2000 Chrysler Sebring problems
The Chrysler Sebring (/ˈsiːbrɪŋ/ SEE-bring) is a line of mid-size automobiles that was sold from 1995 through 2010 by Chrysler. Three generations of convertibles, two generations of sedans, and two generations of coupes were produced. Although the coupe shared the same name and some styling cues, it was mechanically unrelated to the other Sebring models.
The Sebring line was introduced in 1995 with the Chrysler Sebring coupe. It was the replacement for the Chrysler LeBaron coupe. In 1996 the convertible was introduced, replacing its LeBaron counterpart as well. For 2001, both body styles were redesigned and a sedan version was offered, replacing the Chrysler Cirrus. The coupe was discontinued after 2005 with no replacement model planned.
The redesigned sedan was introduced for 2007, and a convertible the following year. New options included all-wheel drive on sedans and an available retractable metal top for the convertible. All Sebring models were replaced by the Chrysler 200 for the 2011 model year.
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Common 2000 Chrysler Sebring problems
The Chrysler Sebring 2000 is known for several common problems, primarily related to the engine, transmission, and suspension.
In summary, the Chrysler Sebring 2000 has several common problems related to the engine, transmission, suspension, and electrical systems. Regular maintenance and addressing issues promptly can help prolong the vehicle's lifespan and ensure safe and reliable operation.
Why is the Chrysler Sebring a bad car?
The 2.7L DaimlerChrysler engine is highly suceptible to oil sludge, a sticky hell stew that coats the inside of your engine. The sludge retains heat and starts putting severe strain on the mechanical parts of your engine.
Do Chrysler Sebrings have transmission problems?
Common Chrysler Sebring 41TE Transmission Problems
Hard Shifting & Slipping: Two of the most common A604 transmission problems are slipping between the gears, or particularly hard shifts. There are a number of OE design flaws that cause these problems to occur.
Is Chrysler Sebring expensive to maintain?
The annual maintenance cost of a Chrysler Sebring is $428.
Is a Sebring good on gas?
Based on data from 25 vehicles, 1,507 fuel-ups and 363,942 miles of driving, the 2006 Chrysler Sebring gets a combined Avg MPG of 21.02 with a 0.22 MPG margin of error.
Why is the Chrysler Sebring a bad car?
The 2.7L DaimlerChrysler engine is highly suceptible to oil sludge, a sticky hell stew that coats the inside of your engine. The sludge retains heat and starts putting severe strain on the mechanical parts of your engine.
Is Chrysler Sebring expensive to maintain?
The annual maintenance cost of a Chrysler Sebring is $428.
Is a Sebring good on gas?
Based on data from 25 vehicles, 1,507 fuel-ups and 363,942 miles of driving, the 2006 Chrysler Sebring gets a combined Avg MPG of 21.02 with a 0.22 MPG margin of error.
What happened to Chrysler Sebring?
Chrysler stopped making the Sebring in 2010 due to poor sales. It was replaced by the Chrysler 200 which was basically the same car with a better transmission.
2000 Chrysler Sebring car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chrysler Sebring problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Suspension problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Wheels problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Chrysler Sebring vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2000 Chrysler Sebring
The NHTSA has received 102 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Chrysler Sebring. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2000 Chrysler Sebring vehicles.
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-20
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3C3EL55H9YT
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: 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. Thank goodness for no one else being involved that day and thank God I wasn't hurt badly... I have never seen or have anything like that to happen to me... I'm glad my children wasn't with me... I'm glad I wasn't traveling down the road when that happened.....
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-29
- VIN: 3C3EL55H4YT
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: was driving down the road with no warning car popped and made loud noise.. the left front of the car dropped down and steering was un responsive and came to a stop made a clunking sound when trying to move it out of road but was unsuccessful...
