Chrysler Sebring Problems by Year
Chrysler Sebring years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Sebring year: 1996, 2007. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1996 Sebring: 343 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2007 Sebring: 337 complaints, 7 recalls
- 1998 Sebring: 267 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2011 Sebring: 3 complaints, 1 recall
- 2003 Sebring: 42 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2009 Sebring: 43 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chrysler Sebring problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 478 | 16 | 15 |
| Air Bags problems | 381 | 17 | 155 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 377 | 16 | 12 |
| Power Train problems | 340 | 16 | 21 |
| Suspension problems | 338 | 15 | 31 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 250 | 15 | 32 |
| Structure problems | 244 | 15 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 212 | 17 | 40 |
| Steering problems | 169 | 17 | 26 |
| Engine problems | 143 | 13 | 5 |
| Seat Belts problems | 122 | 17 | 11 |
| Visibility problems | 121 | 13 | 0 |
| Wheels problems | 119 | 16 | 11 |
| Tires | 76 | 15 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 70 | 15 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 58 | 14 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 46 | 12 | 11 |
| Seats | 45 | 12 | 4 |
| Equipment | 40 | 12 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 40 | 9 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 35 | 13 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 32 | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Chrysler Sebring problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2008: electrical system (88)
- 2007: electrical system (119) · air bags (72)
- 2006: electrical system (58)
- 2004: engine and engine cooling (52)
- 2001: engine and engine cooling (89)
- 1998: structure (65)
- 1996: suspension (70) · service brakes, hydraulic (52)
All Chrysler Sebring model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Sebring | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2012 Sebring | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 Sebring | 3 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2010 Sebring | 86 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2009 Sebring | 43 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Sebring | 238 | 4 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2007 Sebring | 337 | 7 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Sebring | 120 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2005 Sebring | 75 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2004 Sebring | 220 | 4 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 2003 Sebring | 42 | 2 | — | Suspension | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2002 Sebring | 210 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 2001 Sebring | 242 | 9 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 2000 Sebring | 93 | 1 | — | Suspension | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 1999 Sebring | 172 | 1 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1998 Sebring | 267 | 3 | — | Structure | More complaints than other years |
| 1997 Sebring | 210 | 5 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
| 1996 Sebring | 343 | 7 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1995 Sebring | 132 | 3 | — | Suspension | Fewer complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler Sebring years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1996 (343), 2007 (337) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Sebring year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chrysler Sebring?
Electrical System, with 478 complaints across 16 model years.
How many recalls does the Chrysler Sebring have?
36 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.