Worst 2002 Chrysler Sebring Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 23 | 1 | — | 72,603 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 18 | — | — | 79,488 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 15 | 1 | — | 36,208 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 14 | 2 | 1 | 98,409 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 12 | 1 | — | 77,550 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 3 | — | 41,238 mi | |
| ENGINE | 11 | — | — | 108,479 mi | |
| STEERING | 11 | 3 | 1 | 81,814 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | 2 | 60,390 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 2 | — | 26,837 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | — | — | 7,363 mi | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 7 | — | — | 35,293 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 2 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | 1 | — | 57,627 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | — | — | 22,593 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 5 | — | — | 83,606 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 64,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 96,000 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 4 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 41,693 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 3 | — | — | 25,844 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 80,469 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 72,750 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | 82,250 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 107,604 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | — | 22,799 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 2 | — | — | 27,508 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 2 | — | — | 35,250 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 2 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2002 Chrysler Sebring
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~459,757 vehicles.
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.
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.
Other Chrysler Sebring Years
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