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1996 Chrysler Sebring electrical system problems

The 1996 Chrysler Sebring has 41 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

41

Electrical System complaints

9%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD AND STARTED SEEING SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE PLASTIC OF THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR. PULLED VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIREMAN SAID IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 8, 1998 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 1996 Chrysler Sebring have?

NHTSA has 41 complaints about the 1996 Chrysler Sebring electrical system — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.