IllustrationMileage unknown · Aug 21, 2000
Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ODI #728626
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
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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
What owners actually said
172 reportsNO SUMMARY
TOXIC TAR SUBSTANCE LEAKS OUT OF THE DOORS
MORE THAN 5 TRIPS TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM ON BOTH DOORS.
ON JULY 7, 1999, AFTER LEAVING SHOWROOM WITH NEW '99 SEBRING,THE PROTECTIVE UNDER CARRIAGE CAME PARTIALLY UNDONE ON THE AC EXPRESSWAY. WE HAD TO STOP AND PULL THE REMAINDER OF THE UNDER CARRIAGE FROM UNDER CARRIAGE FROM UNDER FRONT END OF VEHICLE. THE FRONT END OF SEBRING SITS SO LOW THAT THE SLIGHTEST OF INCLINES OR UPGRADES(…
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ON JULY 7, 1999, AFTER LEAVING SHOWROOM WITH NEW '99 SEBRING,THE PROTECTIVE UNDER CARRIAGE CAME PARTIALLY UNDONE ON THE AC EXPRESSWAY. WE HAD TO STOP AND PULL THE REMAINDER OF THE UNDER CARRIAGE FROM UNDER CARRIAGE FROM UNDER FRONT END OF VEHICLE. THE FRONT END OF SEBRING SITS SO LOW THAT THE SLIGHTEST OF INCLINES OR UPGRADES(S) CAUSES A PULLING /FRICTION ON FRONT BUMPER OF VEHICLE.. THE STANDARD CONCRETE PARKING ABUTMENT IN PARKING LOTS CAUSES A PULLING/FRICTION (CONTACT) ACTION IF DRIVEN OVER WHILE TRYING TO PARK. DUE TO THIS CONDITION THE VEHICLE HAS A SLIGHT TEAR ON FRONT BUMPER, FACIA/GUARD.
WHILE TRAVELINGON A FREEWAY, WE HAD THE CONVERTIBLE TOP DOWN AND COVERED WITH THE 'BOOT".AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES THE BOOT FLEW OFF.THE BOOT IS HELD IN PLACE BY "VELCRO". IN MY OPINION VELCRO IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD THE BOOT AND IS UNSAFE. I HAVE ASK CHRYSLER FOR TEST RESULTS FOR THE BOOT AND THEY STATED NONE WAS AVAILABLE,I S…
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WHILE TRAVELINGON A FREEWAY, WE HAD THE CONVERTIBLE TOP DOWN AND COVERED WITH THE 'BOOT".AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES THE BOOT FLEW OFF.THE BOOT IS HELD IN PLACE BY "VELCRO". IN MY OPINION VELCRO IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD THE BOOT AND IS UNSAFE. I HAVE ASK CHRYSLER FOR TEST RESULTS FOR THE BOOT AND THEY STATED NONE WAS AVAILABLE,I SHOULD CONTACT YOUR DEPARTMENT. CAN YOU HELP? *AK
17 INCH FRONT TIRE ON PASSENGER SIDE KEEPS WEARING OUT IN THE INSIDE OF TIRE. DRIVER SIDE TIRE IS PERFECT , AND VEHICLE DRIVES WELL. FRONT END ALIGNMENT IS PERFECT. CONSUMER HAS ALREADY REPLACED 2 TIRES WITHIN 15,000 MILES.*AK
CAR WAS STARTED AND PUT IN REVERSE TO BACK UP WHEN THE CAR LUNDGED AND ACCELATRATED OUT OF CONTROL IN REVERSE STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE TO PULL AWAY FROM VEHICLE, THE CAR DID THE SAME OUT OF CONTROL ACCELERATION FORWARD JUMPING A CURB AND STRIKING A GROCERY STORE FOUNDATION AND THE VEHICLE PROCEEDING PARTIAL…
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CAR WAS STARTED AND PUT IN REVERSE TO BACK UP WHEN THE CAR LUNDGED AND ACCELATRATED OUT OF CONTROL IN REVERSE STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE TO PULL AWAY FROM VEHICLE, THE CAR DID THE SAME OUT OF CONTROL ACCELERATION FORWARD JUMPING A CURB AND STRIKING A GROCERY STORE FOUNDATION AND THE VEHICLE PROCEEDING PARTIALLY INTO THE STORE. WE HAVE WITNESSES THAT DISCRIBED THE CAR TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL LEAVING THE INJURED DRIVER HELPLESS. SUSPECT FUEL SYSTEM AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE INCIDENT OCCURED IN AN APPROX 20-30 DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL. THE DEALER AND CHRYSLER WAS CONTACTED BY BOTH MYSELF AND STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENCY. NO RETURN CALL FROM CHRYLER AT PRESENT DATE FOR DIAGONOSITIC CHECK.
CONSUMER WENT TO BACK OUT OF PARKING SPACE ,PUT VEHICLE INTO REVERSE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY, HITTING A PARKED VEHICLE. CONSUMER THEN PUT GEAR INTO DRIVE, AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD, RUNNING INTO A GROCERY STORE. BRAKES DID NOT OVERRIDE THE ACCELERATION. *AK
VEHICLE HAS ONLY 19000 MILES. UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL GETS VERY SOFT, AND BRAKES GRAB SLIGHTLY. *AK BRAKE PEDAL IS STILL VERY SOFT AFTER THE DEALER REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE AND MASTER CYLINDERS. *YH
WHEN VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL HEAD-ON THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED IN THE CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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