Chrysler Sebring Convertible Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 733 consumer complaints across the 10 model years of the Chrysler Sebring Convertible (1996–2005) that have at least 5 complaints. 2002 has the most, with 121. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (151 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
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All Sebring Convertible model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 39 | 55,173 | 0 | 35 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 62 | 72,000 | 0 | 29 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 24 | 48,115 | 0 | 28 | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 121 | 68,000 | 0 | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 120 | 72,000 | 0 | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 78 | 81,163 | 0 | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 92 | 75,112 | 1 | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 52 | 73,200 | 1 | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 77 | 78,000 | 1 | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 68 | 80,000 | 1 | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine cooling151 22%
- Electrical system94 14%
- Seat belts90 13%
- Air bags90 13%
- Suspension76 11%
- Transmission and drivetrain68 10%
- Body and structure61 9.0%
- Steering48 7.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2004: “I smelled a burning smell the engine light came on so I brought it to my mechanic and he found a lot of stress cracks in the oil pan which is aluminum told me I was lucky the engine didn't seize or catch on fire the exhaust pie is under one of the cracks and as the car got hot that crack expanded. There are several more in the pan. This is a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10586362, filed 2014-05, 108,000 miles2003: “Past few weeks been noticing issues with the car. 1. Sun visors hit me in the face 2. Car stalls to start 3. Lights hardly work even when you try to put on high beams 3. Fluid doesn't stay in the car 4. Car cuts off in mid driving 5. Car also can cut off when you apply brakes . Car back tire smokes. Was not in a accident with anyone car cut off on me while driving I was able to own my own bring car to stop”
NHTSA complaint #11041918, filed 2017-11, 35 miles2002: “My air bag light has come on and has been on for over 3 months. I saw today on wink news that 2002 chryslers were being recalled due to air bags. I looked up my vehicle by VIN number and it says 0 recalls. Could you please let me know if auto is safe to drive.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology