2000 Chrysler Sebring Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 2000 Chrysler Sebring, 8% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.
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.
“Seatbelt locks up to where u can't put it on before driving or when driving and seatbelt is on it sometimes locks up and you can't move your locked in place while driving. While driving if it locks up it can happen anywhere on any road or freeway it's malfunctioning and it's annoying especially when u have to be somewhere and you can't get your seatbelt to work making me drive without it on.. Since I bought the car 4 years ago it's been doing this”
NHTSA complaint #11312289, filed 2020-02, 140,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the safety belt cable failed on the vehicle. As a result, the seat belt would not latch. The dealer stated that the failure was due to natural wear and tear on the vehicle; therefore, they would not assume responsibility for the repairs. The repair would cost over $200. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were less than 85,000. Updated 09/14/09. Updated 09/15/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10276240, filed 2009-07, 85,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side seat belt retractor mechanisms would not release properly. There was no warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the failure was related to the seat belt control timer. He was concerned of the safety risk involved. The vehicle has not yet been taken to an authorized dealer for repair. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 96,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10241452, filed 2008-09, 90,000 miles“Driver's seat belt will not retract properly, leaving occupant without any retraint if needed. Dealer notified, and is awaiting on part since the above incident date. . Consumers said that seat belt works but the one installed is a rear seat belt lies on a side of a seat back chewing and jams between seat back.”
NHTSA complaint #866456, filed 2000-07Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17 | 20% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 11 | 4% |
| 1997 | 23 | 11% |
| 1996 | 16 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chrysler Sebring
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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