2000 Chrysler Sebring Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Chrysler Sebring, 10% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“I have reason to believe that the security system on my 2000 Chrysler Sebring lxi is malfunctioning and causing the car to not start. I have had several occasions where the alarm goes off and I am getting into my trunk or even in the car and driving down the road. After the car's security system has been set, I am experiencing difficulty starting the car. If I don't lock my car it starts just fine. The dealership told me I needed a new electronic distributor. But I feel it may be the security system not allowing the car to start as it is malfunctioning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10030544, filed 2003-07, 50,000 miles“2000 Chrysler Sebring lxi, 51,000 miles. Car doesn't always start. May take up to 32 tries to start. Not the starter. Not the battery. Somtimes starts on first try, someimes up to 32 tries before it starts. Chrysler dealership replaced relay plug ($89.00) but did not fix problem. Now told it is the electronic distributor and the part is $720 and labor $200! Chrysler says not covered under warranties. Refuse any help. I don't believe this part should have gone bad already. This is a leased vehicle and I don't feel I should have to pay for this repair. I understand tires, batteries, belts, etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #10029022, filed 2003-07, 50,000 miles“Car horn keeps going off at random times, while driving and not driving. Looked up on internet and very well known issue, part is extremely expensive, only alternative is to pull fuse for horn out, but in doing so the air bags are also disabled.”
NHTSA complaint #10505877, filed 2013-04, 107,000 miles“Regarding my 2000 Chrysler Sebring lxi, I'm having serious electrical problems withthe wiring under the hood. It started sparking and burning all by themselves starting a small fire under the hood that was put out very quickly, but also leaving me stranded. I am scared as to why my electrical wires would start to burn by themselves. I am glad I was there because my car could have caught fire!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10130645, filed 2005-07“The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving and the anti-theft security system light illuminated after the failure occurred. The contact also stated that at initial start up, the anti-theft security system light illuminated and caused the engine to stall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 15,000.”
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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 2000 Chrysler Sebring
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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