1997 Chrysler Sebring structure problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1997 Chrysler Sebring — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle interior floods during moderate to heavy rainfall.*mr in light of the number of problems, the cost of repairs the consumer has incurred on what is apparently a design flaw on parts that have no mechanical wear, is unbearable. The consumer is now requesting reimbursement from chrysler and…”
filed Jun 23, 2004
“I have called the chrysler corporation about the draining holes of my sebring and they have said there is no problem. I've asked a couple of people and they said that the holes are too small. My car will get destroyed at this rate. When it was still under warranty they could not figure out the…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Sebring years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Sebring | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Sebring | 13 | 5% |
| 2007 Sebring | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 Sebring | 7 | 6% |
| 2005 Sebring | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Sebring | 10 | 5% |
| 2003 Sebring | 4 | 10% |
| 2002 Sebring | 12 | 6% |
| 2001 Sebring | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 Sebring | 12 | 13% |
| 1999 Sebring | 31 | 18% |
| 1998 Sebring | 65 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chrysler Sebring
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.