1997 Chrysler Sebring

US Recalls

NHTSA Recall US

• 09E012000 2009-04-07

  Recall 09E012000

  SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

  Recorded model years: 1997

• 07E055000 2007-07-26

  Recall 07E055000

  CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF…

  Recorded model years: 1997

• 06E091000 2006-11-02

  Recall 06E091000

  CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULES, P/NOS. E7089M, E7094M, E7113M, AND E7129M, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESS SWELL OF THE FLAPPER VALVE RESTRICTING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO…

  Recorded model years: 1997

Showing 3 of 11 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 45 records exist for the Chrysler Sebring where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Campaign applicability can depend on build date, equipment and market, and a remedy may already have been completed. Confirm any campaign against the official record using the VIN.

Manufacturer Bulletins

NHTSA Manufacturer Communication US

• 10175735 2020-04-22

  08-049-20

  Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

  Recorded model years: 1997

• 10169247 2019-11-20

  31-003-19

  Use 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.

  Recorded model years: 1997

• 10220101 2019-11-20

  3100519

  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.

  Recorded model years: 1997

Showing 3 of 130 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 413 records exist for the Chrysler Sebring where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

A manufacturer communication is service guidance issued to dealers. It is not a safety recall, and its existence does not mean this vehicle has the described condition.

Investigations

NHTSA Investigation US

• PE02082 2002-11-06

  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. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE…

  Recorded model years: 1997

• EA99028 1999-09-10

  STEERING SHAFT BINDING

  There is no summary currently available

  Recorded model years: 1997

• PE99030 1999-05-03

  STEERING SHAFT BINDING

  There is no summary currently available

  Recorded model years: 1997

Showing 3 of 5 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 12 records exist for the Chrysler Sebring where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

An investigation records that a regulator reviewed a suspected defect. It is not itself a finding of defect and not a recall.

Canada Recalls

Transport Canada Recall CA

• 2001062 2001-03-09

  Transport Canada recall 2001062

  On certain vehicles, the lower lateral arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication. There is a potential for moisture to leak past the protective boot which can cause the ball stud to corrode. This corrosion, acting much like contamination, can also lead to premature wear and separation of the ball joint. This could result in loss of…

  Recorded model years: 1997

• 1998165 1998-08-26

  Transport Canada recall 1998165

  NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR MOUNTED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER. A COMBINATION OF APPLYING A MIS-ADJUSTED SHIFTER RELEASE BUTTON WITH A LOW FORCE ATTEMPT TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE KEY IN THE LOCKED POSITION MAY BREAK THE CONNECTING PIN IN THE SHIFTER. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE "IGNITION-PARK" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL NOT FUNCTION. CORRECTION: THE CONSOLE SHIFT INTERLOCK…

  Recorded model years: 1997

• 1997205 1997-11-20

  Transport Canada recall 1997205

  On certain vehicles, the lower control arm ball joint may separate due to loss of lubrication. This separation could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning. Correction: Ball joint end housing cover seal will be inspected for leakage and the rubber boot will be inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot…

  Recorded model years: 1997

Showing 3 of 4 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 29 records exist for the Chrysler Sebring where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Canadian campaigns are recorded separately from US campaigns and do not imply one another.

Consumer Complaints

NHTSA Complaint US

210 complaint records in the dataset for this vehicle and year.

Outcomes stated in those reports

• reports mentioning a crash 36
• reports mentioning a fire 4
• reported injuries 20
• reported fatalities 1

Outcomes as stated by the person who filed the report. They are not verified, not adjudicated, and carry no exposure denominator, so they cannot be turned into a rate.

By system

• Brakes37 (12.8%)Official recall records for this system: 10, covering model years 1996–2010.
• Powertrain (transmission & drivetrain)29 (10.0%)Official recall records for this system: 4, covering model years 1996–2009.
• Suspension28 (9.7%)Official recall records for this system: 6, covering model years 1995–2006.
• Air bags (restraint system)26 (9.0%)Official recall records for this system: 10, covering model years 2001–2010.
• Seat belts23 (7.9%)Official recall records for this system: 6, covering model years 1997–2010.
• Electrical system20 (6.9%)Official recall records for this system: 4, covering model years 1996–2008.
• Body & structure20 (6.9%)Official recall records for this system: 3, covering model years 1996–2007.
• Tires & wheels17 (5.9%)

Other / uncategorized: 9 classifications (3.1%) were not assigned to a specific system by the source. They are counted but not treated as an issue area.

A single report can name several systems, so these figures overlap and must not be added together — their sum is larger than the report total above.

A further 2,830 complaint records exist for this vehicle where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

These are owner-submitted allegations, not confirmed defects. Counts are record counts in the dataset. No exposure denominator exists, so no failure rate or reliability score can be derived from them.