1997 Chrysler Sebring air bags problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1997 Chrysler Sebring — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Fire in right front dash area( passenger side) to the right of the air bag. Broke/melted front window/wiper blade, burned a 12" square hole in the dash. While driving the vehicle the driver smelt something burning--no signs of smoke, the vehicle was driven and parked over night. The damage was…”
filed Dec 19, 2015
“I purchased the 1997 chrysler sebring in november of 2014. I did notice that the passenger air bag is slightly ejected. I have gone to automotive shops and even a chrysler dealership, and both inform me that the airbags for this particular car are no longer made. I need help on how to fix this…”
filed Feb 16, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Sebring years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Sebring | 27 | 31% |
| 2009 Sebring | 6 | 14% |
| 2008 Sebring | 26 | 11% |
| 2007 Sebring | 72 | 21% |
| 2006 Sebring | 30 | 25% |
| 2005 Sebring | 21 | 28% |
| 2004 Sebring | 32 | 15% |
| 2003 Sebring | 7 | 17% |
| 2002 Sebring | 16 | 8% |
| 2001 Sebring | 29 | 12% |
| 2000 Sebring | 11 | 12% |
| 1999 Sebring | 12 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chrysler Sebring
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.