1996 Chrysler Sebring engine problems
The 1996 Chrysler Sebring has 42 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
42
Engine complaints
9%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“CONSUMER WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT APPLIED BRAKES WHEN THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. TWENTY SECONDS AFTER THE COLLISION THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSE OF THE FIRE UNDETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK ”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1996 Chrysler Sebring have?
NHTSA has 42 complaints about the 1996 Chrysler Sebring engine — 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.