2000 Chrysler Sebring Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2000 Chrysler Sebring, and owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2000 Chrysler Sebring
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: lower ball joint
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within…
93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 Chrysler Sebring have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA; 14 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 11 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,113 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 15 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I was driving my car and fault something wrong with the steering and went to make a right turn I heard a noise and my car front passenger side of my car was on the ground and my wheel was under my car”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 5, 2024 · Suspension
“was driving down the road with no warning car popped and made loud noise.. the left front of the car dropped down and steering was un responsive and came to a stop made a clunking sound when trying to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 30, 2023 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2000 Chrysler Sebring (Sebring Convertible). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–17 / 24–25 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chrysler Sebring model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chrysler Sebring model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2000 Chrysler Sebring
How do I know if my 2000 Chrysler Sebring has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2000 Chrysler Sebring; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chrysler dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V421002).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.