2002 Chrysler SEBRING: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
210 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
64,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 139 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 210 complaints (11.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 24 | 11.4% |
| Steering behavior | 23 | 11.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 20 | 9.5% |
| Engine operation | 15 | 7.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 2.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 2.4% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 23 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 18 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 15 |
| Suspension | 14 |
| Suspension:Rear | 12 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Steering | 11 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 23; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 18; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 15; Suspension: 14; Suspension:Rear: 12; Air Bags: 11; Engine: 11; Steering: 11
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 20 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 38 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 26 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 30 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 19 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 20; 25,000 to 49,999: 38; 50,000 to 74,999: 26; 75,000 to 99,999: 30; 100,000 to 149,999: 19; 150,000 and above: 6
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (38). 71 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2002: 21; 2003: 16; 2004: 16; 2005: 31; 2006: 32; 2007: 25; 2008: 13; 2009: 12; 2010: 5; 2011: 4; 2012: 4; 2013: 7; 2014: 7; 2015: 6; 2016: 2; 2017: 3; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 2; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 24 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 23 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 20 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10000611 · 2002-12-27 (December 27, 2002)
WHEN SLOWING DOWN, TRANSMISSION JUMPS VERY HARD WHEN GOING INTO 1ST GEAR. WHEN DRIVING 45 TO 55 MPH, WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THERE IS A THUMP IN THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT. NOT CONSISTLENTLY, BUT ENOUGH TO CAUSE CONCERN.
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000611 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002530 · 2003-01-10 (January 10, 2003)
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY ABOUT 30MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE CAUSING THE FRONT SEATBELT TO BECOME DETACHED, CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002530 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10003171 · 2003-01-22 (January 22, 2003)
I AM CURRENTLY DRIVING A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI AND EVERYTIME WE REACH ABOUT THE SPEED OF 50-65 MPH THE TRANSMISSION SOUNDS LIKE THE OLD BAT MOBILE. IT WHINES AND HAS A REAL LOUD WIND WHISTLE. CAN YOU TELL ME IF YOU HAVE RECIEVED ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS YEAR AND MODEL VEHICLE? I HAVE CONNECTED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND THEY SAID THAT IS NORMAL SOUNDS. I HAVE ALSO TAKEN IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP AND RECIEVED THE SAME RESPONSE. WE CAN'T BELIEVE THAT A COMPANY WOULD MAKE A CAR THAT HAS A BAD WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE TR…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10003171 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10003686 · 2003-01-13 (January 13, 2003)
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE 25MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM 25MPH TO 100MPH. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY BRAKES EVERY MOMENT WHILE DRIVING TO REDUCE HER SPEED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10003686 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007718 · 2003-02-18 (February 18, 2003)
THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON OUR 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEEMS INADEQUATE. HARD APPLICATON ON A VERY COLD AND WET ROAD AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DOES NOT RESULT IN BRAKE LOCK UP. I UNDERSTAND LOCK UP IS BAD, BUT CERTAINLY THE CAR SHOULD HAVE ENOUGH BRAKING POWER TO LOCK THE BRAKES UNDER THOSE CONDITIONS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10007718 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010047 · 2003-03-06 (March 6, 2003)
THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN DRIVING 45-50 MPH, CONSUMER WOULD TAKE FOOT OFF THE GAS AND VEHICLE MADE A WHINING NOISE. DEALER REPAIRED PROBLEM. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10010047 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011284 · 2003-04-01 (April 1, 2003)
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011284 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10027281 · 2003-07-15 (July 15, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES STEERING COLUMN MAKE SNOISE EITHER WHEN MAKING RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, DEALER HAS INSPECTED 3 TIMES, AND STILL PROBLEM RECURRING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10027281 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
15V338000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2015-06-02 (June 2, 2015)
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 position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗16V401000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2016-06-03 (June 3, 2016)
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.
Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