Oldsmobile 98 vs Chrysler Sebring Convertible
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Oldsmobile 98 | Chrysler Sebring Convertible |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 417 | 987 |
| Model years covered | 1975–1999 | 1996–2005 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2003 |
| Crashes reported | 31 | 84 |
| Fires reported | 10 | 27 |
| Injuries reported | 31 | 72 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.3% | 18.7% |
Oldsmobile 98 by year
What breaks
Brakes
83
19.9%
Electrical System
45
10.8%
Engine & Cooling
40
9.6%
Airbags
33
7.9%
Seat Belts
33
7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
6.0%
Steering
22
5.3%
Body & Structure
16
3.8%
Chrysler Sebring Convertible by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
173
17.5%
Electrical System
101
10.2%
Airbags
90
9.1%
Seat Belts
90
9.1%
Suspension
78
7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
70
7.1%
Body & Structure
65
6.6%
Brakes
52
5.3%