Chrysler Sebring owners have reported 36 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (14 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Door Latch problems | |
| Hood Latch problems | |
| Trunk Lid Lock problems |
The contact owns a 1998 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger side door latches malfunctioned and could not be utilized to open the doors. The contact stated that the only way to open the doors was to leave the windows open and unlatch the doors from the interior Read details...
Both outside door handles have broken off within 2 months of each other. Appear to be made of plastic. No unusual force used on either handle. Just snapped off. Unable to enter car conventionally, must go through trunk. Taken to body shop to repair. Read details...
2005 Chrysler Sebring hood opened while the consumer was driving and smashed against her windshield. The consumer stated back in July she could not get the hood to open. (ohio traffic crash report) Read details...
Trunk lid supports (neumatic supports?) failed to keep trunk open, causing the trunk lid to fall closed on the back of my head while I was securing the spare tire while parked at a gas station. Car only has 55,000k miles. The trunk lid came crashing down as if it had no support at all. Read details...