Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Chrysler Sebring
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Chrysler Sebring has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 267 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 #01I012000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/STEERING COLUMN BOLT/FLOOR MAT 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 #98V045002 CHRYSLER/THROTTLE PEDAL INTERFERENCE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 64 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33 complaints
- Suspension 26 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 22 complaints
- Wheels 22 complaints
- Power Train 21 complaints
Of the 267 complaints on file, 33 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 267 complaints, owners report 23 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Chrysler Sebring shows notable issues, primarily with structural integrity, brakes, and suspension. Multiple recalls, especially concerning fuel systems and exterior lighting, add to its concerns. Frequent owner complaints highlight persistent problems that affect its overall reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| steering | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$750 | common |
| transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | occasional |
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $350–$1,000 | 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 fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check annually
- Rotate tires every 10,000 miles
- Replace timing belt at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Vibrations from front suspension
- Noise when turning steering wheel
- Spongy brake pedal
- Fuel odor near vehicle
- Difficulty shifting gears
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Chrysler Sebring at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.