Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 3% | 66,000 miles |
| 2008 | 13 | 5% | 80,000 miles |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% | 75,000 miles |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% | 145,000 miles |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% | 87,000 miles |
| 2004 | 14 | 5% | 47,000 miles |
| 2003 | 7 | 9% | 94,000 miles |
| 2002 | 19 | 5% | 46,000 miles |
| 2001 | 23 | 6% | 43,000 miles |
| 2000 | 20 | 12% | 60,000 miles |
| 1999 | 46 | 17% | 71,000 miles |
| 1998 | 72 | 23% | 85,000 miles |
| 1997 | 25 | 9% | 50,000 miles |
| 1996 | 48 | 11% | 47,000 miles |
| 1995 | 8 | 6% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that the driver and passenger doors were jamming against the fenders, which prevented the doors from opening. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop, who diagnosed that both of the fenders were not aligned and needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 39,953.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the hood flew open without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 66,207.
Takata recall. During the course of a year since I've purchased this car, I have experienced issues with what I believe to be power steering. Twice while coming to a stop (stop sign or light), my steering would lock along with my brakes. When I took it to a shop I was told my thermostat needed replaced. I told them to fix the issue. On April 17th while driving home from work a little after midnight this same issue occurred only while I was still driving. I was able to force my wheel to turn enough to drive up the bend I was driving around rather than the school in front of me. Finally I hit a pole and my car has been ruled as a total loss. I have many concerns in regards to what actually happened and why.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Sebring. While driving various speeds with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle jerked forward and the electronic throttle failure warning indicator illuminated. The contact heard a grinding sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The rear brakes would not operate correctly. There was corrosion in the trunk and around the rear driver side and passenger side doors. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with needing the alternator replaced and the rear brakes needed adjustment. The electronic throttle issue was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had the alternator replaced and the brakes adjusted. The contact mentioned that the throttle issue has persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 40,000.
There were 7 recalls on my make, year, model vehicle. Three of which were Brakes, Air Bags, and the TPMS tire monitoring system. Other body parts, doors and hood releases had recalls along with hvac/air conditioning systems. Radiator/fan motor failures. Doors flying open during transit. The ABS control module could cause the brakes to lock-up during braking. Shorts from unused connectors for the computer/TPMS system/brakes and air bags have been causing many unpredictable breakdowns. Some predictable, from past records, state recorded Instances from 180,963 vehicles that just failure of the TPMS monitor system has already caused engine no start, dead battery, Inoperable cruise control, remote start system, engine stalling which could cause a "crash without warning". This was what i read on the www.autoblog site concerning this vehicle. …
Having continual issues with lights on dash flickering: 2 repairs completed in last 18 months and still broke. Cosmetically, the car is crappy since the day I bought it; paint flaking off, tire rims have pitted, inside door handles flaking off paint too, among a few others. However, my heated seats burning through is what has me very irate! I was driving and had two adult passengers with me. Both of us in the front had the heated seats turned on returning home from running errands in the city 45 miles away. My passenger is 8 months pregnant and I have low lumbar issues, so heated seats are always used. We had both complained that we found it weird that if we made quick stops during our running, when we got back into the car and turned the heated seats on, it felt warmer than usual. However, if we were somewhere for a longer period of time, the seats didn't get terribly hot right away. …
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal were significantly close to each other causing him to depress both pedals at the same time. The contact stated while driving at 3 MPH and attempting to make a stop, his foot inadvertently depressed both the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal, causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The contact stated the failure reoccurred while he was at a drive-through. He attempted to depress the brake pedal but depressed both the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal at the same time, causing the vehicle to lightly crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was not filed. …
The Sebring hit the car in front of it. Left front of Sebring hitting the right rear bumper of car in front of it. Immediately stopping the Sebring and then having it roll backwards into a ditch. Totally the Sebring. No air bags deployed. Injuries sustained because of airbags not deploying. Weather outside was below zero.
Related recalls (2)
Structure › Body › Hood
On certain passenger vehicles, the hood latch striker May break and allow the hood to open while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hood latch strikers free of charge. The recall began on November 27, 2006. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Through degradation of the bond between the silencer pad and a sheet metal panel (quarter inner upper), the pad May fall onto the map light located in the rear seating area near the c-pillar trim panel (lh and rh).
Remedy: Dealers will remove the insulation pad from behind both rear map lights.
NHTSA investigations
Convertible top cover disengagement
Odi has received three reports alleging disengagement of the convertible top cover from the subject vehicles while driving.
Convertible top cover disengagement
Alleged that the convertible top cover May disengage from the subject vehicles while driving.
Door panel/garnish separation
Alleged that the plastic garnish panels mounted on doors detach from their mountings, sometimes while the vehicle is in motion
Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler Sebring years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1998 (72), 1996 (48), 1999 (46), 1997 (25) and 2001 (23) model years. Body complaints make up 23% of all complaints for the 1998.
Is there a recall for Chrysler Sebring body problems?
Yes — 2 recalls, including 06V-431 (hood, Nov 15, 2006); 00V-278 (underbody shields, Sep 18, 2000). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chrysler Sebring body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 69,000 miles; 36% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body › door (80 mentions), followed by the body (63).
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.