1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sebring Convertible years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. That ranks 8th out of 10 Sebring Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (9 complaints, 17%), typically at around 126,740 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 52owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | 17% | 126,740 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 17% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 15% | 88,900 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 13% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 12% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 8% | 54,100 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 6% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 6% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 4% | 114,169 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | 91,324 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 222,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 222,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 57,160 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
Risk: Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Fix: Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on june 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Auto trans ignition-park interlock (EA03011) — opened Jul 17, 2003, closed Jan 30, 2004, led to recall 04V021000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1998 chrysler sebring. Consumer writes in regards to transaxle floor shifter ignition/park interlock recall repair history. *smd the consumer wanted to know, if the vehicle was fixed properly, due to the fact the vehicle was recently purchased and the recall was issued in 2005. *jb
I went to have the transmission looked at as it's under warranty. I bought this car with 75,000 miles on it 3 years ago. Shortly after that the transmission went out. When the mechanic put one in he found out that there was already a used one in there. Two months later that tranmission went out and…
I have this car from 2011, i went to the dealer on bakersfield ca, to program the alarm pager, they change the shift part because have a recall, after that day my car start to stop, check engine light goes off, i change the speed sensor on the transmission, the cramchack sensor, the distributor…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler sebring convertible. The contact stated that while starting the ignition, the front driver and passenger side air bags deployed erroneously. The air bags were not replaced. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repair…
I was driving home and turned down my street going only 5 mph and the left front wheel came off. *tr
Other Chrysler Sebring Convertible years
← 1997 Sebring Convertible · 1999 Sebring Convertible →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sebring Convertible | 39 | 0 |
| 2004 Sebring Convertible | 62 | 0 |
| 2003 Sebring Convertible | 24 | 0 |
| 2002 Sebring Convertible | 121 | 0 |
| 2001 Sebring Convertible | 120 | 0 |
| 2000 Sebring Convertible | 78 | 0 |
| 1999 Sebring Convertible | 92 | 1 |
| 1998 | 52 | 1 |
| 1997 Sebring Convertible | 77 | 1 |
| 1996 Sebring Convertible | 68 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Owners most often report power train, suspension, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sebring Convertible model years, the 1998 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.