2009 Chrysler SEBRING: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
43 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
55,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 34 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 43 complaints (20.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 10 | 23.3% |
| Braking behavior | 7 | 16.3% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 11.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 7.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
Electrical System: 9; Air Bags: 6; Power Train: 6; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 4; Engine: 4; Service Brakes: 4; Exterior Lighting: 3; Steering: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 9 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 9; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 2
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 9 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 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2009: 2; 2010: 5; 2011: 2; 2012: 6; 2013: 3; 2014: 6; 2015: 3; 2016: 4; 2017: 2; 2019: 3; 2020: 3; 2021: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 10 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 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 10267347 · 2009-04-30 (April 30, 2009)
THE LOWER ANCHORS FOR LATCH ARE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO ATTACH A RESTRAINT TO. THE VEHICLE SEAT BACK IS IN THE WAY AND DOES NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE OR ACCESSIBILITY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10267347 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10282789 · 2009-09-03 (September 3, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING.THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH A GLARE EXHIBITED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW, OBSTRUCTED THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. A DECREASE IN DRIVER VISIBILITY INCREASES THE RISK FOR VEHICLE CRASH.THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, IN WHICH THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY A REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 244. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 589. THE VIN NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 244 miles reported. Look up ODI 10282789 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10315930 · 2010-03-02 (March 2, 2010)
VERY POOR VISIBILITY FROM DRIVERS SEAT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE ROAD AHEAD RESULTED IN HITTING CURB OF UNLIT TRAFFIC CIRCLE. ALTHOUGH ONE CAN RAISE THE DRIVERS SEAT,EVEN AT IT'S HIGHEST IT'S DIFFICULT FOR A DRIVER OF AVERAGE HEIGHT TO SEE HOOD AND ROAD CLEARLY. THIS WAS A BUDGET RENTAL CAR CHRYSLER SEBRING 4 DOOR SEDAN 2009. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10315930 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10328890 · 2010-05-04 (May 4, 2010)
UNABLE TO STOP 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING AT A STOPLIGHT AND REAR-ENDED THE SUV IN FRONT OF ME; CAR SHOULD HAVE STOPPED IN TIME BUT BRAKES APPEARED TO LOCK, CAUSING THE CHRYSLER TO "SKID" INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10328890 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10346715 · 2010-08-02 (August 2, 2010)
ON MON., JULY 26, 2010 I WAS DRIVING WHEN THE DECK LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OVER, CLOSED THE TRUNK AND CONTINUED DRIVING. AS I PULLED INTO MY STREET, (LESS THAN 10 MIN. DRIVE), THE DECK LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY, WHICH IS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, LEFT IT RUNNING AND GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND CLOSED THE TRUNK AGAIN,STANDING BEHIND THE CAR. I THEN LEANED INTO THE CAR TO CHECK THE LIGHT THAT SAYS "DECK." AT THAT POINT THE CAR SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND STARTED ROLLING DOWN THE DRIVEWA…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10346715 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10353855 · 2010-09-04 (September 4, 2010)
I HAVE A 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING THAT I BOUGHT NEW ON 8=10=2009. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE SAFETY SENSORS AND WARNING LIGHTS GOING OFF. THE CAR LOSES POWER AND STALLS. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR REPAIRS 4 TIMES WITH THE LAST TIME BEING 09-02-10 THE DEALERSHIP PULLED THE TRANNY TO PUT IN A NEW "SENSOR MODULE" WITHIN 24 HOURS IT IS DOING THE SAME THING AND NOW THE STARTER GRINDS AND HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN AND WONT STOP TURNING OVER....CALLED THE CORP AND THEY SAID SORRY IT IS A HOLIDAY GET A HOLD OF YOUR DEALER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10353855 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10372134 · 2010-12-22 (December 22, 2010)
ALL FOUR TPS VALVE STEMS LEAK AND CAUSE ALL FOUR TIRES TO GO FLAT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 41,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10372134 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10401287 · 2011-05-17 (May 17, 2011)
VALVE STEM BROKEN WHNE CHECKING PRESSURE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 31,688 miles reported. Look up ODI 10401287 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.
08V528000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Reported: 2008-10-09 (October 9, 2008)
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign record ↗09V047000 · Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
Reported: 2009-02-04 (February 4, 2009)
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 91 MY 2009 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A COMPATIBILITY ISSUE BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE AND FUEL PUMP MODULE CAN RESULT IN THE FUEL GAUGE OVERSTATING THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE MAY RUN OUT OF FUEL WHEN THE GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS STILL FUEL REMAINING IN THE TANK.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign record ↗