2002 Chrysler Sebring Coupe problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (3) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (2) · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (31)
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 31 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-08-18 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring coupe. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v545000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. the manufacturer was n…”
2016-03-24 · Structure:body · 26,435 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring coupe. while making a right turn, there was a loud pop sound that came from the passenger side of the dashboard. the contact observed that the dashboard was fractured and detaching from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the vehicle being par…”
2015-12-11 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring coupe. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v388000 (air bags); however, the repair for the recall was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to have a remedy or parts. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the…”
2010-12-20 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint · 99,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring. the contact stated that while driving out of a parking lot, she heard a noise when she turned the steering wheel and noticed that the drivers side wheel and tire were out of place. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that failure was caused by the front suspension lower ball joint arm. t…”
2009-09-29 · Suspension:front“the car is a 2002 chrysler sebring coupe and while driving it at approximately 25 mph the front right wheel broke away from the suspension arm causing loss of control. prior to this incident i could hear a squeaking in the direction of the failed part when driving on relatively smooth surfaces as well as over bumps. this lasted only a week before t…”
2008-09-04 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System“the coolant in my auto was gone, when i had to stop in traffic when i saw smoke. luckily, i was near 7/11 where i could but the proper mix of coolant. the next morning the coolant had disappeared, i called the dealership. added more coolant went to the automotive store purchased more coolant opened the hood and the coolant had one again disappear…”
2006-12-26 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys · 74,500 mi“timing chain failure at approximately 74500 miles. total engine failure. car is covered under extended warranty, case pending. *nm…”
2005-09-19 · Air Bags · 40,000 mi“dt: the air bag light comes on and off. the consumer contacted the dealer. they put vehicle on the diagnostic machine to find out what was wrong with it. the wiring under the passenger's seat has an open circuit which is causing the light to come off and on. *ak *nm…”
2005-05-04 · Suspension:front:macpherson Strut · 10,000 mi“car was at dealer at least 6 times for front end noise. they finally replaced right front strut and bushings. noise is back again.…”
2005-03-24 · Electrical System“driving down a 4 lane road doing around 45 to 50 mph the vehicle totally shut down causing me to have to pull over and re start the engine. i am going to have to guess on the component as i did not take it in to the dealer to have it looked at yet.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.