Chrysler Sebring, 2019-2019

Perhaps it was either, or both, of those things that Chrysler hoped to evoke with its Sebring moniker, first introduced in 1995 on a coupe, and then in 2001 when the Cirrus sedan was redesigned and renamed. Unfortunately, the Sebring wasn’t much to get excited about, although it has proven popular as an upscale family sedan and convertible over the last decade. In 2007, the Sebring was redesigned again, into its second generation as a sedan. As with the previous generation, the 2007 Sebring could be had with four-cylinder or V6 power, but again, the key word was choice. The base engine was a 2.4-litre four-cylinder (173 hp/166 lb.-ft.), and two V6s - a 2.7-litre (189 hp/191 lb.-ft.) and a 3.5-litre (235 hp/232 lb.-ft.) - were the upgrades. A four-speed automatic was the transmission you got with the four-cylinder and the 2.7-litre V6, and the 3.5-litre got a six-speed auto.

Natural Resources Canada’s fuel consumption ratings were 9.7/6.6 L/100 km (city/highway) for the four-cylinder, 10.8/7.2 L/100 km for the 2.7-litre and 12.9/7.7 for the 3.5-litre engine. In 2008, along with the convertible, an all-wheel drive option was added to the top-trim Limited sedan; its added grip added to fuel consumption, to the tune of 13.8/8.4 L/100 km. In terms of reliability, Consumer Reports gave the latest generation Sebring a “much worse than average” used vehicle rating. CR notes power steering trouble; I found some evidence online of high pressure power steering hoses that burst, which, unsurprisingly, would cause a power steering failure. There’s a “clock spring” in the steering column that delivers power to the wheel-mounted cruise control buttons. This is prone to breaking, and when it does, you lose your cruise and the horn. A flickering oil pressure light is common in cars with the 2.7-litre engine. Apparently, the problem isn’t with the engine itself, but is commonly caused by an overheated oil pressure sensor.

Read here and here for details. A “minor” transmission problem (CR’s word in quotes) is probably linked to a transmission shift cable that slips out of the clip designed to hold it in place and is then allowed to touch the transmission case. Poor quality brake components lead to frequent complaints of noisy brakes whose rotors warp easily and cause a pulsating pedal. Sebring convertibles have a warning sticker on the trunk indicating how and where luggage can be stowed so that it won’t interfere with the top’s operation when it’s lowered. Ignore this and you’re asking for a broken roof mechanism. Needless to say, any convertible top is a complicated piece of machinery and problems are therefore inevitable at some point in the car’s life. Consumer Reports notes that the Sebring’s convertible tops don’t apparently hold up very well, so shop carefully if you’re in the market for a droptop.

In crash testing, the Sebring sedan earned five stars for driver and passenger protection in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) frontal crash tests and five and three stars respectively for front and rear occupant protection in side impacts. In 2008, the rear seat side impact rating improved to four stars. The 2008 Sebring hardtop convertible earned a full five-star rating. 21,100 for the same car with folding hardtop and navigation. Unfortunately for Chrysler, the Sebring is notable for little other than being cheap to buy. It’s cheap in other, less complimentary ways, too. While this car’s reliability troubles aren’t as serious as they could be, the total package here is less than compelling. If you want a domestic sedan, try a Ford Fusion. It’s more expensive to buy, but is one of the most reliable used family cars you’ll find, period. For convertible buyers, the Sebring is one of the least expensive you’ll find with a metal roof. If that’s enough reason to make you want one, then go for it, but if you shop for cars first and folding roof types second, there are better choices out there than this.

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