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1998 Chrysler Sebring Reliability Rating
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Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Periodic problems on this vehicle are failures of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve and the Distributor. Failure of the Distributor applies to (2.5L V6 engines) only. Failure of the Distributor may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the EGR Valve is estimated at $125.00 for parts and $58.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Distributor is estimated at $660.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Blower Motor Resistor, convertible models only. Failure of the Blower Motor Resistor may cause the fan to run only on high speed. The cost to repair the Blower Motor Resistor is estimated at $14.75 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Starter. Failure of the Starter applies to convertible models with 2.5L V6 engines only. Failure of the Starter may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Starter is estimated at $217.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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