2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING
12 recalls, 322 complaints - 111 TSBs
16V401000 Jun 3, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passe... Read more
Consequence
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
15V338000 Jun 2, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 200... Read more
Consequence
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recal... Read more
09E056000 Oct 9, 2009
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE S... Read more
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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.
01V011002 Jan 16, 2001
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE MANUFACTURING PROCESS ALLOWED THE REINFORCEMENT YARD TO BREACH THE INNER LAYER OF SOME AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HOSES WEAKENING THE INNER WALL WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Consequence
FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
01V005002 Jan 8, 2001
SEATS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE BOLTS MAY NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE SEAT AND COULD CAUSE INCREASED INJURY TO THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THEN REPLACE THE BOLTS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERC... Read more
00V366000 Nov 9, 2000
CHILD SEAT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLU... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
00V320002 Oct 27, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.
Consequence
THIS HOSE IS CONSIDERED TO BE INADEQUATE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
00V306000 Oct 12, 2000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. PASSENGER AIR BAGS WERE BUILT WITH SUSPECT ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SECTIONS WHICH MAY NOT RETAIN THE AIR BAG DOOR DURING AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT EVENT.
Consequence
A SEPARATED AIR BAG DOOR COULD INJURE A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.
00V299002 Oct 2, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
Consequence
PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE-OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS.
00V278000 Sep 18, 2000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THROUGH DEGRADATION OF THE BOND BETWEEN THE SILENCER PAD AND A SHEET METAL PANEL (QUARTER INNER UPPER), THE PAD MAY FALL ONTO THE MAP LIGHT LOCATED IN THE REAR SEATING AREA NEAR THE C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (LH AND RH). THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE PAD TO MELT,... Read more
Consequence
SMOKE INHALATION COULD BE HARMFUL TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION PAD FROM BEHIND BOTH REAR MAP LIGHTS.
Complaint Statistics
322 total complaints
27 crashes 6 fires 31 injuries 4 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 45 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 31 |
| AIR BAGS | 18 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 |
| SUSPENSION | 14 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 13 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 10 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 10 |
| STEERING | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 7 |
SUSPENSION
Aug 3, 2017
Incident date: May 5, 2017
I WAS TAKING MY SON TO SCHOOL AND AS I TURNED THE CORNER THE BALL JOINT COMPLETLY POPPED REAL LOUD AND MY LEFT REAR TIRE CAVES IN COMPLETELY. THEN A WEEK LATER THE RIGHT SIDE REAR DID THE SAME THING EXCEPT I WAS ON A LONG STRETCH ROAD AND A LOUD POP, TIRE CAVES IN AND I STARTED SWIRLING UNCONTROLABL... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 9, 2017
Incident date: Jul 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V401000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 21, 2016
Incident date: May 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V401000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACTED CALLED THE DEALER MONTHS AGO AND THEY INDICATED THAT THE PART HAD NOT BEEN AVAILABLE TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO VERIFY WHEN THE ... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 2, 2016
Incident date: Oct 3, 2012
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO SLUDGE BUILDUP DESPITE BETTER THAN RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE.