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-10
- VIN: 3C3EL55H8YT
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: this is a test
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-03
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4C3AU52N6YE
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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. IT CONTINUED TO WOBBLE AND I SPED UP TO GET OFF THE HWY AND THEN HEN THE JUMPING REAL HIGH AND HARD BEGAN I WAS GOING MAYBE 45 MPH AND THE AXLE OR BALLPOINT HAD SNAPPED CAUSING THE CAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP AND CAUSE ME TO RUN IN THE DITCH LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HARMED BUT WE WERE VERY INTERESTED MUCH SO SHAKEN UP.. I HAD NO ISSUE OUT OF THAT TIRE OR BALL JOINT BEFORE AND I AM NEEDING TO KNOW WHAT I NEED TO DO TO START MY INVESTIGATION... ME AND MY SON ARE HAPPY NO ONE WAS INJURED TOO BAD. *TR
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-21
- VIN: 3C3EL55H0YT
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEATBELT LOCKS UP TO WHERE U CAN'T PUT IT ON BEFORE DRIVING OR WHEN DRIVING AND SEATBELT IS ON IT SOMETIMES LOCKS UP AND YOU CAN'T MOVE YOUR LOCKED IN PLACE WHILE DRIVING. WHILE DRIVING IF IT LOCKS UP IT CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE ON ANY ROAD OR FREEWAY IT'S MALFUNCTIONING AND IT'S ANNOYING ESPECIALLY WHEN U HAVE TO BE SOMEWHERE AND YOU CAN'T GET YOUR SEATBELT TO WORK MAKING ME DRIVE WITHOUT IT ON.. SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR 4 YEARS AGO IT'S BEEN DOING THIS
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-23
- VIN: 3C3EL45H8YT
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: II TOOK MY CAR IN TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED AND I WAS TOLD I NEED NEW TIRES. MY TIRES HAVE ONLY 20K MILES AND A 60K MILE WARRANTY. THE TIRE SHOP CALLED FALKEN WAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND FOR OVER A WEEK BY THE MANUFACTURER. I CONSULTED ONLINE FORUMS AND CHECKED W/ SEVERAL TIRE SHOPS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FALKEN ZIEX 912'S HAD WEAR PROBLEMS AND THAT FALKEN HAD CUT THE WARRANTY TO 40K MILES AND THEY WOULDN'T SELL THEM. CONSUMER REPORTS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THEM IN 2010 WHICH IS WHY I BOUGHT THEM. MANY PEOPLE ONLINE ONLY HAD THEM LAST A FEW MONTHS AND ONE LADY I RECALL 6 MONTHS AND ALL GOT NO HELD OR RELIEF FROM FALKEN. WHY WEREN'T THESE RECALLED AND PULLED FROM SALE? FALKEN TOLD THE DEALER I WOULD NEED TO BUY NEW TIRES AND THEN THEY'D CONSIDER MAYBE REIMBURSING ME A SMALL AMOUNT. I AM DISABLED ON A FIXED INCOME AND CANNOT DO THIS AND I DO NOT TRUST FALKEN OR THEIR BRAND. I NEED TIRES FOR MY CAR NOW AND DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-19
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AND THE ANTI-THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT AT INITIAL START UP, THE ANTI-THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-09
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR HORN KEEPS GOING OFF AT RANDOM TIMES, WHILE DRIVING AND NOT DRIVING. LOOKED UP ON INTERNET AND VERY WELL KNOWN ISSUE, PART IS EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE, ONLY ALTERNATIVE IS TO PULL FUSE FOR HORN OUT, BUT IN DOING SO THE AIR BAGS ARE ALSO DISABLED. *TR
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-11-16
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3C3EL55H8YT
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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. ON NOVEMBER 16 TH 2012 MY BALL JOINT BROKE MY CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL ALMOST HIT TWO PHONE POLES HAD MY FAMILY IN THE CAR. LIKELY WE WERE NOT HURT OR KILLED. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO STEP UP AND FIX MY CAR FOR PUTTING BAD BALL JOINTS ON IT . THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS IN 2001-2009-2011 CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME TO HAVE CHRYSLER FIX MY CAR. *TR
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-11-16
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3C3EL55H8YT
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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 . CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL WE ALMOST HIT TWO PHONE POLES THE CAR WENT INTO A FIELD. THE WHEEL IS NOW HANGING OFF CAR NOT DRIVEABLE. NOBODY WAS HURT IT COULD OF BEEN WORSE. WILL CHRYSLER STILL HAVE HONOR THIS RECALL TO FIX MY CAR BEING THE RECALL WAS 3 YRS AGO IF I KNEW THERE WAS A RECALL I WOULD OF HAD THIS FIX. *TR
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-17
- VIN: 3C3EL55H4VT
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE IN THE LEFT LANE. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE OF UNIT1 CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0306-90).*JB
STEERING,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-09-13
- Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: YES I , HAVE A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING AND I BOUGHT IT WHEN IT HAD 20,000 MILES ON IT AND HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES THAT CONCERN ME ABOUT DRIVING THE CAR. THE STEERING WHEEL HAS SHORTS IN IT TO WHERE MOST OF THE TIME THE HORN AND OTHER STUFF DON'T WORK ON IT. THE SECOND ISSUE IS THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ABOUT TO POP IT HAS CAME OUT ALOT AND AT ANY TIME THE AIRBAG CAN POP. *TR
STEERING,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-16
- VIN: 4C3AU52N6YE
