2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING
5 recalls, 261 complaints - 89 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.
Complaint Statistics
261 total complaints
22 crashes 5 fires 16 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 23 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 18 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 15 |
| SUSPENSION | 14 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 12 |
| AIR BAGS | 11 |
| STEERING | 11 |
| ENGINE | 11 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 10, 2021
Incident date: Jan 20, 2021
Rear Disc Brakes.I had a repair shop and a dealership assess what they both found to be what's called a Backplate.It mounts onto both Left and Right Spindles.The Backplate on Left and Right hold or guide the Pads in place on both sides of the caliper.The pins show to be almost rusted out.The dealers... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 25, 2020
Incident date: Aug 24, 2020
ONCE I TURN ON THE CAR THE AIRBAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF CONSTANTLY
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
May 10, 2020
Incident date: May 2, 2020
WHEN UR DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE ENGINE JUST SHUTS DOWN LIKE U TURNED OFF THE KEY. IT ISN'T OVER HEATING AND NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SO I CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHY IT KEEPS DOING THIS AND IT HAS A NEW BATTERY . I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR. *TR
ENGINE
May 10, 2020
Incident date: May 2, 2020
WHEN UR DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE ENGINE JUST SHUTS DOWN LIKE U TURNED OFF THE KEY. IT ISN'T OVER HEATING AND NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SO I CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHY IT KEEPS DOING THIS AND IT HAS A NEW BATTERY . I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 10, 2020
Incident date: May 2, 2020
WHEN UR DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE ENGINE JUST SHUTS DOWN LIKE U TURNED OFF THE KEY. IT ISN'T OVER HEATING AND NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SO I CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHY IT KEEPS DOING THIS AND IT HAS A NEW BATTERY . I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR. *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 6, 2019
Incident date: Jul 1, 2018
I HAVE ATTACHED THE PAPERWORK 4 MY 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. AS YOU CAN SEE MY FIRST PAYMENT WAS APRIL 13TH 2018 THIS WAS MY DEPOSIT $700. AGAIN ON APRIL 24TH I PAID ANOTHER $600. MAY 20TH I PAID ANOTHER $700. JUNE 5TH I PAID $105. JUNE 5TH IS WHEN I TOOK POSSESSION OF THE CAR. JULY 1ST IS WHEN I HAD T... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SUSPENSION
Oct 4, 2018
Incident date: Mar 29, 2018
2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FOLLOW UP ON MULTIPLE MECHANICAL ISSUES CASE . *AS *TR
POWER TRAIN
Oct 4, 2018
Incident date: Mar 29, 2018
2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FOLLOW UP ON MULTIPLE MECHANICAL ISSUES CASE . *AS *TR
AIR BAGS
Oct 4, 2018
Incident date: Mar 29, 2018
2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FOLLOW UP ON MULTIPLE MECHANICAL ISSUES CASE . *AS *TR
AIR BAGS
May 8, 2018
Incident date: May 3, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A CONCRETE DIVIDER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE IF A... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STEERING
May 8, 2018
Incident date: May 3, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A CONCRETE DIVIDER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE IF A... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Jul 6, 2017
Incident date: Jul 6, 2017
VEHICLE WAS RUNNING WELL AND WELL MAINTAINED. THEN HAD ISSUES STARTING AND SUDDENLY DIED WITHOUT WARNING. SEEMS TO BE A SIMILAR ENGINE FAILURE OF THESE MODELS.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 24, 2017
Incident date: Apr 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
AIR BAGS
Apr 24, 2017
Incident date: Apr 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
SUSPENSION
Apr 1, 2017
Incident date: Apr 1, 2017
BALL JOINTS BROKE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 14, 2016
Incident date: Aug 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, A LOUD POPPING AND ROLLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT NOTICED PIECES OF THE DASHBOARD FALLING AND CRACKING FROM THE DRIVER TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TOWARDS THE AIR BAGS. T... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 29, 2016
Incident date: Mar 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL SLIGHTLY SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THE ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS AND STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 29, 2016
Incident date: Mar 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL SLIGHTLY SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THE ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS AND STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS ... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 10, 2015
Incident date: Dec 3, 2015
CAR COMPLETELY STALLED WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS EXTREMELY COMMON IN THESE CARS.
