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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Chrysler Sebring Convertible vs Ford Escort

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Chrysler Sebring Convertible

Total complaints
733
Avg per model year
73
Recall campaigns (all years)
1
Most complained year
2002 (121)
Top problems: Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Air Bags

Ford Escort

Total complaints
3,914
Avg per model year
179
Recall campaigns (all years)
2
Most complained year
1995 (576)
Top problems: Electrical System, Seat Belts, Engine and Engine Cooling

Complaints by model year

YearChrysler Sebring ConvertibleFord Escort
20032410
200212133
200112068
20007898
199992325
199852375
199777543
199668205
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.