AIR BAGS
Apr 27, 2016
Incident date: Aug 15, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, SHE ATTEMPTED TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM CRASHING INTO THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED FACE INJURIES FROM THE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 9, 2015
Incident date: Nov 7, 2015
WE WE ON INTERSTATE 55 IN MEMPHIS TN, HEADED SOUTH, TRAVELING AT 55 WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATOR BEGAN TO STICK AND THE CAR INCREASED IN SPEED, SO I STAYED ON THE BRAKES UNTIL I COULD SMELL THE BRAKES, SO AT THE SOUTHHAVEN EXIT WE TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, AND COAST UNTIL WE COULD STOP, AND TURN THE MOTOR ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 9, 2015
Incident date: Nov 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ISSUE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE SAME DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 3, 2015
Incident date: Aug 12, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO AN ANIMAL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILUR... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION
Mar 25, 2015
Incident date: Dec 24, 2014
IT WAS CHRISTMAS EVE WE WERE LEAVING A FRIENDS HOUSE HEADED HOME I WAS AT A STOP SIGN MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHEN I STARTED TO SMELL RUBBER BURNING BUT ASSUMED IT WAS THE CAR AHEAD OF ME I STARTED TO PICK UP SPEED I WAS IN A 35MPH ZONE WHEN WE HEARD A LOUD BOOM I PULLED OVER AT A LOCAL PARK. I LOOKED T... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 20, 2015
Incident date: Jan 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BALL JOINT AND THE CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 7, 2014
Incident date: Jul 6, 2014
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT. TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, IT MADE A BIT OF A CRUNCHING SOUND. LIGHT STAYED ON; SOUND HAPPENED WHENEVER STEERTING WHEEL TURNED. CALLED MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS THE AIR BAG MAY DEPLOY. FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC REVEALED... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 18, 2014
Incident date: Dec 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE WIRES IN THE INTERIOR FUSE BOX MELTED... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Mar 6, 2014
Incident date: Mar 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, SHE NOTICED AN ABNORMAL RUBBER SMELL AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND WAS RESTARTED AFTER APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT ADDED FREON ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 30, 2013
Incident date: Oct 26, 2013
I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM SOMEONE THAT BOUGHT IT FROM THE ACTION AND THE SHOCK SUSPENSION ARE TOTALLY GONE REAL BD WANTED TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THEM ALSO OTHER LITTLE THINGS. *TR
SUSPENSION
Sep 22, 2013
Incident date: Sep 15, 2006
THE DASH, RADIO, & CD PLAYER LIGHTS FLASH OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. THIS OCCURS ON RANDOM OCCASIONS. IT ALSO HAPPENS WHEN OPERATING THE TURN SIGNAL. THE LIGHTS WILL DIM LOW AND WILL NOT RETURN TO A "NORMAL" BRIGHTNESS UNTIL YOU ADJUST THE TURN SIGNAL ARM. OR THE LIGHTS COMPLETELY GO OFF. TURN OFF ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 22, 2013
Incident date: Sep 15, 2006
THE DASH, RADIO, & CD PLAYER LIGHTS FLASH OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. THIS OCCURS ON RANDOM OCCASIONS. IT ALSO HAPPENS WHEN OPERATING THE TURN SIGNAL. THE LIGHTS WILL DIM LOW AND WILL NOT RETURN TO A "NORMAL" BRIGHTNESS UNTIL YOU ADJUST THE TURN SIGNAL ARM. OR THE LIGHTS COMPLETELY GO OFF. TURN OFF ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 22, 2013
Incident date: Sep 15, 2006
THE DASH, RADIO, & CD PLAYER LIGHTS FLASH OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. THIS OCCURS ON RANDOM OCCASIONS. IT ALSO HAPPENS WHEN OPERATING THE TURN SIGNAL. THE LIGHTS WILL DIM LOW AND WILL NOT RETURN TO A "NORMAL" BRIGHTNESS UNTIL YOU ADJUST THE TURN SIGNAL ARM. OR THE LIGHTS COMPLETELY GO OFF. TURN OFF ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 18, 2013
Incident date: Jul 1, 2013
AFTER STOPPING AND PARKING CAR, IT WAS A COMPLETELY DEAD SOUND WHEN I TRIED TO START IT AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE SO FAR IN A MONTH. I JACKED UP THE CAR ON DRIVERS SIDE, JUST LET DOWN THE JACK; AND IT STARTED BOTH TIMES. THE LOCKS DON'T WORK AND THE WINDOWS CAN ONLY BE CONTROLLED BY THE DRIVER... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 4, 2013
Incident date: May 31, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CRACKING AND POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE AIR BAG THEN DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V306000 (AIR BAGS) BUT WAS ADVI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 1, 2013
Incident date: Feb 28, 2013
I WAS GOING DOWN 250 AT 40 MPH AND A WOMAN STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME NOT GIVING ME ENOUGH TIME TO STOP AND I REAR-ENDED HER. THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WAS SMASHED AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS TAKING TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM WITH INJURY TO MY BACK AND HEAD. *TR
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Mar 1, 2013
Incident date: Feb 28, 2013
I WAS GOING DOWN 250 AT 40 MPH AND A WOMAN STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME NOT GIVING ME ENOUGH TIME TO STOP AND I REAR-ENDED HER. THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WAS SMASHED AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS TAKING TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM WITH INJURY TO MY BACK AND HEAD. *TR
