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Chrysler Sebring 1998 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1998 Chrysler Sebring: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

267Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
4Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
48Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Vehicle Structure68 complaints

68 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension29 complaints

29 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V421002.

Vehicle Speed Control23 complaints

23 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 98V045002.

Wheels22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train21 complaints

21 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 98V183000.

Air Bags20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V421002Reported December 18, 2000 - 393,796 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 393,796 vehicles across all affected models.

98V045002Reported March 3, 1998 - 27,527 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 27,527 vehicles across all affected models.

98V183000Reported August 6, 1998 - 685,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 685,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA99028Opened September 10, 1999 - Closed July 26, 2001

STEERING SHAFT BINDING. Resulted in recall campaign 01I012000.

PE00007Opened February 2, 2000 - Closed July 18, 2000

DOOR PANEL/GARNISH SEPARATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE02082Opened November 6, 2002 - Closed April 23, 2003

SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE99030Opened May 3, 1999 - Closed September 10, 1999

STEERING SHAFT BINDING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199817
199965
200041
200134
200225
200323
200415
200513
20066
20074
20083
20092
20104
20111
20125
20145
20153
20201
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.