- Components: STEERING,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS BECAME STUCK CLOSED. THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE WINDOWS. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ALSO SHOCK THE CONTACT INTERMITTENTLY WHEN STARING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE VISIBLE THROUGH THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS COULD INDEPENDENTLY DEPLOY AT ANY TIME AND AS A PRECAUTION, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS NO LONGER BEING USED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THIRTEEN TIMES. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,500.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-08-16
- VIN: 4C3AU52N6YE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE LOWER BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED ONE YEAR AGO FOR THE SAME FAILURE THAT OCCURRED WHILE BRAKING FROM 5 MPH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-28
- VIN: 1C3EL55R24N
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE "AIR BAG" WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DIAGNOSTIC CHARGE WAS $90. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-06-01
- VIN: 3C3EL45H3YT
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAFETY BELT CABLE FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LATCH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO NATURAL WEAR AND TEAR ON THE VEHICLE; THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE REPAIR WOULD COST OVER $200. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 85,000. UPDATED 09/14/09. *LJ UPDATED 09/15/09.*JB
STEERING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-05-11
- VIN: 1C3EL46R12N
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. UNEXPECTEDLY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STEER IN ONE DIRECTION WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT WAS REQUIRED TO EXERT GREATER FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE TIE ROD ENDS. THE TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND RECENTLY FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHEN ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,700.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-02
- VIN: 3C3EL55H5YT
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK OCCASIONALLY DROPS DOWN DUE TO UNSTEADINESS. ON ONE OCCASION, THE TRUNK LANDED ON HER HEAD. THE TRUNK WAS REPAIRED AND IS WORKING PROPERLY; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE FAILURE COULD RECUR AT ANY MOMENT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. UPDATED 02/02/09. *LJ UPDATED 02/03/09. *JB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-05-24
- VIN: 3C3EL55H7YT
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISMS WOULD NOT RELEASE PROPERLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE SEAT BELT CONTROL TIMER. HE WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 96,000.
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-07-31
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: I WAS IN A 3 CAR COLLISION AND MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS THE MIDDLE CAR. I WAS WAITING ON THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME TO TURN LEFT. I WAS HIT BY A 3RD CAR GOING 55-60MPH FROM BEHIND MAKING ME THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. ALL 3 CARS WERE TOTALED. MY SEAT ALSO BROKE LOOSE CAUSING ME TO GO FORWARD EVEN MORE. I DID HAVE MY SEATBELT ON. *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-04-16
- VIN: 4C3AU52N9YE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED OR WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING AND SQUEAKING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V21002 (SUSPENSION:FRONT: CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT) WAS REFERENCED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER IN MAY OF 2001 AND WAS INSPECTED FOR THE SAFETY RECALL AT THAT TIME, BUT NO REPAIR WAS MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,184. UPDATED 05/05/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE BALL JOINTS, THAT WERE RECALLED.. UPDATED
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-10
- VIN: 4C3AU52N0YE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I HAVE OWNED MY SEBRING FOR 5 YEARS AND TWO YEARS AGO THE CLEAR COAT STARTED TO DISSIPATE. I HAVE NOTICED EVERY BLACK SEBRING HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-01
- VIN: 4C3AU52N6YE
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER APPROXIMATELY FOUR SECONDS, BUT RAN NORMALLY AS LONG AS THE TRANSMISSION WAS ENGAGED. THE DEALER NEVER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. IF THE CONTACT UNPLUGED THE COMPUTER, AND THEN PLUGED IT BACK IN THE VEHICLE WILL RESTART NORMALLY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 110,000.*AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-03
- VIN: 4C3AU52NXYE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND IT STARTED MAKING A REAL LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE LIKE THE FRONT END WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER IT. I TOOK IT IN AND GOT A COUPLE OF QUOTES ON IT. ALL 3 OF THE MECHANIC'S TOLD ME I NEEDED TO GET MY LOWER BALL JOINTS & CONTROL ARM CHANGED. BOTH THE PASSENGER AND THE DRIVER SIDE OF MY CAR WERE BAD. I HAD NEVER GOTTEN A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL. I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR OVER 2 YEARS. FINALLY I TOOK IT IN ON MONDAY, JULY 3, 2006 AND HAD TO REPLACE BOTH SIDES. IT ENDED UP COSTING ME OVER $475.00 FOR PARTS AND SERVICE. *NM
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-03-02
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: DESPITE HAVING A TIRE SHOP INVESTIGATE THE SLOW LEAK IN MY TIRES, NO CAUSE WAS FOUND FOR A CONTINUOUS SLOW LEAK. EVERY TIME I USE THE CAR I NEED TO RE-INFLATE AT LEASE ONE OF THE TIRES. *NM