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Nov 29, 2012
Incident date: Nov 28, 2012
STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT LITE UP AND I HEARD A CHIME, AFTER ABOUT 15 SECONDS IT WENT OFF AND THEN KEPT REPEATING THIS CYCLE. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 15, 2012
Incident date: Aug 3, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY FAILED. THE CONTACT TRIED TO PRESS HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE THEN DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE ENTERING A PARK... Read more
Crash
WHEELS
Feb 18, 2012
Incident date: Feb 14, 2012
ON FEBRUARY 14 2012 SOMETHING ON MY LEFT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BROKE, I COULD NO LONG STEER AND THE WHEEL LAID OUTWARD TOWARD THE GROUND. THERE IS A LONG ARM LIKE PART, THAT WAS LITERALLY HANGING OFF THE WHEEL. IT IS NOW UNOPERABLE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I AM SO GLAD I WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 30 MPH D... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 18, 2012
Incident date: Feb 14, 2012
ON FEBRUARY 14 2012 SOMETHING ON MY LEFT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BROKE, I COULD NO LONG STEER AND THE WHEEL LAID OUTWARD TOWARD THE GROUND. THERE IS A LONG ARM LIKE PART, THAT WAS LITERALLY HANGING OFF THE WHEEL. IT IS NOW UNOPERABLE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I AM SO GLAD I WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 30 MPH D... Read more
STEERING
Feb 18, 2012
Incident date: Feb 14, 2012
ON FEBRUARY 14 2012 SOMETHING ON MY LEFT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BROKE, I COULD NO LONG STEER AND THE WHEEL LAID OUTWARD TOWARD THE GROUND. THERE IS A LONG ARM LIKE PART, THAT WAS LITERALLY HANGING OFF THE WHEEL. IT IS NOW UNOPERABLE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I AM SO GLAD I WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 30 MPH D... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 3, 2012
Incident date: Feb 10, 2010
2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING - THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS THE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF CHRYSLERS RECALLED LAST YEAR. EVERYONE WANTS TO TRY A BODY CONTROL MODULE, FUEL PUMP, NEW CRANK SHAFT BUT THE PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING - PERHAPS BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF THIS RECALL/PROBLEM AS... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 3, 2012
Incident date: Feb 10, 2010
2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING - THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS THE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF CHRYSLERS RECALLED LAST YEAR. EVERYONE WANTS TO TRY A BODY CONTROL MODULE, FUEL PUMP, NEW CRANK SHAFT BUT THE PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING - PERHAPS BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF THIS RECALL/PROBLEM AS... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 19, 2011
Incident date: May 11, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 19, 2011
Incident date: May 11, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 28, 2011
Incident date: Nov 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V299002 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE) WAS NOT A... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 20, 2011
Incident date: Aug 6, 2011
THIS WAS THE SECOND FAILURE OF CHRYSLER'S 2.7 V-6 ENGINE. NEITHER ENGINE FAILURE WARRANTY WAS UPHELD BY PROVIDERS. FIRST ONE WAS AT 49000 MILES AND FAILED DUE TO ENGINE SLUDGE, EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS NOT HONORED DUE TO OWNER NEGLECT, EVEN THOUGH I PROVIDED ALL RECEIPTS FOR ALL OIL CHANGES REQUIRED. T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 17, 2011
Incident date: Jun 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WATER WOULD LEAK ONTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE CARPET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE DEFECT WAS RELATED TO THE FIREWALL SEAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 12, 2011
Incident date: Sep 4, 2009
DASHBOARD CLUSTER LIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TALKED TO A AUTO ELECTRIC SPECIALIST WHO TOLD ME THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND HAS HAD SEVERAL CUSTOMERS WITH SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP MUST REPAIR THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES WITH THE EQUIPMENT TO FIX IT A... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 12, 2011
Incident date: Sep 4, 2009
DASHBOARD CLUSTER LIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TALKED TO A AUTO ELECTRIC SPECIALIST WHO TOLD ME THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND HAS HAD SEVERAL CUSTOMERS WITH SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP MUST REPAIR THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES WITH THE EQUIPMENT TO FIX IT A... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 12, 2011
Incident date: Sep 4, 2009
DASHBOARD CLUSTER LIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TALKED TO A AUTO ELECTRIC SPECIALIST WHO TOLD ME THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND HAS HAD SEVERAL CUSTOMERS WITH SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP MUST REPAIR THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES WITH THE EQUIPMENT TO FIX IT A... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 1, 2011
