2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sebring Convertible years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 121 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. That is the most of any Sebring Convertible model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (41 complaints, 34%), typically at around 74,484 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 12 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 121owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 41 | 34% | 74,484 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 23 | 19% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 16 | 13% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 7% | 72,927 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 7% | 30,800 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 7% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 6% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 5% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 5% | 43,195 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 5% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4% | 41,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 4% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 3% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 3% | 74,747 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 2% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 2% | 45,872 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 2% | 116,056 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 32,376 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 71,354 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was parallel parking and my tire came off ?!? I only have 110000 miles on it ! Thats unexpectable . I'm could have been in a serious accident. I could have. Have been killed
We bought this car used in 2010 with 69,000. It was great for a minute and then...hoses, water pump, tensioners, a lot of tensioners, drive chain, sensor for some timing issue, thermostat, fuel pump, a bolt that sheared off the oil pan. Check engine light was on, with the coded for gas cap. No…
I purchased this vehicle last dec,2014.. It is a used vehicle though, its in very good condition. I was backing out of my drive way approx. 2 weeks after i bought it & the right side passenger side the suspension, arm & ball joint just fell out.. The day prior to this i heard a definite knock from…
My air bag light has come on and has been on for over 3 months. I saw today on wink news that 2002 chryslers were being recalled due to air bags. I looked up my vehicle by vin number and it says 0 recalls. Could you please let me know if auto is safe to drive.
To whom it may concern, on thursday, may 13, 2015, at approx. 2:00 p.m., i was breaking to make a right turn onto another road when i noticed my car kept accelerating when my foot wasn't on the gas pedal. (there are no floor mats in the car). My boyfriend was sitting in the passenger seat. I had…
Other Chrysler Sebring Convertible years
← 2001 Sebring Convertible · 2003 Sebring Convertible →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sebring Convertible | 39 | 0 |
| 2004 Sebring Convertible | 62 | 0 |
| 2003 Sebring Convertible | 24 | 0 |
| 2002 | 121 | 0 |
| 2001 Sebring Convertible | 120 | 0 |
| 2000 Sebring Convertible | 78 | 0 |
| 1999 Sebring Convertible | 92 | 1 |
| 1998 Sebring Convertible | 52 | 1 |
| 1997 Sebring Convertible | 77 | 1 |
| 1996 Sebring Convertible | 68 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 41 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sebring Convertible model years, the 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.