2009 Chrysler Sebring Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sebring years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 15th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chrysler Sebring. That ranks 15th out of 19 Sebring model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (9 complaints, 21%), typically at around 65,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 43owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 21% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 19% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 14% | 84,123 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 9% | 106,037 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 9% | 79,019 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 9% | 60,864 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 7% | 178,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 7% | 111,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 7% | 36,344 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 7% | 51,728 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 5% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% | 14,572 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 9,773 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 64,701 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 9,773 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Chrysler Sebring recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Problem: Chrysler is recalling 91 my 2009 sebring and dodge avenger equipped with 2.4l engine passenger vehicles. A compatibility issue between the instrument cluster software and fuel pump module can result in the fuel gauge overstating the actual fuel tank level. As a result, the vehicle may run out of fuel when the gauge indicates that there is still fuel remaining in the tank.
Risk: This could cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during march 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: Chrysler is recalling 712 my 2009 sebring, dodge caliber, avenger, journey, jeep patriot, and compass vehicles. A new adhesive used in the power train control module (pcm) manufacturing process can cause the printed circuit board to break.
Risk: This can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the pcm free of charge. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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.
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the transmission was shifted to drive (D), and the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but…
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
Dash board lights go on and off and sometimes does not come on at all and at night i am unable to see how fast i am going which could cause an accident or a fine
While drive the car loses power and will stall at random times cause the car to shut off, will restart right away and drive fine again can not idle for a long period of time like at a red light or stop sign cause when you accelerate you will have no power and have to try to get to side of the road…
The lights went out alot and i would giggle the wire to get them to fully turn on. Then that stopped working. We have tried different routes of trying to get them to work but nothing will. It can only be driven during the day now.
Other Chrysler Sebring years
← 2008 Sebring · 2010 Sebring →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Sebring | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Sebring | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Sebring | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Sebring | 86 | 3 |
| 2009 | 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 Sebring | 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 2009 Chrysler Sebring?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Chrysler Sebring?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.