1997 Chrysler Sebring Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 10%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,700miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring, 10% of the 210 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,700 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at approximately 45 MPH, noticed smoke coming from the rear of vehicle. Pulled vehicle over to side of road and checked under the hood. Head gaskets were leaking oil from the engine. Drove vehicle to dealership, and mechanic confirmed what problem was. Had not had head gaskets repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10041846, filed 2003-09, 106,700 miles“Engine check light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within system, cause unknown.dealer replaced the oxygen sensor which did not correct the problem. I had the oxygen sensor replaced again along with a exhaust manifold- still did not correct the problem. Check engine light on again! Driving at about 65mph on busy highways the car just shuts down. Any information would be helpful.”
NHTSA complaint #10104859, filed 2004-12“While driving 60 MPH the vehicle suddenly lost power without warning and stalled out. The vehicle was pushed out of traffic. The vehicle was then towed to dealership. The dealer has not found the cause of the problem. Please provide information.”
NHTSA complaint #10040584, filed 2003-09“While driving engine light came on and the vehicle seemed a bit sluggish due to ldp pump failure. Consumer received a recall notice on full throttle (02v-186) took the vehicle to the dealer and was fixed but the problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #567396, filed 2002-09“While the consumer's wife was driving, the lug nuts sheared off the right front wheel of the vehicle. Consumer stated that poor design set up an irregular vibration in the wheel which gradually worked the lug nuts loose and failed.”
NHTSA complaint #568503, filed 2002-11Related service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 10 | 4% |
| 2007 | 37 | 11% |
| 2006 | 10 | 8% |
| 2005 | 8 | 11% |
| 2004 | 52 | 24% |
| 2003 | 6 | 14% |
| 2002 | 48 | 23% |
| 2001 | 89 | 37% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 10 | 6% |
| 1998 | 19 | 7% |
| 1997 | 22 | 10% |
| 1996 | 39 | 11% |
| 1995 | 15 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chrysler Sebring
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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