1997 Chrysler Sebring Consumer Discussions

Chrysler Sebring Convertible Top and Sunroof Problems

• Re: convertable top adjustment on 01 model [jstuart1]

  Written by: jcummins1 on Jan 20, 2012 8:30:29 AM

  I have a 1997 Chrysler SEbring convertable, my roof rattles once I latch it down. I have adjusted the latch hooks to there max, and still have rattleing (although reduced). I noticed that the latch placement seats have come loose or moved out from the top of windshield ( were the pins seat). Is there a way to correct this?

Chrysler Sebring Starting and Stalling Problems

• 1997 Chrysler Sebring

  Written by: bvaldes67 on Aug 25, 2011 8:18:17 PM

  I have a 1997 Chrysler Sebring. It did not run for about three months because i was out of town. i just got it working now. The car runs fine while it is cold. As soon as the temperature reaches halfway the car will hicup and eventually stall. If i pour cold water into the radiator after a few miuntes it will start. Does anyone have any idea what could be ... Read More

• Re: 1999 Chrysler Sebring stalling [tradwinz]

  Written by: bringingit on May 30, 2011 4:12:41 PM

  I have a 1997 sebring convertible JXI w/ 2.5l v-6. Had the problem of no start which is common to the internet posts on this make car. Ended up replacing the: crank postioning sensor, distributor (which includes the cam sensor and coil as they are built in the distributor), upstream 02 sensor, catalytic convertor, fuel filter, egr valve, map sensor, throttle positioning sensor, engine coolant sensor, air intake temp sensor, and ... Read More

Recall NEWs Sebring Convertible

• Recall NEWs Sebring Convertible

  Written by: sterlingii2001 on Feb 5, 2011 8:52:10 AM

  To all of you Chrysler Sebring Convertible and Coupe owners out there. Be very cautious and aware. Check out NTHSA.com and see the recalls on your vehicle. I was driving my 1997 Sebring Convertible which is a one owner and the front ball joint and control arm assembly broke in half at the connection area by the wheel hub assembly. Thankfully I was not traveling to fast but a couple thousand ... Read More

Chrysler Sebring Warning Lights and Problem Codes

• SEBRING DISASTER

  Written by: fredric2 on Sep 28, 2010 10:57:14 PM

  My 1997 Sebring @93K is going through many of the mysterious and frustrating problems detailed on this forum. For the moment, replacement of the CRANK SENSOR seems to have eliminated the stalling out problem. However the same day that problem was possibly fixed, the "CHECK ENGINE" light came on and stayed on. So now it is back to STS to check the codes. The interior lights sometimes work, often don't and ... Read More

Chrysler Sebring Owners - Meet the Members

• '97 chrysler sebring convertable not starting

  Written by: jessie324 on Jun 8, 2010 4:48:38 PM

  Hi! I have a chrysler sebring convertable 1997 V6 engine. It likes to decide when it will and will not start. For the past... about 2 years it will start and then sometimes it won't. Usually i can wait a few hours and it'll start again, sometimes it's a mater of minutes and sometimes it takes days. I've changed the distributer cap, the battery (twice, once on the warranty),alternator, starter, fuel ... Read More

Chrysler Sebring Starting and Stalling Problems

• Re: Chrysler Seabring problems. Please Help [jengary0325]

  Written by: 1997lxi on Jun 18, 2009 7:24:53 PM

  I had a 1997 Sebring LXi with similar symptoms. Mechanic replaced the Exhaust Gas Recirculation E.G.R. Valve located directly behind the engine adjacent to the firewall. That corrected the problem and the repair cost about $150. Good luck.

Chrysler Sebring Electrical Problems

• Re: Chrysler Sebring: Electrical Issues [bvcsurf]

  Written by: earzan on May 9, 2008 4:45:00 PM

  Hi. I have a Chrysler Sebring 1997 and it has been an excellent car. The problem I am having right now is that when I turn off the wipers, they stop immediately (they do not finish in the bottom part of the windshield). I was getting ready to buy the motor (even though the motor works) becuase it comes with the electrical part thinking this is the problem. However the seller ... Read More

