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2002 Chrysler Sebring Sedan problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:rear (3) · Suspension (2) · Wheels (1)

11
Complaints
1
Recalls
25
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

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 (25)

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 25 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2017-06-28 · Engine · 156 mi

“i take good care of my car it's my only transportation to take my new born back and forth to our appointments i bring my car in every 4 moths to make sure my car is still safe for my child. my engine knocks it's really loud 3 different people told me 3 different things so i brought it into a chrysler shop and they told me that i should just buy a …”

2015-07-01 · Electrical System · 121,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring sedan. while driving at 30 mph, the driver side air bag warning light illuminated. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 121,000. …”

2015-05-29 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

“i have always had issues with 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. consequence: the federal-mogul has never notified me as owners and replace the affected control arms free of charge. it was often…”

2014-11-03 · Suspension

“this should be a recall on all the chyslers if this is an known issue about the suspension and steering of parts. it is too expsenive to fix . *tr…”

2014-07-03 · Suspension · 102,000 mi

“coming to a stop and turning right. noise and wheel just fell flat on roadway. lower ball joint disconnedted and made steering impossible and car uncontrollable. after repair about 6 months later the sam wheel top ball joint disconnected and nearly resulted in a accident on a busy street. the mechanic who repaired also checked the driver side ball …”

2013-08-27 · Wheels · 62,544 mi

“my vehicle has been having low air pressure and flat tires for several years. i was finally told that it was a problem with the wheel rims due to corrosion/flaking of the chrome. i have been told by several other people with this make of car that they have the same problem and the tire dealer told me the same thing. it is a chrysler problem. *t…”

2011-08-09 · Suspension:rear · 90,000 mi

“this is what is happening to the 2002 sebring there should be a recall on these parts! rear upper shock mounts broke. made of alum.. why? corrosion will happen if you install alum. next to sheet metal, also they were not painted. the new ones are at least painted. it does not seem to me to be very smart to have alum.. mounts and unprotected." "…”

2010-12-22 · Suspension:rear

“2002 chrysler sebring sedan. consumer writes in regards to the catastrophic disintegration of the left rear suspension *tgw the consumer stated extensive corrosion led to the suspension failure. the consumer stated it was not the first time, he experienced the failure. the dealer replaced the left rear upper strut mounts and the right upper strut …”

2010-07-09 · Suspension:rear · 91,377 mi

“rear upper strut mounts degraded due to oxidation and corrosion. this degradation causes the mounts to weaken and eventually to break, allowing the struts to detach at the top. the strut mounts must be replaced to correct the issue. *tr…”

2010-02-03 · Power Train · 82,758 mi

“i had over $968.00 of repair work done at machaik chrysler (georgetown,texas ). the manager stated they found oil leaking onto the spark plug, had to perform a combustion chamber cleaning,chemically cleans intake chamber .mopar fuel injection and fuel rail. remove the throttle body and chemically clean carbon from throttle body. after i had this w…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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