Incident date: Jul 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON A CONSISTENT BASIS. WHEN THE HORN WAS ENGAGED IT FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jul 29, 2011
Incident date: May 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THE HORN AND THE DRIVERS REAR WINDOW FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE HORN WOULD NOT WORK AND THE WINDOW WOULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE WITHI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 29, 2011
Incident date: May 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THE HORN AND THE DRIVERS REAR WINDOW FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE HORN WOULD NOT WORK AND THE WINDOW WOULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE WITHI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 29, 2011
Incident date: Dec 21, 2010
WHEN I PARK MY CAR OR STOP AT INTERSECTION IT DOES NOT MOVE WHEN I GIVE GAS, I GIVE MORE AND MORE GAS THEN CAR START MOVES. WHAT COULD BE THE PROBLEM I DON'T KNOW. DTC IS P0007 SHOWING TRANSAXLE. *LN
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Nov 30, 2010
Incident date: Nov 29, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANGING NOISE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. UPON EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BECAME LOOSE. THE BALL JOINT FRACTURED FRO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 28, 2010
Incident date: Nov 22, 2010
WHILE DRIVING MY NEWLY BOUGHT 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING, I STARTED HEARING SOME RATTLING SOUNDS AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND I PRAYED THAT IT WOULD DIE ON ME AS I TRIED TO EXIT TO THE NEXT GAS STATION. LUCKILY I MANAGED TO EXIT AND PARKED AT THE STATION. ... Read more
TIRES
Aug 26, 2010
Incident date: Feb 6, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT PURCHASED FOUR NEW CONTINENTAL EXTREME DWSXL (NA) TIRES, LINE SIZE 251/50R/17C FEBRUARY 2010. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DEVELOPED A BUBBLE ON THE SIDEWALL IN MAY 2010. THE CONTACT PURCHASED A NEW TIRE AFTER THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 11, 2010
Incident date: May 25, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX1. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRING CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SERVICED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 11... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 24, 2010
Incident date: May 19, 2010
FUEL LINE CLIP BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, CAUSING GAS TO POUR OUT OF THE TANK, LOSING ABOUT EIGHT GALLONS OF GAS IN 15 MINUTES. I SMELLED GAS, BUT THOUGHT IT WAS A TRUCK AHEAD OF ME. LUCKILY SOMEONE ON THE ROAD BROUGHT THIS TO MY ATTENTION THAT I WAS LEAKING GAS AND I HAD IT FIXED IMMEDIA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 30, 2010
Incident date: Jun 11, 2010
ON FRIDAY JUNE 11, 2010, I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. MY CAR, A CHRYSLER 2001 SEBRING LXI FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. I STEERED THE CAR AWAY FROM REAR-ENDING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AVOIDING A CRASH. HOWEVER, I STEERED MY CAR BETWEEN TWO LANES OF STATIONARY TRAFFI... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 30, 2010
Incident date: Jun 11, 2010
ON FRIDAY JUNE 11, 2010, I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. MY CAR, A CHRYSLER 2001 SEBRING LXI FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. I STEERED THE CAR AWAY FROM REAR-ENDING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AVOIDING A CRASH. HOWEVER, I STEERED MY CAR BETWEEN TWO LANES OF STATIONARY TRAFFI... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 30, 2010
Incident date: Jun 11, 2010
ON FRIDAY JUNE 11, 2010, I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. MY CAR, A CHRYSLER 2001 SEBRING LXI FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. I STEERED THE CAR AWAY FROM REAR-ENDING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AVOIDING A CRASH. HOWEVER, I STEERED MY CAR BETWEEN TWO LANES OF STATIONARY TRAFFI... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 30, 2010
Incident date: Jun 26, 2010
1. NORMAL USE OF FAN BLOWER WITH A/C OR HEATER IN A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN LXI. 2. BLOWER BECOMES INOPERATIVE INTERMITTENTLY AT ALL SPEEDS WITH EITHER A/C OR HEATER ON. THE INTERMITTENT PART OF THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE MY WIFE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW. FAN BLOWER MOTOR WAS REPLA... Read more
Fire
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Jun 30, 2010
Incident date: Jun 26, 2010
1. NORMAL USE OF FAN BLOWER WITH A/C OR HEATER IN A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN LXI. 2. BLOWER BECOMES INOPERATIVE INTERMITTENTLY AT ALL SPEEDS WITH EITHER A/C OR HEATER ON. THE INTERMITTENT PART OF THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE MY WIFE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW. FAN BLOWER MOTOR WAS REPLA... Read more
Fire
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 27.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S4) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING
111 manufacturer communications from 96 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 8 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 5 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
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
160000 STRUCTURE
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
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
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
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.
