2000 Chrysler Sebring Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sebring years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chrysler Sebring. That ranks 12th out of 19 Sebring model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (15 complaints, 16%), typically at around 110,000 miles. Complaints mention 14 crashes, 3 fires, 11 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 93owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 14complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 15 | 16% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 15% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 12 | 13% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 11 | 12% | 86,750 | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 12% | 132,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 11 | 12% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 10% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 8% | 102,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 8% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 8% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 6% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 6% | 15,407 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 3% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 33,990 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving my car and fault something wrong with the steering and went to make a right turn I heard a noise and my car front passenger side of my car was on the ground and my wheel was under my car. Thank goodness for no one else being involved that day and thank God I wasn't hurt badly... I…
was driving down the road with no warning car popped and made loud noise.. the left front of the car dropped down and steering was un responsive and came to a stop made a clunking sound when trying to move it out of road but was unsuccessful...
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I was not informed of a recall and me and my son were in the vehicle driving and it started hopping almost as if it had hydraulic. I told my son to fasten his seat belt considering we were just leaving the store and pulling onto a busy highway. It continued to wobble and i sped up to get off the…
Seatbelt locks up to where u can't put it on before driving or when driving and seatbelt is on it sometimes locks up and you can't move your locked in place while driving. While driving if it locks up it can happen anywhere on any road or freeway it's malfunctioning and it's annoying especially…
Other Chrysler Sebring years
← 1999 Sebring · 2001 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 | 93 | 1 |
| 1999 Sebring | 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 2000 Chrysler Sebring?
Owners most often report suspension, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chrysler Sebring?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.