Complaints
357
Crashes
41
Fires
7
Injuries
28
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Chrysler Sebring Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#135 complaints
Structure:Body:Door
Avg mileage:94,500 mi
#221 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:110,451 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#316 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:86,925 mi
Crash-related:15
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Chrysler Sebring.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:Body:Door | 35 | — | — | 94,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 21 | 4 | 1 | 110,451 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 16 | 15 | — | 86,925 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 14 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wheels:Rim | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | — | — | 102,442 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | — | — | 78,324 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 9 | 1 | — | 33,548 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 8 | 1 | — | 71,736 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 8 | 1 | — | 65,000 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 7 | 2 | — | 136,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | 1 | 90,108 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 6 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | 1 | 3 | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 66,944 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 5 | — | — | 109,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 5 | 2 | — | 128,200 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 4 | — | — | — |
Structure:Body:Door
35
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,500
Unintended Acceleration
21
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
110,451
Air Bags:Frontal
16
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,925
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Rim
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,442
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,324
Wheel Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,548
Structural Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,736
Tire Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,000
Structure:Frame And Members
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
136,000
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
90,108
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,944
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,000
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,200
Electrical System:Horn
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Bumpers
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1998 Chrysler Sebring — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1998 Chrysler Sebring has 357 NHTSA complaints, 41 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structure:Body:Door with 35 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Chrysler Sebring?
Top reported problems: Structure:Body:Door (35 complaints, avg 94,500 mi); Unintended Acceleration (21 complaints, avg 110,451 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (16 complaints, avg 86,925 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1998 Chrysler Sebring?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,713 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1998 Chrysler Sebring?
NHTSA complaints for the 1998 Chrysler Sebring include 41 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 28 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1998 Chrysler Sebring have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 Chrysler Sebring as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1998 Chrysler Sebring?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler Sebring reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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