STEERING
Sep 23, 2015
Incident date: Sep 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING . IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SMOKE FUMES APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND HAD IT TOWED TO AN I... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION
Sep 23, 2015
Incident date: Sep 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING . IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SMOKE FUMES APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND HAD IT TOWED TO AN I... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Jul 28, 2015
Incident date: Feb 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD FRACTURED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 28, 2015
Incident date: Feb 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD FRACTURED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE ... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 23, 2015
Incident date: May 10, 2010
ON MAY 17,2010 WHILE DRIVING TO COLLEGE, I NOTICED A LOUD WHINING ROUGH SOUND, AND EVERY TIME I HIT A BUMP IT WOULD SOUND LIKE SOMETHING WAS LOOSE COMING FROM MY TIRES. BEFORE, I COULD STOP TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND MY CAR RAN OFF THE ROAD WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO REGAIN ... Read more
Crash
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Jul 23, 2015
Incident date: May 10, 2010
ON MAY 17,2010 WHILE DRIVING TO COLLEGE, I NOTICED A LOUD WHINING ROUGH SOUND, AND EVERY TIME I HIT A BUMP IT WOULD SOUND LIKE SOMETHING WAS LOOSE COMING FROM MY TIRES. BEFORE, I COULD STOP TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND MY CAR RAN OFF THE ROAD WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO REGAIN ... Read more
Crash
STEERING
Jul 23, 2015
Incident date: May 10, 2010
ON MAY 17,2010 WHILE DRIVING TO COLLEGE, I NOTICED A LOUD WHINING ROUGH SOUND, AND EVERY TIME I HIT A BUMP IT WOULD SOUND LIKE SOMETHING WAS LOOSE COMING FROM MY TIRES. BEFORE, I COULD STOP TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND MY CAR RAN OFF THE ROAD WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO REGAIN ... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION
Jul 23, 2015
Incident date: May 10, 2010
ON MAY 17,2010 WHILE DRIVING TO COLLEGE, I NOTICED A LOUD WHINING ROUGH SOUND, AND EVERY TIME I HIT A BUMP IT WOULD SOUND LIKE SOMETHING WAS LOOSE COMING FROM MY TIRES. BEFORE, I COULD STOP TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND MY CAR RAN OFF THE ROAD WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO REGAIN ... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Jun 3, 2015
Incident date: Jul 7, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED AWAY. THE DRIVER HAD METAL FRAGMENTS IN THE ARM AS A RESULT OF THE EXPLOSION. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSE... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SUSPENSION
Mar 16, 2015
Incident date: Oct 15, 2012
I DROVE INTO A GAS STATION AND AS I PULLED IN THE TIRE SOUNDED AS IF IT WAS FLAT I CHECKED IT AND IT LOOKED FINE.I TRIED TO DRIVE OF AND THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL DID NOT MOVE.I REMOVED THE TIRE IN THE PARKING LOT TO TRY AND FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG, I COULDN'T SEE ANY VISUAL ISSUES. AS I BACKED O... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Dec 23, 2014
Incident date: Dec 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF TH... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 4, 2014
Incident date: Oct 4, 2014
I KNEW ABOUT AN ACTIVE RECALL ON CONTROL ARMS FOR THIS MAKE/MODEL CAR, YET WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY CLAIMED MY VIN WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH ANY RECALLS. SOON AFTER, MY CAR STARTED TO MAKE NOISE AND THE CONTROL ARM/BALL JOINT FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY CAR WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSING AC... Read more
STEERING
Oct 4, 2014
Incident date: Oct 4, 2014
I KNEW ABOUT AN ACTIVE RECALL ON CONTROL ARMS FOR THIS MAKE/MODEL CAR, YET WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY CLAIMED MY VIN WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH ANY RECALLS. SOON AFTER, MY CAR STARTED TO MAKE NOISE AND THE CONTROL ARM/BALL JOINT FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY CAR WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSING AC... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 30, 2014
Incident date: Jul 7, 2014
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAG... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 16, 2014
