1998 Chrysler Sebring Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 267 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,944miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Chrysler Sebring, 5% of the 267 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,944 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“I purchased this car on nov 2, 2003. When I purchased it, there was a rattling noise when you go over bumps, and also when the car goes up to 70 you could here a grinding like noise in (what I thought was the engine). They told me to go ahead and take the car and they scheduled me for service the following friday. When I brought the car in, they said they didn't work on chryslers and sent the car to tuffy. When it was time to pick up the car, the guy tore up the bill of service and said you're all set, so I really don't know what was done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071108, filed 2004-01, 66,944 miles“On jan 1999 I was going to work an my steering wheel locked and I could not steer the car so I lost control and hit an enbankment. I took the car in to be serviced and the said it was my fault because there was a wire underneith the car that caused the belt to come off but the wire was there due to me hitting the enbankment.also inside the car under the steering the carpet is burned,and the car 's steering is not right iv'e taken it to be balanced and aligned and nothing seems to help.also there is a recent recall. I would like previous damage to vehicle fixed.due to the steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #743058, filed 2001-03“Recall campaign 984: the vehicle's floor mats became snagged in steering column intermediate shaft coupler pinch bolt retaining pin and limited steering ability. The manufacturer refused repair the vehicle under the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10110852, filed 2005-02“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 1999-06“While driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle felt like it was hesitating, consumer heard noises, then the vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle ,drove it for about 100 feet ,heard explosion ,vehicle had caught on fire in the engine, which resulted in total loss of control. Chrysler investigator felt power steering fluid leaked on top of cataylic converter, causing fire.”
NHTSA complaint #843984, filed 1999-08Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7 | 8% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 15 | 6% |
| 2007 | 12 | 4% |
| 2006 | 13 | 11% |
| 2005 | 7 | 9% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 7% |
| 2002 | 22 | 10% |
| 2001 | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 12% |
| 1999 | 8 | 5% |
| 1998 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 13 | 4% |
| 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 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chrysler Sebring
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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