1998 Chrysler Sebring Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 9%of 267 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1998 Chrysler Sebring, 9% of the 267 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On highway 69 I proceeded to passing a semi near craft road. After passing the semi I release my foot off of the throttle, but the car continued to accelerate. Finally at 102 MPH bouncing my foot on and off the pedal with no change. When going into the corner I then bumped the transmission into neutral and turned the key off. I popped the hood, got out and could see no issue with the cable, still in it's factory location. No binds or kinks I then pushed down on the throttle linkage on the throttle body and it popped loose. I got back in and haven't had another problem since.”
NHTSA complaint #11377278, filed 2020-12, 154,352 miles“I was going 55 miles per hour with cruise control set when I hit the brake my car started going faster and would not slow down I had to turn the key off and go into a field.”
NHTSA complaint #10701343, filed 2015-03, 117,000 miles“The driver placed the key inside of ignition the vehicle was running but parked. The vehicle suddenly accelerated backward without warning. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle. And was able to drive it home. The driver injured his shoulder. The driver will contact the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10083421, filed 2004-08, 60,000 miles“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 1999-06Related recalls
- 98V045002Mar 3, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.Covers: Chrysler Sebring 1998, Dodge Avenger 1998, Eagle Talon 1998
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 34 | 14% |
| 2007 | 40 | 12% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 20 | 9% |
| 2003 | 3 | 7% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
| 2001 | 18 | 7% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 8% |
| 1998 | 23 | 9% |
| 1997 | 16 | 8% |
| 1996 | 19 | 6% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chrysler Sebring
65 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsSuspension
26 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 31, 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