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2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible sits mid-pack among Sebring Convertible years: 97 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 98, with 2 recalls and no defect investigations.

Seat Belts leads the complaint categories with 25 reports (26% of the total).

97

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

7

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Sebring Convertible years?

Sebring Convertible NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted175 complaints1996: 99 complaints1997: 98 complaints1998: 61 complaints1999: 136 complaints2000: 97 complaints2001: 145 complaints2002: 175 complaints2003: 41 complaints2004: 73 complaints2005: 62 complaints
Sebring Convertible NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Seat Belts2526%
Brakes1515%
Engine88%
Electrical System88%
Visibility & Wipers77%
Body & Structure77%
Transmission55%
Fuel System44%
Steering44%
Airbags33%
Tires & Wheels33%
Other22%
Seats22%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)11%
Speed Control11%
Lighting11%
Suspension11%

Does the 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10E059000SuspensionDecember 27, 2010 · 22,689 units

Defect

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 JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.

Consequence

IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

09E056000SuspensionOctober 9, 2009 · 5,787 units

Defect

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 RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE SOLD AS FOUR PART NUMBERS, D10945, D10946, G10945, AND G10946. THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS, D10945 AND D10946, ARE STAMPED WITH THE FOLLOWING DATES ON THE BALL JOINTS: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, AND 116609. THE G10945 AND G10946 ARE THE SAME PART AS THE D10945 AND D10946 RESPECTIVELY. THEY ARE LABELED DIFFERENTLY DEPENDING ON THE AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER.

Consequence

SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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. *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · August 5, 2005 · crash

“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. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT WERE IT WAS AWAITING INSPECTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 11, 2017 · crash

“WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AFTER PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, ENGINE STALLS. SOMETIMES ENGINE (CAR) STALLS WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN OR STOPPING BEFORE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY INTO THE STREET. NO CODES SHOW UP ON THE CAR COMPUTER. HAVE HAD CHECKED OUT TWICE.THIS IS ONGOING FOR TWO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 18, 2015

“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. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 3, 2016 · fire

“DT: 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING, THE WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 25 MPH IN A NEIGHBORHOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE A FRAME HAD CRACKED. THE WHEEL WAS THE PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL. SHE HEARD A GRINDING SOUND BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. SHE DID HIT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · May 21, 2005 · crash

2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible — common questions

Is the 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible reliable?

It is close to typical for the Sebring Convertible: 97 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2000 Sebring Convertible problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are seat belts (25 complaints), brakes (15 complaints), engine (8 complaints).

Does the 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chrysler Sebring Convertible years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Sebring Convertible years to avoid are 2002. The cleanest record among Sebring Convertible years belongs to 2003.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.