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1997 Chrysler Sebring ConvertibleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 77 owner complaints about the 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Sebring Convertible median · #4 of 10 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints7717 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage53kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 12, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible has problems

77 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system192
Seat belts154
Suspension82
Vehicle speed control82
Structure70
Steering60
Power train64
Visibility60
Air bags54
6 other systems152

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Lever and linkage: floor shift

Recall 04V-021 · Jan 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 vehicles

Risk. EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other Sebring Convertible year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sebring Convertible median. How we score

'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, and the recalls they led to.

  1. AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCKEA03011 · closed Jan 30, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-021
In owners' words

What Sebring Convertible owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY 1997 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE OIL LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN A HEAVY RAIN DURING RUSH HOUR. AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT AT A MAJOR HIGHWAY INTERSECTION, MY CAR DIED MIDWAY THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. MY OIL PRESSURE SENSOR WIRING IS THE CAUSE FOR MY FUEL PUMP TO CUT OFF AS A SAFETY MEASURE…
Complaint 10358919 · Oct 3, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING JXI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER AND GEAR LIGHTING INDICATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A LOOSE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CAUSED THE ODOMETER AND GEAR LIGHT INDICATOR TO FAIL. THE…
Complaint 10330340 · May 13, 2010 · 35,000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. COMPUTER WILL NO LONGER "GO TO SLEEP" AND DRAINS THE BATTERY. THE CAR MUST NOW BE JUMP STARTED WITH A PORTABLE BOOSER PACK THAT I CARRY IN THE CAR. DEALER CLAIMS THE COMPUTER MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1,000 PLUS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Complaint 10289446 · Oct 23, 2009 · 130,000 miles

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