1999 Chrysler Sebring Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Chrysler Sebring, 6% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 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“Under normal operating conditions,the sparks plug wires for the 3 rear cylinders are routed in a manner that puts them on top of the fuel rail,in the odd occurrence the sparks plug wires fail they can send a shock of electricity at the fuel rail causing it to short out the ignition and causing a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10288603, filed 2009-10, 110,000 miles“Where do I begin? I purchased this 1999 Chrysler Sebring lxi used in 2006. It had over 100,000 miles on it, but appeared to be in good running condition. The check engine light was on when I purchased it and the dealer told me it was an o2 sensor. They could not find any engine problems with the car and told me it would be fine, so I bought the car. Silly me! After a year and a half later, I've had a total of 3 distributors put on, constant hesitation when accelerating and vehicle dying out. I also had a fuel pump replaced and now the radiator fan is going out and making a loud terrible noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #10203280, filed 2007-09“While driving 60-70 MPH the vehicle suddenly shifted to second gear, rpms went to red, and vehicle slowed down to 25-30 MPH. Dealer replaced o2 sensor. This happened 2 more times, at this time vehicle is being repaired at dealership. Mechanic found metal flakes in transmission fluid, transmisson needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8002015, filed 2002-01“While traveling at 30 MPH on icy road condition vehicle spun out of control and landed facing west, when a 18 wheeler hit consumer at about 65 MPH, and none of airbags deployed. The air bags failed on head collision prior to the accident, the engine had over heated and would not start. Door won't open due to power locks failure.”
NHTSA complaint #883569, filed 2001-03Related service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 10 | 4% |
| 2007 | 37 | 11% |
| 2006 | 10 | 8% |
| 2005 | 8 | 11% |
| 2004 | 52 | 24% |
| 2003 | 6 | 14% |
| 2002 | 48 | 23% |
| 2001 | 89 | 37% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 10 | 6% |
| 1998 | 19 | 7% |
| 1997 | 22 | 10% |
| 1996 | 39 | 11% |
| 1995 | 15 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chrysler Sebring
33 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsTires
11 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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