Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1996 Chrysler Sebring
NHTSA data on file today
The 1996 Chrysler Sebring has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 341 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E055000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES/LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E091000 FUEL PUMP MODULES/ENGINE STALL CONDITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E088000 FUEL PUMP/ENGINE STALL CONDITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V186000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V421002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99I004000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LABEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V066003 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V183000 CHRYSLER/IGNITION KEY SHIFT INTERLOCK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V201000 CHRYSLER/LOWER CONTROL ARM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V015000 CHRYSLER/POWER MIRROR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V123000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Power Assist NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 67 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48 complaints
- Power Train 44 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 38 complaints
- Structure 37 complaints
- Electrical System 35 complaints
Of the 341 complaints on file, 41 report a crash and 10 a fire; across all 341 complaints, owners report 25 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1996 Chrysler Sebring has frequent suspension and brake issues, with multiple recalls on fuel pumps and speed control. These problems contribute to a higher likelihood of costly repairs, impacting reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$900 | very common |
| brake booster | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| throttle cable | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| fuel pump | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$800 | occasional |
| power mirror switch | 50,000–70,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 3,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 50,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear indicating suspension issues
- Sticking throttle during acceleration
- Fuel smell near the rear of car
- Soft brake pedal feel
- Power mirror failure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.