2002 Chrysler Sebring Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sebring years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 210 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chrysler Sebring. That ranks 7th out of 19 Sebring model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (48 complaints, 23%), typically at around 75,500 miles. Complaints mention 17 crashes, 4 fires, 15 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 210owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 17complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chrysler Sebring 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 | 48 | 23% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 37 | 18% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 28 | 13% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 22 | 10% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 16 | 8% | 41,990 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 15 | 7% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 13 | 6% | 43,536 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 6% | 11,045 | — | — |
| Structure | 12 | 6% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 11 | 5% | 100,752 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 4% | 20,098 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 4% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 2% | 20,016 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 2% | 22,799 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2% | 22,764 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 95,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 85,237 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 34,250 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chrysler Sebring recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Safety belt cinching latch plate (PE02082) — opened Nov 6, 2002, closed Apr 23, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Rear Disc Brakes.I had a repair shop and a dealership assess what they both found to be what's called a Backplate.It mounts onto both Left and Right Spindles.The Backplate on Left and Right hold or guide the Pads in place on both sides of the caliper.The pins show to be almost rusted out.The…
Once i turn on the car the airbag light goes on and off constantly
When ur driving down the road the engine just shuts down like u turned off the key. It isn't over heating and no check engine light so i cannot figure out why it keeps doing this and it has a new battery . I just bought the car. *tr
I HAVE ATTACHED THE PAPERWORK 4 MY 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING. AS YOU CAN SEE MY FIRST PAYMENT WAS APRIL 13TH 2018 THIS WAS MY DEPOSIT $700. AGAIN ON APRIL 24TH I PAID ANOTHER $600. MAY 20TH I PAID ANOTHER $700. JUNE 5TH I PAID $105. JUNE 5TH IS WHEN I TOOK POSSESSION OF THE CAR. JULY 1ST IS WHEN I HAD…
2002 chrysler sebring. Consumer writes in regards to follow up on multiple mechanical issues case . *as *tr
Other Chrysler Sebring years
← 2001 Sebring · 2003 Sebring →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Sebring | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Sebring | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Sebring | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Sebring | 86 | 3 |
| 2009 Sebring | 43 | 2 |
| 2008 Sebring | 238 | 4 |
| 2007 Sebring | 337 | 7 |
| 2006 Sebring | 120 | 0 |
| 2005 Sebring | 75 | 3 |
| 2004 Sebring | 220 | 4 |
| 2003 Sebring | 42 | 2 |
| 2002 | 210 | 2 |
| 2001 Sebring | 242 | 9 |
| 2000 Sebring | 93 | 1 |
| 1999 Sebring | 172 | 1 |
| 1998 Sebring | 267 | 3 |
| 1997 Sebring | 210 | 5 |
| 1996 Sebring | 343 | 7 |
| 1995 Sebring | 132 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chrysler Sebring?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, suspension, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 48 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chrysler Sebring?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Chrysler Sebring a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sebring model years, the 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.