Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (buckles, retractors, anchors and pretensioners).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Chrysler Sebring owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Seatbelt locks up to where u can't put it on before driving or when driving and seatbelt is on it sometimes locks up and you can't move your locked in place while driving. While driving if it locks up it can happen anywhere on any road or freeway it's malfunctioning and it's annoying especially when u have to be somewhere and you can't get your seatbelt to work making me drive without it on.. Since I bought the car 4 years ago it's been doing this
Drivers inboard seat belt broke off when my son tried to buckle up in the driveway. Potentially a fatal situation in an accident. The connecting cable frayed. It would not have held in any type of forward accident.
After taking my 2000 Sebring convertable out of the winter garage storage both front seat belt would not pull out. They are locked inside the seat assembly and unable to be extended or to bucke-up the driver and passenger. Looking on the internet I found this was a common problem that has been filed on this site as well as other auto troubleshooting sites. Both associated fuses were checked and found to be OK. There is a seat belt module between the seats under the console that is part of the circuit and I thought that it would be a good bet to try a new one. A ri crysler dealer refused to allow me to try the fix without purchase of the "electronic" part so I gambled $135 and lost. This was not the solution. A few sites provided stories of dealers proposing diagnostisc and repair esttimates up to $1000 for this problem. …
Dt: contact states the driver and passenger front seat belts were inoperable. Both seat belt retractors have the seat belts locked into place where they could not be moved. The service dealer stated the retractor needed to be replaced in both seats. Also, the manufacturer has been notified of the problem. The consumer did not have the address/phone number of the dealership where the vehicle was purchased*. Daimerchrysler would not authorize repairs. The Chrysler dealer who diagnosed the problem estimated about $1,000 to fix the problem. Manufacturer was not interested in the safety issue.
2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible jxi - seatbelts malfunction seatbelt retractor locks up (both seats at the same time) so the seat belts cannot be used. Intermittent problem but very problematic. I have replaced the seatbelt fuse. I have consulted with a Chrysler service dept. Technician who stated that replacing the retractor would be $508 per seat but couldn't guarantee that this would be the solution. I have researched the internet; http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f11c283 which has numerous similar complaints and www.allexperts.com.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Sebring jxi. The contact stated that the webbing of the passenger front seat belt could not be extracted when worn by an occupant. If the occupants are not secured in the vehicle, they could be seriously injured in the event of a crash. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, in which the technicians have replaced the wiring harness, seat belt buckle, and seat belt retractor. The repairs have not remedied the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 75,000. Updated 10/21/09. Updated 10/23/09.
On my Chrysler Sebring (2000), the driver and passenger seatbelts are not performing correctly. Either they both lock and can't be deployed, or they both can be deployed and buckled, but then lock in place, even while the car is sitting parked with no brake application. When I start the car, I never know which way the belts will perform, but mostly they just lock in place. Since both driver and passenger seat belts behave identically, it must be some mechanism that controls both seat belt mechanisms. This is a dangerous failure of a safety feature.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side seat belt retractor mechanisms would not release properly. There was no warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the failure was related to the seat belt control timer. He was concerned of the safety risk involved. The vehicle has not yet been taken to an authorized dealer for repair. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 96,000.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the safety belt cable failed on the vehicle. As a result, the seat belt would not latch. The dealer stated that the failure was due to natural wear and tear on the vehicle; therefore, they would not assume responsibility for the repairs. The repair would cost over $200. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were less than 85,000. Updated 09/14/09. Updated 09/15/09.
I have a 2000 Sebring jxi convertible. The drivers side seat belt base wires broke and tore off the click in part.. I brought it to Chrysler dealership where I purchased the car and they said they wouldn't replace it. They were going to charge me over $300.00 dollars to put in a new base. My husband transferred the passengerside base to the drivers side for me. But I can't take anyone with me in the car. I am still upset. I wish they would send me a new base.
NHTSA investigations
Safety belt cinching latch plate
There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, odi found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations.
Seat Belt complaints in other Sebring years
Frequently asked questions
How common are seat belt problems on the 2000 Chrysler Sebring?
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the seat belts of the 2000 Chrysler Sebring, 19% of the model year's 172 complaints. The component named most often is front › retractor (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Chrysler Sebring seat belt problems?
No. NHTSA lists no seat belts recall for the 2000 Chrysler Sebring, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Chrysler Sebring seat belt problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 105,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to seat belts problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.