1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 5% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 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.
“We discovered that the left lower ball joint on our 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible was dangerously worn out due to moisture and corrosion inside of the boot. This exact condition is covered under recall campaign #967 for the sebring coupe, but excludes the convertible. The convertible should be added to this recall to prevent separation of the parts affected and loss of control of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10166964, filed 2006-08, 89,216 miles“This car is a death trap and needs to be investigated. Car will lose all power, steering, and brakes while traveling at speeds up to 55mph. This is very dangerous and I almost killed myself because of this issue. I have taken the car to 3 mechanics and they cannot diagnose the problem. Chrysler won't even return my calls regarding the issue, which I've researched and found hundreds of others with this same problem. This is a huge safety hazard and Chrysler should take responsibility for whatever it is that is causing this to happen. I'm wondering if I can take legal action against them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10593187, filed 2014-05, 68,000 miles“On 4/22/04 I took my 1999 Chrysler severing convertible to be services because the AC didn't seem to be cooling and there was a grinding noise in the front drivers side wheel. Turns out the rack & pinion steering is shot, the cooling core is cracked and the cooling sensor is not functioning properly. Repairs would total more than $2100 to fix. Requested a front end alignment and took vehicle home to consider options. Two days later vehicle failed when started, 'service engine soon' light came on, speedometer didn't work, and vehicle was stuck in 2nd gear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10068096, filed 2004-04, 48,801 miles“While in motion the power steering pump failed, nearly causing consumer to have an accident. After installation of the pump, it would only steer to one side. Mechanic informed consumer the power steering rack and pinion was also broken.”
NHTSA complaint #566957, filed 2002-07“Vehicle has been in the shop 4 times since bought six months ago. First: housing holding electric motor comes loose allowing fan to tear radiator. Second, sensor light comes on. Third; ais motor fails while vehicle travelling 60 MPH. Motor controls idle speed while deaccelerating. Failure cause computer to kill all power to vehicle. Vehicle lost power steering, power brakes, and all electrical including lights and swerved into oncoming traffic at night. …”
NHTSA complaint #753044, filed 2001-10Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
22 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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