2000 Chrysler Sebring recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2000 Chrysler Sebring.
- Manufacturer: IMPORT PRODUCTS CO., INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 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 LISTED ABOVE. THESE FILTERS MAY DEVELOP A LEAK IN THE HOSE ASSEMBLY AND/OR CONNECTORS DUE TO IMPROPERLY ADHERED LINE CONNECTORS.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- 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 IMPORT PRODUCTS AT 1-508-279-8207.
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: AIRTEX PRODUCTS
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: 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 PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY.
- Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESS SWELL OF THE FLAPPER VALVE RESTRICTING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.
- Consequence: FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: TRADESONIC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Summary: 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 ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
- 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 JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
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Your '00 Sebring conv. sounds like a fantastic car! It's great to hear that you're so happy with it, even after driving Mercedes, BMWs, and Camaros. The interior seems to be perfectly designed, with everything in just the right place. The chrome wheels and two-toned leather are rare features that make it stand out. It's clear that you take pride in your car, and that's something to be admired. Even though a BMW or Mercedes might be more impressive, it's wonderful that you're sticking with your Sebring and enjoying it to the fullest!
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I hope this message finds you well! I just wanted to share my experience with the car I purchased second hand from a dealer. I have been lucky enough to drive it for 5,000 miles and I must say, it is an absolute joy to drive and a real beauty to look at. I have not encountered any issues so far and I am confident that it will continue to run smoothly. Thank you for taking the time to read my message!
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I was reading some other reviews and thought I'd share my experience. I bought my Sebring brand new in May 2000 and for the first three years, I only put about 33,000 miles on it, using it mostly for local driving. However, I moved about 20 months ago and have been commuting about 100 miles a day since then. Despite the increased mileage, my car is holding up just great! I still love the exterior body style and stance of the car, and the original top is in perfect condition. The car has never leaked and has needed no repairs beyond routine maintenance, except for having to replace the front brake rotors, which warped due to my putting brake dust shields on the wheels.
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The car is really comfortable and has a great sound system, but it could benefit from some more acceleration.
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Hi there! I just wanted to share my experience with my 2000 Sebring JXI. I bought it brand new and have taken great care of it over the years, changing the oil and filters religiously. Even after 6 years and 84,000 miles, the car still looks and runs like it just came off the showroom floor! I've done some basic maintenance like changing the brakes and rotors, battery, and servicing the trans and cooling system, and it's been purring like a kitten ever since. The only issue I had was with the sensor on the trans, but it was under warranty so it was taken care of. The rear defroster wires have failed a few times, but I've given up on that. The sun visor clips have also broken a few times, but they're inexpensive and easy to replace. The sound system is excellent for a stock system. Overall, I absolutely love my car and would highly recommend it!
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Edward Rowe 2025-01-03
This car has been in the shop for various issues. However, I have been informed by the mechanic that this model has multiple minor problems that can cause dissatisfaction for the owner.
Mckenzie Okuneva 2024-10-12
Hey there! Just a quick tip - you might want to avoid relying on the car for acceleration. Also, it seems like there are a few rattles and some road noise, but nothing too out of the ordinary. Unfortunately, it seems to leak whenever it rains, but don't worry - you're not alone! It's been back to the dealer three times already. Hope this helps!
Trey Ferry 2024-07-18
No complaints here! It's surprisingly quiet, especially considering past experiences with wind noise. Plus, it's roomier than any other overpriced convertible out there.
Imani Ryan 2024-06-01
Although I did not have any actual engine problems, I did experience several issues with my car, from the sunroof leaking to the brakes squeaking to the automatic mirrors not working. However, I believe that my car was probably a lemon, as I have heard only good things from other people!
Geovanni Fahey 2024-05-02
You have a good car! It's normal for the transmission to make some noise. The engine may be a little underpowered, but overall it's a great vehicle.