Faults:

So far, I've noticed a few things wrong; not really major, just things that bother me.

Leather seats are starting to crack slightly. Possibly due to sun over-exposure from previous owner (s).

Steering is slightly loose, meaning I have to turn the wheel to about the 1:30 position before it will "grip" the axle and turn the tires right, and about the 11 position before it will turn them left. I believe some of the steering hardware is worn, but I haven't had it checked yet. Very annoying considering our freeways are thin, so if you're driving next to someone, it's hard to keep the car in line.

The car frequently (as was the case with my last Sebring) seems to need wheel balancing, as evident by the shaking that constantly occurs at high speeds.

Something must be wrong with the gas gauge, because it's ALWAYS moving. My friend's Hyundai's gas needle is frozen, it rarely moves, if ever. I know it's better gas mileage, but come on.

General Comments:

I can admit that I love the Sebring. This is my second, and I like this one even more than the first.

It's not for everyone, though. I've yet to run into too many people who could see themselves driving the car. They admire it, they comment on it, but they couldn't drive it themselves.

A lot of people say it's a "woman's" car, and I wholeheartedly disagree. I say it's a professional's car.

Faults:

Got the car November/2001 in California.

After 3 weeks the starter went bad, would blow the fusses every other day, no big deal got a new one under the 90 days dealer warranty.

After 2 years (with over 120,000 miles) got a broken piston inside the motor, had to replace two of them. Fortunately, I live now in Arizona, close to the Mexican border and happened to be driving in Mexico when it broke down. Got the parts in the US (2 new pistons, all gaskets, new valves etc, about $300.00) was charged about N$1400.00 for labor (approx $125.00usd).

About a month ago, May/04 had to replace the electric motor fan, no big deal, very cheap in Hermosillo, Mex (About $70.00usd)

General Comments:

With over 140,000 miles, our car still works great (and we travel very often long distances), the key here is to maintain the car in good condition (oil change every 3500 miles or so, tune-up twice a year, tire balance/alignment, wash inside/outside every 2 weeks)

However, I understand that the maintenance/repair costs are a bit pricey, so I really recommend if you are planning to buy a Sebring conv, you must have enough time to attend your car.

Dedicate time/attention to your car, and you will have a great car for a while.

Faults:

First problem I had was a month after buying it. The transmission blew, with two gears getting burned up all due to a faulty transmission fluid hose. very expensive, but thankfully some persuasive calling to the dealership persuaded them to fix it.

The A/C blower has gone out ($400).

O2 sensor gone out multiple times ($200 a pop).

Head gasket blew. Not covered under warranty (~$2k to fix).

Top is coming unthreaded and unglued around back window, making it look ghetto. But I can't seem to save up enough money to get that fixed because I busy paying for mechanical failures.

"Special package" feature wood paneling has cracked off on passenger side as well as knobs on radio coming off.

Had to replace tires ($500) and am trying to save up to fix brakes.

General Comments:

This car has been in the shop 10 times in the last year and a half and never for anything small.

I am longing to pay this car off so I can trade it in (if I'll even get anything for it) and get another vehicle. Never again for Chrysler. I have had more problems with this vehicle than all other vehicles combined; my mechanic now has a prefilled out form for me every time I come in and knows me by first name when I call, since I see him so often.