2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 6% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 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.
“Vvehicle was at dealer for servvice at 99,500 miles , asked to check over for any problems which may be corrected as warranty was about to expire. None. At 114,000 miles transmission locked up at 60mph highway, able to slide 3/4 off roadway. Repair is trans needs rebuilt ($1700) due to pin walked out of place.”
NHTSA complaint #10096105, filed 2004-10, 114,239 miles“The key was removed from the ignition while the vehicle was engaged in the drive position. As a result, the vehicle rolled back. The consumer had to jump back into the vehicle to prevent any type of collision. The defect was noticed shortly after purchase. The dealer fixed the problem fee of charge.”
NHTSA complaint #10046305, filed 2003-12, 23,000 miles“Vehicle leaking transmission fluid, dealer stated that they tried a new gasket on transmission switch assembly. Leak persisted, dealer stated switch (or valve) was bad but there was a nationwide backorder of at least 10,000 units. I was allowed to take vehicle but made aware to check transmission fluid often. There is no TSB out on this problem even though it is a fairly common problem. Dealer will honor the warranty whent he valve comes in.”
NHTSA complaint #10005385, filed 2003-02, 21,000 miles“Tansmission failure. Chrysler service manager said clutch tork converto came apart. 55000 miles requires new transmission. Warrant 3yr/30000 miles. New warrant 7yr/70000 miles for cars purchased after july 2002. Remanufactured transmission $2766.”
NHTSA complaint #10025412, filed 2003-07, 55,000 milesRelated 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 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
25 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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