1997 Chrysler Sebring Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 9%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,375miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Chrysler Sebring, 9% of the 210 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,375 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.
“Vehicle interior floods during moderate to heavy rainfall. In light of the number of problems, the cost of repairs the consumer has incurred on what is apparently a design flaw on parts that have no mechanical wear, is unbearable. The consumer is now requesting reimbursement from Chrysler and need assistance in resolving matter safely and promptly.”
NHTSA complaint #10040220, filed 2003-09, 69,500 miles“I have called the Chrysler corporation about the draining holes of my Sebring and they have said there is no problem. I've asked a couple of people and they said that the holes are too small. My car will get destroyed at this rate. When it was still under warranty they could not figure out the problem at the dealer they thought it was from the convertible top or the seals of the windows. Now I know what the problem is but they say there are no recalls on this problem. I don't know what to do anymore.”
NHTSA complaint #10069490, filed 2004-01“Three months after purchase the consumer noticed that the door panel was loose and had a body shop push it back in place, a few months later while driving the entire door panel came off the vehicle almost hitting another vehicle, dealer claimed that this happened to all 1997 sebrings but they refused to replace panel because the warranty was expired. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #559366, filed 2001-02“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“Recall 97v201000; lower ball joint with control on both sides, dealer stated that this vehicle's VIN number was not included in recall. Rotors, brake pads and calipers needed replaced. Vehicle experienced an oil leak. Locks do not work.”
NHTSA complaint #877077, filed 2000-12Related service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 13 | 5% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 10 | 5% |
| 2003 | 4 | 10% |
| 2002 | 12 | 6% |
| 2001 | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 13% |
| 1999 | 31 | 18% |
| 1998 | 65 | 24% |
| 1997 | 18 | 9% |
| 1996 | 39 | 11% |
| 1995 | 8 | 6% |
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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology