2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE
1 recalls, 17 complaints - 36 TSBs
07E023000 Mar 29, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAI... Read more
Consequence
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
Complaint Statistics
17 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Aug 18, 2016
Incident date: Aug 18, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V545000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 24, 2016
Incident date: Aug 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THERE WAS A LOUD POP SOUND THAT CAME FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED AND DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 11, 2015
Incident date: Aug 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V388000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE REPAIR FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO HAVE A REMEDY OR PARTS. T... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Dec 20, 2010
Incident date: Dec 19, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, SHE HEARD A NOISE WHEN SHE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL AND TIRE WERE OUT OF PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT FAILURE WAS CAUS... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Sep 29, 2009
Incident date: Jul 7, 2009
THE CAR IS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE AND WHILE DRIVING IT AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BROKE AWAY FROM THE SUSPENSION ARM CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT I COULD HEAR A SQUEAKING IN THE DIRECTION OF THE FAILED PART WHEN DRIVING ON RELATIVELY SMOOTH SURFACES AS WE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Sep 4, 2008
Incident date: Aug 29, 2008
THE COOLANT IN MY AUTO WAS GONE, WHEN I HAD TO STOP IN TRAFFIC WHEN I SAW SMOKE. LUCKILY, I WAS NEAR 7/11 WHERE I COULD BUT THE PROPER MIX OF COOLANT. THE NEXT MORNING THE COOLANT HAD DISAPPEARED, I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP. ADDED MORE COOLANT WENT TO THE AUTOMOTIVE STORE PURCHASED MORE COOLANT OPENE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Dec 26, 2006
Incident date: Dec 23, 2006
TIMING CHAIN FAILURE AT APPROXIMATELY 74500 MILES. TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. CAR IS COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, CASE PENDING. *NM
AIR BAGS
Aug 5, 2005
Incident date: Jul 29, 2005
DT: THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. THEY PUT VEHICLE ON THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. THE WIRING UNDER THE PASSENGER'S SEAT HAS AN OPEN CIRCUIT WHICH IS CAUSING THE LIGHT TO COME OFF AND ON. *AK *NM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
May 4, 2005
Incident date: May 3, 2005
CAR WAS AT DEALER AT LEAST 6 TIMES FOR FRONT END NOISE. THEY FINALLY REPLACED RIGHT FRONT STRUT AND BUSHINGS. NOISE IS BACK AGAIN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 24, 2005
Incident date: Feb 12, 2005
DRIVING DOWN A 4 LANE ROAD DOING AROUND 45 TO 50 MPH THE VEHICLE TOTALLY SHUT DOWN CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO PULL OVER AND RE START THE ENGINE. I AM GOING TO HAVE TO GUESS ON THE COMPONENT AS I DID NOT TAKE IT IN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT YET.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 8, 2005
Incident date: Jan 21, 2005
WHILE DRIVING MY TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I SLOWED DOWN, FIRST GEAR CATCH AND I COULD DRIVE UNTIL THE SPEED GOT OVER 15 MPH AND THEN STOPPED AGAIN. I MANAGED TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO TOOK 13 DAYS TO WORK ON IT. THE INTERNAL TRANSMISSION (MOTOR) FAILED AND HAD TO BE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Jan 27, 2005
Incident date: Jan 21, 2005
COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, SHE BACKED UP AS FAR AS SHE NEEDED, AND WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE SHE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT FROM REVERSE INTO FORWARD, SUDDENLY THE CAR LURCHED BACKWARD INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. LUCKILY THERE WASN'T ANYBODY BEHIND HER. S... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jan 27, 2005
Incident date: Jan 21, 2005
COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, SHE BACKED UP AS FAR AS SHE NEEDED, AND WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE SHE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT FROM REVERSE INTO FORWARD, SUDDENLY THE CAR LURCHED BACKWARD INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. LUCKILY THERE WASN'T ANYBODY BEHIND HER. S... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 11, 2005
Incident date: Jan 5, 2005
VEHICLE SOMETIMES WON'T ACCELERATE WHEN NEEDED. SOMETIMES IT SHAKES/SHIMMIES WHILE DRIVING. SUPPOSEDLY BEEN REPAIRED BUT STILL DOES IT. LAST TIME I TOOK IT TO DEALER, THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. AM AFRAID SOMETIMES TO DRIVE MY CAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Dec 28, 2004
Incident date: Dec 5, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, THEN SUDDENLY, THE TOP OF UPPER BALL JOINT ON LEFT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN SLOWKY TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. T... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2002
MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING IN SOUTHERN MISSOURI FROM MEMPHIS, TN. WE WERE ON I-57 (I THINK THAT'S THE ROAD NUMBER WE WERE ON AT THE TIME). WE HAD A BLOW-OUT IN WHICH THE TIRE BODY (THE TREAD OF THE TIRE) SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE. I RECALL SEEING THE INTACT (OR AT LEAST APPARENTLY INTAC... Read more
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Apr 15, 2004
Incident date: Apr 15, 2004
THE BLACK WINDOW SEALING MATERIAL TAKES FOREVER TO DRY, AND MILDEWS CAUSING THE SMELL OF MILDEW TO PERMIATE FROM THE WINDOWS WHEN BEING ROLLED UP OR DOWN. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE
36 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 10 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 7 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 5 |
| 116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
9003623
Nov 16, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Wiper If Mopar OE wipers are unavailable, the below alternatives can be offered instead. 05066964A$ = WBRW0011A$ 05066973A$ = WB000019A$ or WBF00019A$ 05096134A$ = WB000027A$ or WBF00028A$ 55154762A$ = WB000013A$ 68001330A$ = WB000019
23027
Aug 23, 2016
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. P
23104
Aug 22, 2016
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Pl
23104
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Pl
23137
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for id
Volume 2, Issue
Aug 18, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
20244
Aug 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock a
22892
Aug 17, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 553720
22958
Aug 17, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifyin
22867
Aug 17, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. S
20616
Aug 12, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement par
Volume 2, Issue
Jun 2, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc
0801505
Mar 2, 2005
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
0801701
Sep 21, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY SYSTEMS - VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / REPAIR. *TT
14
Aug 1, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL FEATURE CHANGES. *TT
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
1801201
May 25, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT
CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE across all model years (2001, 2002).
2
Total Recalls
67
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
11
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths