2002 Chrysler Sebring problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (22) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (16) · Suspension:rear (12)
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139 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-06-03 · campaign 16V401000 · 16,315 vehicles
Defect: 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 passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2015-06-02 · campaign 15V338000 · 443,442 vehicles
Defect: 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, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a po
Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: 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 recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
Service bulletins (84)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 84 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-07-10 · Service Brakes“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 dealership told me the left and right backplate is unavai…”
2020-08-25 · Air Bags · 41,990 mi“once i turn on the car the airbag light goes on and off constantly…”
2020-05-10 · Engine · 98,000 mi“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…”
2019-05-06 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“ 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 the car accident, where i was informed that the da…”
2018-10-04 · Suspension“2002 chrysler sebring. consumer writes in regards to follow up on multiple mechanical issues case . *as *tr…”
2018-05-08 · Steering · 107,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 police report was filed. the contact sustained in…”
2017-07-06 · Engine · 137,528 mi“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.…”
2017-04-24 · Vehicle Speed Control“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.…”
2017-04-01 · Suspension · 110,000 mi“ball joints broke right and left front.…”
2016-04-14 · Structure:body · 26,556 mi“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. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not di…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.