2000 Chrysler Sebring problems
Owners have filed 141 complaints about the 2000 Chrysler Sebring with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 11.3% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 10.6%.
Complaints141
Crashes25
Fires3
Injuries18
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Suspension 11.3% · 16
Service brakes, hydraulic 10.6% · 15
Electrical system 8.5% · 12
Structure 8.5% · 12
Wheels 8.5% · 12
Air bags 7.8% · 11
Steering 7.8% · 11
Visibility 5.0% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 25 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 18 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 14 model years of the Chrysler Sebring in this data, 2000 draws comparatively few complaints; 2007 is the outlier year.
Filing volume has held steady, 8 in the last three years against 7 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 87,500 miles.
In owners' own words
While driving at any speed driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front, and the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the front wheel bearing needed to be replaced, and replaced it three times. However, the problem recurred. Suspension
While driving 70 mph the driver's side rear wheel separated from the vehicle. No injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop, and the mechanic determined that the rear axle broke.*Ak axle broke due to faulty grease fitting. Fitting cannot be greased because it is a closed system. Suspension · reported at 79,000 miles
was driving down the road with no warning car popped and made loud noise.. the left front of the car dropped down and steering was un responsive and came to a stop made a clunking sound when trying to move it out of road but was unsuccessful... Suspension
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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