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Chrysler Sebring problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Sebring from 1995 to 2013: 2,833 owner complaints and 59 recalls across 19 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 1996 (343), 2007 (337), 1998 (267). Best fuel economy: 24 mpg combined (2010).

Chrysler Sebring
Photo: MercurySable99 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Electrical478
Airbags381
Engine & cooling377
Transmission & drivetrain340
Suspension338
Brakes (hydraulic)250
Body & structure244
Speed control / throttle212

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
1995313223
1996734322
1997521022
1998326723
1999117223
200019320
2001924223
2002221022
200324224
2004422024
200537524
2006012022
2007733724
2008423824
200924324
201038624
201113–
201210–
201310–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Chrysler Sebring?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 1996 (343), 2007 (337), 1998 (267).

How many recalls has the Chrysler Sebring had?

Across 1995–2013, NHTSA lists 59 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).