1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 8% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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: when the consumer attempted to apply the brake, the vehicle continued to accelerate and consequently, the consumer hit another motorist. The vehicle was also jumping out of gear due to the recall on the trans axle floor shifter/ignition park interlock.”
NHTSA complaint #10128560, filed 2005-07, 115,000 miles“While driving between 25 to 30 MPH and without any warning automatic transmission failed. Towed vehicle to an independent shop, technician determined the need for a new transmission or rebuilt the old transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10067207, filed 2004-04, 114,000 miles“While driving between 25 to 30 MPH and without any warning automatic transmission failed. Towed vehicle to the independent shop, and technician determined a new transmission was needed.”
NHTSA complaint #10067209, filed 2004-04, 114,000 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 miles“Dt: the contact received a recall letter on 3-15-05 concerning the trans axle floor shifter ignition/park interlock she called at the end of march or the beginning of april and made an appointment to have vehicle checked. On 5-7-05, before the scheduled appointment, the vehicle popped out of gear and hit a pole. And the estimated damage was $8,700. On 5-12-05 Chrysler sent an investigator to check the vehicle . The consumer was not present at the inspection, but someone else who was at the inspection claimed that the investigator tried to start the car and it wouldn't start. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132650, filed 2005-08, 83,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V021000Jan 13, 2004On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key…Covers: Chrysler Sebring Convertible 1996–1999, Dodge Intrepid 1993–1999, Chrysler Concorde 1993–1999 +6 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 8% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 22 | 24% |
| 1998 | 9 | 17% |
| 1997 | 6 | 8% |
| 1996 | 8 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
19 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSteering
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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