Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Chrysler Sebring
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Chrysler Sebring has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 172 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E043000 AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 31 complaints
- Structure 29 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 14 complaints
- Air Bags 12 complaints
Of the 172 complaints on file, 25 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 172 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Chrysler Sebring faces numerous issues, particularly in powertrain, suspension, and structural integrity, reflected in frequent recalls and owner complaints. These problems suggest reliability concerns. Fuel system and exterior lighting issues are also notable, indicating potential safety risks.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 90,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | very common |
| suspension | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| structure | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$800 | occasional |
| steering | 85,000–115,000 miles | $250–$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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 10,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission service every 50,000 miles
- Replace timing belt every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual vibrations while driving
- Clunking noises from suspension
- Delayed acceleration or gear changes
- Dashboard warning lights
- Difficulty steering or handling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Chrysler Sebring at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.