2002 Chrysler Sebring Sedan Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 28, 2017 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sebring Sedan years
More complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Sedan. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Sebring Sedan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (5 complaints, 45%), typically at around 91,377 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 2002 Chrysler Sebring Sedan problems

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

Suspension5 · ~91,377 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~89,379 mi
Air Bags1 · ~121,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~121,000 mi
Engine1 · ~156 mi
Equipment Adaptive/mobility1
Power Train1 · ~82,758 mi
Steering1
Tires1 · ~62,544 mi
Wheels1 · ~62,544 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension545%91,377——
Engine and Engine Cooling218%89,379——
Air Bags19%121,000——
Electrical System19%121,000——
Engine19%156——
Equipment Adaptive/mobility19%———
Power Train19%82,758——
Steering19%———
Tires19%62,544——
Wheels19%62,544——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 4 complaints
2010: 4201042011: 1201112013: 1201312014: 2201422015: 2201522017: 120171

n = 11 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Chrysler Sebring Sedan recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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 take good care of my car it's my only transportation to take my new born back and forth to our appointments i bring my car in every 4 moths to make sure my car is still safe for my child. My engine knocks it's really loud 3 different people told me 3 different things so i brought it into a…

Engine · received Jun 28, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11002021

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler sebring sedan. While driving at 30 mph, the driver side air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.

Air Bags · received Jul 1, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10731551

I have always had issues with the ball joint on the control arm assembly can fail causing the ball stud to wear through the control arm housing resulting in noise and/or separation of the ball stud from the housing. Consequence: the federal-mogul has never notified me as owners and replace the…

Equipment Adaptive/mobility · received May 29, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10722179

This should be a recall on all the chyslers if this is an known issue about the suspension and steering of parts. It is too expsenive to fix . *tr

Steering · received Nov 3, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10652066

Coming to a stop and turning right. Noise and wheel just fell flat on roadway. Lower ball joint disconnedted and made steering impossible and car uncontrollable. After repair about 6 months later the sam wheel top ball joint disconnected and nearly resulted in a accident on a busy street. The…

Suspension · received Jul 3, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10608135

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Sedan?

Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, air bags problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Sedan?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 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 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.