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.
31-005-19
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.
31-005-19
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Volume 2, Issue
Aug 18, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
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
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
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
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
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
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
0803006
Aug 25, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB
1900805
Nov 2, 2005
010000 STEERING
REVISED POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING PROCEDURES. *SC
2401305
Aug 4, 2005
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. *TT
1802202
Jul 16, 2005
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON DUE TO ERRONEOUS DETECTION OF MISFIRE CODES. *TT UPDATE. *TT
1801405
Mar 25, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306-COLD START MISFIRE. *SC
2302005
Mar 23, 2005
160000 STRUCTURE
CONVERTIBLE TOP WEAR. *SC
0801505
Mar 2, 2005
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC
2400105
Feb 1, 2005
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
BLOWER MOTOR DOES NOT RUN ON EVERY SPEED. *TT
0800303A
Oct 27, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SENTRY KEY - KEY IMMOBILIZER SECURITY SYSTEM. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES 08-003-03 REV A. *TT
2301203
Sep 24, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
POP/CLUNK SOUND FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 23-012-03 DATED 05/23/2004. *TT
2303204
Sep 2, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
POWER SEAT WILL NOT ADJUST. *TT
1900304
Aug 27, 2004
010000 STEERING
STEERING COLUMN CLICK SOUND. *TT
0802804
Aug 3, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ACCESSORIES (IG1 CIRCUIT) ON INITIAL VEHICLE START. *TT
2400204
Jul 30, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER PERFORMANCE. *TT
0901104
Apr 27, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INCORRECT OIL FILTER USAGE. ALSO INCLUDES 2005 SEBRING AND STRATUS. *TT
1900402
Apr 6, 2004
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN CLICK SOUND. *MJ
0900704
Mar 2, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
IRREGULAR ENGINE SNAPPING SOUND. *TT
2300604
Mar 2, 2004
220000 SEATS
FRONT SEAT BACK MOVEMENT. *TT
2301403
Jun 6, 2003
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
WHEN CYCLING DOOR GLASS UP AND DOWN, A CLICKING NOISE CAN BE HEARD WHEN THE WINDOW TRAVEL CHANGES DIRECTION ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 SEBRING SEDAN AND SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. *TT
0801003
Apr 25, 2003
150000 SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT CINCH BAR SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 MODELS. *TT
2400103
Mar 28, 2003
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
WINDOWS MAY BEGIN TO FOG WHEN THE HVAC IS IN FLOOR MODE. *TT
06
Feb 1, 2003
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
ENGINE VACUUM HOSE ROUTING LABEL REPLACEMENT. *TT
2100302
Jul 29, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT ATF+4 USAGE. *TT
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
0700402
Jun 10, 2002
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERIOR GURGLING SOUND, OVERHEATING AND/OR POOR INTERIOR HEATING AT IDLE. *SLC
2302302
Jun 10, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE VINYL SURFACE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEING DAMAGED OR BLEMISHED. *SLC
1900402
Apr 29, 2002
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING COLUMN CLICK SOUND. *SLC
2301502
Apr 1, 2002
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC
0800702
Mar 25, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *SLC
0800502
Mar 18, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING INTERIOR LIGHTS OR ACCESSORIES NOT FUNCTIONING. *SLC
2200102
Mar 11, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CHROME WHEEL CARE. *SLC
0700202
Feb 4, 2002
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
A VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT LOW OR NO CABIN HEAT, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND / OR COOLANT BOTTLE DAMAGE AFTER SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
0700202
Feb 4, 2002
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING LOW OR NO CABIN HEAD, ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SYSTEM FILL PROCEDURE. *TT
