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2001 Chrysler SEBRING CONVERTIBLE problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

120 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

72,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 97 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 34 of 120 complaints (28.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Engine operation1815.0%
Braking behavior97.5%
Transmission and shifting65.0%
Electrical and battery issues54.2%
Steering behavior54.2%
Fuel system concerns10.8%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
34
Engine And Engine Cooling
26
Air Bags
12
Vehicle Speed Control
6
Electrical System
5
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
4
Engine
4
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Rear Window
4
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine34
Engine And Engine Cooling26
Air Bags12
Vehicle Speed Control6
Electrical System5
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module4
Engine4
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Rear Window4

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 34; Engine And Engine Cooling: 26; Air Bags: 12; Vehicle Speed Control: 6; Electrical System: 5; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module: 4; Engine: 4; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Rear Window: 4

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
5
25,000 to 49,999
13
50,000 to 74,999
35
75,000 to 99,999
26
100,000 to 149,999
16
150,000 and above
2
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0005
25,000 to 49,99913
50,000 to 74,99935
75,000 to 99,99926
100,000 to 149,99916
150,000 and above2

Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 13; 50,000 to 74,999: 35; 75,000 to 99,999: 26; 100,000 to 149,999: 16; 150,000 and above: 2

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (35). 23 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2001
2
2002
2
2003
7
2004
9
2005
9
2006
15
2007
13
2008
18
2009
14
2010
14
2011
5
2012
3
2013
3
2014
3
2015
1
2016
1
2018
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20012
20022
20037
20049
20059
200615
200713
200818
200914
201014
20115
20123
20133
20143
20151
20161
20181

2001: 2; 2002: 2; 2003: 7; 2004: 9; 2005: 9; 2006: 15; 2007: 13; 2008: 18; 2009: 14; 2010: 14; 2011: 5; 2012: 3; 2013: 3; 2014: 3; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2018: 1

Pattern summary

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 18 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10019823 · 2003-07-28 (July 28, 2003)

THE ENGINE STALLED, DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP. *JB THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO KNOCK AND SLOWED DOWN. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE ENGINE HAD BLOWN UP DUE TO THE BUILD UP. THERE WAS NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASE, BUT HAD NOT BEEN FIXED. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS HAD CONSTANTLY COME ON. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS HAD CONSTANTLY WENT OFF AND ON, THE DRIVER DOOR DID NOT SHUT PROPERLY, MADE A CLICKING SOUND, WAS INTERMITTENT, AND THE LATCH ON TOP WAS LOOSE, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERED FROM BRIGHT TO …

Owner-reported narrative. 23,729 miles reported. Look up ODI 10019823 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10047839 · 2003-11-12 (November 12, 2003)

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER MANAGED TO GET VEHICLE OUT OF TRAFFIC. TOWED TO INDEPENDENT SHOP, MECHANIC STATED ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, COOLANT WENT INSIDE THE ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH

Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10047839 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10059460 · 2004-02-19 (February 19, 2004)

CONSUMER NOTICED A DEEP SCRATCH ON THE WOOD PANELING. (NAR) *LA WHILE LOWERING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP THE VEHICLE'S REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. THE BRAKES SQUEALED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 12000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAD VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD BOUNCE FROM 0 - 120 MPH. THE DEALER WAS NEVER ABLE TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM. THE RADIO, CD PLAYER AND SPEAKERS WERE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITH NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED TH…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10059460 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10144226 · 2005-12-02 (December 2, 2005)

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID 01V011002 CONCERNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: COOLING UNIT AND LINES. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10144226 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10175898 · 2006-12-12 (December 12, 2006)

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, #01V011002, REGARDING THE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES. HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.

Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10175898 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10068391 · 2004-05-06 (May 6, 2004)

PURCHASED FOUR DUNLOP SP SPORT A2 TIRES FOR 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, SIZE P205/60HR16, FROM TIRERACK. AFTER INSTALLATION, CAR HAD A SEVERE VIBRATION AND STEERING WOBBLE ABOVE 45 MPH. INSTALLER, HUB CAP HEAVEN IN CARY, NC, REINSTALLED FOUR TIMES IN ATTEMPT TO BRING ALL TIRES INTO ADJUSTMENT WITH REGARD TO ROAD FORCE, INCLUDING ONE TIRE BEING REPLACED BY TIRERACK. CAR WOULD BE OK FOR FOUR TO EIGHT HOURS, AND THEN TIRES WOULD BEGIN TO VIBRATE STRONGLY AGAIN. SENT BY TIRERACK AND DUNLOP TO LOCAL GOODYEAR DEALER TO VERIFY, AND TWO TIRE…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10068391 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10158409 · 2006-05-23 (May 23, 2006)

2001 SEBRING AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES. *TS THE DEALER REPLACED THE PASSENGER AIR BAG SEAT BELT SENSOR, HOWEVER AFTER ABOUT A WEEK, THE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AGAIN. THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE MAKING TURNS. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10158409 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10511289 · 2013-05-09 (May 9, 2013)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND HEARD A LOUD METAL TO METAL DRAGGING NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS PARTIALLY DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Owner-reported narrative. 145,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10511289 at NHTSA ↗