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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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925–50K
950–75K
875–100K
12100–150K
5150K+
45 reports with mileage · 127 unknown
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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 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 15, 2004
Visibility
RE: 1999 SEBRING LXI ISSUE: INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR ON STATED DATE A TYPE OF UNKNOWN LIQUID WAS DRIPPING FROM THE BASE OR SEAM OF THE MIRROR AND DRIPPED ONTO MY CONSUL. (NO APPARENT CAUSE FOR THIS) CAUSING THE MIRRORS INTERIOR TO HAZE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE INTO. SOME BUBBLING WAS SEEN BEHIND THE GLASS, BUT HAS STOPPED…
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RE: 1999 SEBRING LXI ISSUE: INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR ON STATED DATE A TYPE OF UNKNOWN LIQUID WAS DRIPPING FROM THE BASE OR SEAM OF THE MIRROR AND DRIPPED ONTO MY CONSUL. (NO APPARENT CAUSE FOR THIS) CAUSING THE MIRRORS INTERIOR TO HAZE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE INTO. SOME BUBBLING WAS SEEN BEHIND THE GLASS, BUT HAS STOPPED AND ONLY HAZE REMAINS. I CONTACTED DAIMLERCHRYSLER, DEALER IN TORRANCE,CA AND DAIMLERCHRYSLER VIA INTERNET SITE/EMAIL AND INFORMED THEM BOTH OF THIS PROBLEM. A SENIOR STAFF REP AT DAIMLERCHRYSLER, COULD NOT PROVIDE A MSDS INFO TO ME. THIS HAZINESS ON MY MIRROR IS A HAZARD FOR DRIVING, AND THE LIQUID THAT DRIPPED COULD BE A POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AS WELL. MY CHILDREN ARE IN MY CAR DAILY. THE SENIOR STAFF REP STATED "YOUR CONCERNS ARE UNDERSTANDABLE. UNFORTUNATELY THERE IS NOTHING FURTHER THAT CAN BE DONE TO MORE FULLY ADDRESS THESE ISSUES.".. I DID ASK THE SENIOR STAFF REP TO REPLACE THE MIRROR ASSEMBLY. I FEEL THIS IS A MANUFACTURER FLAW AND I SHOULD NOT PAY FOR IT. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10081146
120,000 miles · Jul 8, 2004
Power TrainCrash
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT ROLLED BACKWARD AND INTO A TREE. THE KEY WAS NOT INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10081586
45,000 miles · Jul 6, 2004
Structure
THE CONSUMER OWNS A CONVERTIBLE AND INDICATED THAT THE ROOF TOP STITCHING AROUND THE DOORS AND WINDOWS OF THE CONVERTIBLE WAS ROTTED CAUSING THE REAR WINDOWS TO FALL OUT. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT A WARRANTY ITEM AND THAT THEY WILL DO NOTHING. THERE RESPONSE WAS THAT DUE TO THE FLORIDA HEAT,…
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THE CONSUMER OWNS A CONVERTIBLE AND INDICATED THAT THE ROOF TOP STITCHING AROUND THE DOORS AND WINDOWS OF THE CONVERTIBLE WAS ROTTED CAUSING THE REAR WINDOWS TO FALL OUT. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT A WARRANTY ITEM AND THAT THEY WILL DO NOTHING. THERE RESPONSE WAS THAT DUE TO THE FLORIDA HEAT, IT WILL DO THIS AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY WILL DO. *NM CONSUMER REQUESTING NEW TOP AND STITCHING OF THE ROOF ON VEHICLE. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10074405
Mileage unknown · Jun 9, 2004
StructureTires
I HAVE SEVERAL ISSUES/DEFECTS IT STARTED @ 8/29/00 BOTH DOOR MOLDINGS FELL OFF THEY HAD TO REPLACE DOOR CLADDING, STARTED BEFORE 7/9/02 BUT TOOK CAR IN ON THAT DATE BECAUSE PAINT DELAMINATED AND WAS PEELING COVERED 100% BY DAILMER CHRYSLER AND STILL AS OF 6/9/04 I AM STILL FIGHTING WITH DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO REPAINT THE VEHICLE, T…
