1998 Chrysler Sebring Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 267 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Chrysler Sebring, 3% of the 267 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Improper registration of fuel gauge. Fuel gauge registers 1/4 full but tank is actually empty. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734329”
NHTSA complaint #10007004, filed 2000-10, 35,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Chrysler Sebring. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle could be restarted; however, after several attempts the battery was drained. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 128,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10780992, filed 2015-10, 128,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Chrysler Sebring. While exiting the highway at an unknown speed, the vehicle hesitated and shut off. The contact had to wait ten minutes for the vehicle to restart. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for a diagnostic, but it did not provide a reading. The dealer was also unable to diagnose the cause of the failure; however, they performed a tune up on the vehicle. The failure still persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic. A fuel injection service was performed, but this did not correct the failure. The contact stopped driving the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10239276, filed 2008-08, 32,922 miles“While driving, the vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle was checked by the insurance company who determined that the fuel rail was leaking fuel onto engine. The consumer's daughter was driving the vehicle when it caught on fire. The fire was in the engine compartment, then the vehicle had blown up. The consumer seeks help in resolving this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8017037, filed 2002-08“Service engine light came on oct 2003. Took it to the goodyear (gy) service center put on a diagn. Machine. Indicated misfires. Major tune-up performed. Picked car up 4:30 p.m. Service eng light was off. By 8:00 p.m. It was on again. Took back next day & another tune-up done w/ Chrysler points & plugs this time. Picked up that afternoon. Light was off. Car ran rough & made loud roaring noise. Next day light came on. Took car back. Noise stopped. Light off for a few hours & car was still running rough. Cost incl. Tires - $1480.00. In richmond, va for 5 wks for trng for new job. …”
NHTSA complaint #10050745, filed 2003-12Fuel 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 1998 Chrysler Sebring
65 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsWheels
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsTires
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chrysler Sebring
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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