2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 32%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,723miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the seat belts of the 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 32% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,723 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 6/18/13, I noticed that the driver's seat latch (the receptacle portion) was being pushed between the seat and the center console when I attempted to buckle. The fourth or fifth time it did this, the entire buckle broke off. Upon inspection, the wire cable connecting the seat belt latch and the anchor had broken. The anchor was still securely bolted to the seat. I have contacted a dealer and Chrysler, to no avail.”
NHTSA complaint #10520540, filed 2013-06, 95,000 miles“The following problem concerns the seatbelt restraint system .the seatbelt control module has failed on our 2000 Chrysler sebring 1. This vehicle is not driven on a regular basis and after setting for a period of time the battery was low requiring jump starting. 2. Two dealerships checked out what was draining the battery and was told there was no problems with the car. 3. With the battery ground disconnected and an ammeter between battery ground and chasis ground my initial reading was .06 amps,. 4. …”
NHTSA complaint #10455270, filed 2012-04, 50,000 miles“I have a 2000 sebring jxi convertible. The drivers side seat belt base wires broke and tore off the click in part.. I brought it to Chrysler dealership where I purchased the car and they said they wouldn't replace it. They were going to charge me over $300.00 dollars to put in a new base. My husband transferred the passengerside base to the drivers side for me. But I can't take anyone with me in the car. I am still upset. I wish they would send me a new base.”
NHTSA complaint #10274827, filed 2009-06, 82,000 miles“My wife owns a 2000 Chrysler sebring jxi convertible. On september 6., 2011 my wife was leaving for work and when she went to buckle her seat belt the entire seat belt's female recepticle (driver's side) broke off in her hand (the entire cable snapped). Upon inspection we discovered the cable that bolts the recepticle to the seat frame had broken in the middle where there is very little binding or bending. We called Chrysler customer service and they stated it wasn't covered under warranty.... …”
NHTSA complaint #10425899, filed 2011-09, 119,000 miles“Without prior warning, front seat belts are locked and cannot be used. Consequently, I am unable to use the seat belts creating a safety issue. I took the car to the dealer and they want +$300 to fixed a failed seat belt control timer module .”
NHTSA complaint #10168898, filed 2006-09, 87,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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