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2000 Chrysler Sebring Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chrysler Sebring, most often about the brakes (16% of complaints). It is 7th of 12 Sebring model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2000 Chrysler Sebring problems
Brakes
15 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, antilock, conventional.
While driving about 35 MPH vehicle was involved in a crash. Driver applied the brakes and rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.
Consumer stated brake line malfunctioned at 28,000 miles. Ak there was a bubble in the brake line and the door hinge was broken. The brake calipers were replaced.
Wheels and tires
15 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: rim, pressure monitoring and regulating systems, lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
The vehicle's rear tire rims cracked and as a result the tires air pressure was lost . Please provide any additional information.
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…
Suspension
15 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 110,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, multiple axle, rear.
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…
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…
Body and structure
12 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Consumer states that boot has 2 pieces of velcro that easily blows off at highway speeds. Consumer advised boot covers convertible top when open.
Tl 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…
Air bags
11 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: frontal.
While driving about 35 MPH vehicle was involved in a crash. Driver applied the brakes and rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.
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…
Steering
11 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 132,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist system, rack and pinion, hydraulic power assist, linkages.
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…
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…
Electrical
9 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, alternator/generator/regulator, 12v/24v/48v battery, ignition.
2000 Chrysler Sebring lxi, 51,000 miles. Car doesn't always start. May take up to 32 tries to start. Not the starter. Not the battery. Somtimes starts on first try, someimes up to 32 tries before it starts. Chrysler dealership replaced relay plug ($89.00) but did not fix problem. Now told it is the electronic…
I have reason to believe that the security system on my 2000 Chrysler Sebring lxi is malfunctioning and causing the car to not start. I have had several occasions where the alarm goes off and I am getting into my trunk or even in the car and driving down the road. After the car's security system has been set, I am…
Visibility and wipers
7 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: rearview mirrors/devices, power window devices and controls, defroster/defogger/hvac system, windshield.
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Chrysler Sebring recalls
Suspension: lower ball joint
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Safety belt cinching latch plate
Summary
There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, odi found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations. Additionally, the report rate is low (1.60/100k).the information available fails to establish the existence of a defect trend at this time.further allocation of agency resources to this issue is unwarranted and the preliminary evaluation is being closed.
Questions about the 2000 Chrysler Sebring
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chrysler Sebring?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (15 complaints); wheels and tires (15 complaints); suspension (15 complaints, typically around 110,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chrysler Sebring have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 18, 2000 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Chrysler Sebring?
- It is 7th of 12 Sebring model years by number of complaints, with 93 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.