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Chrysler Sebring Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints

What this means

We rank Chrysler Sebring model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2011 drew the fewest (3) and the 1996 the most (420).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Complaints filed by model year

3 settled years with the fewest complaints3 settled years with the mostStill collecting reports

Every year compared

Chrysler Sebring model years: complaints filed with NHTSA, recall campaigns, most-reported component, crash stars and combined mpg. Select a column heading to sort.
Most-reported component
2011
Among the fewest complaints		 3 1 Air bags — —
2009
Among the fewest complaints		 45 2 Electrical system — 20–24
2003
Among the fewest complaints		 74 2 Air bags — 20–24
2010 104 3 Air bags — 20–24
1995 132 3 Suspension — 21–23
2005 132 3 Air bags — 21–24
2000 172 1 Seat belts — 19–20
2006 197 0 Electrical system — 21–22
1999 264 2 Power train — 20–23
1997 287 6 Seat belts — 19–22
2004 292 4 Engine and engine cooling — 20–24
1998 319 4 Structure — 20–23
2007 339 7 Electrical system — 19–24
2008 352 4 Electrical system — 18–24
2002
Among the most complaints		 358 2 Engine and engine cooling — 20–22
2001
Among the most complaints		 387 9 Engine and engine cooling — 20–23
1996
Among the most complaints		 420 8 Suspension — 20–22

Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

What owners reported in the Chrysler Sebring years with the most complaints

These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.

1996 Chrysler Sebring: 420 complaints

Most-reported: Suspension 85 (20%); Service brakes 61 (15%); Power train 56 (13%).

Reports mention 51 crashes, 14 fires, 35 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 77,700 miles. 8 recall campaigns listed.

2001 Chrysler Sebring: 387 complaints

Most-reported: Engine and engine cooling 156 (40%); Air bags 50 (13%); Suspension 39 (10%).

Reports mention 30 crashes, 7 fires, 31 injuries, 2 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 65,000 miles. 9 recall campaigns listed.

2002 Chrysler Sebring: 358 complaints

Most-reported: Engine and engine cooling 93 (26%); Suspension 62 (17%); Air bags 43 (12%).

Reports mention 26 crashes, 5 fires, 27 injuries, 2 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 64,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.

The Chrysler Sebring years with the fewest complaints

2011 Chrysler Sebring: 3 complaints

Most-reported: Air bags 1 (33%); Seat belts 1 (33%); Service brakes 1 (33%).

1 recall campaign listed.

2009 Chrysler Sebring: 45 complaints

Most-reported: Electrical system 10 (22%); Power train 8 (18%); Service brakes 7 (16%).

Reports mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 58,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.

2003 Chrysler Sebring: 74 complaints

Most-reported: Air bags 16 (22%); Suspension 14 (19%); Engine and engine cooling 11 (15%).

Reports mention 5 crashes, 6 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 59,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.

Crashes, fires and injuries in Chrysler Sebring owner reports

Chrysler Sebring owner complaints to NHTSA that report a crash, fire, injury or death, and the typical odometer reading when filed
Model yearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTypical miles at filing
201130000—
2010104853073,000
200945316058,000
200835221723070,000
2007339182110065,000
200619715017070,000
20051321749073,000
2004292272129140,921
200374506159,000
200235826527264,000
200138730731265,000
200017217517082,000
199926434926175,223
199831936627185,000
199728745633180,857
1996420511435177,700
199513219420198,000

Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Largest Chrysler Sebring recalls

  • DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOC (1996–1999 model years; 2,315,768 vehicles across all models; filed Jan 2004; 04V021000)
  • Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled (2010 model year; 1,435,625 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2016; 16V668000)
  • DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR (2001 model year; 1,211,756 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 2000; 00V366000)
  • CHRYSLER/IGNITION KEY SHIFT INTERLOCK (1996–1998 model years; 685,000 vehicles across all models; filed Aug 1998; 98V183000)
  • CHRYSLER/LOWER CONTROL ARM (1995–1997 model years; 599,000 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 1997; 97V201000)

All 37 Chrysler Sebring recall campaigns · Chrysler Sebring problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist

What the numbers can't tell you

  • Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
  • Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
  • The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.

Chrysler Sebring years FAQ

Which Chrysler Sebring year has the fewest complaints?

Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2011 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (3). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.

Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?

Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.

Are there Chrysler Sebring years to avoid?

No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 1996, 2001 and 2002 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the electrical system. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.

What is the most common Chrysler Sebring problem?

Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the electrical system (678 of 3,877 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.

How many recalls does the Chrysler Sebring have?

NHTSA lists 37 recall campaigns covering the Chrysler Sebring. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Chrysler Sebring recall page.

Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?

Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Data sources

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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