2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (15) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (14) · Air Bags (11)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
93 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 2010-12-27 · campaign 10E059000 · 22,689 vehicles
Defect: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
Risk: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
Service bulletins (59)
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.
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.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
repair parts used for structural repairs this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Showing the 6 most recent of 59 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-04-25 · Structure:body“i was parallel parking and my tire came off ?!? i only have 110000 miles on it ! thats unexpectable . i'm could have been in a serious accident. i could have. have been killed …”
2016-09-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System“we bought this car used in 2010 with 69,000. it was great for a minute and then...hoses, water pump, tensioners, a lot of tensioners, drive chain, sensor for some timing issue, thermostat, fuel pump, a bolt that sheared off the oil pan. check engine light was on, with the coded for gas cap. no matter how many gas caps (5). it leaked oil from dif…”
2015-09-27 · Suspension“i purchased this vehicle last dec,2014.. it is a used vehicle though, its in very good condition. i was backing out of my drive way approx. 2 weeks after i bought it & the right side passenger side the suspension, arm & ball joint just fell out.. the day prior to this i heard a definite knock from that wheel base. in fact when i was backing out o…”
2015-06-25 · Air Bags · 51,000 mi“my air bag light has come on and has been on for over 3 months. i saw today on wink news that 2002 chryslers were being recalled due to air bags. i looked up my vehicle by vin number and it says 0 recalls. could you please let me know if auto is safe to drive.…”
2015-05-16 · Unknown Or Other · 129,112 mi“to whom it may concern, on thursday, may 13, 2015, at approx. 2:00 p.m., i was breaking to make a right turn onto another road when i noticed my car kept accelerating when my foot wasn't on the gas pedal. (there are no floor mats in the car). my boyfriend was sitting in the passenger seat. i had never experienced this in my life! i kept m…”
2015-02-17 · Air Bags · 118,204 mi“the airbag light has come on and off for the last couple of month. i took it to the dealership and also did some research online regarding the light only to find that this is a more than common, irreparable issue. on 2/10/2015, while driving- specifically coming to a stop, i saw a swirl of what appeared to be smoke, coming out around the steering c…”
2014-10-29 · Engine · 90,000 mi“oil light comes on a lot, especially when stopped, car smells badly of oil burning and smokes a lot, scary when driving, also air and heat only work on high very annoying i would never buy a chrysler again. *tr…”
2014-07-24 · Suspension:front:control Arm · 107,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring convertible. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the rear passenger side wheel became fractured and folded under the vehicle. also, the contact mentioned that moments later the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the upper contro…”
2013-11-29 · Suspension · 70,000 mi“my wife was pulling out of parking lot of store, right front ball joint socket disconnected causing damage to front end of car. though this seems to be an issue for this make/model of car, my vin was never recalled. *tr…”
2013-10-31 · Visibility/Wiper · 71,354 mi“i have a 2002 sebring limited convertible that he had purchased in august 2012 with at the time just over 64k on the digital clock. it now has just over 71k on it. a few months before this i had an electrical issue that looked like a burned wire somewhere and a puff of smoke under the drivers side engine compartment. i tightened up the loose remote…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.