1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 9%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 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 9% 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.
“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“The interior rearview mirror image were completely distorted making it impossible to view any objects through it. The trunk lid had fallen on the consumers head, the leather seats cracked, and the stitching on the convertible top had come undone.”
NHTSA complaint #10029877, filed 2003-08, 28,000 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“The converible roof is unravelling at the seams, making it unsightly and dangerous. I had water in my foor in the back seats and an upholstery shop discover a defect in the manufacture of the body causing the leak. It has been successfully fixed. But the soft top roof to be replaced would cost $1250-. It is my observation that there are a lot of convertibles during the model years of 1997 (mine) and other years (1998- ?). I called Chrysler and they noted my complaint but haven't addressed the problem to my knowledge. I think this should be a recall as I see it on many converibles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10064476, filed 2004-04“Sebring convertible interior floods every time it rains the carpet becomes completely soaked and takes days to dry out in the mean time causing a concern about all electrical components under the seats.”
NHTSA complaint #10233040, filed 2008-07Related service bulletins
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- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
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- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
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Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
19 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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