1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,168miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 4% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,168 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.
“The contact owns a 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The contact stated that while starting the ignition, the front driver and passenger side air bags deployed erroneously. The air bags were not replaced. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repair shop for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 59,337.”
NHTSA complaint #10510812, filed 2013-05, 59,337 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible jx. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking space, both front air bags deployed without warning. The failure caused head and neck injuries to the driver and the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 169,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10474055, filed 2012-09, 169,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 17 | 44% |
| 2004 | 9 | 15% |
| 2003 | 6 | 25% |
| 2002 | 23 | 19% |
| 2001 | 18 | 15% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 6% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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