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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 62 of 267 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 65 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
33 crash reports5 fire reports19 injury reports
What owners actually said
267 reports
Mileage unknown · Mar 26, 2001
SteeringCrash
ON JAN 1999 I WAS GOING TO WORK AN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND I COULD NOT STEER THE CAR SO I LOST CONTROL AND HIT AN ENBANKMENT. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO BE SERVICED AND THE SAID IT WAS MY FAULT BECAUSE THERE WAS A WIRE UNDERNEITH THE CAR THAT CAUSED THE BELT TO COME OFF BUT THE WIRE WAS THERE DUE TO ME HITTING THE ENBANKMENT.ALSO…
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ON JAN 1999 I WAS GOING TO WORK AN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND I COULD NOT STEER THE CAR SO I LOST CONTROL AND HIT AN ENBANKMENT. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO BE SERVICED AND THE SAID IT WAS MY FAULT BECAUSE THERE WAS A WIRE UNDERNEITH THE CAR THAT CAUSED THE BELT TO COME OFF BUT THE WIRE WAS THERE DUE TO ME HITTING THE ENBANKMENT.ALSO INSIDE THE CAR UNDER THE STEERING THE CARPET IS BURNED,AND THE CAR 'S STEERING IS NOT RIGHT IV'E TAKEN IT TO BE BALANCED AND ALIGNED AND NOTHING SEEMS TO HELP.ALSO THERE IS A RECENT RECALL. I WOULD LIKE PREVIOUS DAMAGE TO VEHICLE FIXED.DUE TO THE STEERING. I ALSO DON'T KNOW IF IT IS SAFE TOBE TRAVELING IN THE VEHICLE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #743058
Mileage unknown · Mar 24, 2001
Service Brakes, HydraulicWheels
ROTORS CONSTANTLY BEING REPLACED OR TURNED; VIBRATION BAD; NOW DEALER BLAMING IT ON WEAK WHEELS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #742953
Mileage unknown · Mar 23, 2001
Air BagsCrashInjury
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #883955
Mileage unknown · Mar 21, 2001
Wheels
RIMS ARE BENDING EASILY AND TIRES WILL NOT STAY INFLATED. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE RIMS REPAIRED 7 TIMES. CONSUMER ALSO STARTED A FILE WITH CHRYSLER #8432551. *AK *SLC
NHTSA ODI #883606
Mileage unknown · Mar 20, 2001
Air BagsService Brakes, HydraulicCrash
WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 OR 55 REAR ENDED A CAR. HAD SLAMMED ON BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDNOT DEPLOY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #883551
Mileage unknown · Mar 15, 2001
Structure
CONSUMER NOTICED RUST ON DOOR HINGE. AS A RESULT OF RUST DOOR WOULD BECOME UNLOCKED AND COME OPEN WHILE TRAVELING.*AK CONSUMER STATES DOOR POST RUSTED AROUND BOLT HEADS, CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH INVESTIGATION FROM DEALERSHIP.*JB
NHTSA ODI #883149
Mileage unknown · Mar 9, 2001
Electrical System
INTERMITTENTLY HORN ASSEMBLY IS INOPERABLE. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #882543
Mileage unknown · Mar 6, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING. DEALER REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPAIRS, PAID FOR PARTS ONLY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #882217
Mileage unknown · Mar 6, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineStructure
ENGINE-WELL MAINTAINED FAILED AT 60K MILES. OIL PUMP AND BEARINGS. DOOR ASSEMBLY KEEPS COMING LOOSE, HANDLE FELL OFF. WHEELS TOO SOFT, BENT ALL OF THE TIME. FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 17K MILES. THIS CAR IS A LEMON.
NHTSA ODI #742016
Mileage unknown · Feb 22, 2001
Wheels
I HAVE HAD 4 FLAT TIRES SINCE I PURCHASE THE VEHICLE LESS THAN A YEAR AGO. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TIRES, BUT AFTER THE FOURTH FLAT, AND SEEING OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS WEBSITE, I REALIZED IT WAS THE CAR. THE RIMS BEND, RELEASING AIR AND THE TIRES GO FLAT. THEN THE RIM WRECKS THE TIRE, AND BENDS FURTHER. ESSENTIALLY, IT IS…
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I HAVE HAD 4 FLAT TIRES SINCE I PURCHASE THE VEHICLE LESS THAN A YEAR AGO. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TIRES, BUT AFTER THE FOURTH FLAT, AND SEEING OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS WEBSITE, I REALIZED IT WAS THE CAR. THE RIMS BEND, RELEASING AIR AND THE TIRES GO FLAT. THEN THE RIM WRECKS THE TIRE, AND BENDS FURTHER. ESSENTIALLY, IT IS A CAR THAT CAN'T EVEN BE DRIVEN. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD TO ALSO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES BUT DIDN'T TELL ME UNTIL LATER, AND SOLD THE CAR TO ME WITH ONLY 10,000 MILES ON IT. AT $200 A PEICE, IT REALLY ADDS UP. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND THEY CONTINUE TO DRAG THEIR FEET. I FEEL THESE CARS SHOULD BE RE-CALLED, ESPECIALLY AFTER HEARING THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER SEBRING OWNERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. (TIRESIZE: 2155017)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 2155017 )
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CABLE CONNECTING THE CONSOLE SHIFTER MECHANISM TO THE IGNITION KEY CAN CAUSE A TRAPPED KEY CONDITION WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOW FORCE REQUIRED TO DEPRESS THE SHIFT BUTTON. A COMBINATION OF APPLYING A MIS-ADJUSTED RELEASE BUTTON WITH A LOW FORCE ATTEMPT TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE KEY IN THE LOCKED POSITION, CAN BREAK THE CONNECTING PIN IN THE SHIFTER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE "IGNITION-PARK" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL BE NONFUNCTIONAL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM. ANY VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL AFTER THE INSPECTION WILL HAVE THE SHIFT MECHANISM AND CABLE REPLACED WITH A "SELF-ADJUSTING" DESIGN.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DASH PANEL PAD CAN SHIFT INTERFERRING WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL WOULD NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE A PORTION OF THE DASH PANEL PAD SO IT CANNOT INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.
PE00007 · Door Panel/garnish Separation
Opened Feb 2, 2000 · Closed Jul 18, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
ALLEGED THAT THE PLASTIC GARNISH PANELS MOUNTED ON DOORS DETACH FROM THEIR MOUNTINGS, SOMETIMES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION
EA99028 · Steering Shaft Binding
Opened Sep 10, 1999 · Closed Jul 26, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
PE99030 · Steering Shaft Binding
Opened May 3, 1999 · Closed Sep 10, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
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