1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sebring Convertible years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. That ranks 3rd out of 10 Sebring Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (22 complaints, 24%), typically at around 62,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 3 fires, 13 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 92owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 | 22 | 24% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 21 | 23% | 99,516 | — | — |
| Structure | 15 | 16% | 72,013 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 13% | 50,525 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 11% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 10% | 100,670 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 7% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 7% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 5% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 4% | 28,567 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 4% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 3% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 3% | 82,795 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 86,825 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 100,670 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 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.
- Auto trans ignition-park interlock (RQ03005) — opened Apr 8, 2003, closed Jul 16, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Takata recall. I am having several issues with the whole braking system, as it is very difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of having no brakes. I have no type of brakes at all. When taken off parking, even with foot on brake, car will begin to move. This seems to be very common in these cars. The…
Driving down road, around 10 miles a hour, the car suddenly went clunk on the left side, and would not move. Got out to check, and the entire piece that holds the tire on was laying on the interior of the tire rim.
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…
Car shakes at 75 miles per hour..from the front end.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler sebring convertible. While driving approximately 15 mph, the front end of the vehicle collapsed to the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the front driver's side lower ball joint and axle fractured. The…
Other Chrysler Sebring Convertible years
← 1998 Sebring Convertible · 2000 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 | 92 | 1 |
| 1998 Sebring Convertible | 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 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Owners most often report power train, seat belts, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 22 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 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 1999 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 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.