1998 Chrysler Sebring Structure:body:door Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · data through 07/12/2026

35Structure:body:door complaints

13.1%Of all 267 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure:body:door ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR35 · 13.1%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL21 · 7.9%

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL16 · 6%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP14 · 5.2%

WHEELS:RIM13 · 4.9%

Share of the 267 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Chrysler Sebring overview page.

What owners report

“INSIDE DOOR PANEL PLASTIC IS FALLING OFF, ESPECIALLY WHEN WEATHER CHANGES. DEALER WILL FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY, BUT CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TOO…”NHTSA complaint 868149 — filed 08/18/2000

“THE OUTER DOOR PANELS ON MY AUTOMOBLE HAVE AT NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BECOME LOOSE & HAVE FALLEN OFF & ARE UNABLE TO BE PROFESSIONALLY FIXED.”NHTSA complaint 9001469 — filed 08/07/2000

“TIRE RIMS ARE TOO SOFT!!!! HAVE REPLACE 2 RIMS AND HAVE OWNED VEHICLE LESS THAN 18 MONTHS. DOOR PANELS ARE DEFECTIVE!!! SUNROOF UPHOLSTERY IS DEFECTIVE…”NHTSA complaint 719993 — filed 03/12/2000

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Structure:body:door complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Chrysler Sebring have structure:body:door problems?

Structure:body:door is the most-reported problem area on the 1998 Chrysler Sebring: 35 of 267 complaints on file (13.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1998 Chrysler Sebring have in total?

267 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 33 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 23 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure:body:door category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.