Incident date: Oct 14, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START, ALSO THE VEHICLE REMAINED ON AFTER IT WAS TURNED OFF AND THE KEY WAS REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS RE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 5, 2014
Incident date: Apr 24, 2014
MY WONDERFUL FATHER BROUGHT ME THIS CONVERTIBLE SEBRING LXI ON 04/17/2014. AFTER MY CHEVY IMPALA/2002 STALLED DUE TO TRANSMISSION/IGNITION SWITCH THE TOTAL COST IS $3100.00. SO MY DAD PAYS CASH FOR THE CONVERTIBLE SEBRING LXI. ON 05/03/2014, I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE ATTEMPTING TO ATTEND A BAR... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 5, 2014
Incident date: Apr 24, 2014
MY WONDERFUL FATHER BROUGHT ME THIS CONVERTIBLE SEBRING LXI ON 04/17/2014. AFTER MY CHEVY IMPALA/2002 STALLED DUE TO TRANSMISSION/IGNITION SWITCH THE TOTAL COST IS $3100.00. SO MY DAD PAYS CASH FOR THE CONVERTIBLE SEBRING LXI. ON 05/03/2014, I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE ATTEMPTING TO ATTEND A BAR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 5, 2014
Incident date: Apr 24, 2014
MY WONDERFUL FATHER BROUGHT ME THIS CONVERTIBLE SEBRING LXI ON 04/17/2014. AFTER MY CHEVY IMPALA/2002 STALLED DUE TO TRANSMISSION/IGNITION SWITCH THE TOTAL COST IS $3100.00. SO MY DAD PAYS CASH FOR THE CONVERTIBLE SEBRING LXI. ON 05/03/2014, I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE ATTEMPTING TO ATTEND A BAR... Read more
STEERING
Mar 2, 2014
Incident date: Apr 2, 2011
MY FRONT END CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT COLLAPSED, CAUSING OTHER PARTS TO BE DAMAGED. EVER SINCE THIS HAS HAPPEN MY CHRYSLER HAS NEVER BEEN THE SAME. MY INSURANCE COMPANY DID TRY AND FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT TO MY DISMAY NOTHING HAS BEEN CORRECTED. I AM NOW BEING TOLD THAT MY CAR THE CHRYSLER SEBRING AL... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION
Mar 2, 2014
Incident date: Apr 2, 2011
MY FRONT END CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT COLLAPSED, CAUSING OTHER PARTS TO BE DAMAGED. EVER SINCE THIS HAS HAPPEN MY CHRYSLER HAS NEVER BEEN THE SAME. MY INSURANCE COMPANY DID TRY AND FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT TO MY DISMAY NOTHING HAS BEEN CORRECTED. I AM NOW BEING TOLD THAT MY CAR THE CHRYSLER SEBRING AL... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 27, 2014
Incident date: Oct 18, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH SHE HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HER RESIDENCE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WENT TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WA... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 12, 2013
Incident date: Nov 12, 2012
WE WERE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS OF THIS CHRYSLER SEBRING LIMITED 2.7L. TOOK THE CAR IN FOR REGULAR SERVICE. OI CHANGES, AIR FILTER, TUNE-UPS, YOU NAME IT. WE MADE SURE TO KEEP THIS CAR UP AND THE ENGINE RUNNING. AT 100752 THE ENGINE BLEW. SINCE THE CAR WAS OUT OF TOWN WE HAD IT TOWED TO A LOCAL CHRYSLER... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 11, 2013
Incident date: Jul 8, 2013
AIR BAG LIGHT JUST STAYS ON! *TR
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jun 10, 2013
Incident date: Jun 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE LEFT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO CAVE INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAI... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 10, 2013
Incident date: Jun 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE LEFT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO CAVE INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAI... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 18, 2013
Incident date: Apr 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE STARTER AND THE FUEL PUMP SENSOR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO ... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 18, 2013
Incident date: Apr 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE STARTER AND THE FUEL PUMP SENSOR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 29, 2013
Incident date: Mar 29, 2013
THE STEERING IS TIGHT 80% OF THE TIME. I FOUND OUT I HAD BAD STRUTS AFTER PUTTING IT ON A LIFT WHAT ELSE COULD IT BE? *TR
STEERING
Mar 29, 2013
Incident date: Mar 29, 2013
THE STEERING IS TIGHT 80% OF THE TIME. I FOUND OUT I HAD BAD STRUTS AFTER PUTTING IT ON A LIFT WHAT ELSE COULD IT BE? *TR
ENGINE
Jan 22, 2013
Incident date: Mar 1, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE SEIZED AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE OIL PUMP FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FA... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 8, 2013
