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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.

Counts are not adjusted for sales, age, mileage exposure or reporting. A lower count does not establish that a car is problem-free.

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93Owner complaints

Model-year median: 132

1Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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Inspection summary

2000 Chrysler Sebring

NHTSA snapshot: September 18, 2026. 93 owner complaints · 1 recall campaigns · 1 investigations.

Counts are not failure probabilities and are not adjusted for sales, age, mileage exposure or reporting. One report may name several categories. Comparison method and limitations.

Top reported categories (up to 5)

  • Suspension: 15 reports
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 14 reports
  • Structure: 12 reports
  • Air Bags: 11 reports
  • Steering: 11 reports

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Recall links

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
210
1997267
1998172
199993
2000242
2001210
200242
2003
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Counts vary with age, sales, mileage exposure 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

Visibility complaints

7 reports
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92,500 miles · Sep 13, 2010
Air BagsSteeringVisibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS BECAME STUCK CLOSED. THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE WINDOWS. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ALSO SHOCK THE CONTACT INTERMITTENTLY WHEN STARING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS BECAME STUCK CLOSED. THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE WINDOWS. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ALSO SHOCK THE CONTACT INTERMITTENTLY WHEN STARING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE VISIBLE THROUGH THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS COULD INDEPENDENTLY DEPLOY AT ANY TIME AND AS A PRECAUTION, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS NO LONGER BEING USED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THIRTEEN TIMES. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,500.

NHTSA ODI #10355159

Mileage unknown · Jan 2, 2004
Visibility

FAILURE OF REARVIEW MIRROR. MIRROR HAS DEVELOPED A SHADOW IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MIRROR. MIRROR NO LONGER CHANGES FROM DAY LIGHT TO NIGHT DRIVING. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10051518

Mileage unknown · Jun 18, 2003
Visibility

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH AN INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR WITH ELECTRONIC SHADING FOR NIGHT DRIVING. THE SHADING FUNCTION HAS DECREASED AND THE SHADING AREA OF THE MIRROR HAS DECREASED IN AREA. IN OTHER WORDS, THE SHADED AREA OF THE MIRROR ONLY COVERS PART OF THE MIRROR SURFACE. *NLM

NHTSA ODI #10023315

Mileage unknown · Aug 20, 2001
StructureVisibility

MOLDING FOR DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS IS MELTING CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED BUT REFUSES TO REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE, WHEN THE POWER WINDOWS ARE DOWN HALF WAY THE APPEAR LOOSE AND RATTLE. *AK *NLM

NHTSA ODI #894764

Mileage unknown · May 21, 2001
Visibility

CAR WAS NOT DESIGNED WITH A RIM ABOVE WINDOWS TO CATCH RAINFALL. WHEN IT RAINS, IF YOU OPEN THE WINDOW A CRACK, THE WATER POURS IN ALL OVER THE SEAT AND FLOOR. *AK

NHTSA ODI #745625

Mileage unknown · Oct 8, 2000
Visibility

OILY FILM IS BLOWN ON THE WINDSHIELD AND THROUGH OUT THE CAR FROM THE DEFROST VENTS. THIS BUILD UP IS CONTINOUS WHILE THE A/C IS ON DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. THE DEALER CAN NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM OR KNOW HOW TO FIX IT.

NHTSA ODI #733709

Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 1999
StructureVisibility

THERE IS AN INTERFERENCE OR PUSHING OF REARVIEW MIRROR WHEN USING BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUNVISORS, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD, DRIVER MUST READJUST MIRROR. *AK

NHTSA ODI #847088

Recall campaigns

1

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.

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Defect 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.

An investigation is not a finding of a defect, and closure does not prove a vehicle is problem-free.