MYRModel Year Report

1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

▲ Better than typical
1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
RENDERED 2026-09-16T07:41:10.765Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Sebring Convertible Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1996: 68 complaints 1996 1997: 77 complaints 1998: 52 complaints 1998 1999: 92 complaints 2000: 78 complaints 2000 2001: 120 complaints 2002: 121 complaints 2002 2003: 24 complaints 2004: 62 complaints 2004 2005: 39 complaints 2005
1998: 52 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.

SUSPENSION 17%

17% of complaints: suspension — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing lower ball joint and front.

CRASH
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I WAS DRIVING HOME AND TURNED DOWN MY STREET GOING ONLY 5 MPH AND THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130314

I MADE A COMPLETE STOP AND TURNED ONTO ANOTHER ROAD AND HEARD A LOUD METAL ON CEMENT NOISE PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD AS GOOD AS POSSIBLE AND GOT OUT OF CAR AND SEEN BALL JOINT CRACKED AND TIRE OFF CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120318

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing floor shift and axle assembly.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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AFTER EXPLAINING TO MY MECHANIC THAT MY FRONT END WAS RUBBING AND GRINDING AT A SPEED OF 40 AND ABOVE, AND THAT IT WAS WORSE WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT OR BEARING LEFT, WHILE BEARING RIGHT THE RUBBING AND GRINDING LESSENED A LOT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070904

MY WIFE'S 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE WAS PARKED IN A WAL-MART PARKING LOT ON U.S. ROUTE 130N, HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ. SHE GOT INTO THE CAR, STARTED IT UP AND MOVED THE CONSOLE SHIFT LEVER TOWARD "D".

NHTSA ODI report, 20040611

STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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THE STEERING SYSTEM CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCES PROBLEMS, POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE STEERING LOCKED UP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED ON THREE OCCASIONS. *MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 20000807

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing roof and pillars and trunk lid.

INJURY
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WHILE UNLOADING THE VEHICLE TRUNK LID FELL DOWN . *AK THE COMPONENT HIT THE CONSUMER SHARPLY ON THE WRIST AND HIS WIFE ON THE HEAD. *SC

NHTSA ODI report, 20040809

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20030717 — EA (closed 20040130)

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

R 20040614 — power train

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 AL

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 1-800-853

Campaign 04V021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091109 — suspension

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 RETAINI

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.

Campaign 09E056000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20110128 — suspension

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 BALL

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.

Campaign 10E059000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V021000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E056000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10E059000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ● 2004 ● 1996

WORST YEARS

◆ 2002 ◆ 2001 ● 1999

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FAQ

Is the 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.