NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1996–2005

Chrysler Sebring Convertible recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 733 owner complaints for the Chrysler Sebring Convertible, covering model years 1996 to 2005. The 2002 model year drew the most complaints (121), and Engine and Engine Cooling is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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1 recall campaign on file
733 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
10 model years with data (1996–2005)

most complaints: 2002 (121 for that model year)
top component: Engine and Engine Cooling (151 complaints)
latest recall 04V021000 (reported Jan 13, 2004)

56 complaints reporting a crash (7.6%)
24 complaints reporting a fire (3.3%)
51 complaints reporting an injury (7.0%)
2 complaints reporting a death (0.3%)

Chrysler Sebring Convertible complaints by model year

10 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2002 model year has the most complaints: 121 of 733, or 16.5%. Next come 2001 (120) and 1999 (92). The fewest are for 2003, with 24 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Chrysler Sebring Convertible complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Chrysler Sebring Convertible complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
1996	68	6	3	7	1
1997	77	8	2	7	0
1998	52	3	1	3	0
1999	92	9	3	8	1
2000	78	3	2	4	0
2001	120	8	2	5	0
2002	121	8	1	7	0
2003	24	0	0	0	0
2004	62	6	9	7	0
2005	39	5	1	3	0
All model years	733	56	24	51	2

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chrysler Sebring Convertible components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often, in 151 complaints (20.6% of all 733), followed by Electrical System (94) and Air Bags (90).

Components named most often in Chrysler Sebring Convertible complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Chrysler Sebring Convertible complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling	151	20.6%
Electrical System	94	12.8%
Air Bags	90	12.3%
Seat Belts	90	12.3%
Suspension	76	10.4%
Power Train	68	9.3%
Structure	61	8.3%
Steering	48	6.5%
Visibility	44	6.0%
Vehicle Speed Control	40	5.5%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	37	5.0%
Fuel System, Gasoline	22	3.0%
Seats	21	2.9%
Engine	18	2.5%
Equipment	16	2.2%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chrysler Sebring Convertible recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Sebring Convertible, newest first. The only campaign, 04V021000, covers model years 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999.

1 recall campaign

Chrysler Sebring Convertible recall campaigns covering each model year
1996: 1 campaign	1997: 1 campaign	1998: 1 campaign	1999: 1 campaign

NHTSA campaign 04V021000
Reported Jan 13, 2004
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift
Model years 1996–1999
On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
Consequence:
Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on June 14, 2004. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chrysler Sebring Convertible questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chrysler Sebring Convertible have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Chrysler Sebring Convertible, covering model years 1996 to 2005. The campaign, 04V021000, was reported on January 13, 2004 and is filed under “Power train”.

Which Chrysler Sebring Convertible model year has the most complaints?

The 2002 model year, with 121 of the 733 complaints in NHTSA’s file (16.5%). The next are 2001 (120) and 1999 (92). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chrysler Sebring Convertible complaint?

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often: 151 complaints, or 20.6% of all 733. Electrical System (94) and Air Bags (90) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chrysler Sebring Convertible?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chrysler dealer.

How many Chrysler Sebring Convertible complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 733 complaints, 56 report a crash, 24 a fire, 51 at least one injury and 2 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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The Chrysler models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Chrysler VIN decoder with every Chrysler model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Chrysler Town and Country 1995–2018 · 47 recalls · 12,966 complaints
Chrysler Pacifica 2003–2027 · 43 recalls · 6,984 complaints
Chrysler 300 2004–2023 · 37 recalls · 4,923 complaints
Chrysler 200 2010–2018 · 16 recalls · 4,182 complaints
Chrysler Sebring 1995–2013 · 36 recalls · 2,833 complaints
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001–2010 · 9 recalls · 2,523 complaints
Chrysler Concorde 1995–2004 · 12 recalls · 1,567 complaints
Chrysler 300C 2005–2017 · 2 recalls · 1,258 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.