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2000 Chrysler Sebring

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2000 Chrysler Sebring do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 132.

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93Owner complaints

Model-year median: 132

1Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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210
1997267
1998172
199993
2000242
2001210
200242
2003
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Suspension
15Service Brakes, Hydraulic
14Structure
12Air Bags
11Steering
11
All reported categories
Wheels
11Electrical System
9Engine And Engine Cooling
7Seat Belts
7Visibility
7Power Train
6Tires
6Equipment
3Seats
3Unknown Or Other
3Latches/locks/linkages
2Vehicle Speed Control
2Forward Collision Avoidance
1Parking Brake
1Service Brakes
1Service Brakes, Air
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

33 reports with mileage · 60 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.

  • Suspension. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

14 crash reports3 fire reports8 injury reports

Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints

14 reports
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Mileage unknown · Mar 2, 2005
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic

CHRYSLER SEBRING 2000 , VEHICLE JUST WON'T START. *BF THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE. ELECTRICAL WIRE WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH A NEW COMPUTER AND TUNE UP BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED , THE ALARM OPERATED ERRATICALLY, THE DOORS WON'T UNLOCK, THE HORN DOESN'T WORK AND THE …

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CHRYSLER SEBRING 2000 , VEHICLE JUST WON'T START. *BF THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE. ELECTRICAL WIRE WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH A NEW COMPUTER AND TUNE UP BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED , THE ALARM OPERATED ERRATICALLY, THE DOORS WON'T UNLOCK, THE HORN DOESN'T WORK AND THE RADIATOR WAS BLOCKED. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10113372

28,000 miles · Jun 4, 2004
Service Brakes, HydraulicStructure

CONSUMER STATED BRAKE LINE MALFUNCTIONED AT 28,000 MILES. AK THERE WAS A BUBBLE IN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE DOOR HINGE WAS BROKEN. THE BRAKE CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. *SC *JB

NHTSA ODI #10067388

81,000 miles · Apr 20, 2004
Air BagsService Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK *NM

NHTSA ODI #10059878

Mileage unknown · Jan 2, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FREQUENT REPLACEMENT OF BRAKES REQUIRED ON 2000 SEBRING. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10051517

Mileage unknown · Mar 12, 2002
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY LOCKED UP. RPMS WERE RACING UP TO 6000. TOOK TO DEALER, HAD BRAKE REPAIRED. PROBLEM STILL NOT REMEDY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ODI #8005453

Mileage unknown · Mar 1, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT FRONT OUTBOARD BRAKE PAD APPARENTLY SEPATATED FROM THE BACKING PLATE WHILE STOPPING IN A PARKING LOT. THERE WAS NO ADVANCE WARNING NOISES. WHEN COMPLETING A STOP, I FELT A PULSE IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE CAR AND STARTED HOME THE BRAKES WERE GRINDING VERY BAD. ICONTINUED HOME SLOWLY AND THE NEXT MORNING …

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LEFT FRONT OUTBOARD BRAKE PAD APPARENTLY SEPATATED FROM THE BACKING PLATE WHILE STOPPING IN A PARKING LOT. THERE WAS NO ADVANCE WARNING NOISES. WHEN COMPLETING A STOP, I FELT A PULSE IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE CAR AND STARTED HOME THE BRAKES WERE GRINDING VERY BAD. ICONTINUED HOME SLOWLY AND THE NEXT MORNING PULLED THE WHEELS AND BRAKES IN THE GARAGE. THE LEFT OUTBOARD BACKING PLATE HAD NO BRAKING MATERIAL AT ALL. THERE WAS NO RESIDUAL AS IS USUALLY PRESENT ON A WORN OUT PAD, JUST THE RIVETS AND BACKING PLATE. THE PADS HAVE WEAR INDICATORS THAT HADN,T GIVEN ANY WARNING SO I THINK IT WAS A SUDDEN FAILURE. EXCEPT FOR AN EARLY BRAKE JOB I HAD NO REAL DAMAGE(BRAKE WARRANTY IS 12 MONTHS12K). HOPEFULLY THIS IS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT BUT I AM NOTIFYING NTSB IN CASE ANY TRENDS DEVELOP. *AK

NHTSA ODI #758826

Mileage unknown · Feb 25, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONCERNED ABOUT FAILURE OF BRAKES AND CAR IS ONLY TWO YEARS OLD. *AK

NHTSA ODI #758618

Mileage unknown · Jan 25, 2002
Electrical SystemPower TrainService Brakes, Air

CONSUMER STATES POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED.*JB

NHTSA ODI #564136

Mileage unknown · Jun 20, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A GRADUAL STOP, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND VEHICLE WENT THROUGH A STOP SIGN. DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

NHTSA ODI #890824

Mileage unknown · May 16, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE INNER PAD CAME APART ALL AT ONCE AND CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO FEEL AS IF IT SANK TO THE FLOOR. A LOUD GRINDING SOUND WAS HEARD AND WE PARKED THE VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATION, I FOUND THE INNER PAD LINING COMPLETLY MISSING AND THE PLATE RIVITS GOUGING THE DISK ROTOR. MAYBE THE LINING WAS CRACKED AND IT FINALLY LET…

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THE FRONT BRAKE INNER PAD CAME APART ALL AT ONCE AND CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO FEEL AS IF IT SANK TO THE FLOOR. A LOUD GRINDING SOUND WAS HEARD AND WE PARKED THE VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATION, I FOUND THE INNER PAD LINING COMPLETLY MISSING AND THE PLATE RIVITS GOUGING THE DISK ROTOR. MAYBE THE LINING WAS CRACKED AND IT FINALLY LET LOOSE? I DIDN'T HEAR ANY OF THE ASSOCIATED "SQUEAKING" YOU NORMALLY HEAR WHEN DISK BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING WORN. THE OUTER PAD LOOKED GOOD. $300.00 LATER, I HAVE NEW FRONT BRAKES. *AK

NHTSA ODI #745427

Official recalls

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00V421002 · 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

1

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.