IllustrationALL FOUR ALUMINUM WHEELS WERE CAUSING LOSS OF AIR, DUE TO DEOXIDIZING OF WHEELS. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK *YD
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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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
525–50K
850–75K
975–100K
8100–150K
1150K+
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
What owners actually said
93 reportsMOLDING 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
WHILE TRAVELING 55-65MPH ON FREEWAY WITH TOP DOWN PART OF THE DEVICE THAT HOUSES HARD TOP FELL OFF INTO STREET, RESULTING IN DEBRIS FLYING ONTO ON COMING AND PROCEEDING TRAFIC. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER PRIOR TO THIS FOR SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHUR DETAILS. *AK
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
THE DEALER REFUSED RENTAL CAR DURING RECALL REPAIR 00V-652. NLM
SWERVED TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE, TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, CRASHED INTO GUARDRAIL. VEHICLE TOTALED.*AK
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
SRS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER RAN DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND REPLACED ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM. AIRBAG LIGHT IS STILL ON, AND DEALER HAS NO OTHER SOLUTION.*AK
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
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING,CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*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
1PE02082 · 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.