Roof And Pillar Problems of Chrysler Sebring - part 1

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring convertible hardtop. The contact stated that the folding hardtop would leak abnormally and was out of alignment due to its constant movement to and from the trunk compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer nineteen times and they could not repair the leakage issue. The dealer attempted to duplicate the failure but to no avail. The manufacturer would not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 8,400. The consumer stated the retractable hard top would not come up after being lowered. After waiting overnight it operated in a normal fashion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the consumer was informed the problem was a voltage shortage and not an electrical problem. The dealer made the necessary repairs and informed the consumer the problem should be resolved. For two weeks, the top had not been lowered due to rainy weather. The first time the top was lowered, it became stuck in the half way down position. At which time the back half of the vehicle fell towards the ground, bending parts and forcing the mechanism and trunk to be severely out of alignment. According to another dealer, it was more likely caused by the other dealership adjusting the trunk too far away from the latch, which would not allow it to stay locked into place with the added pressure from the top going down. The dealer finally admitted they were unable to fix the problem. The consumer was informed a technical service bulletin had been issued for the mechanism problems. Chrysler agreed to take the vehicle back and replace it with a 2010 model. The consumer stated the 2010 model also leaked. The consumer believed the rubber pieces designed to block leaks from the quarter glass areas did not land in the same spot each time, which explained why the problem was intermittent. Updated evoq 12/29/10.

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When opening and closing the top, often times the sides of the top fold underneath the rear window. This causes a crease which makes it more likely to occur again. When folded under the top often leaks in the rain. When manually pulled out into it's rightful place, the portion of the top pulled out becomes ruffled and unsightly. Damages were caused to the rear window defroster. On one side, the wire connected to the electronic defroster was broken off. Also, the top has torn loose from the bottom window over halfway across the window. The top has already been replaced once under warranty for the same problem, and the same problem has now recurred.

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Consumer stated that he is having problems with his convertible top on his vehicle. He stated that it kept on rattling. Also, it has been happening since vehicle was purchased in September of 2000. He stated that the top has been repaired and replace 4 times, and now it is in need of a repair or replacement again. He also states that his dealer told him that they will not repair his top again, because it is nothing they can do about the rattling noise or anyway they can prevent the material from coming apart. He also said they told him that by doing his roof again, that they cannot make any money.

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The cloth tops on the Sebring convertible is in my opinion defective and a hazard. The thread holding the top together, and the glue holding the back, glass window, disintegrate after a short period of time. Although my window is still o. K. , the threads on my cloth top have almost all disintegrated after approximately 2 years. *akoriginally I thought it was just my car, but about 2 months ago I watched a report on a local tv station about many other owners having the same complaints. This is not only a cosmetic problem, but could potentially become a major safety hazard if the cloth top or the back window become dislodged while driving.

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1999 Chrysler Sebring conv. - found that the thick metal frame attaching the conv. Top and the frame of the car snapped in half on both sides. Unable to drive, top can rip off going down the road. Material defect, never wrecked, Chrysler admits defective but will not repair. $3300. 00 for parts only.

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Convertible roof fabric stitching was coming apart, causing the rear window to fall. As a result, the consumer stapled the fabric together every three months in order to keep the window from falling out.

While parking, the convertible top unraveled from the rear window seal. This caused water to leak inside the vehicle. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer there were no recalls on this vehicle. This problem remained current.

The consumer owns a convertible and indicated that the roof top stitching around the doors and windows of the convertible was rotted causing the rear windows to fall out. The consumer contacted the dealer and was told that it was not a warranty item and that they will do nothing. There response was that due to the florida heat, it will do this and there is nothing they will do. Consumer requesting new top and stitching of the roof on vehicle.

The roof tops fabric was wearing out. As a result rear window collapsed while driving.

After having two hydraulic pistons for the convertible top replaced by the dealer=courtesy Chrysler,Jeep of casselberry,florida=and paying $518 ,I proceeded to lower the top to check it out,I heard a snap or cracking noise and the top lowered into position on the passenger side while staying about six inches above proper seating. This happened in front of the repair mgr's office . The mgr and repair man claimed it was not their responsibility and they would fix it by buying another roof siderail and install it for another $1200.

