MYRModel Year Report

1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

● Typical for this model
1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:25.985Z

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
92
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1999: 92 complaints

View as data table
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.

Power train

25% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-06

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, 2014-05-21

Seat belts

23% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing front and retractor.

CRASHINJURY

Structure

20% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing roof and pillars and trunk lid.

INJURY

Electrical system

14% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

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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, 2019-03-05

Also filed under Service brakes

Suspension

11% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing lower ball joint and front.

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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, 2019-02-13

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-04-08Recall queryClosed 2003-07-16 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
  2. I
    2003-07-17Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-30 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
  3. 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 18 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 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 power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

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