2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
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.
- Complaints
- 78
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Seat belts
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 78 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 68 |
| 1997 | 77 |
| 1998 | 52 |
| 1999 | 92 |
| 2000 | 78 |
| 2001 | 120 |
| 2002 | 121 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 62 |
| 2005 | 39 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Seat belts
32% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing retractor and anchorage.
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2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible rear ended at a red light. Driver's seat belt anchorage completely fell apart, coming out of the side of the driver's seat resulting in a head injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-01-05
Service brakes
18% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. While pulling out of a car wash, the vehicle was shifted into drive with the brake pedal depressed. The vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-02-16
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Electrical system
10% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing switch and 12v/24v/48v battery.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The contact stated that the wiring harness caught fire. The contact stated that the rain extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed. A police report was filed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-04
Visibility
9% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing rear window and power window devices and controls.
Engine and engine cooling
9% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and engine.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 25 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09E056000 · Suspension
- Recall 10E059000 · Suspension
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- Is the 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have?
- 2 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.