MYRModel Year Report

1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

● Typical for this model
1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:50:47.703Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Sebring Convertible Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1996: 68 complaints 1996 1997: 77 complaints 1998: 52 complaints 1998 1999: 92 complaints 1999 2000: 78 complaints 2000 2001: 120 complaints 2002: 121 complaints 2002 2003: 24 complaints 2004: 62 complaints 2004 2005: 39 complaints 2005
1999: 92 complaints
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YearComplaints
199668
199777
199852
199992
200078
2001120
2002121
200324
200462
200539

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SEAT BELTS 14%

14% of complaints: seat belts — 13 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE PARKED, SHIFT LEVER JUMPED FROM PARK TO REVERSE AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS, WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030306

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

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TAKATA RECALL. I AM HAVING SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE WHOLE BRAKING SYSTEM, AS IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO PINPOINT THE EXACT CAUSE OF HAVING NO BRAKES. I HAVE NO TYPE OF BRAKES AT ALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190305

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP AND NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. CAR WILL LOSE ALL POWER, STEERING, AND BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS UP TO 55MPH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I ALMOST KILLED MYSELF BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140521

SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file.

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DRIVING DOWN ROAD, AROUND 10 MILES A HOUR, THE CAR SUDDENLY WENT CLUNK ON THE LEFT SIDE, AND WOULD NOT MOVE. GOT OUT TO CHECK, AND THE ENTIRE PIECE THAT HOLDS THE TIRE ON WAS LAYING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE TIRE RIM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190213

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20030408 — RQ (closed 20030716)

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

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

1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 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 ▲ 1998 ● 2004

WORST YEARS

◆ 2002 ◆ 2001 ● 2000

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.