2000 Chrysler SEBRING: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
92 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
80,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 33 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 92 complaints (7.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 16 | 17.4% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 7.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 5.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 3.3% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 2.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 7 |
| Suspension | 7 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 |
| Wheels:Rim | 6 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 |
| Tires | 5 |
Steering: 7; Suspension: 7; Air Bags: 6; Electrical System: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 6; Wheels:Rim: 6; Air Bags:Frontal: 5; Tires: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 9 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 9; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 1
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 59 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2000: 9; 2001: 15; 2002: 12; 2003: 8; 2004: 13; 2005: 9; 2006: 3; 2007: 2; 2008: 4; 2009: 2; 2010: 4; 2011: 1; 2012: 2; 2013: 2; 2015: 1; 2020: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10007240 · 2003-02-12 (February 12, 2003)
THE LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 15,407 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007240 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008934 · 2003-02-20 (February 20, 2003)
THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10008934 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10019803 · 2003-07-24 (July 24, 2003)
THE CONSUMER BENT FORWARD TO ENGAGE THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT LEVER TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE BACK SEAT. WHEN THE LEVER WAS PULLED THE FRONT SEAT BACK REST HIT THE CONSUMERS FACE AND HEAD WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE. THE FORCE RESULTED IN A MILD CONCUSSION, WHIPLASH, CONSTANT HEAD PAIN, DIZZINESS, AND VISION IMPAIRMENT WHEN THE HEAD IS TURNED. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INSTALLED/DESIGNED WITH A HEFTY SPRING AND THAT IS MET DESIGN REQUIREMENTS. *JB *CB *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10019803 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023315 · 2003-06-18 (June 18, 2003)
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH AN INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR WITH ELECTRONIC SHADING FOR NIGHT DRIVING. THE SHADING FUNCTION HAS DECREASED AND THE SHADING AREA OF THE MIRROR HAS DECREASED IN AREA. IN OTHER WORDS, THE SHADED AREA OF THE MIRROR ONLY COVERS PART OF THE MIRROR SURFACE. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10023315 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025009 · 2003-09-12 (September 12, 2003)
THE DEALER CHANGED THE FRONT TIRES TWICE DUE TO A BENT RIM. *AK TIRES LOST PRESSURE EVERY WEEK.*TS *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10025009 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10029022 · 2003-07-23 (July 23, 2003)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10029022 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030544 · 2003-07-31 (July 31, 2003)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030544 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10032373 · 2003-08-07 (August 7, 2003)
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE SEAT BELT WOULD BECOME TO TIGHT CAUSING AND DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10032373 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V421002 · Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Reported: 2000-12-18 (December 18, 2000)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