I have a 1999 Sebring convertable and it has a defective top. The top is leaking and the glue holding in the back window is deteriorating. I'm afraid the back window may fly out. Chrysler is not owning up to several complaints about the defective tops and two other customers have already had this happen.

I have a 1999 Chrysler Sebring convertible with a top that is ripping, stiching coming out all around. The car only has 35k miles and has been hand washed with the exception of maybe 4 times. Have read numerous complaints from fellow owners of this year/model. When is Chrysler going to admit these tops are defective? couldn't wait to own this car & will never buy another Chrysler again!!.

Consumer states that boot has 2 pieces of velcro that easily blows off at highway speeds. Consumer advised boot covers convertible top when open.

Consumer states when the convertible top is down, there is a boot cover that protects the top when it is down and is only held on by 2 small pieces of velcro, the velcro is so small that it does not hold the cover on, while driving, the boot cover blew off and consumer did not realize it until after she was home, the manufacturer was not willing to assist with replacing the cover, consumer later learned there was a recall (99i004000) regarding this issue.

Stitching on convertable top is coming apart. Consumer was concerned top might blow off on highway and could cause an accident. Please provide any further information.

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When it rains vehicle floods due the convertible top drain being clogged.

While traveling on highway rear window was lose, and seam on convertible top was coming apart.

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1998 Chrysler Sebring convetiible top is fraying around all the edges. Around the back window the top has come away from the bottom and the sides of the window.

Convertible top frayed at edges and back glass window was becoming loose.

While traveling 55-65mph on freeway with top down part of the device that houses hard top fell off into street, resulting in debris flying onto on coming and proceeding trafic. Consumer contacted dealer prior to this for same problem. Please provide furthur details.

We compalined to our local service dealer, croton Dodge in croton NY of a water leak from the car wash, the dealer discovered that the arm supporting convertible roof had cracked completely all the way through. Dodge says that because it is a frame problem and because of the mileage they are not responsible. Since when does a vehicle owner have to protect himself from metal failure of a car frame? isn't it reasonable to expect a car frame to last the life of a car? croton Dodge has estimated this job to cost well in excess of $2500. Your assistancew is greatky appreciated.

Convertible top separating. Water gets inside vehicle and door won't shut completely due to top . Along wire hanging from the top keeping door from closing completely.

Cylinder and pump motor that raises and lowers roof top malfunctioned.

The convertible top flew off vehicle due to design of the velcro fastener (not sufficient). Mjs.

While travelingon a freeway, we had the convertible top down and covered with the 'boot". After about 5 minutes the boot flew off. The boot is held in place by "velcro". In my opinion velcro is not strong enough to hold the boot and is unsafe. I have ask Chrysler for test results for the boot and they stated none was available,I should contact your department. Can you help?.

Top coming apart around the edges of convertible top. Notifed dealer and informed consumer that warranty covers only 3 yrs. Or 36,000 miles. Consumer would like to know from NHTSA view on this matter.

Whenever it rains or going through a car wash roof leaks right at top of window.

Problems with the left front locking device of the convertible top. Threads of hold down bolt stripped, causing the top to come loose. Replacement unit purchase from Chrysler looked a lot sturdier than the original, so they must have experienced more problems with this device.

Ea97025, convertible top cover disengagement; while drivng about 70 mph the convertible top cover flew off. The top cover has not been replaced.

Pe97-029, while driving on the freeway the defective top convertible cover disengaged from the vehicle which almost caused an accident.

The boot (convertible top cover) blew off while driving.

While driving the convertable top plastic boot flew off from the vehicle which could cause an accident. Dealer replaced it 3 times. Dealer still cannot determine the problem.

Driving down the highway at about 70mph and the convertible top popped open on one side and the roof started coming open.

Convertible top flew off due to lack of "boot clip". .

While driving, the convertible top flew off. Please describe.