VehicleVerdict

1996 Chrysler Sebring speed control problems

The 1996 Chrysler Sebring has 21 speed control complaints filed with NHTSA — 4% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

21

Speed Control complaints

4%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Speed Control complaints by year

Related recalls

02V186000Speed ControlJuly 8, 2002 · 88,000 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L V6 ENGINES, THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE CAN FRAY CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BIND OR STICK.

Consequence

THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Common questions

How many speed control complaints does the 1996 Chrysler Sebring have?

NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 1996 Chrysler Sebring speed control — 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring speed control?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the speed control: 02V186000.

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.