Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Chrysler Sebring
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Chrysler Sebring has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 93 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 #06E088000 FUEL PUMP/ENGINE STALL CONDITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V421002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13 complaints
- Structure 12 complaints
- Air Bags 11 complaints
- Wheels 11 complaints
- Steering 10 complaints
Of the 93 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 93 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Chrysler Sebring shows a below-average reliability due to prevalent suspension, brake, and hydraulic issues, along with multiple fuel system-related recalls. Frequent complaints about the suspension and brake systems indicate potential for costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension system | 75,000–100,000 miles | $500–$900 | very common |
| brake system | 70,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| fuel pump | 65,000–85,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| control arm ball joints | 80,000–110,000 miles | $250–$700 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$400 | 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 20,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check and refill every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation and alignment every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Noises when turning indicate ball joint wear
- Spongy brake pedal signals brake system issues
- Fuel smell hints at possible fuel pump leaks
- Vibration during braking suggests rotor or caliper problems
- Intermittent electrical failures may indicate wiring issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Chrysler Sebring at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.