Car Accelerates On Its Own Problems of Chrysler Sebring

Chrysler Sebring owners have reported 19 problems related to car accelerates on its own (under the vehicle speed control 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.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2000 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 02/11/2017

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while pulling out of a car wash, the vehicle was shifted to drive while depressing the brake pedal and suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot were it was awaiting inspection. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Aa.

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2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 11/23/2014

As I sat with foot on brake at stop sign, my car had sudden acceleration and moved forward. If a vehicle would have been in front of me, I would have hit it. After the acceleration, it stalled. This is the second day in a row this has happened. Both were with in a 24 hour period. It has happened in the past but at that time the car was in the park position and it would ""rev"" up for no reason.

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3 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 1999 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 09/06/2014

The contact owns a 1999 Chrysler Sebring. While driving in reverse, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to an extremely high speed. The contact crashed the vehicle into the passenger side of another vehicle. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 155,000.

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4 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 09/07/2010

The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Sebring convertible. While reversing out at 2 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 4000 rpms. The contact engaged the brakes but the vehicle continued to rev. She then engaged the parking brake, shifted into park and shut off the vehicle. The failure occurred six times in one month. The contact stated that on one occasion, the vehicle accelerated and when she attempted to brake, her forehead hit the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the engine was cleaned along with other repairs (the contact was unsure of what the other repairs were). The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000 and the current mileage was 81,049.

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5 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 08/31/2010

The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Sebring. While pulling into the driveway the contact noticed that the vehicle had suddenly accelerated without warning causing the vehicle to crash into the side of the contacts home. No one was injured and a police report was filed for the incident. There were no prior warnings and the vehicle has not been diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 40000.

6 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2004 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 05/09/2006

The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, she approached a traffic stop signal as the engine stalled without warning. The engine restarted and resumed normally. In addition, on numerous occasions an unintended acceleration occurred when depressing the brake or accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they were unable to locate the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available.

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7 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2000 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 07/29/2004

Intermittently vehicle suddenly accelerated when braking or changing gears from park to drive. Vehicle had been to the dealer on several occasions, and they were unable to locate the problem.

8 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 1998 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 07/21/2004

The driver placed the key inside of ignition the vehicle was running but parked. The vehicle suddenly accelerated backward without warning. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle. And was able to drive it home. The driver injured his shoulder. The driver will contact the dealer.

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9 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2004 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 03/11/2004

While at a stop light vehicle suddenly accelerated and hit another vehicle.

10 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 07/11/2003

While sitting at an intersection and without prior warning vehicle suddenly accelerated while her foot was on the brakes, causing consumer's vehicle to hit the vehicle in front.

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11 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 12/19/2002

The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.

12 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 1999 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 11/22/2002

The vehicle suddenly accelerated, it went airborne and crashed into a light pole, and killed the driver.

13 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 01/17/2002

The vehicle suddenly accelerated, and the vehicle crashed into a fence. The dealer stated the throttle body needed to be cleaned.

14 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 1998 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 03/25/2000

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in multiple vehicle accidents.

15 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 1998 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 04/15/1999

On-going/intermittent problem with vehicle suddenly accelerating causing loss of control. Dealer notified and informed consumer that nothing could be found. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.

16 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 08/20/1997

Sudden acceleration.

17 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring

Failure Date: 03/13/1997

Sudden acceleration, resulting in a rear end collision, driver sustained injuries, and vehicle was damaged extensively.

18 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2001 Chrysler Sebring

Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer several times due to erratic engine behavior, however vehicle was never corrected, on one occasion while pulling out of a garage, up a ramp, the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, causing it to jump a curb, hit a tree and then hit another vehicle, there were no injuries. (son writing in on behalf of father).

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19 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, resulting in $9,000 of damage, due to loss of control.


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