Chrysler Sebring Convertible Problems by Year
NHTSA has 733 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Chrysler Sebring Convertible, across 10 model years (1996–2005). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (121). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Chrysler Sebring Convertible years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Sebring Convertible model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 Sebring Convertible: 121 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 Sebring Convertible: 120 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 Sebring Convertible: 92 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2003 Sebring Convertible: 24 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2005 Sebring Convertible: 39 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1998 Sebring Convertible: 52 complaints, 1 recall
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 Convertible problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 151 | 10 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 94 | 10 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 90 | 10 | 21 |
| Seat Belts | 90 | 9 | 6 |
| Suspension | 76 | 10 | 5 |
| Power Train | 68 | 10 | 10 |
| Structure | 61 | 9 | 2 |
| Steering | 48 | 9 | 3 |
| Visibility | 44 | 10 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 40 | 8 | 12 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 37 | 10 | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 | 8 | 0 |
| Seats | 21 | 7 | 1 |
| Engine | 18 | 7 | 0 |
| Equipment | 16 | 6 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| Wheels | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| Tires | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Chrysler Sebring Convertible model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sebring Convertible | 39 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2004 Sebring Convertible | 62 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2003 Sebring Convertible | 24 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2002 Sebring Convertible | 121 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 2001 Sebring Convertible | 120 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 2000 Sebring Convertible | 78 | 0 | — | Seat Belts | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1999 Sebring Convertible | 92 | 1 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 1998 Sebring Convertible | 52 | 1 | — | Power Train | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1997 Sebring Convertible | 77 | 1 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1996 Sebring Convertible | 68 | 1 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
More from Chrysler: all Chrysler models · Chrysler VIN decoder
Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler Sebring Convertible years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (121), 2001 (120), 1999 (92). 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 Convertible?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 151 complaints across 10 model years.
How many recalls does the Chrysler Sebring Convertible have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.