2300102
Jan 11, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL RETENTION/WARPED ALONG BELT LINE CONDITION. *TT
0802601
Dec 14, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLICKERING TRIP COMPUTER AND/OR RADIO DISPLAY, INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION, AND/OR OVERHEAD/DOME LIGHTS. *TT
1802701
Nov 23, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MODERATE TO SEVERE HIGH WAY SPEED 45-60 MPH VEHICLE SURGE. *TT
1802801
Nov 23, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE IDLE ROUGHNESS FOLLOWING A COLD START, ENGINE SPEED FLARE OR ROUGH IDLE WHILE SLOWING TO A STOP. *TT
1900601A
Nov 23, 2001
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING STEERING COLUMN CLICK SOUND WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. *TT
2302801A
Nov 23, 2001
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
ON SOME VEHCLES, THE POWER SEAT HAS SLIGHT FORE/AFT MOVEMENT MOST NOTICEABLE DURING ACCELERATION OR BRAKING. *TT
899
Nov 1, 2001
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ON SOME VEHICLES THE TRAVELER MODULE MAY TRANSMIT AN ERRONEOUS SECURITY SYSTEM SIGNAL IF THE VEHICLE IS FACING WEST WHEN STARTED, PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM STARTING. *TT
2302901
Oct 12, 2001
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SOME SUNROOF EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SUNROOF GLASS SHUDDER WHEN THE GLASS IS OPENING OR NOT FULLY CLOSED. *TT
2302701
Sep 21, 2001
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT
1900601
Sep 7, 2001
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING COLUMN CLICK SOUND. *TT
2401001
Aug 31, 2001
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A/C HONK OR FOG HORN SOUND COMING FROM THE A/C EXPANSION VALVE. *TT
2401001
Aug 31, 2001
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING HONK OR FOG HORN SOUND COMING FROM THE A/C EXPANSION VALVE. *TT
2302201
Aug 24, 2001
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERAL DIFFERENT SOUNDS FROM OPENING/CLOSING THE DOOR GLASS OR DOOR. SOME OF THE SOUNDS ARE DEPENDENT ON TEMPERATURE AND MAY BE DIFFICULT TO REPRODUCE, A POP SOUND MAY BE HEARD WHEN ROLLING DOWN THE DOOR GLASS FROM
01017
Jul 24, 2001
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING STEERING COLUMN CLICK SOUND. *TT
2301701
Jul 20, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING WATER LEAK INFORMATION. *TT
2301501
Jun 29, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A GLOVEBOX LATCH THAT EXHIBITS A RATTLING CONDITION OR A LOOSE LOCK CYLINDER. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPLACING THE GLOVEBOX LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH A REVISED PART. *TT
0200301
Jun 1, 2001
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAKING OR HARD RUBBING TYPE SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELING OVER BUMPY ROADS. TWO DIFFERENT CONDITIONS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THESE SOUNDS. THE SQUEAK MAY BE CAUSED BY LOW LUBRICANT LEVEL IN T
0801101
Jun 1, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ON SOME VEHICLES, ONE OR BOTH OF THE RKE TRANSMITTERS MAY OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THIS INTERMITTENT OPERATION MAY BE MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN THE DOORS ARE BEING UN-LOCKED. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES TESTING THE RKE SYSTEM AND IF NECESSARY REPL
01008
May 29, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
WHEEL ALIGNMENT OUT OF SPECIFICATION. *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
0900301
May 4, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THIS BULLETIN REINFORCES A REQUIREMENT TO CEASE THE CURRENT PRACTICE OF USING SUPPLEMENTAL OIL ADDITIVE TREATMENTS IN ALL DIAMLER CHRYSLER ENGINES. *TT
0900301
May 4, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THIS BULLETIN REINFORCES A REQUIREMENT TO CEASE THE CURRENT PRACTICE OF USING SUPPLEMENTAL OIL ADDITIVE TREATMENTS IN ALL DAIMLERCHRYSLER ENGINES. *TT
2200401
Apr 20, 2001
200000 WHEELS
SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECT WHEEL BALANCE INFORMATION. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
974
Mar 1, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL (EATX) RELAY MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY IN COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT
2300301
Feb 2, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT ALL FACTORY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS A SUNROOF, MEET THE UPPER INTERIOR HEAD PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 201. *TT