Chrysler Sebring Audio System Questions

• wipers problem

  Written by: earzan on May 9, 2008 4:37:37 PM

  Hi. I have a Chrysler Sebring 1997 and it has been an excellent car. The problem I am having right now is that when I turn off the wipers, they stop immediately (they do not finish in the bottom part of the windshield). I was getting ready to buy the motor (even though the motor works) becuase it comes with the electrical part thinking this is the problem. However the seller ... Read More

Chrysler Sebring Convertible

• Tachometer and Odometer problems

  Written by: mcginty1 on Jan 6, 2008 9:10:44 PM

  I have a 1997 Sebring JXi convertible. At times,usually shortly after starting the car, the digital display for the odometer and automatic transmission and the tachometer quit working. After 10 or 15 minutes they come back on and stay on most the time. Only once when I was driving several hours did it go off more than once. Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong? I asked a Chrysler ... Read More

• Re: Power Windows in 1997 Sebring [mcginty1]

  Written by: claires on Dec 2, 2007 2:24:58 PM

  Hi, mcginty, You did get a response in the other topic -- you might want to take a look at it to see if it answers your question while you're waiting for an answer here. Chrysler Sebring Transmission Issues

Chrysler Sebring Transmission Questions

• Power window problem

  Written by: mcginty1 on Nov 29, 2007 6:38:52 PM

  I have an unusual problem. I got out of my 1997 Chrysler Sebring convertible then realized I had left the driver side window open. I went to close it and it went up part way and stopped. I lowered it again with the door open, tried to close it again and it stopped briefly, made a horrible noise then went up. When I closed the door the window overlapped the top ... Read More

Chrysler Sebring Warning Lights and Problem Codes

• Chrysler "service engine soon" light

  Written by: jsample on Jan 22, 2007 8:54:53 AM

  Could a faulty fan belt cause the "service engine soon" light to come on? 1997 Chrysler Sebring convertible JXi, one owner (me) and have had nothing but problems with this car for almost 10 years now. Thanks for any help.

Chrysler Sebring Problems and Solutions

• updates!!!

  Written by: sebring9776 on Sep 6, 2006 12:23:17 AM

  well hello to all again. I have a update on my car and its not good news. Starting with first bill: $868.00 for a major, major tune up. Door handle on driver side broke also. I went and detailed it yesterday and when i was washing it at the car wash ii must have knock something lose cause my exhaust is really loud now... lol Over all car gets better gas ... Read More

• Re: Chrysler sebring power steering problems

  Written by: jsample on Aug 8, 2006 11:45:05 AM

  I own a 1997 Chrysler Sebring convertible JX, which I've had numerous problems with that I won't go into at this time. Suffice it to say there will never be another Chrysler in my life again. Latest problem is the power steering shakes and shimmies so much, it's almost impossible to drive. Any hints or solutions?

• 1997 chrysler sebring

  Written by: sebring9776 on Jul 29, 2006 7:29:12 PM

  hello to all again!!! well i took the sebring for the first long ride about 250 miles and no problem so far. sometimes im admitting black smoke and i check the oil it to me smell likes gas so anyone know what it could be??? thxs oh by the way if ya likes sebrings come and check out my page http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=646254- 51

• Re: 1997 chrysler sebring [sebring9776]

  Written by: Guest on Jul 23, 2006 1:03:05 PM

  1. When i start the vechile i hear like a streching noise when i put the car in reverse "sounds like a creaking noise when u tighten a rope". 2. Drive the car for about 20 mins and when i stop at a stop light it starts to warm up going towards hot and the when i start goin again it resumes back to normal. 3. The "mysterious" "check engine light" ... Read More

• 1997 chrysler sebring

  Written by: sebring9776 on Jul 22, 2006 11:43:29 PM

  Hello to all Sebring owners out there in Chrysler world!!! My name is Matt and i just purchased a 1997 Chrysler Sebring LX with 127,000 miles on it. Couple of problems.... 1. When i start the vechile i hear like a streching noise when i put the car in reverse "sounds like a creaking noise when u tighten a rope". 2. Drive the car for about 20 mins and when i ... Read More

Chrysler Sebring Transmission Questions

• Chrysler Sebring automatic transmission problem

  Written by: petel on Mar 9, 2006 7:42:42 PM

  I have a 1997 Chrysler Sebring with an automatic transmission. My problem is that it will shift hard and bounce between gears,I think it is kicking in & out of geer."the tack will jump and then a "clunk".there is also A clicking noise when I put it in drive or "R" It has a little under 90,000 miles. No-one can seem to pinpoint the problem. Does anyone have that problem? what ... Read More

