IllustrationCONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO GEARS . ALSO, SPEEDODMETER WON'T MOVE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
1999 Chrysler Sebring
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1999 Chrysler Sebring do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 132.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
20–25K
925–50K
950–75K
875–100K
12100–150K
5150K+
45 reports with mileage · 127 unknown
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.
- Power Train. Review the 33 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
25 crash reports6 fire reports13 injury reports
Power Train complaints
33 reportsVEHICLE STUCK IN LOW GEAR, SPEEDOMETER DID NOT WORK, ENGING CHECK LIGHT ON - DEALER KNEW RIGHT AWAY THE FIX AS THEY HAVE SEEN THIS SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE. *AK
THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION FAILED RESULTING IN IT NOT SHIFTING. *YH CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS IWTH THE TRANSMISSION, IT WAS REPLACED AT 52426 MILES. *SLC
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON FOR ONE DAY. VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN FIRST GEAR. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT COMPUTER BOARD WAS LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO ENGINE, CAUSING COMPUTER BOARD TO OVERHEAT AND BURN OUT. *AK DEALER DIAGNOSE AND REPLACE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND CHANGE INPUT SPEED S…
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ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON FOR ONE DAY. VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN FIRST GEAR. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT COMPUTER BOARD WAS LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO ENGINE, CAUSING COMPUTER BOARD TO OVERHEAT AND BURN OUT. *AK DEALER DIAGNOSE AND REPLACE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND CHANGE INPUT SPEED SENSOR, TOP OFF WITH ATF. *YH
WHILE PARKED WITH IGNITION OFF,VEHICLE SLIPPED INTO REVERSE GEAR, ROLLING BACK ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, AND STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *SLC REF IE03013
ONLY 38,000 MILES ON THIS CAR & ALREADY HAVING TO REBUILD TRANSMISSION. *AK
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE STICKS ON AND THE CONSUMER HAS NEVER USED IT. *MJS
MY TRANSMISION HAS STALLED ON ME MANY TIMES ONE OF THE TIMES ALMOST CAUSING ME TO GET INTO A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT WHEN TURNING INTO A BUSY HIGHWAY. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN DEALERSHIP FOR ALMOST ONE MONTH NOW. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES HAVING THE ROTORS CUT ONCE THEN REPLACED A SECOND TIME. WHEN I TOOK MY CAR IN THE F…
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MY TRANSMISION HAS STALLED ON ME MANY TIMES ONE OF THE TIMES ALMOST CAUSING ME TO GET INTO A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT WHEN TURNING INTO A BUSY HIGHWAY. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN DEALERSHIP FOR ALMOST ONE MONTH NOW. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES HAVING THE ROTORS CUT ONCE THEN REPLACED A SECOND TIME. WHEN I TOOK MY CAR IN THE FIRST TIME FOR THE TRANSMISSION THEY SAID IT ONLY NEEDED TRANSMISSION FLUID. WEEKS LATER CAR STALLED ON ME AGAIN AND WHEN WE CHECKED IT, IT HAD NO TRANSMISION FLUID AND WHEN I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID IT HAD TWO LEAKS AND I AM STILL WAITING FOR THEM TO RECIEVE PARTS TO FIX. I AM VERY FRUSTRATED AND STRESSED OUT DUE TO THIS BACK AND FORTH WITH THEM. I DO NOT WANT THE VEHICLE AND AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT AGAIN.
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THE INTAKE SENSOR FAILED AND THEY REPLACED IT ONCE I DROVE IT THE REST OF THE WAY TO THEM. IT TOOK @ 10 MIN TO REPLACE. THEY REPORTED TO ME THAT I WAS THE SECOND ONE IN A WEEKS PERIOD OF TIME WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THEN A WEEK LATER I HAD MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSION AND IT NEEDS REBUILT. TH…
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THE INTAKE SENSOR FAILED AND THEY REPLACED IT ONCE I DROVE IT THE REST OF THE WAY TO THEM. IT TOOK @ 10 MIN TO REPLACE. THEY REPORTED TO ME THAT I WAS THE SECOND ONE IN A WEEKS PERIOD OF TIME WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THEN A WEEK LATER I HAD MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSION AND IT NEEDS REBUILT. THE PROBLEM WITHT HE BRAKES HAS BEEN ON GOING. REPLACE FRONT PADS 3 TIMES SINCE MAY OF 2000.
Official recalls
100V421002 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Dec 18, 2000
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2PE02082 · 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