MYRModel Year Report

2000 Chrysler Sebring

▲ Better than typical
2000 Chrysler Sebring
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:20.567Z

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
93
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

17% of complaints

Complaints per year

1995: 132 complaints 1995 1996: 343 complaints 1997: 210 complaints 1998: 267 complaints 1999: 172 complaints 2000: 93 complaints 2000 93 2001: 242 complaints 2002: 210 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2004: 220 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2006: 120 complaints 2007: 337 complaints 2007 2008: 238 complaints 2009: 43 complaints 2010: 86 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013
1995: 132 complaints 1995 1996: 343 complaints 1997: 210 complaints 1997 1998: 267 complaints 1999: 172 complaints 2000: 93 complaints 2000 93 2001: 242 complaints 2002: 210 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 220 complaints 2005: 75 complaints 2005 2006: 120 complaints 2007: 337 complaints 2007 2008: 238 complaints 2009: 43 complaints 2009 2010: 86 complaints 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013
1995: 132 complaints 1995 1996: 343 complaints 1996 1997: 210 complaints 1997 1998: 267 complaints 1998 1999: 172 complaints 1999 2000: 93 complaints 2000 93 2001: 242 complaints 2001 2002: 210 complaints 2002 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 220 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2005 2006: 120 complaints 2006 2007: 337 complaints 2007 2008: 238 complaints 2008 2009: 43 complaints 2009 2010: 86 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013

2000: 93 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
1995132
1996343
1997210
1998267
1999172
200093
2001242
2002210
200342
2004220
200575
2006120
2007337
2008238
200943
201086
20113
20120
20130

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

17% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Suspension

16% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing lower ball joint and non-powered axle assembly.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I was driving my car and fault something wrong with the steering and went to make a right turn I heard a noise and my car front passenger side of my car was on the ground and my wheel was under my car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-05

Also filed under Steering and wheels

I was not informed of a recall and me and my son were in the vehicle driving and it started hopping almost as if it had hydraulic. I told my son to fasten his seat belt considering we were just leaving the store and pulling onto a busy highway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-04

Also filed under Structure and steering

There a recall on 10-13-2009 for bad ball joints. I bought the car in 12-2010 never got a recall notice on ball joints. On nov-16-2012-we were driving with my 9 yr old and 10 year old with no warning the ball joint broke on driver side wheel .

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-26

Also filed under Steering

Electrical system

13% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and front underhood.

FIRE

Structure

13% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing roof and pillars and body.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Steering

12% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

There was a recall that began on January 28, 2011 for bad ball joints. I bought the car in dec 2010 in between recalls 2009 -2011. Never got a recall notice for this.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-28

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2001-05-21Suspension00V421002 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2002-11-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-04-23 Safety belt cinching latch plate
  3. R
    2006-10-06Fuel system, gasoline06E088000 Certain tigas fuel pump modules manufactured between June 1 and September 24, 2006, sold under various brand names and p/nos. These fuel pump modules are sold as aftermarket for use in certain…

    Remedy: Ti automotive will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2006. Owners may contact ti automotive toll-free at 1-877-461-1834.

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    2007-11-19Fuel system, gasoline07E055000 Certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n E7081H, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. The wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump is not thick enough to…

    Remedy: Airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2007. Owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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  6. R
    2009-08-01Equipment09E043000 Import products is recalling 30,351 fuel filters sold to and branded by the affinia group as carquest p/n 86523, napa p/n 3523, and wix p/n 33523 for use as replacement equipment on the vehicles…

    Remedy: The affinia group will notify owners and the filters will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on August 1, 2009. Owners may contact wix filter return center at 1-704-869-7411 or…

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  7. R
    Date not on fileExterior lighting06E064000 Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.

    Remedy: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Chrysler Sebring — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E064000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 00V421002 · Suspension
  • Recall 06E088000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E055000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E043000 · Equipment
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FAQ

Is the 2000 Chrysler Sebring reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Chrysler Sebring is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chrysler Sebring?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Chrysler Sebring have?
6 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.