Complaints
481
Crashes
52
Fires
11
Injuries
30
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Chrysler Sebring Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#142 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Avg mileage:81,393 mi
Crash-related:4
#225 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:34,198 mi
Crash-related:22
Fires:1
#320 complaints
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 42 | 4 | — | 81,393 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 25 | 22 | 1 | 34,198 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 20 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 18 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 17 | 1 | — | 50,565 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 16 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 13 | — | — | 29,000 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 13 | 2 | — | 69,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 13 | 2 | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 2 | — | 200,000 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 8 | — | — | 118,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | — | 175,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 8 | 1 | — | 90,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 3 | 1 | 94,975 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | 2 | 64,750 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 5 | — | — | 71,800 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 28,000 mi |
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
42
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,393
Air Bags:Frontal
25
complaints
Crashes
22
Fires
1
Avg Miles
34,198
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,565
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
16
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,000
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
200,000
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
175,000
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,000
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
94,975
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
64,750
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,800
Structure:Frame And Members
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,000
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1996 Chrysler Sebring — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1996 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1996 Chrysler Sebring has 481 NHTSA complaints, 52 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint with 42 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1996 Chrysler Sebring?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint (42 complaints, avg 81,393 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (25 complaints, avg 34,198 mi); Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars (20 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1996 Chrysler Sebring?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 78,628 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1996 Chrysler Sebring?
NHTSA complaints for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring include 52 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 30 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1996 Chrysler Sebring have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1996 Chrysler Sebring?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler Sebring reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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