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I HAVE SEVERAL ISSUES/DEFECTS IT STARTED @ 8/29/00 BOTH DOOR MOLDINGS FELL OFF THEY HAD TO REPLACE DOOR CLADDING, STARTED BEFORE 7/9/02 BUT TOOK CAR IN ON THAT DATE BECAUSE PAINT DELAMINATED AND WAS PEELING COVERED 100% BY DAILMER CHRYSLER AND STILL AS OF 6/9/04 I AM STILL FIGHTING WITH DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO REPAINT THE VEHICLE, THE WHOLE PAINT JOB/CLEAR COAT IS COMING OFF THE CAR. BUT NOW THEY ONLY WILL COVER 50% AND ONLY THE AREAS AFFECTED THEREFORE, I WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM UNTIL THE CAR IS COMPLETELY REPAINTED BECAUSE LOGICALLY THE WHOLE CAR WAS PAINTED WITH THE SAME PAINT AND LITTLE BY LITTLE THE PAINT IS DELAMINATING IN SEVERAL AREAS AND WILL CONTINUE UNITL THE CAR IS ENTIRELY REPAINTED. 2 RECALLS- RECALL #967 LOWER BALL JOINTS AND RECALL #884 MOLDING TRIM CLIPS, BRAKES SQUEALING, BRAKES REPLACED TWICE 08/24/02 & 05/04/04 AND ROTORS RESURFACED, TIRES REPLACED 3 TIMES, THE PASSENGER HANDLE BROKE AND CAN'T ENTER THE CAR FROM PASSENGER HAVE TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE. THE DRIVERS SIDE INSIDE MOLDING WHERE THE DOOR AND WINDOW BUTTONS ARE CAME OFF AND THE PLASTIC AIR VENTS BROKE, I AM IN THE PROCESS TO GET THE INSIDE MOLDINGS, AIR VENTS AND PASSENGER HANDLE ESTIMATES TO GET IT FIXED AND MAILING . DAIMLER/CHRYSLER MY ISSUES ESPECIALLY THE PAINT DEFECTS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10075078
32,000 miles · May 14, 2004
Structure
THE PLASTIC CLIP IN THE DOOR PANEL BROKE, CAUSING THE DOOR PANEL TO FALL OFF. TECHNICAL SERVIC EBULLETIN 612178 WAS ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10073660
58,147 miles · Apr 20, 2004
Structure
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS DEFECTIVE. THE HINGES ARE BROKEN AND I'VE TAKEN THIS ISSUE TO THE CHRYSLER SERVICE DEPARTMENT WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT 2 TIMES PRIOR TO THIS.
NHTSA ODI #10066538
Mileage unknown · Mar 25, 2004
Structure
WHILE OPENING THE DRIVER 'S DOOR, THE HANDLE FELL OFF. TWO WEEKS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE HANDLE FELL OFF AS WELL. THE DRIVER PICK UP THE HANDLE AND DROVE TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH HANDLES DUE TO WORN PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10064890
44,000 miles · Jan 26, 2004
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A THUD COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. TWO MILES DOWN THE ROAD THE ENGINE STALLED ON A BRIDGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE AND WAS EXAMINED BY A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC FOUND A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSED BY THE DIFFERENTIAL AND THE KEEPER PIN SEPARATING INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION. THE…
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WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A THUD COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. TWO MILES DOWN THE ROAD THE ENGINE STALLED ON A BRIDGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE AND WAS EXAMINED BY A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC FOUND A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSED BY THE DIFFERENTIAL AND THE KEEPER PIN SEPARATING INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10055829
65,500 miles · Jan 15, 2004
Power Train
GEAR RATIOS FOR FIRST AND SECOND GEARS WERE DAMAGED BY TRANSMISSION FLUID
NHTSA ODI #10069168
Mileage unknown · Jan 15, 2004
Unknown Or Other
AS WITH MANY CHRYSLER VEHICLES, MY PAINT IS FADING. I HAVE CONTACTED THE REGIONAL MANAGER AND HE DECLINES TO PAINT MY VEHICLE AT THE EXPENSE OF CHRYSLER, ALTHOUGH CHRYSLER IS AWARE THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THEIR PAINT.
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.
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NHTSA investigations
2
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
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