Avoid: 2007, 2004 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2009
11 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 15 model years, the Chrysler Sebring has 3,532 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 109 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train. 1996 drew the most complaints (483), 2009 the fewest (45).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Chrysler Sebring vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $4,542–$7,345.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 104 |
| 2009 | 45 |
| 2008 | 352 |
| 2007 | 339 |
| 2006 | 138 |
| 2005 | 82 |
| 2004 | 291 |
| 2003 | 74 |
| 2002 | 234 |
| 2001 | 277 |
| 2000 | 181 |
| 1999 | 277 |
| 1998 | 329 |
| 1997 | 326 |
| 1996 | 483 |
Highest: 1996 (483 complaints). Lowest: 2009 (45).
Overwhelmingly negative sentiment across the community.
Notorious for oil sludge, internal failure, and being a "disaster.".
Described as having constant mechanical issues, leaving owners stranded, and being a "reliability disaster.".
Automatic transmissions noted for common problems and complete failure.
Including issues with the Body Control Module (BCM), SKIM immobilizer, and general gremlins.
Control arms and wheel bearings wear out frequently.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Sebring. Individual model years are broken down above.
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