Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1997 Chrysler Sebring
NHTSA data on file today
The 1997 Chrysler Sebring has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 210 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E055000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES/LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E091000 FUEL PUMP MODULES/ENGINE STALL CONDITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E088000 FUEL PUMP/ENGINE STALL CONDITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V186000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V421002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99I004000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LABEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V183000 CHRYSLER/IGNITION KEY SHIFT INTERLOCK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V201000 CHRYSLER/LOWER CONTROL ARM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V081002 CHRYSLER/HEADREST BRACKET NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 27 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
- Air Bags 23 complaints
- Seat Belts 23 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 21 complaints
Of the 210 complaints on file, 36 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 210 complaints, owners report 20 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1997 Chrysler Sebring is rated below-average due to multiple recalls and owner complaints, especially concerning fuel systems, brakes, and suspension. Issues with aftermarket parts failing regulatory standards add concerns. While not catastrophic, the frequency and nature of these issues suggest higher than average maintenance demands.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 60,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| Lower ball joint | 50,000–70,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| Throttle control cable | 70,000–90,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| Transmission | 80,000–100,000 miles | No reliable estimate | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 10,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell from engine bay
- Noisy suspension over bumps
- Transmission slipping gears
- Binding throttle response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1997 Chrysler Sebring at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.