Chrysler Sebring Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 381 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Chrysler Sebring across 17 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (72). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (38% of reports).
- 381air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 155mention a crash
- 89mention an injury
- 6related recalls
- $850typical repair cost reported by owners
- 23%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.
- Air bag: mentioned in 145 of 381 complaints (38%)
- Bags deploy: mentioned in 38 of 381 complaints (10%)
- Upon impact: mentioned in 30 of 381 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical air bags repair on the Chrysler Sebring at $850, and half of them between $610 and $1,150.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2014), 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 air bags problems happen?
Based on 201 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 381 complaints, 155 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 89 an injury.
Chrysler Sebring air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Sebring | 1 | 33% | — |
| 2010 Sebring | 27 | 31% | 77,500 |
| 2009 Sebring | 6 | 14% | 84,123 |
| 2008 Sebring | 26 | 11% | 98,500 |
| 2007 Sebring | 72 | 21% | 60,000 |
| 2006 Sebring | 30 | 25% | 74,000 |
| 2005 Sebring | 21 | 28% | 72,000 |
| 2004 Sebring | 32 | 15% | 38,242 |
| 2003 Sebring | 7 | 17% | 130,000 |
| 2002 Sebring | 16 | 8% | 41,990 |
| 2001 Sebring | 29 | 12% | 64,000 |
| 2000 Sebring | 11 | 12% | 86,750 |
| 1999 Sebring | 12 | 7% | 52,213 |
| 1998 Sebring | 19 | 7% | 67,300 |
| 1997 Sebring | 24 | 11% | 123,400 |
| 1996 Sebring | 31 | 9% | 70,700 |
| 1995 Sebring | 17 | 13% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (6)
Air bags; seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Model years: 2010
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Model years: 2001, 2002
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
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
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.
Air bags; electrical system
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
Air bags:frontal
Model years: 2007, 2008
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system may not function properly.
Risk: This could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front seat track position sensors and replace them free of charge. The recallbegan on june 18, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Air bags:frontal
Model years: 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Passenger air bags were built with suspect aluminum extrusion sections which may not retain the air bag door during an air bag deployment event.
Risk: A separated air bag door could injure a vehicle occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
tHE HORN IS NOT WORKING AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, DIAGNOSED AS BROKEN CLOCKSPRING.
My passenger airbag spontaneously deployed without an impact when it was parked. This shattered the windshield and expelled plastic dashboard pieces and glass everywhere. My daughter and I had just exited the car so there were no injuries. Had we not stopped this may have deployed on the road or if…
At the time of collision the airbags did not deploy correctly. The airbag seems to have burst at the seams and projectlies of debris and chemicals came from the air bag instead. I hit my head on the windshield and hit my chest on steering wheel. I was burned on my arms, hands and ribs/chest. I have…
The contact owned a 2006 Chrysler Sebring. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact rear-ended the vehicle that was in front of the contact vehicle. The contact's vehicle was damaged to the front driver's side of the vehicle…
On 6/22/24 I made a left turn, stopped to park. I shifted the gear into reverse and heard a loud pop sound then smoke start coming from underneath the driver side of the hood. I put the car into park and lifted the hood, there were flames on the driver side of the car. The fire department was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Sebrings have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 381 owner complaints about air bags for the Chrysler Sebring. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chrysler Sebring air bags?
Yes: 6 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the Chrysler Sebring?
Owners report a typical cost of $850 (half paid between $610 and $1,150), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Chrysler Sebring?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 145 of 381 complaints, followed by “bags deploy” (38).
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