Complaints
231
Crashes
35
Fires
8
Injuries
19
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Chrysler Sebring Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:65,667 mi
Crash-related:1
#214 complaints
Structure:Body:Door
Avg mileage:88,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#311 complaints
Wheels:Rim
Avg mileage:61,667 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Chrysler Sebring.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 17 | 1 | — | 65,667 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 14 | 1 | — | 88,000 mi | |
| Wheels:Rim | 11 | — | — | 61,667 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 6 | 1 | 111,829 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 | 8 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | 1 | 126,547 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 7 | — | — | 53,716 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 7 | 1 | — | 57,848 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 6 | 3 | — | 149,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | 1 | — | 123,333 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | 1 | 1 | 101,000 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 5 | — | — | 107,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 65,500 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | — | — | 123,614 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | 1 | — |
Automatic Transmission
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,667
Structure:Body:Door
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,000
Wheels:Rim
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,667
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Avg Miles
111,829
Tire Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
8
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
126,547
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,716
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,848
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
149,000
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,333
Electrical System:Ignition
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
101,000
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,500
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,614
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Chrysler Sebring — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Chrysler Sebring has 231 NHTSA complaints, 35 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Chrysler Sebring?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (17 complaints, avg 65,667 mi); Structure:Body:Door (14 complaints, avg 88,000 mi); Wheels:Rim (11 complaints, avg 61,667 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 1999 Chrysler Sebring?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,822 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Chrysler Sebring?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Chrysler Sebring include 35 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 19 injuries, and 0 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 1999 Chrysler Sebring have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 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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