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1999 Chrysler Sebring ConvertibleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 92 owner complaints about the 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.2× the Sebring Convertible median · #3 of 10 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints9220 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage56kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 5, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible has problems

92 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
Power train222
Seat belts212
Structure153
Electrical system120
Suspension100
Engine and engine cooling91
Vehicle speed control63
Fuel system, gasoline61
Steering50
10 other systems206

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

1 recall

1999 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

1999 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
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, and the recalls they led to.

  1. AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCKEA03011 · closed Jan 30, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-021
  2. AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCKRQ03005 · closed Jul 16, 2003
    No recall
In owners' words

What Sebring Convertible owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM 24, 1020…
Complaint 11023003 · Sep 13, 2017 · 170,000 miles
CAR WILL STALL AT ANY SPEED. WILL RESTART AFTER ABOUT 15 TRIES. HAPPENS AFTER FILLING TANK. 1ST THOUGHT IT WAS BAD GAS. BUT TRIED DIFFERENT STATIONS. SAME PROBLEM. SPORADIC. OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN I SHUT OFF CAR AND THEN ATTEMPT TO START IT AGAIN A FEW MINUTES LATER. DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A PROBLEM WHEN…
Complaint 10702127 · Mar 27, 2015 · 140,000 miles
THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP AND NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. CAR WILL LOSE ALL POWER, STEERING, AND BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS UP TO 55MPH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I ALMOST KILLED MYSELF BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO 3 MECHANICS AND THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. CHRYSLER…
Complaint 10593187 · May 21, 2014 · 68,000 miles

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