Incident date: Nov 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED AND DID NOT SOUND WHEN ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED.... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2002 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) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 27.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 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 | 26.0 | 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) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 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, 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING
89 manufacturer communications from 76 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 8 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
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
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.
31-006-19
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
1802802
Aug 4, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MIL ILLUMINATION - MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304. *TT
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
1900702
Apr 6, 2004
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
LOWER STEERING COLUMN CLICK SOUND. *TT
1900402
Apr 6, 2004
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN CLICK SOUND. *MJ
2300604
Mar 2, 2004
220000 SEATS
FRONT SEAT BACK MOVEMENT. *TT
0900704
Mar 2, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
IRREGULAR ENGINE SNAPPING SOUND. *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
02020
Oct 23, 2002
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT AFTER INITIAL START UP. *TT
1400102A
Oct 7, 2002
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
FUEL CAP DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. *TT
27
Oct 1, 2002
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
THE TRANSAXLE LOW/REVERSE ACCUMULATOR COVER O-RING ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY BECOME DISLODGED. *TT
02012
Aug 21, 2002
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SLIPPING OR NO DRIVE CONDITION IN REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR. *TT
02012
Aug 5, 2002
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SLIPPING OR NO DRIVE CONDITION IN REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR. *TT
2100302
Jul 29, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT ATF+4 USAGE. *TT
2100102
Jul 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSAXLE THAT WILL NOT MOVE OR SLIPS IN REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR. *TT
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
0200202
Jun 17, 2002
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
SUBJECT REGARDING A FRONT STRUT SPRING RATTLE SOUND. *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
1400102
May 6, 2002
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL CAP DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. *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
02001
Jan 8, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITAL REGARDING CONSOLE 12V POWER OUTLET INOPERATIVE. *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
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
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
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
0802001
Sep 28, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY AND IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM CHANGES. *SLC
2302701
Sep 21, 2001
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT
0801701
Sep 21, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY SYSTEMS - VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / REPAIR. *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
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
0801601
Aug 3, 2001
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RADIOS WILL HAVE A NEW LOCKING RADIO ANTENNA CONNECTOR. *SLC
1900701
Aug 3, 2001
015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
INFORMATION ON NEW POWER STEERING FLUID.*SLC
2301701
Jul 20, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING WATER LEAK INFORMATION. *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
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
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 (current) | 5 | 261 | |
| 2001 | 12 | 322 | View |
| 2000 | 6 | 141 | View |
| 1999 | 9 | 231 | View |
| 1998 | 10 | 357 | View |
| 1997 | 11 | 295 | View |
| 1996 | 12 | 481 | View |
| 1995 | 5 | 229 | View |