1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 19%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 19% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This car is garbage! I have had water leaks, had to replace complete fabric interior! The battery light now refuses to go off along with the engine light. I have gone through 4 batteries in a year, have replace the alternator and I still have problems. Not one shop, along with a dealer, can understand why this car will not run properly. The dealer who sold me the car told me it was too late for him to do anything about it. I also have the same problem as everyone else with the seat belt, drivers side. It no longer connects together. …”
NHTSA complaint #10018708, filed 2003-05, 50,000 miles“Seat belts would not pull out . At first it only happened sporadically and for short duration. Problem occurred more often until belts have not worked at all for past 2-3 weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #10465362, filed 2012-07, 125,000 miles“Dt: the seat belt on the passenger seat retracted and will not come out, making it impossible for the passenger to buckle the belt. This occurred about two weeks ago. Vehicle was seen by the dealer, and there would be a charge to the consumer for this repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10126451, filed 2005-07, 87,000 miles“Strong gasoline odors came into vehicle from the outside when driver's side window was down. Vehicle had been to the dealer on two separate occasions, and they were unable to locate the cause of the problem. .....paint on vehicle was fading-turning black to white. From inside rearview mirror consumer was not able to see back of vehicle. Seat belt on passenger's side had a broken seat belt retractor. In addition, passenger's leather seat was cracking, and stitching on convertible top was coming out.”
NHTSA complaint #10117277, filed 2005-04, 50,000 miles“Dt: was driving at an unknown speed and pulled in front of a bowling alley to pick up another passenger. Turned the engine off with key in ignition, within a matter of seconds the vehicle began to roll forward. The car gained speed and was too quick before the consumer could gain control. The vehicle went down an incline and crashed into a parking lot pole. The air bags did not deploy. Both passenger had seat belts on but passenger seat belt did not remain locked and passenger struck the windshield, this did not unlatch but a great deal slack came from that seat belt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10128886, filed 2005-07, 85,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
19 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 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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