MYRModel Year Report

1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

● Typical for this model
1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:43.389Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
77
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1996: 68 complaints 1997: 77 complaints 1997 77 1998: 52 complaints 1999: 92 complaints 2000: 78 complaints 2000 2001: 120 complaints 2002: 121 complaints 2002 2003: 24 complaints 2004: 62 complaints 2004 2005: 39 complaints
1996: 68 complaints 1996 1997: 77 complaints 1997 77 1998: 52 complaints 1998 1999: 92 complaints 1999 2000: 78 complaints 2000 2001: 120 complaints 2001 2002: 121 complaints 2002 2003: 24 complaints 2003 2004: 62 complaints 2004 2005: 39 complaints 2005
1996: 68 complaints 1996 1997: 77 complaints 1997 77 1998: 52 complaints 1998 1999: 92 complaints 1999 2000: 78 complaints 2000 2001: 120 complaints 2001 2002: 121 complaints 2002 2003: 24 complaints 2003 2004: 62 complaints 2004 2005: 39 complaints 2005

1997: 77 complaints

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YearComplaints
199668
199777
199852
199992
200078
2001120
2002121
200324
200462
200539

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

26% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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My local dealer replaced the subject computer at a cost to me of $300. This was the result of a "Good will" Extension of the manufacturers warrantee. Several other owners of these cars have had this computer fail.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-08-23

Seat belts

19% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and front.

CRASHINJURY
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Seat belt failure. Ph

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-07

Seat belts would not "Pull out". At first it only happened sporadically and for short duration. Problem occurred more often until belts have not worked at all for past 2-3 weeks.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-12

Vehicle speed control

10% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing cables and accelerator pedal.

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The cruise control application does not consistently follow the comands as described on page 66 of the owners manual. (1) the cruise will not regularly set a desired speed, unless the cancel button is pressed following the on/off button.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-11-29

Suspension

10% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing lower ball joint and front.

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Making left hand turn driver side wheel collapsed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-10

Structure

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing body.

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Rear seating area is filled with water. Consumer's weather conditions were rainy for a entire week. Inside seat, and around the floorboard consumer can hear water swooshing around.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-18

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-07-17Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-30 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
  2. R
    2004-06-14Power train04V021000 On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on June 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at…

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  3. R
    2009-11-09Suspension09E056000 Qualis automotive is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints sold for use on certain passenger vehicles. The socket may have been excessively hardened which could cause it to crack near the…

    Remedy: Qualis automotive will replace the ball joints free of charge. The safety recall began on November 9, 2009. Owners may contact qualis automotive at 1-800-493-4128.

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  4. R
    2011-01-28Suspension10E059000 Federal-mogul is recalling certain replacement control arm assemblies, part numbers K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, and FA4611X, sold for use on various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners of record and replace the affected control arms free of charge. The safety recall began on January 28, 2011. Owners may contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659.

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Buy-smart checklist

1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V021000 · Power train
  • Recall 09E056000 · Suspension
  • Recall 10E059000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.