0800101
Jan 19, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ON SOME VEHICLES, MAY EXPERIENCE POOR OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY. *JB
0800201
Jan 19, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING REMOTE KEYLESS PROGRAMMING. *JB
01001
Jan 16, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A NO START CONDITION IN COLD TEMPERATURES DUE TO 5 VOLT REGULATOR FAILURE IN THE SBEC PCM MODULE. *JB
0700400
Jan 12, 2001
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSAXLE COOLER LINE SPLICE KIT. *JB
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
0200900
Dec 29, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
CONCERNS WITH POPPING OR SQUAWKING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. *JB
0804200
Dec 29, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING. *JB
230430
Dec 15, 2000
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ITCHING TYPE SOUND OR LIGHT SQUEAK THAT ORIGINATES FROM THE SUNROOF SEAL. SOMETIMES THIS SOUND MAY SEEM LIKE IT IS COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OR A PILLAR. *TT
230430
Dec 15, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ITCHING TYPE SOUND OR LIGHT SQUEAK THAT ORIGINATES FROM THE SUNROOF SEAL. SOMETIMES THIS SOUND MAY SEEM LIKE IT IS COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OR A PILLAR. *TT
0200700
Dec 8, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
EXPERIENCING TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT STRUT AREA. *TT
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHRYSLER SEBRING
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ00015
Opened: Aug 2, 2000 , Closed: Apr 20, 2001
LOWER CONTRTOL ARM BALL JOINT
There is no summary currently available
PE00007
Opened: Feb 2, 2000 , Closed: Jul 18, 2000
DOOR PANEL/GARNISH SEPARATION
ALLEGED THAT THE PLASTIC GARNISH PANELS MOUNTED ON DOORS DETACH FROM THEIR MOUNTINGS, SOMETIMES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION
PE99008
Opened: Feb 1, 1999 , Closed: Apr 13, 1999
BALL JOINT
allege failure of front ball joints may cause the driver to loose control of the vehicle as the front suspension collapses on one side.this loss of control increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
EA98014
Opened: May 29, 1998 , Closed: Sep 14, 1998
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IGNITION INTERLOCK
ALLEGED FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM THAT EITHER ALLOWS THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION AND THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR TO BE SHIFTED WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS REMOVED OR PREVENTS THEIGNITION KEY FROM BE... Read more
PE98001
Opened: Jan 7, 1998 , Closed: May 29, 1998
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IGNITION INTERLOCK
ALLEGED FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM EITHER ALLOWS THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION OR PREVENTS THE IGNITION KEY FROM BEING REMOVED WHEN THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR IS IN THE PARK, OR ANY OTHER, POSITION... Read more
EA97025
Opened: Nov 24, 1997 , Closed: Nov 17, 1998
CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER DISENGAGEMENT
ALLEGED THAT THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHILE DRIVING.
PE97029
Opened: Jun 17, 1997 , Closed: Nov 24, 1997
CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER DISENGAGEMENT
ODI HAS RECEIVED THREE REPORTS ALLEGING DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER FROM THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHILE DRIVING.
CHRYSLER SEBRING - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER SEBRING across all model years (1995, 2013).
109
Total Recalls
4,101
Total Complaints
7
Investigations
411
Reported Crashes
119
Reported Fires
12
Reported Deaths
CHRYSLER SEBRING - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 140 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 64 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 388 | View |
| 2007 | 7 | 534 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 181 | View |
| 2005 | 6 | 107 | View |
| 2004 | 7 | 304 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 53 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 261 | View |
| 2001 (current) | 12 | 322 | |
| 2000 | 6 | 141 | View |
| 1999 | 9 | 231 | View |
| 1998 | 10 | 357 | View |
| 1997 | 11 | 295 | View |
| 1996 | 12 | 481 | View |
| 1995 | 5 | 229 | View |