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Fuel systemPart report

1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Fuel system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 77 total for the year
Median mileage
107,750miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 3% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,750 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Dt: the contact owns a 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The fuel pipe was corroded and dripped gasoline, and was less that one foot from the muffler. When the contact went to purchase the part for car the salesman said he was about the 15 person to buy the part. The consumer called Chrysler, and they said there was not a problem. He was going to repair the problem. This was the contact daughter's car, and he was concerned for his daughter's safety and those of others.”

NHTSA complaint #10138362, filed 2005-10, 140,000 miles

“In short, my '97 sebring convt. (86,000 mi) is on its 3rd starter, needs a new fuel gauge & switch to light fog lamps (problem for va. Safety insp.). Also tach, speedometer, & other gauges have stopped functioning temporaily while car is moving.”

NHTSA complaint #10023647, filed 2003-06, 75,500 miles

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200458%
2003521%
200232%
200111%
200045%
199989%
199812%
199723%
199646%

Other parts of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

Electrical system
19 complaints
Seat belts
15 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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