2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 9, 2016 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sebring Sedan years
Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan. That ranks 5th out of 7 Sebring Sedan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 76,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags2 · ~76,000 mi
Electrical System2 · ~52,000 mi
Suspension2 · ~89,000 mi
Engine1 · ~102,008 mi
Equipment1 · ~52,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~106,715 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~106,715 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags233%76,000——
Electrical System233%52,000——
Suspension233%89,000——
Engine117%102,008——
Equipment117%52,000——
Service Brakes117%106,715——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic117%106,715——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2012, with 2 complaints
2011: 1201112012: 2201222014: 2201422016: 120161

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan.

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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 driving around town and my air bag light came on. Now the steering wheel kinda clunks when you turn it and is stiff when making turns. Since this has happen my horn nor my cruise control works. Contacted chrysler and my vin isn't in the recall for air bag issues. Seems unsafe

Air Bags · received Mar 9, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10845828

THE FOLLOWING RECALL IS FOR YEAR 2007 MODELS. MY 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) UNIT/MODULE IS BROKEN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I THINK THE RECALL 06V493000 SHOULD APPLY TO OLDER MODELS AS WELL…

Service Brakes · received Aug 21, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10627243

My car started making this incredible squeaking sound every time i turned by steering wheel to the left or right. The squeaking started in mid-january of this year (2014) i have had my car checked by 2 professional mechanics and was told by both that my ball joints were defective and had to be…

Suspension · received Mar 1, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10566619

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled and every light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact restarted the vehicle and the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated…

Engine · received Oct 23, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10481508

The dash, radio, & cd player lights flash off and on intermittently. This occurs on random occasions, but seems to happen more often in wet weather. It also happens when operating the turn signal. The lights will dim low and will not return to a "normal" brightness until you adjust the turn signal…

Electrical System · received May 17, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10458856

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan?

Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sebring Sedan model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.