leg as it came into contact with the drivers side door, vehicle also collided with the cement buffer at the end of the fuel island and the rear bumper of a parked vehicle, attorney states this incident is identical to the failure of the Jeep grand cherokee. (attorney for client).
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Vehicle has same problem as described in recall 98v183000, ingition key shift interlock, consumer contacted Chrysler who informed him that vehicle was not affected by recall. The consumer states that this vehicle should be considered for recall because identical problems that had been recalled in the part exists.
While parked with ignition off,vehicle slipped into reverse gear, rolling back on a slight incline, and striking another vehicle. Dealer has been contacted. Ref ie03013.
The driver was able to shift from park into drive without foot being on the brake. This happened twice. Once while the vehicle was running, and once when the vehicle was turned off. Problem was reported to the dealership. The vehicle has not been checked for the problem. Please provide any further nformation.
Vehicle was parked inside of driveway, consumer's daughter was inside of the vehicle. The keys were not in the ignition. Car started to roll and the daughter jump out of the vehicle, and vehicle rolled into a ditch.
Vehicle can be shifted from park at any time (key or no key) may be similar to recall number 98v183000, although this vehicle is outside recall dates/VIN.
Ea98014, while the key is out of the ignition, the vehicle can be moved from different positions, such as reverse/neutral, etc. , which cause the vehicle to rollaway, almost causing an accident. Cause unknown. Please provide details.
The vehicle was parked with the gear shift in "park". Driver exited the vehicle to remove items from the trunk when the vehicle "jumped out of gear", hit and pinned the driver, rolled down the driveway while dragging the driver and struck a tree.
Gear shift jumped out of park causing vehicle to roll and back into pole.
When parking vehicle and trying to get the key out of the ignition, the key won't come out until the tranmission goes into park, then vehicle will jump into drive and will move. The dealer can't determine the problem.
Because the shifter was broken at housing for interlock, the driver is able to remove the key from the ignition before it is put into the park position. This will be repaired. The vehicle was parked but rolled out of the driveway and crossed the street.
Transmission interlock system; when key is put into the ignition and vehicle is in gear, key comes out of ignition, and vehicle can roll backwards and forwards.
This vehicle is (20) days beyond recall scope. Nhtsa recall 98v183000, ignition key shift interlock; with no key in the ignition, a child was able to move the gear shift which allowed vehicle to move. The vehicle rolled into someone elses driveway hitting a tree. Manufacture not claiming any responsiblity eventhough vehicle is exhibiting same failure. Please describe details.
The failure of the gear shift interlock mechanism was fixed under Chrysler safety recall for the second time, the failed componet caused the passenger door to be inoperative.
There is a malfunction within the ignition key and the gear shift is able to remove key from ignition and change gears. Ref ie03013.
Recall 98v183000; self adjusting shift cable remedy malfunctioned, causing the shift interlock to move while the key was out of ignition. Chrysler admitted there was no solution for the problem. Dealer is galloway gulf coast Dodge, 15565 south tamiami trail, ft meyers, FL 33908 941-415-2147. This vehicle fell under the lemon law for this problem. Please provide further information.
While vehicle is parked is able to shift gears without key in ignition switch.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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Automatic Transmission problems | |
Power Train problems | |
Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problems | |
Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problems | |
Transmission Failure problems | |
Automatic Transmission Cooler problems | |
Axle Assembly problems | |
Transmission Stuck In Gear problems | |
Transmission Noise problems | |
Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems |