1999 Chrysler Sebring Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 19%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Chrysler Sebring, 19% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,500 miles. 5 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.
“I purchased a 1999 Chrysler Sebring in july 2005. My transmission blew up almost causing the car to catch fire. I was on the freeway returning home from a trip and heard this loud noise that shook the entire car. I thought that a truck tire had blown out until I looked in the rear view mirror and saw a big ploom of smoke that appeared to be coming from my car. I immediately looked at the dash to see if there were any warning lights and there weren't. But the car began to slow down very fast. …”
NHTSA complaint #10141218, filed 2005-10, 85,000 miles“Upset with the fact that I have two Chrysler products: 1990 plymouth voyager and 1999 chrsyler Sebring both of which failed prematurely. The voyager had two transmission replacments and the Sebring had one transmission replaced. Both failed before 70,000 miles. I see that there's bulletins addressing the issues, but when the dealer was contacted I was told sorry and it's to late to make any claims. We are all aware there are secret warranty watches as well as reasonable durability. I have written and called but seem to get nowhere”
NHTSA complaint #10125208, filed 2005-06, 68,000 miles“While driving 60 MPH, the consumer heard a thud coming from the vehicle. Two miles down the road the engine stalled on a bridge. The vehicle was towed to a garage and was examined by a mechanic. The mechanic found a hole in the transmission, caused by the differential and the keeper pin separating inside the transmission. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10055829, filed 2004-01, 44,000 miles“While the vehicle was parked it rolled backward and into a tree. The key was not inside the ignition switch and vehicle was turned off. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #10081586, filed 2004-07, 120,000 miles“I drove this car for 1000 miles at speeds of 55 & 60 MPH with no problems, the first trip with speed at 65mph, the cv boot flew off in heavy traffic on interstate on a friday in rush hour, luck for all no one injured. My concern is it will fly off again and hurt someone. Chrysler will not even look into the problem because we didnt stop in traffic and pick it up!!!”
NHTSA complaint #721700, filed 2000-04Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9 | 10% |
| 2009 | 8 | 19% |
| 2008 | 48 | 20% |
| 2007 | 40 | 12% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 11% |
| 2004 | 23 | 10% |
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 28 | 13% |
| 2001 | 20 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 | 33 | 19% |
| 1998 | 21 | 8% |
| 1997 | 29 | 14% |
| 1996 | 47 | 14% |
| 1995 | 13 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chrysler Sebring
31 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsElectrical system
14 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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