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JX · Coupe

1998 Chrysler Sebring

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1998 Chrysler Sebring.

Safety record

Recalls on the 1998 Chrysler Sebring

Recall·09E012000

Exterior lighting

THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.

Recall·06E064000

Exterior lighting

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.

Recall·06E088000

Fuel system: fuel pump

CERTAIN TIGAS FUEL PUMP MODULES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AND P/NOS.

7 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 277 owners reported

Structure54
Service brakes32
Suspension25
Power train18

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

1998 Chrysler Sebring at a glance

Trims
JXJXiLimitedLXLXi
Engine
2.4L 4-Cylinder, 2.5L 6-Cylinder, 2.0L 4-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Coupe
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 1998 Chrysler Sebring?

Owners have filed 277 complaints about the 1998 Chrysler Sebring with NHTSA, most often about the structure. There are 10 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 1998 Chrysler Sebring reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 10 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1998 Chrysler Sebring?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1998 Chrysler Sebring listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.