1998 Chrysler Sebring problems
Owners have filed 357 complaints about the 1998 Chrysler Sebring with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 19% of them — the clear leader, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 10.6%.
Complaints357
Crashes41
Fires7
Injuries28
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Structure 19.0% · 68
Service brakes, hydraulic 10.6% · 38
Suspension 8.1% · 29
Vehicle speed control 6.4% · 23
Wheels 6.2% · 22
Power train 5.9% · 21
Air bags 5.6% · 20
Engine and engine cooling 5.6% · 20
Severity
Of those complaints, 41 describe a crash, 7 describe a fire, 28 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 14 model years of the Chrysler Sebring in this data, 1998 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2007 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 11 in the last three years against 17 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 80,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Front bumper gets caught on parking stops. Design allows bumper to easily slide over stop, but gets caught when car is backing out. Bolts holding bumper under airdam broken and bumper material torn at stress point. No repair possible. Stayed stable for a couple of years, but then damaged section broke free without warning. Had to cut section from bumper to avoid undercarriage damage. Nlm Structure
The front of the car drags on everything. No matter how slow or how carefully we drive, it either drags or gets the front caught. The front bumper has been damaged to the point that it is actually broken in some parts. We will be taking the car back to the dealer next week to see what can be done to replace the front bumper panel and fix the car so it does not continue to drag. Structure
In april 2003 my exterior driverside doorhandle broke off. In june2003, my exterior passanger side doorhandle broke off. Both handles broke off in the same places. Very weak plastic, dealer told me the car was old(1998). I have owned older cars and had no problems with the handles breaking off. I am not that strong I didn't rip it off. Structure · reported at 85,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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