2001 Chrysler Sebring Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2001 Chrysler Sebring, 37% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 71,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “liter engine” (9% of reports).
- 89engine and engine cooling complaints
- 71,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $9,900typical repair cost reported by owners
- 54%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Liter engine: mentioned in 8 of 89 complaints (9%)
- Sludge build: mentioned in 7 of 89 complaints (8%)
- Oil changed: mentioned in 7 of 89 complaints (8%)
- Loud knocking: mentioned in 6 of 89 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the 2001 Chrysler Sebring at $9,900, and half of them between $8,200 and $12,100.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2002–2010), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 75 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 89 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chrysler Sebring engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Sebring | 4 | 5% | 59,000 |
| 2009 Sebring | 1 | 2% | 9,773 |
| 2008 Sebring | 10 | 4% | 30,373 |
| 2007 Sebring | 37 | 11% | 41,000 |
| 2006 Sebring | 10 | 8% | 26,500 |
| 2005 Sebring | 8 | 11% | 54,500 |
| 2004 Sebring | 52 | 24% | 43,500 |
| 2003 Sebring | 6 | 14% | 41,000 |
| 2002 Sebring | 48 | 23% | 75,500 |
| 2001 Sebring | 89 | 37% | 71,000 |
| 2000 Sebring | 7 | 8% | 102,500 |
| 1999 Sebring | 10 | 6% | 107,000 |
| 1998 Sebring | 19 | 7% | 83,500 |
| 1997 Sebring | 22 | 10% | 106,700 |
| 1996 Sebring | 39 | 11% | 37,903 |
| 1995 Sebring | 15 | 11% | 33,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
Risk: Prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. This could cause the engine to die-out, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
2001 chrysler sebring turns off while driving - the exact same problem as the hundreds of thousands of chryslers recalled last year. Everyone wants to try a body control module, fuel pump, new crank shaft but the problem keeps occurring - perhaps because they were not aware of this recall/problem…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler sebring. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The dealer advised the contact that the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 00v299002 (engine and engine cooling: engine) was not…
This was the second failure of chrysler's 2.7 v-6 engine. Neither engine failure warranty was upheld by providers. First one was at 49000 miles and failed due to engine sludge, extended warranty was not honored due to owner neglect, even though i provided all receipts for all oil changes required…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Chrysler Sebrings have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 89 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring (37% of the 242 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chrysler Sebring engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 71,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the 2001 Chrysler Sebring?
Owners report a typical cost of $9,900 (half paid between $8,200 and $12,100), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2001 Chrysler Sebring?
The most frequent phrase is “liter engine”, in 8 of 89 complaints, followed by “sludge build” (7).
See all 2001 Chrysler Sebring problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Sebring years.