1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 17%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,740miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 17% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,740 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“I went to have the transmission looked at as it's under warranty. I bought this car with 75,000 miles on it 3 years ago. Shortly after that the transmission went out. When the mechanic put one in he found out that there was already a used one in there. Two months later that tranmission went out and it got replaced. Well this brings us to present day where I'm getting it checked out and have them check everything out. They tell me that the rear ball joints are out and it'll cost $1200 to fix it. I'm like that's not worth it. I then find out that this is recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10538266, filed 2013-09, 120,000 miles“I have this car from 2011, I went to the dealer on bakersfield ca, to program the alarm pager, they change the shift part because have a recall, after that day my car start to stop, check engine light goes off, I change the speed sensor on the transmission, the cramchack sensor, the distributor, the map sensor, the EGR valve, the fuel pump and fuel filter, all the relays, the car works for a little and start to stop suddenly, anywhere. Some times I go to the store to buy groceries, he start to shake from the suspension, and the car stop 2 or 3 times, on one trip. …”
NHTSA complaint #10535989, filed 2013-08, 222,000 miles“After explaining to my mechanic that my front end was rubbing and grinding at a speed of 40 and above, and that it was worse while driving straight or bearing left, while bearing right the rubbing and grinding lessened a lot. My mechanic said that he replaced front brakes & balanced wheels. The same situation still existed. He stated that my front axle needed to be replaced, & he would replace it when he came back from vacation. I explained to the mechanic that it was getting worse and if my children and I would be safe driving the vehicle until he returned, he said it would be fine to drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #10201876, filed 2007-09, 133,480 miles“Consumer concerned about 1998 Chrysler sebring interlock shifter. The consumer stated he has been to the dealer 3 times to get the recall repairs performed, but he continued to experience problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10144297, filed 2005-11, 73,672 miles“1998 Chrysler sebring. Consumer writes in regards to transaxle floor shifter ignition/park interlock recall repair history. The consumer wanted to know, if the vehicle was fixed properly, due to the fact the vehicle was recently purchased and the recall was issued in 2005.”
NHTSA complaint #10948248, filed 2017-02Related 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
Related service bulletins
- 10013731Mar 2, 2005Powertrain control module initialization.
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 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 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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