1997 Chrysler Sebring Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 11%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring, 11% of the 210 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 2 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.
“Dt: the seat belts on drivers and passengers sides do not work properly. The strap will get stuck in the retractor, it will not move. Most of the time on the drivers side it hardly ever works. This started on august 24, 2004. Contacted the dealer they are going to charge to fix it. The consumer thinks that Chrysler should replace the seat belts free of charge.”
NHTSA complaint #10134036, filed 2005-09, 90,000 miles“Driver's seat belt retractor failed to retract back into position. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The driver seat belt didn't unlock. One would have to manually remove the seat belt out of the full retract position.”
NHTSA complaint #10083682, filed 2004-09, 86,000 miles“- the contact owns a 1997 Chrysler Sebring. The contact observed that the driver and passenger front automatic shoulder belt retractors were inoperative. The malfunction does not allow the webbing to be extracted. The shoulder and lap belt can not be worn by the occupants in the front driver and passenger seats. The manufacturer was notified of the malfunctions and there was no resolution. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. Both the failure and the current mileage were 152,200.”
NHTSA complaint #10266532, filed 2009-04, 152,000 miles“While driving at 60 MPH driver lost control of vehicle and hit a guard rail. Drivers seat belt didn't hold at the chest, but did at the lap. As a result, driver was injured.”
NHTSA complaint #10059268, filed 2004-02, 47,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side seat belts were locked and could not be released. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages was approximately 152,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10502659, filed 2013-03, 152,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17 | 20% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 11 | 4% |
| 1997 | 23 | 11% |
| 1996 | 16 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsEngine cooling
22 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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