Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 91 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E059000 REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E056000 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS/SEPARATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V021000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOC NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 22 complaints
- Seat Belts 21 complaints
- Structure 15 complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
- Suspension 10 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 9 complaints
Of the 91 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 91 complaints, owners report 13 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible has a below-average rating due to frequent power train issues and notable recalls related to suspension and transmission. Common owner complaints further highlight concerns with seat belts and electrical systems. These factors contribute to potentially costly repairs and an increased risk of mechanical failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | very common |
| front suspension | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| seat belts | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| engine cooling | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system service
- Spark plug replacement
- Battery service
- Timing belt replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual transmission noises
- Difficulty shifting gears
- Excessive suspension noise
- Electrical malfunctions
- Seat belt latch failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.