1999 Chrysler Sebring body & structure problems

The 1999 Chrysler Sebring has 32 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

Body & Structure complaints

14%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Body & Structure complaints by year

Sebring body & structure complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

99I004000Body & StructureMay 6, 1999 · 175,000 units

Defect

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER IS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY, IT CAN SEPARATE UNEXPECTEDLY FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING.

Consequence

IF THE COVER SEPARATES WHILE DRIVING, IT COULD DISTRACT THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL RECEIVE AN IMPROVED CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER INSTRUCTION LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

What owners report

“WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH ON ICY ROAD CONDITION VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND LANDED FACING WEST, WHEN A 18 WHEELER HIT CONSUMER AT ABOUT 65 MPH, AND NONE OF AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK THE AIR BAGS FAILED ON HEAD COLLISION PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, THE ENGINE HAD OVER HEATED AND WOULD NOT START. DOOR…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · February 9, 2001 · crash

Common questions

How many body & structure complaints does the 1999 Chrysler Sebring have?

NHTSA has 32 complaints about the 1999 Chrysler Sebring body & structure — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 1999 Chrysler Sebring body & structure?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the body & structure: 99I004000.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.