1998 Chrysler Sebring body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 68 complaints for the 1998 Chrysler Sebring, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 68 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The structure inside of door panel warped between the glass and door panel. Driver's hands were cut on numerous occasions. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. Stated vehicle was operating as designed.
I purchased a 1998 chrysler sebring lxi the car has numerous problems, one is the control arm in the vehicle. This is a list of other evac problems - I was told that there was a recall on my vehicle for various problems - please advice - need help - called chrysler dealerships and first they said my vehicle was not affected - then they tell me they can charge me $149.00 to reset the computer catalyst(g)/nmhccatalyst(d) evaporative system(g)/ unsupportive(d) 02 sensor(g) exhaust gas sensor(d) 02 sensor heater (g)…
Other problems reported for the 1998 Chrysler Sebring
- Brakes 39 complaints
- Suspension 29 complaints
- Cruise control 23 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Wheels 22 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Transmission 19 complaints