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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
What owners actually said
172 reportsON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHEN OPENING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR THE DOOR PANEL FELL APART FROM THE DOOR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO THE PROBLEM. DEALER WAS AWEAR OF PROBLEM, AND HAS REPLACED THE DOOR PANEL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
THE CLADDING ON THE VEHICLE IS BROKEN WHICH CAUSE THE PANEL TO FALL OFF. DEALER IS AWARE OF FAILURE. THE NEW 2000 VEHICLES ARE REDESIGNING THE "CLADDING" TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *YC
HAZARDOUS IF FLYING OFF ON HIGHWAY - BOTH DOOR PANELS
WHILE DRIVING 60-65MPH WITH A/C ON, A MIST WOULD COME OUT OF VENTS & WOULD BE LOSING COOLANT. A/C WOULD TURN HOT AFTERWARDS. HAS BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEMS. PROBLEM CAN NOT BE RESOLVED. WILL BE TAKING BACK TO DEALER.*AK
THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING WHEN THE DOORS ARE LOCKED AND WILL NOT STOP. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 35- 40 MPH VEHICLE HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS CRASH. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAGS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
TRANSMISSION LINE SPLIT. MJS
SOMETIMES THE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHTS WILL BLINK AND SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE STUTTERS INTERMINTLY WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP. THIS HAS HAPPEND AT LEAST 10 TIMES TO ME. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING LEFT IN FRONT OF ONCOMING VEHICLES AND PULLING OUT ON BUSY HIGHWAYS. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN THIS NEW VEHICLE. MY DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX THIS AND FAILED 4 TIMES. AS OF TODAY I AM WRITING…
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VEHICLE STUTTERS INTERMINTLY WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP. THIS HAS HAPPEND AT LEAST 10 TIMES TO ME. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING LEFT IN FRONT OF ONCOMING VEHICLES AND PULLING OUT ON BUSY HIGHWAYS. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN THIS NEW VEHICLE. MY DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX THIS AND FAILED 4 TIMES. AS OF TODAY I AM WRITING TO THE MANUFACTURER REQUESTING A REPURCHASE OR REPLACEMENT VEHICLE PURSUANT TO THE LEMON LAW INDIANA MOTOR VEHICLE PROTECTION ACT, INDIANA CODE 24-5-13-1. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAR TO ANYONE!!!
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