1998 Chrysler Sebring Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 267 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Chrysler Sebring, 4% of the 267 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
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.
“The paint is disappearing on the spoiler, trunk, top, quarer-panel and now the hood of my black 1998 Sebring. Mirrors are dulling. Dealership offered to pay $600 after we have the car painted and take it back to them. This will not cover the expense of a quality paint job (that we paid for when we bought the car). Estimate to fix visible damage (excepy hood) was $2404, but unless the car is resurfaced the paint will fail again.”
NHTSA complaint #10071088, filed 2004-01“The mat on the dirver's side became caught in the steering column base. The mat started to move and caused diffculty with controlling the car while turning a corner. I was able to pull off of the road after completing the turn and pull the mat back out. The binding off of the mat had to be removed by the service dept. At the dealership. I was told there was nothing they could do to cover the steering column to prevent it from happening again.”
NHTSA complaint #710712, filed 1999-08“Don\\\\\\'t know exact dates but had window trim repaired for leaking on left and right side windows and interior covers under door handles replaced for peeling away under orig. Warranty. Called dealership w/I 10 mos. Because same problems came back and was told that I would be responsible for all costs (including rental car) and then I could submit my claim to see if I would even be reimbursed. Car now has approx. 65,000 miles and took it to be diagnosed since I purchased a 75,000/7 yr. Extended warranty. Paid $75 for diagnoses and approx. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070091, filed 2004-01“Cruise control from purchase didn't work, salesman told me I needed to be traveling 55 MPH for it work. Turned out, it was broken, cost me $100 to repair. One month after purchase, car dead, turned out it needed a batery. Dealership paid the cost. 2nd month after purchase, check enging light came on, car running sluggish and popping noise, turned out I needed a spark plug. I requested they change them all. They wouldn't. 3 months after purchase check enging light on again, car running very sluggish, popping noise again, filled up with gas, car wouldn't start, had to have it towed it. …”
NHTSA complaint #754413, filed 2001-11“Rmps will rev up, and engine check engine light will come on . The dealer has replaced steering pump and switch. The dealer has been having trouble duplicating the problem. The power steering rack has been replaced and light has not come back on but vehicle performance has not improved. Manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #838799, filed 1999-06Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 24 | 10% |
| 2007 | 19 | 6% |
| 2006 | 9 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 12 | 4% |
| 1997 | 9 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
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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