1998 Chrysler Sebring Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 65about this part
- Share
- 24%of 267 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 65 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Chrysler Sebring, 24% of the 267 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 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.
“When we acquired our 1998 Chrysler Sebring june 2010, both outside door handles were broken. We could only open the door through an open window. The dealer wanted $500 to install them. In april 2012, the passenger handle broke again. Now, june 2012, the driver handle broke again. The parts installed two years ago have both broken again. These parts are plastic and apparently do not last very long. Is there a recall? What do we do?”
NHTSA complaint #10462871, filed 2012-06, 201,000 miles“In april 2003 my exterior driverside doorhandle broke off. In june2003, my exterior passanger side doorhandle broke off. Both handles broke off in the same places. Very weak plastic, dealer told me the car was old(1998). I have owned older cars and had no problems with the handles breaking off. I am not that strong I didn't rip it off.”
NHTSA complaint #10025169, filed 2003-06, 85,000 miles“Plz note 1998 Chrysler sebrings door levers will break on you both mine did as well as others I notice on the internet. First it was one door handle tried to lift it and the other one brakes. So for mths I had to get into the passenger side door to open drivers side door. Then passenger side door lever wont open. I read some guy door even came of while he was driving. And to there is a distributor you will have that problem I notice with a 1998 Chrysler Sebring it will die on you. You will tow it and cost thousands to repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10334190, filed 2010-06, 130,000 miles“I purchased a 1998 Chrysler Sebring lxi the car has numerous problems, one is the control arm in the vehicle. This is a list of other evac problems - I was told that there was a recall on my vehicle for various problems - please advice - need help - called Chrysler dealerships and first they said my vehicle was not affected - then they tell me they can charge me $149.00 to reset the computer catalyst(g)/nmhccatalyst(d) evaporative system(g)/ unsupportive(d) 02 sensor(g) exhaust gas sensor(d) 02 sensor heater (g) pm filter (d) EGR/vvt (g,d) po455 evaporative emission system leak detected…”
NHTSA complaint #10482488, filed 2012-10, 131,000 miles“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 milesRelated 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 1998 Chrysler Sebring
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 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 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