Chrysler Sebring Problems and Solutions

• Re: Help: 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Jxi [chettah8780]

  Written by: ingeorgia on May 2, 2005 11:24:25 AM

  Hi Plan on replacing the instrument cluster for $300

• Help: 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Jxi

  Written by: chettah8780 on Apr 21, 2005 2:02:37 PM

  Just Curious if anyone knows where I can find out where the thermostat is on my car. I don't want to have to pay a mechanic for something that small. Can anyone explain to me where it is. Also my mileage gauge and my tac go off and on whenever they want to, either they are both off or on. Does anyone have any thoughts on that too. Thanks

Chrysler Sebring Warning Lights and Problem Codes

• Re: 1997 Sebring 6-Cylinder [BikerMiker]

  Written by: grnchrysler200 on Oct 5, 2004 3:00:18 PM

  i also have a 97 chrysler sebring and i have soo hard the same things, only i heard that if the timing belt isn't replaced it can melt valves and other bad things like that, my car just now started the oil light thing, this past week, but it only does it when i stop at a red light, when i press the gas it stops, and goes off, and the ... Read More

Chrysler Sebring Water Leaks

• Re: Standing Water in Floor Board [glendabucy]

  Written by: grnchrysler200 on Oct 5, 2004 2:51:08 PM

  I had this same problem on my 1997 chrysler sebring convt. except mine was on the passenger side, and it was caused by a plug being somewhere along the frame all they had to do was unplug the plug, it's just a little stopper under the car. hope this helps!!!

Chrysler Sebring Problems and Solutions

• ANSWER : Odometer/Tachometer Issue

  Written by: BikerMiker on Mar 24, 2004 6:49:21 AM

  I kept checking back here for the answer but there was never a response. So (reluctantly) I searched elsewhere and sure enough Google provided for. I haven't tried it yet but a gentleman in TX figured it out and thoughtfully, put the step-by-step instructions with very helpful pictures on his personal website. Below are his instructions and here is the direct link: http://home.comcast.net/~russellwright/TachOdometerRepair.htm   Please keep in mind his references to ... Read More

• Odometer/Tachometer Problem

  Written by: BikerMiker on Feb 26, 2004 9:57:13 AM

  Just like posting #75 and #103, my 97 JX is having the same problem of the odometer and tachometer going offline intermittently. Everything else works on the dash. Mileage still accumulates so I don't think it is anything mechanical like the cable. Has anyone been able to get this resolved or have any information as to why it is happening? I'm used to it now but it is sooooo annoying especially ... Read More

Chrysler Sebring Transmission Questions

• 1997 Sebring Convertible To buy or not to buy?

  Written by: onder on Aug 31, 2003 5:58:58 PM

  I test drove a gold 97 sebring jx today. It runs well, looks hot but unfortunately has 140k miles on it(just one driver, well maintained as I was told). Because of her high mileage, the owner asks just $3975 for the car. I would love to own her but I have concerns about her reliability. I heard people saying that chrysler transmissions are as good as garbage after 150k and at ... Read More

• Transmission problem

  Written by: lildog1 on Jul 5, 2003 11:48:32 AM

  My 1997 Chrysler Sebring will change the first gear and then it will not change again. I have changed the transmission speed censors(input and output) but the problem is still there does anyone no anything else that might be wrong with it.

• transmission problem

  Written by: lildog1 on May 3, 2003 7:51:32 PM

  I have a 1997 Chrysler Sebring with an automatic transmission. My problem is that it will shift from first gear, but afterwards it seems as if it is stuck or something. It just won't shift anymore. It has a little under 87,000 miles. No-one can seem to pinpoint the problem. Does anyone have that problem? Also, can anyone tell me what is a tramission speed sensor

Chrysler Sebring Warning Lights and Problem Codes

• 1997 Sebring 6-Cylinder

  Written by: BikerMiker on Sep 4, 2002 11:33:12 AM

  I now have 120k on my 97 JX 6-cycliner which I've never had any problems with. I bought it as a program car with 15k back in 1998. My problems are: 1) Oil light keeps coming on when I'm in Drive and at a stoplight and the engine idles low. If I rev the engine just a hair, the oil light goes off. 2) Stupid Service Engine Soon light keeps coming ... Read More