Model year
2000 Chrysler Sebring
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 93 complaints for the 2000 Chrysler Sebring (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 79 complaints under SEBRING CONVERTIBLE and SEBRING SEDAN. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (7), SUSPENSION (7), AIR BAGS (6). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 93 complaints
- 2001 242 complaints
- 2002 210 complaints
- 2003 42 complaints
- 2004 220 complaints
- 2005 75 complaints
- 2006 120 complaints
- 2007 337 complaints
- 2008 238 complaints
- 2009 43 complaints
- 2010 86 complaints
Recalls
00V421002 · Dec 18, 2000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Complaints
93 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 14, fire flag on 3, injury field 11, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SEBRING CONVERTIBLE | 0 | 78 |
| SEBRING SEDAN | 0 | 1 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE02082 | SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE · SEAT BELTS | Nov 6, 2002 | Apr 23, 2003 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring · 2.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Sebring Convertible · 2.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Sebring Convertible · 2.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2000 Chrysler Sebring at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.