1998 Chrysler Sebring Vehicle Speed Control Problems

NHTSA component category: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · data through 07/12/2026

21Vehicle Speed Control complaints

7.9%Of all 267 complaints

#2Most-reported category

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

How vehicle speed control 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

“VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN MULTIPLE VEHICLE ACCIDENTS. *MJS”NHTSA complaint 552186 — filed 05/09/2000

“WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND PLACED INTO REVERSE IT PULLED OFF ON ITS OWN WHILE CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKES APPLIED, BACKED INTO A BUILDING VERY…”NHTSA complaint 851896 — filed 10/27/1999

“WHEN TAKING THE KEY OUT OF IGNITION, VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND RAN INTO SOME TYPE OF BUSHES.”NHTSA complaint 849943 — filed 10/05/1999

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Vehicle Speed Control complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Chrysler Sebring have vehicle speed control problems?

Vehicle Speed Control is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1998 Chrysler Sebring: 21 of 267 complaints on file (7.9%). 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 vehicle speed control category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 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.