1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 8% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“While driving at any speed the vehicle's floor mat got tangled into the steering mechanism because there is no cover for that part. As a result, the steering mechanism failed. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10082190, filed 2004-07, 50,000 miles“Driving at approx. 15 MPH the steering system failed/locked on my car. The car was towed to the dealer on 10/28/02, and was initially diagnosed a failure of the power steering pump . The dealer replaced the pump, and during the mechanic testing found that the newly replaced pump also immediately failed and steering again locked. The dealer then diagnosed the problem as being a total failure of the rack which needed replacement as it had failed and was contaminating the pumps . Both the power steering rack and power steering pump was replaced at a cost to me of $1728.33 parts/labor. …”
NHTSA complaint #769434, filed 2002-11“The contact owns a 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. He noticed a constant leak on the high pressure power steering hold. A mechanic diagnosed the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000 and the current mileage was 117,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10198739, filed 2007-08, 116,000 miles“Very, very loud squeeking and rubbing sound coming from the front end of the car while turning the steering wheel or when driving over small bumps in the road. This happens while in park, driving at low or higher speeds, and in reverse. As soon as the steering wheel is moved, the loud noise starts. I'm concerned that this could be dangerous. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #770595, filed 2002-12“Right outer tie rod end broke completely away and right wheel pivoted nearly perpendicular to left wheel. Only traveling 5 MPH at time of incident . A higher normal speed could have resulted in dammage or injury or fatality. Car has only 34,400 miles and has been well maintained. Repair was made by replacing both right tie rod end{broken} and left tie rod end badly worn and alignment. These tie rod ends are non lubricatable. …”
NHTSA complaint #759298, filed 2002-03Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
19 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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