2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 23, 2018 · 78 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sebring Convertible years
About as many complaints as other years 4th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. That ranks 4th out of 10 Sebring Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (25 complaints, 32%), typically at around 107,723 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Seat Belts25 · ~107,723 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic10 · ~59,505 mi
Electrical System8 · ~59,505 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling7 · ~86,300 mi
Structure7 · ~53,000 mi
Visibility6 · ~35,880 mi
Power Train5 · ~54,000 mi
Steering4 · ~75,000 mi
Air Bags3 · ~80,326 mi
Equipment3 · ~61,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Seat Belts2532%107,723——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1013%59,505——
Electrical System810%59,505——
Engine and Engine Cooling79%86,300——
Structure79%53,000——
Visibility68%35,880——
Power Train56%54,000——
Steering45%75,000——
Air Bags34%80,326——
Equipment34%61,500——
Fuel System, Gasoline34%80,000——
Seats23%22,000——
Tires23%85——
Engine11%105,000——
Fuel System, Other11%140,000——
Interior Lighting11%———
Parking Brake11%———
Service Brakes11%60,000——
Suspension11%154,000——
Vehicle Speed Control11%60,000——
Wheels11%46,200——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 12 complaints
2000: 1200012001: 112002: 1200212003: 12122004: 112004112005: 12122006: 5200652007: 552008: 5200852009: 332010: 6201062011: 222012: 2201222013: 332014: 1201412015: 442016: 2201622017: 112018: 120181

n = 78 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

At approximately 20 mph on a quite neighborhood street both air bags went off with no accident, big bumps or dips or any other reason. I have photos but do not know how to up load them. *dsy.

Air Bags · received Jan 23, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11064485

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler sebring convertible. While pulling out of a car wash, the vehicle was shifted into drive with the brake pedal depressed. The vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot were it was awaiting inspection. A police report was…

Service Brakes · received Feb 16, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10955085

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler sebring convertible. The contact stated that the wiring harness caught fire. The contact stated that the rain extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not occupied. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired…

Electrical System · received May 4, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10863207

Drivers inboard seat belt broke off when my son tried to buckle up in the driveway. Potentially a fatal situation in an accident. The connecting cable frayed. It would not have held in any type of forward accident.

Seat Belts · received Feb 22, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10837448

Took my car in 10/23/15 to have the tires rotated and was told by the shop i needed new tires that they were almost bald and the thread indicators were showing on all 4. My tires had only 20k miles on them and the warranty was for 60k miles. Shop said they would contact falken tires and call me…

Tires · received Dec 12, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10809826

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?

Owners most often report seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 25 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.