1999 Chrysler Sebring problems
Owners have filed 231 complaints about the 1999 Chrysler Sebring with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 16.5% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of structure at 13.9%.
Complaints231
Crashes35
Fires8
Injuries19
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 16.5% · 38
Structure 13.9% · 32
Suspension 10.4% · 24
Electrical system 6.9% · 16
Vehicle speed control 6.1% · 14
Service brakes, hydraulic 6.1% · 14
Wheels 5.6% · 13
Air bags 5.2% · 12
Severity
Of those complaints, 35 describe a crash, 8 describe a fire and 19 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 14 model years of the Chrysler Sebring in this data, 1999 sits 9th by complaint volume. 2007 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 9 in the last three years against 8 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 86,000 miles.
In owners' own words
While driving 60 mph, the consumer heard a thud coming from the vehicle. Two miles down the road the engine stalled on a bridge. The vehicle was towed to a garage and was examined by a mechanic. The mechanic found a hole in the transmission, caused by the differential and the keeper pin separating inside the transmission. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem. Power train · reported at 44,000 miles
I drove this car for 1000 miles at speeds of 55 & 60 mph with no problems, the first trip with speed at 65mph, the cv boot flew off in heavy traffic on interstate on a friday in rush hour, luck for all no one injured. My concern is it will fly off again and hurt someone. Chrysler will not even look into the problem because we didnt stop in traffic and pick it up!!! Power train
While driving 60-70 mph the vehicle suddenly shifted to second gear, rpms went to red, and vehicle slowed down to 25-30 mph. Dealer replaced o2 sensor. This happened 2 more times, at this time vehicle is being repaired at dealership. Mechanic found metal flakes in transmission fluid, transmisson needed to be replaced. Power train
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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