Component Record

Chrysler Sebring 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Problems

21 distinct owners reported a vehicle speed control problem on the 1996 Chrysler Sebring - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage21 complaints

21 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

02V186000Reported July 8, 2002 - 88,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 88,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Suspension80 Brakes61 Power Train52 Engine41 Vehicle Structure39 Electrical System37

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.