1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 8% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,750 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.
“Design defect - rear window defogger - the original equipment rear window defogger on my 1997 Chrysler sebring stopped working. The wire attaching the defogger to the electrical system has become detached. It had been reattached by the dealer twice, but on the third occasion the dealer advised that it could not be fixed. It is apparently reattached with some kind of glue. I was advised that if I wanted to get the defogger to work I would need to install a new rear window at a cost of over $800. …”
NHTSA complaint #10064458, filed 2004-04, 97,000 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 thredding around my 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible top is slowly coming loose wich will then release my back window which could cause a very serious accident on the road involving innocent drivers. The potential loose back window could not only fly out at any givin moment it also could fall in to the backseat of my convertible which raises and bigger concern for me because I have my 2 year old son in his car seat. My wish is that Chrysler corp. …”
NHTSA complaint #10072792, filed 2004-05“Consumer states the windshield seal is leaking water and damage radio, cd and carpet. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8022936, filed 2002-11Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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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