1997 Chrysler Sebring Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1997 Chrysler Sebring.

19961998
Complaints
295
Crashes
47
Fires
5
Injuries
27
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0

Worst 1997 Chrysler Sebring Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#118 complaints

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Avg mileage:46,585 mi
Crash-related:2
#215 complaints

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Avg mileage:87,500 mi
Crash-related:15
#313 complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Avg mileage:55,134 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Chrysler Sebring.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
46,585
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
15
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
Avg Miles
87,500
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
13
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
55,134
AIR BAGS
11
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
147,950
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
22,500
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
119,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
10
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
SEAT BELTS
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
107,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
106,700
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
WHEELS:RIM
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
81,350
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
97,250
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SUSPENSION:FRONT
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
140,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
161,325
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SUSPENSION:REAR
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
87,577
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
STRUCTURE
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
34,750

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