2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 9%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 9% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,300 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 car is draining anti-freeze from the freeze plugs, which have rusted >from the inside out. If they go completely, all of the antifreeze blows out >and the engine burns up. It's not a warranty or a normal wear and tear >problem. It's a manufacturing problem dating back to how Chrysler made the >car. >> Chrysler made sebrings for a while down in mexico and has been forced >to recall the freeze plugs on many of the identical sebrings as this one. >same year, same plant down in mexico, same make, same model. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184383, filed 2007-03, 126,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 30 MPH a loud noise was heard in the engine. The vehicle was driven home and towed to the dealer who determined a rod was blown and the engine needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10164917, filed 2006-08, 52,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. While driving slightly past 30 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle shut off. The contact waited a few minutes before restarting the vehicle and then drove to a nearby residence. The vehicle had been serviced approximately 6-7 months prior to the failure. The dealer who serviced the vehicle at the time is currently out of business. The vehicle has not been repaired and is not operating normally. The failure mileage was 103,000 and current mileage was 123,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10251433, filed 2008-12, 103,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. Beginning in august of 2007, the vehicle began stalling intermittently. On december 11, 2007, while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. On december 12, 2007, while driving 40 MPH, the failure recurred. The vehicle also stalled while idling at a traffic light. On each occasion, the vehicle would restart after 2-12 minutes. A mechanic and the dealer could not duplicate the failure. On twelve different occasions, the vehicle would not start; however, the battery would turn over. The current mileage is 69,760 and failure mileage was 69,600. …”
NHTSA complaint #10211825, filed 2007-12, 69,600 miles“Dt: the contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The vehicle was purchased on 5-27-05. The dash lights did not work at night. One week later the battery went dead. The battery that was in the vehicle was the original battery from the factory. Then, the brakes failed. In addition, while driving the serpentine belt broke ,and the engine will have to be replaced. She contacted the dealership, and they told her that they will get her an extended warranty for the vehicle even though she purchased it without an extended warranty. . …”
NHTSA complaint #10134073, filed 2005-08Related service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 10% |
| 2004 | 15 | 24% |
| 2003 | 5 | 21% |
| 2002 | 41 | 34% |
| 2001 | 62 | 52% |
| 2000 | 7 | 9% |
| 1999 | 9 | 10% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
25 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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