1999 Chrysler Sebring Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,602miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Chrysler Sebring, 8% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,602 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.
“Car had been cutting out while driving for about a week and a half. Today while driving on a 4-lane very busy divided highway about 55 MPH, car shut off and restarted. Then when brakes were applied to turn and cross two lanes of traffic through median turn-off, car died and would not restart. Car would crank but would not turn over. Luckily a friend came by and pushed car out of the middle of the highway to a safe area. I called the towing company and then tried to start the car. It had been approximately 5-10 minutes and car restarted. I got the car home and parked it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10247397, filed 2008-10, 107,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Chrysler Sebring. Prior to purchasing the vehicle, the contact was not informed by the dealer that the vehicle needed extensive repairs. The contact requested reimursement. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10911139, filed 2016-10, 200,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the key does not always turn when inserting it into the ignition. This frequently prevents her from operating the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer twice and they replaced the ignition lock cylinder both times at the cost of $400 each. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 72,640 and current mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10237027, filed 2008-08, 72,640 miles“Engine check light came on and stayed on for one day. Vehicle was stuck in first gear. Consumer took vehicle to dealer. Dealer stated that computer board was located too close to engine, causing computer board to overheat and burn out. Dealer diagnose and replace transmission control module and change input speed sensor, top off with atf.”
NHTSA complaint #890752, filed 2001-06“Battery has been replaced twice, 3 sensors have been replaced, tar like substance dripped from the door panels onto the inside of car and was taken in to shop several times before corrected, complained to the dealer of wind noise but they never resolved the problem. Dealership very hard to deal with when there are problems. I am open to any suggestions while looking for a honda accord.”
NHTSA complaint #751498, filed 2001-09Related service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17 | 20% |
| 2009 | 9 | 21% |
| 2008 | 88 | 37% |
| 2007 | 119 | 35% |
| 2006 | 58 | 48% |
| 2005 | 21 | 28% |
| 2004 | 23 | 10% |
| 2003 | 3 | 7% |
| 2002 | 15 | 7% |
| 2001 | 23 | 10% |
| 2000 | 9 | 10% |
| 1999 | 14 | 8% |
| 1998 | 16 | 6% |
| 1997 | 18 | 9% |
| 1996 | 37 | 11% |
| 1995 | 8 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chrysler Sebring
33 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsTires
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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.
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