1997 Chrysler Sebring Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring, 3% of the 210 complaints for this model year.
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.
“In passing a vehicle the accelerator cable broke and the throttle jammed in the full on position. This caused the car to dramatically increase speed on a busy highway. I shifted the car into neutral, and the engine raced to over 7000 RPM. I then had to turn off the engine to stop the racing. The automatic gas cut off did not appear to work. I ended up in the grassy mediam to avoid hitting cars as I had little braking and steering power. Upon restarting the car it appeared to work and I was able to get almost home when it happened again. …”
NHTSA complaint #714810, filed 1999-11“Mirrors & plastic parts of trunk are faded - a gray color. The sun roof visor keeps coming off track. There is a noise in the fuel system coming from underneath the back seat. Sounds like a high pitched whine. Cd player stopped accepting cds. There is a whistling noise & leak from the passenger side window (up from the mirror).”
NHTSA complaint #702568, filed 1999-01“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“Passenger side belt retractor broke. Belt is stuck in same position & is not usable. Also, fuel pump is broke, will not accept fuel hose that puts fuel in vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #844305, filed 1999-08“Regardless of fuel level gas tank will only receive a gallon of gas and then the system shuts down, and also the gas will spill out, cause unknown. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #822355, filed 1998-04Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 15 | 6% |
| 2007 | 34 | 10% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 7% |
| 2004 | 15 | 7% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chrysler Sebring
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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