Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0801001 | 05/25/2001 | 620059 | Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt | 07/10/2001 | |
| 0800600REV | 12/29/2000 | 080600 | 618049 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb | 04/03/2001 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 080600 | 02/25/2000 | 609995 | This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/22/2010 | |||
| Well when i bought the car the back window was fully out, also when im driving it seems as tho im going slower than what my speedomiter says. the alarm doesnt work at all. my breaks bont fully break on time so i have to stop earlyer than usual.also one day i was in the car and i put the car in drive and the car started to roll back slowly also the stering wheel locked.also when i put gas in it , it says its half empty fast when i only drive around the corner,but when i turn it off and let it sit for a while the meeter goes up. | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| The odometer and rpm gauge work intermittently like in complaint 10061946. though the fuses look good, the fog lights and high beam flash do not work now since the above has been occurred. *tr | |||
| 04/27/2005 | 1 | ||
| Recall #717, power mirror switch, alleged repaired 03-20-97 according to chrysler vip summary report. return to dealer 12-01-09 due to all 4 positions not working. invoice states check recall #717, no longer covered, needs mirror switch. guess i'm suppose to buy the recalled mirror switch. *tr | |||
| 08/26/2008 | 100300 | 1 | |
| Vehicle is totally unmodified! while sitting at a light, i heard a pop (like a balloon popping) and smoke and flame burst from under the hood. fire department observed fire began in the area of the fuel line and spread into the dashboard. possible cause was electrical failure causing arc which compromised the rubber fuel hose. *tr | |||
| 12/14/2003 | 5750 | 1 | 05/06/1998 |
| The odometer and rpm gauge work intermittently. the abs light also comes on then goes off intermittently. have changed fuses but stillhave the same results.*ak | |||
| 03/24/2003 | 84638 | 1 | 07/19/2000 |
| When it rained, water leaked inside the vehicle. *jb dealer repaired drain hoses at rear. burning wire smell with heater on. lack of power. radio inoperative. erratic operation of the dash lights. mirror lights stayed on when vehicle was shut off. dealer inspected electrical connections to heater. checked wiring under dash and found ok. disconnected sterio power amp and reset body control module. *tt | |||
| 01/05/1999 | 25000 | 4 | 07/28/1997 |
| Drivers side window, electrical issues, abs, drivers side window has been repaired by dealer 4 times. still not fixed, leaks water, electrical issues with door locks and lights coming on and off, and lighter also previously repaired, still a problem, brakes and rotors must be changed once a year, leaks oil. minor accident a few years ago due to suspected brake issues however, this happened a couple of years ago and too late to prove what i know.*jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 11/22/2005 | 3 | 10/10/1996 | |
| I presently own a 1996 chrysler serbring convertible that was purchased new in 1996. the battery for this vehicle is located behind the front drivers side of the vehicle. in order to gain access the battery you must remove the front tire and then the shroud that covers the wheel well. my battery has been replaced three times since the date of purchase. the first time was on the day that the vehicle was purchased; the second time was in 1999 and most recently today; november 22, 2005. during the process of replacing the battery on 11/22 our mechanic found that the battery casing that holds the battery in place was totally corroded and needed to be repaired. the cause of this corrosion (according to my mechanic) is from battery acid and other elements. additionally, the drivers side frame of the car was also damaged/corroded due to the battery acid and that the frame would need to be replaced/repaired as well and that the vehicle was not safe to drive. i spoke with chrysler corporation just prior to writing to you and they advised me that there was nothing that they could do because of the age of the vehicle; despite the fact that i truly believed that this situation was caused by extremely poor engineering of the vehicle. i have taken the liberty of writing to you because of 1) i believe that there are other chrysler sebring convertible that are experiencing the same problem that the drivers may be totally unaware of and 2) if in fact they are or could have in the future a corroded battery casing and more so a corroded frame. the potential of an accident due to the issues appears to be inevitable. your help regarding this issue would be greatly appreciated. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 08/20/2004 | 80000 | 4 | |
| While driving 70 mph vehicle stalled. the driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the wiring harness, electrical control module, and circuit breakers needed to be replaced, and replaced them. however, the problem recurred. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 03/26/2005 | 90000 | 2 | |
| While driving 30 mph manual transmission went out of shift, and the ignition locked. dealer stated they had done repairs under the recall, however the problem still exists. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 05/01/2006 | 70000 | 1 | 07/30/2003 |
| Car caught fire while parked in high school parking lot. fire caused by electrical arcing from side view mirror motor on driver door. *nm | |||
| 08/20/2004 | 80000 | 4 | |
| While driving 70 mph vehicle stalled. the driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the wiring harness, electrical control module, and circuit breakers needed to be replaced, and replaced them. however, the problem recurred. *ak | |||
| 08/04/2004 | 170560 | 1 | |
| When driving, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was reported, the engine harness wiring had burned. *jb | |||