2000 Chrysler Sebring Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 13%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Chrysler Sebring, 13% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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 was not informed of a recall and me and my son were in the vehicle driving and it started hopping almost as if it had hydraulic. I told my son to fasten his seat belt considering we were just leaving the store and pulling onto a busy highway. It continued to wobble and I sped up to get off the hwy and then hen the jumping real high and hard began I was going maybe 45 MPH and the axle or ballpoint had snapped causing the car wheel to lock up and cause me to run in the ditch luckily no one was harmed but we were very interested much so shaken up.. …”
NHTSA complaint #11327303, filed 2020-06, 180,000 miles“Consumer stated brake line malfunctioned at 28,000 miles. Ak there was a bubble in the brake line and the door hinge was broken. The brake calipers were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10067388, filed 2004-06, 28,000 miles“2000 Chrysler Sebring headliner caught on fire melting fabric. *** no answer required*** *** transferred to ovsc*** when the consumer went to strike a match, it broke when the consumer motioned upward. The head of the match was fizzling and flew upward, it struck the headlined and fell down on the consumers pants. The consumer brushed the head of the match and was able to smothered it with his shoe, he opened the door, bent over and threw it out the window. The consumer looked back and realized the headliner was burning and that the fabric was melting. …”
NHTSA complaint #10142121, filed 2005-10, 55,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible. The contact stated that the trunk occasionally drops down due to unsteadiness. On one occasion, the trunk landed on her head. The trunk was repaired and is working properly; however, the contact feels that the failure could recur at any moment. The current mileage was 70,000 and failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 02/02/09. Updated 02/03/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10251520, filed 2008-12, 60,000 miles“Consumer has been experiencing problems with the tires that came from the factory. They keep losing air. The tires are goodyear. As soon as the vehicle neared 20000 miles one of the tires blew-out while consumer was in motion. The reason the tire blew was because it was worn due to an improper alignment.*goodyear tires”
NHTSA complaint #568025, filed 2002-10Related service bulletins
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- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 13 | 5% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 10 | 5% |
| 2003 | 4 | 10% |
| 2002 | 12 | 6% |
| 2001 | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 13% |
| 1999 | 31 | 18% |
| 1998 | 65 | 24% |
| 1997 | 18 | 9% |
| 1996 | 39 | 11% |
| 1995 | 8 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chrysler Sebring
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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