Complaints
141
Crashes
25
Fires
3
Injuries
18
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Chrysler Sebring Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:148,000 mi
Crash-related:5
#27 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:134,125 mi
Crash-related:4
#37 complaints
Wheels:Rim
Avg mileage:40,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Chrysler Sebring.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 8 | 5 | — | 148,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 4 | — | 134,125 mi | |
| Wheels:Rim | 7 | 1 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | — | 95,375 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 70,500 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | 1 | — | 81,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | 1 | — | 15,407 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — |
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
148,000
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
134,125
Wheels:Rim
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,375
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,500
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,000
Air Bags:Frontal
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,407
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Chrysler Sebring — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2000 Chrysler Sebring has 141 NHTSA complaints, 25 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Chrysler Sebring?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (8 complaints, avg 148,000 mi); Steering Defects (7 complaints, avg 134,125 mi); Wheels:Rim (7 complaints, avg 40,000 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 2000 Chrysler Sebring?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 88,026 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Chrysler Sebring?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Chrysler Sebring include 25 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 18 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 2000 Chrysler Sebring have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 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 2000 Chrysler Sebring?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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