1999 Chrysler Sebring Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sebring years
- About as many complaints as other years 9th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 172 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chrysler Sebring. That ranks 9th out of 19 Sebring model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (33 complaints, 19%), typically at around 76,500 miles. Complaints mention 25 crashes, 6 fires, 13 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 172owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 25complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chrysler Sebring 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 | 33 | 19% | 76,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 31 | 18% | 64,574 | — | — |
| Suspension | 23 | 13% | 100,462 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 8% | 130,603 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 8% | 92,323 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 12 | 7% | 52,213 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 7% | 30,473 | — | — |
| Wheels | 12 | 7% | 59,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 11 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 6% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 5% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 4% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 4% | 56,635 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 3% | 130,740 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 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 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
Risk: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. This campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.
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
- Safety belt cinching latch plate (PE02082) — opened Nov 6, 2002, closed Apr 23, 2003.
- Door panel/garnish separation (PE00007) — opened Feb 2, 2000, closed Jul 18, 2000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler sebring. Prior to purchasing the vehicle, the contact was not informed by the dealer that the vehicle needed extensive repairs. The contact requested reimursement. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Takata recall my concerns of accidental discharge,the dash light stays on longer than should.
1999 chrysler sebring. Car was caught on fire due to power steering leak. *ta the consumer also had a fuel pump issue. The repair shop stated the connections had burned at the fuel pump. *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler sebring. While driving in reverse, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to an extremely high speed. The contact crashed the vehicle into the passenger side of another vehicle. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while driving approximately 3 mph, the vehicle became impossible to steer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ball joint was faulty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
Other Chrysler Sebring years
← 1998 Sebring · 2000 Sebring →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Sebring | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Sebring | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Sebring | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Sebring | 86 | 3 |
| 2009 Sebring | 43 | 2 |
| 2008 Sebring | 238 | 4 |
| 2007 Sebring | 337 | 7 |
| 2006 Sebring | 120 | 0 |
| 2005 Sebring | 75 | 3 |
| 2004 Sebring | 220 | 4 |
| 2003 Sebring | 42 | 2 |
| 2002 Sebring | 210 | 2 |
| 2001 Sebring | 242 | 9 |
| 2000 Sebring | 93 | 1 |
| 1999 | 172 | 1 |
| 1998 Sebring | 267 | 3 |
| 1997 Sebring | 210 | 5 |
| 1996 Sebring | 343 | 7 |
| 1995 Sebring | 132 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chrysler Sebring?
Owners most often report power train, structure, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chrysler Sebring?
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 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sebring model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.